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Obama Calls for Raising Minimum Wage; Business Leaders Balk at Idea
Thursday, February 14, 2013 - In business there are those things that are great ideas, but are not generally easily accepted or implemented. President Barack Obama, in his State of the Union Address , said that raising the minimum wage to $9 an hour and tying future increases to inflation will boost the incomes of millions ... by Joseph |
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Long Island University Announces New Scholarships
Thursday, February 14, 2013 - Long Island University (LIU), a Brooklyn based college which serves students throughout the four counties of Long Island, has just announced it will be providing new scholarships to disadvantaged students. This will make it one of only four colleges in the entire state to participate in the ... by Ralph |
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Valentine's Day Idea: Visit the Parrish Art Museum
Wednesday, February 13, 2013 - Art lovers who are looking for something fun and unique to do to celebrate Valentine’s Day might consider making a date to visit the Parrish Art Museum in Southampton. The Parrish Art Museum opened its doors in Water Mill next to the Duck Walk Vineyards in November of last year, so ... by Ralph |
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Three Romantic Long Island Restaurants For Valentine's Day
Wednesday, February 13, 2013 - Looking for a romantic restaurant for you and your loved one? Long Island is full of fantastic restaurants that can cater to the romantic. With great atmosphere and quiet cosiness, there are several places that fit that type of bill. But, if you are looking for a Long Island restaurant that can ... by James |
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Three Valentine's Day Ideas for a Great Night out on Long Island
Wednesday, February 13, 2013 - Tomorrow is the day that women around the country have been waiting for; Valentine's Day. It is a day of dinners, chocolate, flowers, cards, diamonds and pampering. There is no doubt about it, men have a heavy burden to live up to, but they do not have to worry. There are plenty of great local ... by Cynthia |
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New York Senate Passes Bus Legislation Bill
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 - There is no question that sending your child on a school bus for the first time, or even the hundredth time, is a little unsettling. You release control of your child into the hands of someone else and you begin to feel helpless. Most of the time, the school bus drivers are great people and there ... by Janet |
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New York to Spend $3.6 Million on 4 New Food Hubs
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 - When it comes to putting people back to work two things have to happen. The first is to locate an industry which is sustainable and growing. The second is to inject some money into the infrastructure and expansion. New York, and especially Long Island, has always known that the food industry is ... by Joseph |
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Celebrate Valentine's Day At Long Island Aquarium
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 - One of the best kept secrets of Valentine's Day is that it isn't the chocolate and the flowers, but in the way that you spend the time together. This is what the Long Island Aquarium has in mind for couples during their ChocoVino event on Friday, February 15th.
For many couples they think ... by Cynthia |
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After Another Major Storm Commuters Finding Driving Difficult
Monday, February 11, 2013 - If you were one of the ones that decided to stay home because of the storm, you were one of the lucky ones. Sure, we must get to our jobs, but with a storm that drops over 30 inches of snow across Long Island , there is plenty of reason to stay home and stay safe. The treacherous road ... by Ed |
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