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Many Long Island residents are navigating car insurance rates even higher than the state average, with premiums in areas like Inwood reaching $4,464 in 2024—52% higher than the year before.

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Upcoming Events

Documentary: The Many Faces of Fire Island

Jan16

The society will host a viewing of the documentary “The Many Faces of Fire Island.” Michelle Angelo's film highlights the people, towns, & landscape of Long Island's famous barrier beach

Where

Bay Shore Brightwaters Library

1 South Country Road

Brightwaters, NY

Winter Wellness

Jan21

Feel great this winter season. Learn ideas to improve overall wellness, skin care, dental care and quality of sleep will be shared along with ideas for a healthy, stress-free cozy home environment. Each patron will leave with a sample of Thieves oil to take home. Registration is required

Where

Copiague Public Library

50 Deauville Blvd.

Copiague, NY

Phone

631-691-1111

Price

free

Beatles '64

Jan25

Bob Koenig will discuss the dozens of records that tried to cash in on Beatlemania, register starting Jan. 2

Where

Island Park Public Library

176 Long Beach Rd.

Island Park, NY

Phone

516-432-0122

Price

free

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