The holidays are in full swing, the stores are bustling with holiday shoppers, moms are baking their traditional Christmas butter cookies, but not all seems right with the world — not in our …
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By Mary Malloy
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12/19/12
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The holiday countdown continues this weekend with heart-warming celebrations that focus on the festive pleasures of days gone by
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By Karen Bloom
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12/13/12
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We have a choice. We are here, in the brief, wild weeks after Thanksgiving and before Hanukkah and Christmas, and we get to decide how to survive this interlude.
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12/6/12
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“Ladies and gentlemen,” Valley Stream Mayor Ed Fare announced to a crowd numbering in the hundreds shortly after 5 p.m. last Friday evening, “I’ve been informed that Santa is on his way.”
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By Andrew Hackmack
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12/5/12
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Christmas in your neighborhood
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The Herald's photo editor, Christina Daly, but together this video slideshow of homes in the Herald coverage area that have been decorated for the season.
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Christina Daly
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12/23/11
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Herald Holiday Houses
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Houses from all around our coverages areas decorated for the holidays. Is your house in the video? Check it out.
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Christina Daly
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12/22/11
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Exhibits and more...
Our Fathers, Our Grandfathers, Our Heroes...This exhibit traces the story of the famed U.S. Marine Corps Navajo Code Talkers, who helped the war effort in the Pacific during …
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12/22/11
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Last year, student actors at Holy Name of Mary School were off to see the Wizard. This year, they will telling the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and the meaning of Christmas.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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12/16/11
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Despite all of the activities that divert our attention during the holiday season, we need to make sure our homes are safe.
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12/15/11
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Valley Stream tree lighting ceremony
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The village of Valley Stream held its annual tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 10 outside of Village Hall. There was a musical performance from Central High School Tri-M honor society students, treats and a chance for children to send their letters to Santa.
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12/14/11
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