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Angelina, left, and Rachel Maddio rallied for St. Catherine's to remain open on Dec. 21.
Angered by closure news, locals rally at St. Catherine’s
According to dozens of angry parents and other residents, the Diocese of Rockville Centre’s recent decision to close the St. Catherine of Sienna School in Franklin Square was premature and unwarranted, and in an effort to publicize those sentiments, supporters rallied at the school on Dec. 21. more
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Summer reading challenge has students flipping the pages
For hundreds of students, the summer has meant trips to the beach, playing sports and relaxing. For some local students, however, the summer has also meant reading. more
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State legislators are pushing a bill to repeal the MTA payroll tax.
Legislators push to repeal MTA tax
Long Island employers got a bit of good news earlier this month when the State Senate passed a bill to repeal the Metropolitan Transit Authority’s payroll tax — shortly after the MTA terminated its contract to operate Long Island Bus and reduced services throughout the Long Island Rail Road system. more
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State legislators are pushing a bill to repeal the MTA payroll tax.
Legislators push to repeal MTA tax
Long Island employers got a bit of good news earlier this month when the State Senate passed a bill to repeal the MTA payroll tax — shortly after the MTA terminated its contract to operate Long … more
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William Varley
Water supplier seeks rate hike
If you want clean, clear, quality water, you’re going to have to pay for it. more
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Jerry Miceli, an Elmont native, who now lives in Texas, lost a friend, Eamon McEneaney, on Sept. 11, 2001. McEneaney worked in one of the Twin Towers: “He went to Sewanhaka High School, was one year ahead of me, and was a Lacrosse Hall of Fame member. He was a loving father of four girls, and had a beautiful wife. He worked in the towers and saved many people after the first attack.”
Osama bin Laden’s death impacts nationally, locally
Pres. Barack Obama announced last Sunday that Osama bin Laden, the leader of al Qaeda, was killed by American troops in Pakistan in April. The news has impacted Americans throughout the nation, but hits especially hard for New Yorkers. Some locals personally knew individuals who were killed during the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. more
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Paul Sapienza, left, owner of Sapienza Bakery in Elmont; Robert Rouge, president of the Floral Park Art League; Tom Tweedy, mayor of Floral Park; Nassau County Legislator John Ciotti; Charlie Hayward, president and chief executive officer of the New York Racing Association; Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano; Assemblyman Ed Ra; Muzzio Tallini, owner of Signature Homes; Joyce Stowe, president of the Tudor Manor Civic Association; and Claudine Hall, president of the Jamaica Square.
Belmont Park’s spring meet a success
Nothing could stop Belmont Park’s Opening Day from operating smoothly. The sun beamed onto the horse track, and thousands of visitors hustled to place bets and watch the races throughout the day. The excitement was palpable. Despite an overnight natural gas leak that caused the closure of Hempstead Turnpike just east of Belmont Park in Elmont for several hours last Friday, Belmont Park’s 2011 spring meet began at 10:45 a.m., as scheduled. Emergency repairs were undertaken immediately after the leak was discovered and the road was reopened just before Belmont Park’s spring meet. more
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Refaqat Malik, the owner of the 99 cent Express, at 1081 Hempstead Tpke. in Franklin Square, said that he believes Assemblyman Ed Ra’s legislation to allow off-track betting on Palm Sunday is consistent with the United States Constitution.
Legislation would strengthen state OTB corporations
Assemblyman Ed Ra recently introduced three bills that would help state off-track betting corporations, including racetracks, keep more of the money that is spent on their premises and create more business for them. Ra’s legislation reintroduces three bills offered by Assemblyman Bob Barra (R-Lynbrook) in the 2009-10 legislative session. more
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Coming soon: clean snow from your car or face a fine
Winter is a frustrating season for commuters, with snow bringing with it the task of scraping off or digging out our cars as well as time-consuming traffic delays, but there’s one highway hazard that none of us should have to deal with. more
Hempstead Turnpike, which crosses Meacham Avenue on the east side of Elmont, was recently rated the most deadly street in the tristate area by the Tri-State Transportation Campaign.
Hempstead Turnpike declared ‘dangerous’
For the past four years, leaders in Elmont and Franklin Square have been working to revitalize Hempstead Turnpike, and a recent study by the Tri-State Transportation Campaign has shown more evidence of the turnpike’s need for a makeover. more
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