Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray cited famed singer Perry Como when announcing the start of a free pet adoption program at the town’s animal shelter: “There’s no place like home for the holidays.”
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By Andrew Hackmack
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11/26/14
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New York is working to shore up Irene-, Lee- and Sandy-damaged communities against future catastrophic storms, but the effort will take time, said officials at the state and local levels of the New York Rising Community Reconstruction Program.
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10/29/14
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An attorney for Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg indicated that a settlement between his client and Davidoff Hutcher & Citron — which is suing Denenberg for $3.6 million — may be in the works.
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By Brian Racow
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10/8/14
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Since taking over the operation of Long Island’s electrical grid at the beginning of the year, PSEG officials have said that customer service would be a top priority. Residents of the South Shore will be able to experience that service right in Seaford.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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10/8/14
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A pair of animal rights activists, who have long called for reforms at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter in Wantagh, spoke up at a recent board meeting with concerns about the future of the facility.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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10/1/14
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Johannes Laursen, former president of the New York Press Association and publisher of four community newspapers on the South Shore, died on Sept. 18, at age 98.
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9/26/14
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There’s long been a rivalry between motorists and cyclists on Long Island. Many, though certainly not all, drivers believe roads are meant exclusively for cars . . .
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9/25/14
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Pictures of pets in need of a good home are coming to a store near you. The Town of Hempstead has launched a new initiative, “Downtown Dogs (and Cats),” to increase adoptions at its animal shelter in Wantagh.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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9/24/14
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Alexis Fritz is a mom who has succeeded in the world of business competition and stress, who is now looks forward to experiencing the world of childhood joy and innocence.
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9/11/14
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The engineering firm that conducted a study of the area’s water system, analyzing the pros and cons of a municipal authority buying it from current operator New York American Water Company, Inc., went by one yardstick: ...
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By Brian Racow
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9/3/14
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