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Good Samaritan Hospital Hosts Good Heart Health Awareness Event
Thursday, February 7, 2013 - One of the ways that people can become more aware of the problem of heart disease and good health is to be better educated. This past Friday, Feb. 1st, Good Samaritan Hospital , in West Islip , held a Healthy Heart Awareness Event through the American Heart Association and their Go Red for Women ... by Cynthia |
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Long Island Gas Prices Soar to $3.94 Per Gallon
Thursday, February 7, 2013 - Gas prices on Long Island have continued to rise, surging to $3.94 per gallon on average on Wednesday morning throughout the counties of Nassau and Suffolk. That represents a rise of 14.5 cents per gallon from the already high prices reported earlier in the week. The last time gas ... by Ralph |
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Suffolk County Authorizes Land Acquisition and Protection
Wednesday, February 6, 2013 - Suffolk County officials yesterday approved the acquisition of land near Beaverdam Creek under the Suffolk County Drinking Water Protection Program. The decision, signed by Legislator Jay Schneiderman, County Executive Steve Bellone and Southampton Town Supervisor Anna Thorne-Holst, ... by Ralph |
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US Postal Service to Cut Out Saturday Delivery to Save on Costs
Wednesday, February 6, 2013 - In a continuing downward journey for the US Postal Service, they have announced plans to dissolve their Saturday delivery of mail , but continue with package deliveries six days a week. The plan is said to save the embattled service over $2 billion annually. An official announcement is expected ... by Joseph |
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The Paramount Saves Long Island's Live Music Scene With New Events
Wednesday, February 6, 2013 - I can remember the first time I was at The Downtown music venue in Farmingdale. The music was loud, the people were jammed, and the entire atmosphere was party, have fun, and forget about your troubles for awhile. It was great. But, then it closed in 2005, as well as several other great places. ... by Cynthia |
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Brookhaven's Ion Collider in Jeopardy
Tuesday, February 5, 2013 - Physics enthusiasts in Long Island are probably aware that Brookhaven in Suffolk County is home to a relativistic heavy ion collider, housed in Brookhaven National Labs. Unfortunately, the ion collider’s future is in financial jeopardy following a January meeting between the Department ... by Ralph |
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Construction Jobs on Long Island Given Boost Due to Hurricane Sandy
Tuesday, February 5, 2013 - For most of 2012 Long Island's construction industry was in a decline. It was hard for anyone who was involved in this industry, which employs hundreds of thousands on Long Island alone, it was tough getting a steady paying job. However, due to the damage, and the ongoing clean up and repair of ... by Ed |
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'Cycle for Survival' Benefit Draws More than 700 in Fight Against Rare Cancer
Tuesday, February 5, 2013 - When it comes to cancer fund raising events, there are few, if any, that are larger than the ' Cycle for Survival ' athletic fundraiser. On Saturday, February 2nd, nearly 700 participants in Roslyn, Long Island , joined the fight against rare cancers at the national, indoor team cycling event ... by Cynthia |
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Cozy Up at the Inn at Fox Hollow and Rare650 for a Valentine's Day Getaway
Monday, February 4, 2013 - Valentine's Day is just around the corner, there are plenty of people looking to make a very special night for them and their loved one. For the most part a special night consists of dinner, chocolates, flowers, and perhaps a romantic getaway. If you had been planning on something like that, the ... by Ed |
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Gas Prices on Long Island Soar Upwards Another 15 Cents
Monday, February 4, 2013 - When it comes to life on Long Island we like to think that nothing can touch us and we persevere through the worst that Mother Nature, or anything else can throw at us. While Long Islanders are doing their best to rebuild after Hurricane Sandy destroyed many communities, homes and businesses , ... by Joseph |
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