Muslim leaders reel over what they see as Blakeman's Islamophobic social media post

Blakeman posted an image of Gov. Kathy Hochul wearing a hijab at a mosque visit, slamming her as anti-feminist and tone-deaf.

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Upcoming Events

Sean Kenney's Nature Connects

Sep3

Exhibition featuring Sean Kenney's sculptures of Lego bricks, which explore animal endangerment, the balance of ecosystems and mankind's relationship with nature

Where

Old Westbury Gardens

71 Old Westbury Rd.

Old Westbury, NY

Phone

516-333-0048

Price

Free with admission ($22; $20 ages 62 and older and full-time students with valid ID, $12 ages 7-17)

9/11 One Day in America, National Geographic

Sep9

9/11: One Day in America is the story of September 11th – from first impact to last rescue, the entire day is told in full by heroes and survivors. 2021, film, 1 hr. 14 mins.

Where

Westbury Memorial Public Library

445 Jefferson St.

Westbury, NY

Phone

516-333-0176

Price

free

9/11 'Another Day That Will Live In Infamy

Sep11

Jerry Raffa, a survivor of the 9-11 Terrorist Attacks on the Twin Towers in NYC and a retired Federal Agent will be here to discuss the events of this day and how it impacted his life and those who worked at this building. He is a former ATF Group Supervisor who was in charge of NY Group III, the Arson & Explosive Squad. He offers his perspectives on the critical events that led to September 11, 2001 and the events that unfolded that day. Registration required.

Where

Westbury Memorial Public Library

445 Jefferson St.

Westbury, NY

Phone

516-333-0176

Price

free

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