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Top 5 Stories in Long Island Press This Week: Capri Motor Inn, Burke Arrest, And More

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Top 5 Stories in the Long Island Press this week include the Town of Hempstead shutting down an inn, the arrest of former police chief James Burke, and more.

Town of Hempstead Shuts Down Capri Motor Inn

According to the Town of Hempstead, West Hempstead’s Capri Motor Inn has a lengthy rap sheet of prostitution, drugs, and attempted murder on its premises.

James Burke, Former Suffolk Police Chief Who Resigned in 2015, Arrested In Brookhaven

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James Burke, the disgraced former Suffolk County Police Chief who spent 46 months in federal prison for beating a suspect, was arrested by county park rangers in Brookhaven.

Point of View: Horseshoe Crabs Are Hanging In The Balance On Long Island

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There’s a blue moon on the rise! You might see Saturn, too. Thanks to New York State Parks, several spots on Long Island have been designated for you to enjoy this rare occurrence.

Nassau Legislators Aim To Make West Hempstead’s Woodfield Road Safer

Nassau County Legislators Bill Gaylor and John Giuffrè have announced an initiative to expand safety monitoring on Nassau County’s Woodfield Road.