School Districts Can Drop Mask Mandates, State Says: Patch PM

Share-worthy stories from Long Island Patch sites to talk about tonight:

Parents, Officials Divided On Lifting Of Mask Mandate In Schools

The mask mandate will be waived as of Monday for school districts across New York State — and on Friday, parents, residents and elected officials weighed in on both sides of the decision, remaining deeply divided.

Belmont Stakes, Pride Event, Wet Paint Festival: LI Weekend Picks

Looking for family fun and things to do this weekend on Long Island? Patch has you covered.

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• LIU's New Digital Archive Offers Insight Into Long Island History
• Nassau Legislator Asks For Increased Reward To Find Acid Thrower