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Vol. 47, No. 31
Bayville and Locust Valley
June 17 - 23, 2020
YOUR LOCAL NEWS
Livingston Development Corp. announced new improvements to the residential development, known as The Villa at Glen Cove. (Photo courtesy of Livingston Development Corp.)
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Tom Suozzi discusses work/life during the coronavirus pandemic (See page 4)
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Livingston proposes major changes to The Villa at Glen Cove (See pages 22-23)
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