This Week at the Syosset LIbrary

The Making of Yankee Doodle Dandy with James Cagney

Thursday, August 16 at 2 PM. Free

Presenter: Sal St. George will relive the fascinating back story of James Cagney’s award winning portrayal of George M. Cohan in the 1942 beloved musical. Learn why Cohan personally selected Cagney to portray him.

Bernstein on Broadway

Thursday, August 23 at 2 PM. Free

Presenter: Marc Courtade

Though not a native New Yorker, Leonard Bernstein had a long association with the city.  He wrote three legendary Broadway Musicals celebrating the city he loved.  Marc Courtade discusses On the Town, Wonderful Town and West Side Story, all three show different aspects of New York, New York, a helluva a town!

Nassau County Dept. of Assessment

Property Tax Exemption Workshop

Friday, August 24

1 – 2:30 PM

Free

Equipped with specially configured computers linked to the county’s database, Department of Assessment staff will process tax exemption applications on-site. For information contact the department at 571-1500. Sponsored by Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, Legislators Josh Lafazan and Arnold Drucker.