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Are Compliments Appropriate at Work?
Thursday, April 25, 2013 - President Obama’s introduction of Kamala Harris is something that has raised a few eyebrows. He introduced her as brilliant, dedicated, tough and “by far, the best looking attorney general in the country.” The President made this introduction on April 4 th at a Democratic ... by Joseph |
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FBI Questions Former Long Islander About Boston Massacre Suspect
Thursday, April 25, 2013 - The FBI recently interrogated Britney Smith, 23, a former Long Islander, about her friendship with Boston massacre suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. Smith said that she was not surprised to see the FBI waiting at her door since she knew the FBI was aware that she had been close to Tsarnaev’s ... by John |
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Long Island Man Reunited with Man Who Saved His Life
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - Nick Secchi, a Long Island resident, was walking his puppy along Millburn Creek when his puppy got away from him and jumped in the creek. Immediately the puppy started to drown, so Secchi threw himself in after. While Secchi could swim, he didn’t realize that the bottom of the ... by John |
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Prescription and OTC Drug Abuse Forum Offered at Riverhead High School
Tuesday, April 23, 2013 - Did you know that the fastest growing drug problem in the United States and on Long Island is prescription painkiller abuse? This problem has now overtaken vehicle accidents as the leading cause of accidental death. This escalating problem is one that many schools and medical professionals are ... by Janet |
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Rich Getting Richer, Poor Getting Poorer
Tuesday, April 23, 2013 - The first two years of economic recovery has only made the richest Americans richer, says the Associated Press . While the upper 7 percent of households saw their wealth totals go up, the other 93 percent of the households saw their net worth decline.
A report from the Pew Research Center ... by Ed |
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Ocean Parkway Nearly Repaired
Tuesday, April 23, 2013 - Hurricane Sandy may have struck months ago, but the recovery process has been an ongoing one, and for many Long Island residents, it’s far from over. There’s good news though for commuters and business owners. Five miles of damaged roads and dunes along the Ocean Parkway ... by John |
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Decrease in U.S. Consumer Prices in March
Monday, April 22, 2013 - According to LIBN (Long Island Business News), U.S. consumer prices decreased last month. The price per gallon of gas fell sharply, but food prices remained stable. This information is a little evidence that the sluggish economy is still keeping inflation at stable numbers.
The CPI jumped .7 ... by Joseph |
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Bethpage Air Show to Be Held May 25th and 26th
Monday, April 22, 2013 - The 9 th Annual Bethpage Air Show is a little over a month away! It will be held May 25 th and 26 th on Jones Beach. This air show is being held in combination by the Bethpage Credit Union and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation. Headlining the show will be ... by Cynthia |
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Hurricane Sandy Takes Its Toll on Lawns
Monday, April 22, 2013 - Long Island residents thought they had discovered all the damage created by Hurricane Sandy, but some of the superstorm’s harm didn’t become obvious until now. Why? Because in wintertime, it’s hard to tell a dead tree or shrub from a living one. But now that ... by John |
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Four Alligators Found on Long Island
Sunday, April 21, 2013 - Alligators aren’t really something you expect to run into in the wild on Long Island. Frank Nasse ran into four of them while drinking a cup of coffee on Friday morning near a Long Island boat ramp. The alligators only measured 2-3 feet in length, so they were not very old. ... by John |
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