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Stand Up for Children Day to Be Held May 31st
Thursday, May 16, 2013 - The 16 th annual Stand for Children Day will be held on Friday, May 31 st from 10 to noon at Eisenhower Park. This collaboration between the Nassau County Association for the Education of Young Children (NCAEYC) and the Child Care Council of Nassau (Council) supports issues surrounding the ... by Cynthia |
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Plans in the Works for a Long Island Casino
Thursday, May 16, 2013 - Owing to strict restrictions on gambling in New York, New Yorkers have to take their gambling business elsewhere, which means that a substantial amount of money leaves the state. Gambling takes place in New Jersey and other states surrounding New York instead of inside of state lines. ... by John |
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Gun Owners Face Deadline to File Exemption Form
Thursday, May 16, 2013 - Beginning Wednesday, gun owners in New York who do not want their license information available to the public face a deadline to file an exemption form with the local licensing authorities.
Exemption from the Freedom of Information Law was included in the January legislation that tightened up ... by Joseph |
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Repairs Ongoing at Bay Park Sewage Plant
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 - The Bay Park Sewage Plant gained attention from the press all over New York after spilling more than three million gallons of partially treated sewage into a Nassau waterway. The accident was blamed on a power outage at the sewage plant, and repairs are still proceeding. During ... by John |
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Usdan Center for Creative and Performing Arts Receives Money
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 - A partnership with the Long Island Community Foundation and the Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts has resulted in a new “micro grant” program to help Brentwood High School students with music study. Usdan is the largest day summer school for the arts in the country and ... by Janet |
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Wetlands Adventure on the “Discovery”
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - Do you like learning more about the area that you live? The “Discovery” Wetlands Cruise is a great way for you and your family to learn more about the wetlands that are along the North Shore of Long Island. These 90-minute sightseeing tours will embrace history, ecology, and geology, ... by Cynthia |
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Did Zambrano Sign With the Ducks Or Not?
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - The other week, reports circulated saying that Carlos Zambrano had signed on with the Long Island Ducks. As of Monday however, the Atlantic League’s team roster still didn’t list Zambrano. So did Zambrano sign on with the Ducks or not? Apparently, the issue is still ... by John |
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The Joy of Second Label Wines
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - Planning a huge party or barbecue, but not sure how you are going to afford wine for everyone? Second label wines may be the answer to your dilemma. Some Long Island vintners sell second-best wines under what is known as second-label programs and these wines are usually under $20 per bottle, which ... by James |
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Legislator Working to Help College Students Find Work on Long Island
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - Even nurses are finding it difficult to find a job after graduation and Legislator Sarah Anker met with students from the Molloy College of Nursing to discuss this. A meeting was held to help open discussion about the different career opportunities that are available to newly graduated nurses. In ... by Ed |
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Threats Made Against Long Island High School
Monday, May 13, 2013 - On Saturday morning, students and officials at Baldwin High School on Ethel T. Klobert Drive discovered a threatening message on the cafeteria window written in black magic marker sometime between 10:30 pm the previous night and 8:07 that morning. Police did not disclose the message on the ... by John |
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