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East Meadow's Top Stories of the Month

A look back at the most read pieces in January.

Patch highlighted the top stories of the month so you can catch up on all of the local news. The top stories for the month of January are:

5. Police: East Meadow Man Blinded Restaurant Worker in Assault: Premaras Selvaratnam, 31 of East Meadow was arrested on Jan. 21 after he allegedly assaulted a Hicksville restaurant employee, leaving him blind in one eye.

4.Police Seek Suspect in East Meadow Bank Robbery: Police are looking for a woman that was involved in a robbery at TD Bank on Jan. 27.

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3. County Breaks Ground on Eisenhower's 'Twin Rinks' Ice Center: The groundbreaking for the new privately financed “Twin Rinks” sports complex and recreation center was held at Eisenhower Park on Jan. 17. The facility will have two NHL regulation-size hockey rinks inside and a rink outside for skating lessons, youth player development programs, tournaments and more.

2. Fire Damages Three East Meadow Businesses: On Jan. 1, a fire started at Spice & Curry Halal Meat and spread to the two adjacent businesses.

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1. UPDATE: Car Accident Causes Fire at BP Gas Station:  A fire broke out at BP Gas Station on Hempstead Turnpike as a result of a car accident on Jan. 22.


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