On Monday, New Yorkers — in particular, state workers — anxiously awaited news on whether the state Legislature would pass a series of emergency bills to cut spending and stave off a government shutdown.
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6/20/10
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At the beginning of the year, Republicans from Washington to the far-off hustings were toasting the coming November election with predictions of a mass wipeout of incumbent Democrats.
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Jerry Kremer
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6/14/10
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Construction of a guiderail that will run along the Wantagh State Parkway bike path began May 20, a New York State Department of Transportation spokeswoman said.
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Sari Zeidler
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6/3/10
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Exhibits and more...
CurrentsAn exhibit highlighting three exciting artists working today: Jessica Jackson Hutchins, Benjamin Edwards and Tom Sanford. All three artists have been shown widely in …
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6/2/10
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Once inside Soigné, a quaint ten-table restaurant on Broadway in Woodmere, you feel as if you have entered a quiet, romantic out-of-the-way spot in France.
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Mary Malloy
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5/30/10
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For many Long Islanders, the unofficial kickoff to summer fun starts with a trip to Jones Beach to watch some of those high flying aerial maneuvers at the Bethpage Federal Credit Union Air Show over Memorial Day weekend.
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Karen Bloom
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5/26/10
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Bellmore-Merrick residents saw their water rates rise in January when the New York State Public Service Commission approved a three-year, 12.66 percent rate hike for Aqua New York, their water provider. The average customer's bill will rise from $593 to $643 this year, according to the PSC.
When U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, a Democrat, heard from constituents about the rate hike, and a similar increase in December 2008 for towns in Westchester County, he and his staff began looking into Aqua New York and its parent company, Aqua America.
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Deirdre Krasula
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5/25/10
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Reminiscent of ancient Rome, this exquisite multi-level salon and day spa provides myriad luxurious services, amenities and products.
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Teri-Ann Loeser
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5/20/10
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Once again, New York state’s two biggest enemies — the ravenous unions and the legislators who are afraid to vote against them — have reared their ugly heads. Love him or hate him, let’s give our lame duck governor, David Paterson, credit for taking a stand.
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Al D'Amato
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5/20/10
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A cold drizzle fell as the short, yellow school bus from the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District pulled up last Wednesday to Kennedy Airport's Hagar 17, the 80,000-square-foot storehouse for the remains of what once were the two tallest buildings in the world.
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Scott Brinton
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5/17/10
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