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Long Islander Produces New Patriotic Tune
Monday, May 27, 2013 - Just in time for Memorial Day, Long Island based music producer, Henry Golis, has produced and released a new patriotic song. This new, upbeat song by The Jordanaires, a country music quartet, is dubbed “Uncle Sam There’s No One Like You.” While it may not be one that you have ... by Cynthia |
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Governor Cuomo Campaigns for Tourism on Long Island
Sunday, May 26, 2013 - Tomorrow is Memorial Day, traditionally one of the biggest days for tourism on Long Island. Long Island was hit hard last year by Hurricane Sandy, and has spent the subsequent six months struggling to recover. Many of the recovery efforts have been focused on the island’s tourism ... by John |
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Third Annual Long Island Hospitality Ball To Be Held June 3rd
Saturday, May 25, 2013 - The Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury will be the site of the third annual 2013 Long Island Hospitality Ball on Monday, June 3 rd . This event benefits the American Cancer Society and showcases many local wine and spirit companies, as well as restaurants from all over Long Island. With just ... by James |
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Long Island Soldier Buried Today
Friday, May 24, 2013 - The funeral for a Navy SEAL from Long Island who was killed last week was held today with great fanfare and honor. Special Warfare Operator Third Class Jonathan H. Kaloust, 23, was remembered as a “born leader” who inspired others. He died in Fort Knox when the Humvee he was riding in ... by Cynthia |
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Disabled Long Island Couple May Finally Be Able to Move In Together
Friday, May 24, 2013 - Paul Forziano and Hava Samuels recently tied the knot, but they have been unable to start their newlywed lives together. Why? Because they are mentally disabled, and have been forced to live in two separate group homes three miles apart. The couple married on April 7. By ... by John |
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Fisher-Price Announces Elimination and Moving of Jobs
Thursday, May 23, 2013 - Fisher-Price announced on Wednesday that it is eliminating or moving around 100 jobs. This is part of the restructuring and reorganizing that is being done by parent company, Mattel, Inc. While most of the jobs are being relocated, some have been removed entirely, leaving an unspecified number of ... by Ed |
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New Homes Sales Sees Increase In April
Thursday, May 23, 2013 - Nationwide, new home sales saw an increase in April and the median price was almost at a record high. This could indicate that the market is recovering, albeit at a slower pace than some would like.
The reasons for this increase can be attributed to the near record low mortgage rates and the ... by Joseph |
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Local Graffiti Mecca May be In Danger of Demolition
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - A luxury housing project is trying to replace world-renowned graffiti mecca 5Pointz. Long Island City artists, however, are trying to block a plan to tear this piece of art down.
The internationally known 5Pointz demolition is causing great controversy. G & M Realty wants to build two ... by Cynthia |
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Merrick Woman Embezzled more than $90K from Employer
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - Just two weeks ago, a Merrick woman was charged with embezzling almost half a million in funds from her employer, and just this week, another woman in Merrickwas charged with a similar crime. Heather DiConstanzo, 46, was charged with grand larceny after she stole $90,593 from her employer in ... by John |
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New Head of School for Gross Schechter Day School
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - Gross Schechter Day School in Pepper Pike will be getting a new head of school in July. Ari Yares, upper school principal at Schechter School of Long Island in Williston Park, N.Y., will be moving into his new position this summer to serve the families of the day school.
Rabbi Melinda Mersack, ... by Janet |
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