At the Baldwin Public Library’s annual Job Fair on Sept. 15, it quickly became clear why unemployment is at the top of the national agenda. The library’s Kevin B. Kamen Community Room was reserved for the three-hour fair, but the crowd of job seekers spilled out of the large hall into the library’s study and reading areas.
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Chris Connolly
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9/21/11
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It’s been a rough few weeks for President Obama.
Over Labor Day, the president attended a union rally in Detroit and was introduced by Teamsters President Jimmy Hoffa Jr. During the …
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Al D'Amato
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9/16/11
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Summer workers drove pickup trucks during the hot days at the Valley Stream Parks Department. Workers cleaned and spruced up park grounds, as well as other maintenance duties during their summer.
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By Clarissa Hamlin
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9/8/11
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For one day, at least, the administrators of the Baldwin Public Library will eschew their moratorium on chatter. The occasion? The 2011 Job Fair, an annual event at which networking, small talk and the rapid-fire delivery of an elevator speech will not only escape shushing, but will actually be encouraged.
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Chris Connolly
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9/8/11
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo launched the Long Island Regional Economic Development Council on July 27 to redefine the relationship between the state government and businesses, in order to stimulate regional economic development and create jobs statewide. Cuomo made his announcement at SUNY Old Westbury.
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By JACKIE NASH
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8/4/11
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo launched the Long Island Regional Economic Development Council on July 27 to redefine the relationship between the state government and businesses, in order to stimulate regional economic development and create jobs statewide. Cuomo made his announcement at SUNY Old Westbury.
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Jackie Nash
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8/3/11
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It’s fun in the sun for several seasonal workers at Hendrickson Park — a popular place to earn some cash for high school and college students.
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By Clarissa Hamlin
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7/27/11
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There is little doubt that the recession is finding its way into the classroom. Last week, young job hunters in the field of education and school district administrators teamed up to tell the story of how competitive the job market for teachers has become on Long Island.
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By Fran Berkman
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7/21/11
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Despite holding two part-time jobs, substitute-teaching and waiting tables, 27-year-old Bellmore resident Anthony Messina has what he considers to be a third full-time job, for which he receives no pay. For five years, Messina has been searching for a permanent teaching position.
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By Fran Berkman
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7/13/11
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First of two parts.
Despite holding two part-time jobs, substitute-teaching and waiting tables, 27-year-old Bellmore resident Anthony Messina has what he considers to be a third full-time job, for which he receives no pay. For five years, Messina has been searching for a permanent teaching position.
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By Fran Berkman
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7/6/11
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