In this issue...

Hicksville House Fire

Hicksville and mutual aid companies snuff a fire on the second floor of a split level.

See story on page 12

Memorial Day Mulch Fire

Large piles of mulch ignited at the rear of Pallets-R-Us in Bellport.

See story on page 19

Valley Stream Office Fire

Several firefighters are injured at a North Valley Stream office fire.

See story on page 26

Roosevelt 100th Anniversary Engine 3 of the Roosevelt Fire Department celebrated its 100th anniversary.

See story on page 42

Oceanside Honors

Robert Moyer

Oceanside honors

Robert G. Moyer, Sr., for his 75 years of service.

See story on page 70

Obituaries

Pt. Lookout-Lido’s Lester Kappel and Bellport’s Doug Harrow

See stories on pages 77 & 78

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