“Saddened,” “upset” and “disappointed” were among the many dispirited words people used to describe Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s decision to veto a bill that would …
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Lee Landor
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1/11/12
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Michael Esposito, a 43-year-old former captain with the Baldwin Fire Department, died early this morning of an apparent heart attack at the scene of a fire at 2870 Grand Avenue. The 21-year veteran of the department told fellow firemen he wasn’t feeling well in the early stages of fighting the fire, which was reported via a 911 at 3:30 a.m. Esposito was taken by ambulance to South Nassau Communities hospital in Oceanside where he died. Esposito was not married and did not have children, the department has said.
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Chris Connolly
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5/18/11
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Recent polls show popular three-term New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg’s approval ratings declining as a result of his continued support for the proposed mosque near ground zero. But in my book, Bloomberg will always be top-notch for his willingness to fight for what he believes in, even if it’s not always popular.
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Al D'Amato
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8/20/10
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The Baldwin Fire Department paid tribute to Stephen Barry on June 6, just a few yards from where the rookie firefighter was killed in a tragic accident on Grand Avenue 35 years ago.
"We are …
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Mike Russo
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6/9/10
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