Those who have been displaced by Hurricane Sandy may get the chance to move back into their homes sooner rather than later after state and local officials and the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced an emergency assistance plan Wednesday to aid homeowners.
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By Brian Croce
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11/15/12
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Debby Izzo, president of the Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores, tried to project her voice over the excited screaming of children at the Bellmore Tree Lighting and Holiday Extravaganza. But she couldn’t help but voice her reply to one member of the crowd through her megaphone.
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By Julie Mansmann
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12/14/12
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The sweep of history has ushered in the first woman ringmaster for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, and, at the same time, swept out the entire circus . . .
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8/10/23
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The Merrick Theatre and Center for the Arts is currently presenting its production of “The Sound of Music.” Those who want to see the show will have one last chance this weekend, with productions of Nov. 3, 4 and 5.
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11/1/23
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I was struck, recently, standing outside the People’s Pantry in the hamlet of Oyster Bay on a cold, gray day. The Pantry provides food and other services to locals in need of support, and the line for food parcels stretched around the block.
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By Jake Blumencranz
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2/2/24
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Francine Goldstein has been walking and raising money for the AIDS Walk for the last 36 years. Her lifetime total is nearing $1,000,000.
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By Joseph D'Alessandro
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4/19/24
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Q. I often hear about "fraud" of some kind or another being committed in the business world. What are the basic legal principles concerning fraud in the business environment and what kind of …
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By Kevin Schlosser
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12/17/12
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During my lifetime, the summer months have been a time to just soak up the sun and try to get only as much work done as is necessary.
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8/10/23
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The debt of developing countries is at "crisis" levels, the World Bank has just said. Supporting that view is a New York Times story December 16 headlined "The Debt Problem is Enormous, and the System for Fixing It is Broken."
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By Mel Gurtov
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1/19/24
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As a member of the Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce, and Industry, I know the importance of moving Long Island forward with smart economic development. So, as Las Vegas Sands presents Nassau County with a proposed multi-billion-dollar casino project, it is both an opportunity and a challenge.
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By Taylor Darling
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2/2/24
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