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World Cricket Cup Traffic: Long Island Road Closures Announced World Cricket Cup Traffic: Long Island Road Closures Announced
World Cricket Cup Traffic: Long Island Road Closures Announced Ahead of the cricket games hosted on Long Island, authorities announced which roadways will be affected by the competition. The ICC World Cricket Cup, which will hold multiple games in East Meadow’s Eisenhower Park starting on Saturday, June 1, is expected to bring in thousands of fans from all over the world – and plenty of traffic. Nassau County Police announced that a number of roadways in the area will be closed during the following game days: Saturday, June 1: India versus Bangladesh Monday, June 3: Sri Lanka versus. South Africa Wednesday, June 5: India versus Ireland Friday, J…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Security For World Cricket Cup In NY Ramped Up After Apparent Terror Threat Security For World Cricket Cup In NY Ramped Up After Apparent Terror Threat
Security For World Cricket Cup In NY Ramped Up After Apparent Terror Threat In the wake of an ominous message shared by a pro-ISIS group, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced that the World Cricket Cup, held at a Long Island stadium, will see increased security measures. Hochul’s announcement came just days before the first match of the International Cricket Council’s World Cup is set to be held at Eisenhower Stadium in East Meadow. Eisenhower Stadium will begin hosting World Cricket Cup games on Monday, June 3. They will last until Wednesday, June 12.  Though stating that “there is no credible public safety threat at this time,” the governor noted that…

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
Suspect On Run After Armed Robbery At Dunkin' Donuts In East Meadow Suspect On Run After Armed Robbery At Dunkin' Donuts In East Meadow
Suspect On Run After Armed Robbery At Dunkin' Donuts In East Meadow A suspect is on the loose after an armed robbery at a Long Island Dunkin' Donuts. Ut happened around 8 p.m. Sunday, May 26 in East Meadow. After entering the store located at 329 Merrick Ave., the suspect approached a male store employee and displayed a handgun while demanding cash, Nassau County Police said.   The victim complied and the suspect fled on foot in an unknown direction with an undisclosed amount of money. There were two employees and no customers present inside the location at the time of the robbery.  No injuries were reported. The suspect is described…

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by Joe Lombardi