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All Kids Fair to Be Held April 28th
Monday, April 15, 2013 - The Long Island All Kid’s Fair will be held on April 28th at the Melville Marriott. This event is for children of all ages, from birth through high school. There are over 24 speakers/classes and 80 exhibitors for you and your family of all ages to enjoy. Both fun and educational classes are ... by Cynthia |
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Long Island Mozart Festival to Be Held May 25 and 26
Monday, April 15, 2013 - Do you love Mozart? You definitely do not want to miss the Long Island Mozart Festival at Old Westbury Gardens on Saturday, May 25th and Sunday, May 26th. This weekend event is in collaboration with Chambers Players International and features guest artists along with the Chambers Players. All ... by Cynthia |
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2 Children Found Dead in Neighbor's Pool on Long Island
Monday, April 15, 2013 - Sharon Knowles, age 7, and Ralph Knowles, age 5, were reported missing by their mother, who called police to instigate a search. The two were found dead in the pool belonging to their neighbor. While the pool was only four feet deep, the two apparently did not know how to swim, and ... by John |
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Labor Unions Crying Foul Over Subsidy
Monday, April 15, 2013 - Several labor unions are claiming that Wal-Mart made campaign contributions in exchange for a subsidy for those employers who are being hit hard with the higher minimum wage in New York. This unusual provision is one that has been under fire by many, simply because it is taking money away from ... by Joseph |
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Security Technology Ramps Up in Response to Newtown
Sunday, April 14, 2013 - According to News 12 Long Island, two Long Island school districts have ramped up their security. This is in response to the Newtown, CT elementary school shooting that left 26 dead, with the majority of them being children.
An advanced school security system is one of the things that Plainedge ... by Janet |
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Unemployment Claims Sees Decrease Last Week
Saturday, April 13, 2013 - According to the Associated Press , the number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits saw a big decrease last week. The number of Americans that sought the benefits fell nearly 42,000 last week, which means that there may be a spike in hiring as well. A spike in hiring is a good sign ... by Ed |
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Lessings Hospitality Group Opens 360 East at Montauk Downs
Saturday, April 13, 2013 - Lessings Hospitality Group opened 360 East at Montauk Downs on April 1. This location will be hosting events both on-site and off-site with breathtaking views and great beauty. Part of the Hamptons beach community, it offers beautiful views of Montauk Lake, as well as a Robert Trent Jones-designed ... by James |
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College Scorecard Reveals Low Graduation Rates at Long Island Colleges
Friday, April 12, 2013 - This February, the U.S. Department of Education released the online College Scorecard, a database which seeks to increase transparency regarding U.S. colleges and universities. The data in the Scorecard includes information on costs for attendance, loan defaults, increases in price, and ... by John |
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Inaugural Outstanding CEO Award Given to Grassi
Thursday, April 11, 2013 - Louis C. Grassi, CPA, CFE, Managing Partner at Grassi & Co. has been recognized by the Long Island Business News (LIBN) as an Outstanding CEO.
This was the inaugural award by LIBN and was created to recognize executives in both the non-profit and business world that meet certain ... by Joseph |
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