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Saltaire Market a Casualty of Sandy
Thursday, May 30, 2013 - Superstorm Sandy ravaged beaches, towns, and all different sorts of businesses. Unfortunately, one business will not be coming back. Frank Whitney, of the Saltaire Market, said that the store will not reopen this summer.
Mr. Whitney said to a packed room at the Saltaire board meeting on Monday, ... by Cynthia |
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Long Island Economy Needs Diversity
Thursday, May 30, 2013 - The shackles of recession are holding tight to Long Island and the only way we are going to loosen the shackles is to start diversifying the regional economy. The only job growth that has been seen is in low wage retail jobs and this is not what Long Island truly needs. Instead, Long Island needs ... by Joseph |
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Long Island Man's Hands Reattached
Thursday, May 30, 2013 - Kenneth Klapak, a Long Island resident who grew up in North Babylon, suffered an accident in the workplace which cost him both of his hands. The sheet metal worker says he can’t remember the details of the accident, only that he became caught and within a second, the machine had cut ... by John |
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36 Substantiated Testing Complaints Over Last Decade
Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - A Newsday report has confirmed that of the 60 complaints investigated by the New York State Department of Education, 36 of them were substantiated. These charges range from failing to keep exam materials in a secure lockbox to improper teacher assistance during tests to scoring irregularities ... by Janet |
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Local Kelp Found On New York Diner's Plates
Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - Kelp from the Long Island Sound is being found in plates and soup bowls of many diners in New York City restaurants. Waters near the Thimble Islands is where this kelp was farmed and they have sold 120 pounds of their product to restaurants.
The Thimble Island Oyster Company grew the kelp ... by James |
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Upside Business Consultants Opens New Office In Nassau County
Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - Upside Business Consultants, a Long Island marketing firm, has opened a new office in Roslyn Heights. The new office is located at 70 Glen Gove Road in Suite LL3, and is convenient for New York City clients and Nassau County. This office is in addition to their Hauppauge, NY office.
Doug ... by Joseph |
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27 Year Old Case Reopened on Long Island
Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - Long Island police have recently reopened a 27 year old murder investigation, calling on anyone who might be able to provide insight into the unsolved case. 27 years ago, Chaim Weiss, a 15 year old rabbinical student attending Mestiva of Long Beach Torah High School was found murdered in his ... by John |
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Local Firefighter Honored for Heroism
Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - A Long Island firefighter was honored on Tuesday. Michael Cosgrove responded to a dramatic explosion in March, only to discover that it was his own home. After fighting fires and helping other families for 15 years, he and his family were suddenly the victims.
The Cosgroves have been living in ... by Cynthia |
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More Women Primary Breadwinners, New Survey Says
Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - In a record 40 percent of households with children, working mothers are the primary breadwinners. This is a big change over the 11 percent that it was at in 1960. These findings were released Wednesday by the Pew Research Center.
Even though single mothers head most of these households, many ... by Ed |
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Peter Madoff's Long Island Mansion for Sale
Monday, May 27, 2013 - Peter Madoff is serving 10 years in prison for his famous white collar Ponzi scheme, and as part of his punishment, he was required to release his properties in New York. Federal officials have already sold his house on Park Avenue, and are now putting his Old Westbury mansion on Long Island ... by John |
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