As Five Towners seek to put their lives back together following Hurricane Sandy, the school districts in the area are helping.
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By Jeff Bessen
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10/26/12
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City officials are preparing for Hurricane Sandy as it barrels toward the East Coast and threatens to turn into a “superstorm” if it collides with a strong cold front from the …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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10/26/12
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Debate '12
[Photo gallery]
Photos from the Media Center at the second Presidential Debate held Oct. 16, 2012, at Hofstra University.
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John O'Connell
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10/16/12
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Nassau County Police are reporting that BHS’s annual homecoming game was suspended around 8:30 p.m. Friday when gunshots were heard in a parking lot near the football field. A 20-year-old man was also found stabbed soon after the gunfire died down, but police do not believe the two incidents were directly connected.
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10/14/12
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Q. I went to a meeting of my Village Board of Trustees and wanted to speak on a particular item, but they wouldn’t let me. Don’t I have a right to speak at a public meeting?A. The right …
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By A. Thomas Levin
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9/28/12
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Q. My neighbor’s son was arrested for drunk driving. The police seized the car he was driving, which is owned by his mother and he told her the police are trying to forfeit it. What are my …
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By Michael A. Scotto
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9/28/12
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Q. I operate a small family business in Nassau County. We pay all of our workers as independent contractors, but I am not clear on the distinctions between employees and independent contractors. What …
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By Lois Carter Schlissel
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9/27/12
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Q. I don’t understand, if my tax assessment was reduced why did my real estate taxes increase?A.This is unfortunately a common situation. The County, Town, Village and School budgets do …
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By Richard G. Fromewick
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9/27/12
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Q. I heard from my financial planner that 2012 is a great year to make large gifts. What are some ways I can make these gifts?A. In light of the increased exemptions, those who wish to make …
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By Patricia Galteri
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9/27/12
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Q. I co-own a family owned business, and the other owners have fired me and are refusing to let me see financial information, what can I do?A. Every business owner of a privately held company has a …
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By Erica B. Garay
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9/27/12
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