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Jones Beach and Other Long Island Beaches to Open for Memorial Day
Thursday, April 11, 2013 - Memorial Day Weekend is one of the biggest events of the year for businesses on Long Island. Tourists from New York City, upstate New York, and surrounding states annually venture to Long Island’s beautiful shores to relax and enjoy the sun and surf on Memorial Day Weekend. This ... by John |
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Long Island Residents Debate Marijuana Legalization
Wednesday, April 10, 2013 - Long Island residents, treatment providers and other interested parties aired their views on marijuana legalization on Monday at the Long Island Marijuana Summit at Seafield Center, an Amityville rehab facility. The debate about marijuana has renewed throughout New York with the proposition ... by Ralph |
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Employers Hiring at a Cautious Pace
Tuesday, April 9, 2013 - February saw the most job openings in almost five years, but employers are hiring at a much slower pace. This information suggests that companies are being very cautious about the economy.
Job openings rose 8.7 percent in February from January. This raised the total to a seasonally adjusted ... by Ed |
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Kayaker Rescued from the Nissequogue River
Monday, April 8, 2013 - A 23 year old kayaker who was sinking in the Nissequogue River on Long Island was spotted by a birdwatcher, who reported his distress to local police. Police officers in rescue boats and helicopters immediately rushed to the scene to ensure the safety of the kayaker. The event took ... by John |
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VIEW Has Reopened After Sandy Devastation
Monday, April 8, 2013 - Hurricane Sandy destroyed and damaged many homes and businesses on Long Island Sound. One of those businesses has recently re-opened after more than three months of repairs and renovations, and is showing that restaurants can come back from a devastating hit. VIEW is a riverfront destination that ... by James |
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Sandra Bernhard Bringing Sharp Wit to Patchogue Theatre
Monday, April 8, 2013 - Sandra Bernhard is known by many names that are not very nice, but she is so much nicer and kinder than some might expect when she is not on stage. When she is on the stage, she is so sharp that she cuts like a knife, but she says that she has actually “mellowed” from her early days. ... by Cynthia |
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Long Island Soldier Receives Silver Star
Sunday, April 7, 2013 - Sgt. 1 st Class Matthew Loheide of Patchogue, Long Island, recently was awarded with the Silver Star for heroism. The soldier helped to evacuate wounded troops to helicopters so that they could be taken to safety after a bomb was dropped. The bomb actually came from an Air Force jet ... by John |
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Americans Using Credit Cards Much Less
Sunday, April 7, 2013 - Americans were found to have borrowed more in February to buy cars and pay for school. However, they were much more careful with their credit card usage in general, as this total amount decrease in February over January.
The Federal Reserve says that in February, consumer borrowing rose over ... by Joseph |
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New York Judge Removes Age Restrictions on Plan B Pill
Saturday, April 6, 2013 - In local news which will impact the nation, Judge Edward R. Korman has ruled to remove the age restrictions on the morning-after “Plan B” pill. Korman is a judge for the Eastern District of New York, which includes Long Island. His decision is a landmark one, overturning an ... by John |
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School on Long Island Worry About Education Quality Due to Tax Cap Cuts
Friday, April 5, 2013 - One of the most important resources that we have here on Long Island is our children. It is not the economic value of the industry, but the children which live here and their education. Because in these little ones our future is held. This is why many educators on Long Island are worried about ... by Janet |
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