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Long Island Marathon Results Come In
Sunday, May 5, 2013 - The 2013 Long Island Marathon started and finished without incident, and the results are now in. Derek Rammelkamp, 23, was announced as the winner for the men’s marathon, and Kelly Gillen, 20, was announced as the winner of the women’s race. Rammelkamp’s time was ... by John |
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Macabre Faire Film Festival Starts May 31st
Saturday, May 4, 2013 - Long Island’s only film festival revolving around suspense, thriller, and horror films is coming back on May 31 st . The 3 rd Macabre Faire Film Festival, presented by TwitchTwitch Productions, will unite horror fans, producers, actors, and filmmakers together in one location.
Movies, ... by Cynthia |
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Long Island Man Punches Ice Cream Cashier Over Coupon
Friday, May 3, 2013 - If you work as a cashier on Long Island and you think you’ve had to put up with some crazy customers, just wait until you hear what happened to a cashier working at Carvel ice cream on Dutch Broadway. The 55 year old employee working at the counter received a coupon for one free ice ... by John |
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The Long Island City Flea and Food to Open Mid-June
Friday, May 3, 2013 - Need something to do on the upcoming summer weekends? Starting in mid-June The Long Island City Flea and Food market will be open for everyone to come and enjoy food and shopping. Saturdays and Sundays this market will be located on a 24,000 square foot lot on the corner of 5 th Street and 46 th ... by James |
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Sustainable Long Island Wins $130,000 Award for Sandy Recovery Work
Thursday, May 2, 2013 - A non-profit organization called Sustainable Long Island was recently awarded $130,000 for their work supporting recovery efforts in the area following Hurricane Sandy. The award was granted by the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock. “UUC’s funding allows ... by John |
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T-Mobile Completes Acquisition of MetroPCS
Thursday, May 2, 2013 - The country’s fourth largest cellphone carrier, T-Mobile USA, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of MetroPCS Communications Inc. This is big news in the cellphone world, as it will offer T-Mobile the opportunity to be traded on the New York Stock Exchange for the first ... by Joseph |
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Camp Scholarships Available for Children Affected by Sandy
Thursday, May 2, 2013 - Senate Republican leader Dean Skelos and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silber promoted scholarship opportunities for those children who were affected by Sandy during a shared press conference on Tuesday.
Children from families that were affected by Superstorm Sandy in New York and New Jersey have ... by Janet |
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Armed Home Invasions Becoming the Norm on Long Island
Thursday, May 2, 2013 - Last week two home invasions occurred just six hours and 22 miles apart. This seems to be more common than people think, as there have been dozens on Long Island in just the first three months of the year.
During the first of the home invasions, two men forced their way into a Floyd Street ... by Cynthia |
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Recent Survey Shows that Hiring May Be Down for March
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - Unfortunately, a recently released survey shows that companies in the United States added the smallest number of jobs in seven months. This may indicated that the higher taxes and spending cuts levied by the government might be weighing heavily on the economy.
ADP, a payroll processor, said ... by Ed |
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6 Months After Hurricane Sandy
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - It’s hard to believe for many Longer Islanders, but it has now been an entire half year since Hurricane Sandy swept across the island, leaving devastation in its wake. A lot of progress has been made toward repairs and toward bolstering the strength of LI communities, but there is ... by John |
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