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Governor Cuomo Announces Online Filing System
Monday, February 10, 2014 - For local businesses on Long Island and throughout New Yorkstate, business filings can be a hassle. Thanks to the launch of a new online filing system however, things may soon become more efficient. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo made the announcement today that the new filing system will ... by John |
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Three Arrested for Animal Abuse, Including Local Vet Tech
Thursday, February 6, 2014 - Three people have just been arrested in an animal abuse case involving a pit bull puppy named Miss Harper. Two of the people charged are Lee and Shawanna Hughes, who owned the animal. The two have been accused of animal abuse before. The third person charged is a veterinary ... by John |
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Long Island Snowstorm Updates
Wednesday, February 5, 2014 - Long Island has just been buffeted by its latest winter storm, which brought enough snow down to clog commutes throughout the region. The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) however has just tweeted that they should be running close to schedule from this point forward, forestalling further ... by John |
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East Hampton Decides Not to Cull Long Island Deer
Monday, February 3, 2014 - Earlier this year, it was reported that East Hampton officials were planning on killing thousands of deer on Long Island in order to curb instances of Lyme disease and reduce pesky invasions into local farmland and gardens. Snipers would have been hired to kill about 3,000 deer after dark ... by John |
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LIRR Workers Threaten Strike
Sunday, February 2, 2014 - For commuters on Long Island, March may not be a month to look forward to. Workers on the Long Island Rail Road are tired of going without a contract, and say that they are going to go on strike next month if the MTA doesn’t do something about it. Union leader Anthony Simon ... by John |
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Long Island Businessman Convicted of Fraud
Tuesday, January 28, 2014 - Daniel Greenberg, 40, a businessman on Long Island who operated Classic Closeouts, LLC., an online clothing business, has been convicted of scamming thousands of customers out of a grand total of $5 million. Greenberg was convicted by a federal jury in Central Islip on Friday on 13 separate ... by John |
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Annual All Kids Fair Scheduled for Sunday, April 27th
Monday, January 27, 2014 - Looking for a fun activity for the whole family? The 4 th Annual All Kids Fair has been scheduled for Sunday, April 27 th , at the Melville Marriot. The event will run from 10 in the morning to 4:30 in the afternoon. Over 80 exhibitors will be present. Adults and children ... by John |
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Long Island's Water Contaminated by Nitrogen
Sunday, January 26, 2014 - During a Thursday news conference, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone talked about improving water quality on Long Island. A new study has just demonstrated that nitrogen levels in the drinking water on Long Island are compromising its quality. Since groundwater and surface water ... by John |
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Gun Fired at PSEG Office on Long Island
Thursday, January 23, 2014 - Sometime during the night on Tuesday, a gunshot was reported at the PSEG Long Island office in Melville. At the time that the shot was fired, there were no employees present at the office. A spokesperson for the Suffolk County Police stated that the bullet was discovered inside a ... by John |
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15 Inches of Snow Falls on Long Island
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - On late Tuesday, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo declared a state of emergency for Long Island. The artic storm was projected to drop 10 to 14 inches of snow according to the National Weather Service. Fourteen and a half inches dumped on North Babylon and Selden. The NWS has stated that ... by John |
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