A village trial charging two East Rockaway homeowners with violating a nuisance law that prohibits residents from keeping unsanitary conditions caused by domestic animals, heated up on Nov. 24 as the defense's first witness took the stand.
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Anthony Bottan
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11/25/09
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Many East Rockaway homeowners found pastel-colored fliers in their doors the first week in November, warning residents to “beware” of the opening of a new taxi company in the village and cautioning that it was an “undesirable element” coming into their community.
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Mary Malloy
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11/25/09
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The Stagers and Backstagers of Lynbrook High School breathed new life into a Broadway classic with their musical production of Pippin, the story of Prince Pippin, son of Charlemagne, and his quest to discover magic, meaning and personal significance in his life. The young prince, who struggles to find himself as a warrior, revolutionary, king and lover, finally realizes that like most of us, all he is really searching for is real happiness.
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11/25/09
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E-waste — old computers, televisions and cell phones — is growing at three times the rate of regular garbage, and contains hazardous materials that, if disposed of improperly, can impact the air we breathe and the water we drink. That’s why East Rockaway officials are ahead of the curve when it comes to recycling e-waste, which not only benefits the environment, but saves the village money.
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by Anthony Bottan
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11/25/09
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Nassau County Police Commissioner Lawrence W. Mulvey has announced that on Nov. 25 and Nov. 27, additional DWI patrols will aggressively seek out alcohol- and drug-impaired drivers on the county’s …
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11/25/09
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Imagine walking into a store where the aroma of sweet, savory chocolate titillates your senses; where servers continuously offer you an assortment of delicious chocolate covered treats; where champagne, gourmet coffee and soft drinks flow endlessly. A dream? No, it was the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of the long-awaited 5th Avenue Chocolatiere on Rockaway Avenue.
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Mary Malloy
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11/19/09
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Slowly but steadily, paper ballots are being counted in an effort to determine who will serve as Nassau County executive next year. As of Wednesday night, incumbent Tom Suozzi trailed his Republican challenger, Ed Mangano, by 219 votes.
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Andrew Hackmack
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11/19/09
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Senior captain Jalisa Barnes had 19 kills and five aces to lead the East Rockaway Lady Rocks to a 25-9, 25-22, 25-23 sweep of Hampton Bays in the Long Island Class C girls’ volleyball championship/Southeast Regional final at St. Joseph’s College last Saturday.
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ANDREW McCLURE and TONY BELLISSIMO
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11/19/09
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Lynbrook observes Veterans Day
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Lynbrook residents observed Veterans Day at the Dough Boy Monument.
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11/19/09
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East Rockaway honors vets
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The village of East Rockaway honored its veterans on Nov. 11 with an indoor breakfast at the American Legion and an outdoor ceremony at the Veterans Memorial on Atlantic Avenue and Main Street.
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11/19/09
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