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Jobless Claims in US Jump Up 16,000
Thursday, March 28, 2013 - When people begin to think that things just might get better, they continue to slide downward. The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits jumped by 16,000 last week, the second straight weekly increase. But the longer-term trend in layoffs remained consistent with an improved job ... by Joseph |
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Long Island Teen Killed on Birthday by Oncoming Train
Thursday, March 28, 2013 - Liam Armstrong, a Long Island teen celebrating his 18 th birthday, was commuting downtown with his friends when he tragically was killed by a northbound No. 2 express train at the 79 th St. Station downtown in Manhattan. As you might expect, he didn’t get struck by coincidence. ... by John |
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Enjoy Theater This Weekend With Aladdin
Wednesday, March 27, 2013 - For many this weekend is full of Easter activities with Easter Egg hunts , family dinners, and church events. The Easter Bunny may be on his way, but that doesn't mean this weekend is completely about colored eggs and chocolate bunnys. One way to escape for a little while and enjoy a great ... by Cynthia |
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Kings Park Psychiatric Center Smoke Tower Brought Down
Wednesday, March 27, 2013 - The Kings Park Psychiatric Center is something of a historical landmark in Kings Park on Long Island. The institute closed down in the 1990s, but was a significant location when it first opened in 1885. At the time, many mental institutes were overcrowded and used inhumane tactics to ... by John |
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Long Island Young Entrepreneur Challenge Accepting Entries
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - The annual Long Island Young Entrepreneur Challenge, a contest to help local entrepreneurs aged 17-22 procure funding for business start-ups, is now accepting new entries. The competition is open to Suffolk and Nassau residents and also to students who are attending accredited universities ... by John |
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Will Lapse of Teacher Evaluation Plan Lead to Poorer Performances?
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - One of the most debatable aspects of education is the performance of teachers. Now that debate just might get a little bit more heated. More than 90 percent of teacher evaluation plans that Long Island school districts rushed to complete by a state deadline already are nearing expiration, a ... by Janet |
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Long Beach Medical Center Looks for Reopening After Sandy Damage
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - With Hurricane Sandy several months in the rearview mirror, there are still essential businesses and services that are struggling to get the doors reopened. One of those place is the Long Beach Medical Center in Nassau County . The counties heart, the hospital was forced to shut down operations ... by Joseph |
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After Renovations, Southampton Favorite 'The Driver's Seat' Reopens
Monday, March 25, 2013 - Dubbed as Southampton's meeting place, The Driver's Seat, has been a long time favorite of both locals and visitors for years. The combination of great food and welcoming atmosphere sets is apart from others in the area. After several months of renovations, and some updating, The Driver's Seat is ... by James |
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Long Island Wine Council Hosts Social Media Contests
Monday, March 25, 2013 - The Long Island Wine Council has been making efforts to reach out to Nassau and Suffolk customers on its Facebook page with a variety of contests and promotions. The most recent contest launched for spring asks visitors on the council’s FB page to guess which day the first buds will ... by John |
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