More than 1,000 people gathered for a community meeting in Westbury on Jan. 15 in a show of united opposition to a proposed video lottery terminal in a now-vacant Fortunoff at the Source Mall.
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By David Weingrad
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1/19/15
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A plan by the Nassau Regional Off Track Betting Corporation to turn a portion of a former Fortunoff in Westbury that is now vacant into a gaming facility has been met with strong public opposition, and raised questions about what governing body — if any — has the authority to block the proposal.
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By David Weingrad
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1/14/15
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New York state has been presented with a unique opportunity. For once, rather than being faced with a multi-billion-dollar deficit . . .
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12/11/14
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“Rugby Road” is one of many University of Virginia fight songs, played by the school’s marching band at football games and sung by the men’s glee club at more gentlemanly affairs.
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12/11/14
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Dunkin Donuts on 2675 North Jerusalem Road was robbed on Tuesday night by a man wielding a knife, according to police.
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By David Weingrad
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12/11/14
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Morale was low among members of East Meadow’s American Legion Post 1082 last month. On Oct. 6, their hall, on Bellmore Road, was burglarized. A safe, storing $7,000 that the Legion intended to use to help local veterans and children, was stolen.
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By David Weingrad
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11/26/14
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It’s a message we emphasize every year, because it is so important: School is back in session, so it’s time for drivers to slow down.
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9/3/14
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A 54-year-old male was burglarized by three men, one who was carrying a machete, when returning to his home on Carol Road on Thursday night, according to police.
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By David Weingrad
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8/29/14
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Roadwork is underway on Amherst Street in East Meadow, just west of Newbridge Road and north of Speno Park.
The $350,000 Town of Hempstead Road Improvement project will include new asphalt pavement, wheelchair-accessible pedestrian access ramps at all intersections, and new curbs and driveway aprons.
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By David Weingrad
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8/27/14
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I couldn’t believe my ears: The bard of 19th century America, Walt Whitman (1819-1892), was bellowing lines from “America” in his actual voice . . .
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8/27/14
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