Police Say No Long Beach Party + Fourth of July Events

Happy Saturday, Five Towns! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note. Here's what's going on today in Five Towns. Check out what Fourth of July events are happening nearby this holiday weekend. Don't come party in Long Beach tonight, police warn, or risk summonses and having your car impounded. A new Chick-fil-A is coming nearby: find out where and when.

First, today's weather: Light rain until evening. High of 68 and low of 62 degrees.

Here are the top stories in Five Towns today:

1. News 12 looks at a possible Long Beach party that authorities are trying to stop before it happens this Saturday. After last week's party that ended in gun shots, police want to discourage revelers from a rumored huge boardwalk party and will increase patrols. (News 12)
2. Long Island Press rounds up some Fourth of July events. The Jones Beach 2021 July 4th Fireworks Spectacular will happen tomorrow on Ocean Parkway in Wantagh. There is a $10 vehicle use fee before 4 p.m. and a $10 fee from 4 to 9 p.m. (Long Island Press)
3. There are 17 Long Island beaches under a swimming advisory, including Hewlett Point Beach in East Rockaway and Island Park Beach in Island Park. (Newsday)

Today in Five Towns

• Seaford Independence Day Parade this morning will start at Seaford Cinemas Parking Lot, corner of Washington Avenue and Merrick Road and end at thee train station gazebo, with refreshments (8:30-10:30 a.m.)
• 16th Annual Drum and Bass BBQ – Independence Day Weekend, Cedar Creek Park, Wantagh. Noon to 9 p.m.

Five Towns Patch Notebook

• Nassau County Police Department celebrated a historic reduction in crime yesterday. (Facebook)
• Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library reminds us to sign up for Tails & Tales Summer Reading. (Facebook)
• Good news for Chick-fil-A fans. A location under construction at 249-33 Rockaway Blvd., Rosedale is slated to open in early 2022. (Newsday)

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