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Long Island School Vote Today
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - Long Island’s struggling economy took another huge hit last year with Hurricane Sandy, but even before the superstorm struck, one area where the island’s financial woes were already obvious was education. Long Island schools have been subjected to a number of budget cuts over ... by John |
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Fresh, Local, Sustainable Seafood From Dock to Dish
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - The combination of fisherman and restaurateur has created a new niche in the fresh fish market called Dock to Dish. This community sponsored fishing co-operative is allowing people to get back to eating fish the way it was meant to be – freshly caught that day.
Rudi Bonicelli, a ... by James |
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“Buckle Up New York” Begins Today
Monday, May 20, 2013 - The annual “Buckle Up New York” campaign begins today. It is part of the nationwide “Click It or Ticket” campaign that brings together law enforcement from coast to coast. It goes from May 20 th to June 2 nd and means that there will be additional patrols and seatbelt ... by Cynthia |
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Governor to Award $20 Million Fishing Grants
Monday, May 20, 2013 - After Hurricane Sandy, the fishing industry on Long Island took a major hit. Fisheries along the coastline of New York were damaged by the storm. Analysts have totaled up the estimated damages to the local fishing industry to around $77 million. Fishing is a major industry on ... by John |
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Recent Survey Suggest Consumer Spending Increase
Monday, May 20, 2013 - A survey of business economists predict that consumer spending will pick up this year, while government spending will decline. They forecast that the U.S. economy will grow 2.4 percent this year and 3 percent next year.
Due to the recent positive news about unemployment, they increased their ... by Joseph |
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Huntington Businesses May Save Money by Going Green
Sunday, May 19, 2013 - Several Huntington councilmen are backing tax rebates for businesses which go green by implementing environmental solutions in the coming years. Mark Cthubertson and Billii Roberti recently stated at a task meeting of the council that reductions in greenhouse gas emissions could mean lower ... by John |
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West Hampstead Water District Winner of “Best Tasting Water Contest”
Saturday, May 18, 2013 - The 25 th Annual Drinking Water Week brought the West Hampstead Water District recognition and a trophy. The winner of the “Best Tasting Water Contest” competition, sponsored by the Long Island Water Conference, beat out 21 other water districts in a blind taste test.
The Chairman ... by Cynthia |
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Small Business Sales Seeing Surge
Saturday, May 18, 2013 - Small businesses are seeing a surge in sales and this is attributed to baby boomers preparing for retirement. Buyers are confident enough in the economy to expand their own business or start a new one entirely by acquiring these small businesses that are owned by baby boomers. In fact the number ... by Joseph |
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Nassau Police Force Recruiting
Friday, May 17, 2013 - The Nassau County Police are hiring new recruits for the first time since 2008, and will be swearing in 37 new cadets on Friday in Mineola. The new cadets will spend the next seven months preparing for duty on the force by receiving physical and legal training at the Massapequa ... by John |
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Queens Taste 2013 Huge Taste
Friday, May 17, 2013 - Queens Taste 2013 brought together a wide variety of top-notch food and drink providers at Citi Field’s Caesars Club. More than 900 attendees and 40 vendors came together to enjoy a fun event together.
The eleventh annual extravaganza was hosted by the Queens Economic Development ... by James |
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