The amount of temporary rental assistance available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency for victims of Hurricane Sandy is increasing by 25 percent, according to Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-Mineloa).
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By Jeff Bessen
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11/8/12
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Recently I saw a video that went viral of a middle-aged woman breaking down in tears because of the financial pressures on her family.
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By Brian Curran
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12/14/23
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Island Park gets ready for Irene
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With Hurricane Irene bearing down on Island Park, many residents and business got ready early on Saturday, boarding up homes and businesses and preparing for the inevitable flooding.
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8/27/11
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Is there anything more satisfying than washing your car, and then stepping back and admiring your now pristine vehicle? It’s like a fresh coat of paint on a wall or . . .
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By Jack Martins
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12/14/23
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The United Nations was supposedly founded on the “noble principles” of peace, justice and human rights, yet its agencies frequently demonstrate an anti-Israel, antisemitic bias . . .
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By Ari Brown
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12/14/23
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When I was in prison for my nonviolent anti-nuclear actions, one of my disciplines was to write something for publication every day — a letter to the editor, an opinion piece, a book review, or even mediocre poetry. One hundred percent of my writing was in opposition to nuclear weapons.
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By Tom Hastings
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1/12/24
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Internet users beware: All is not as it seems in cyberspace. This may not come as a surprise to you, as I’m sure you’re careful with your bank accounts and your credit card numbers when online. But you may need to think about who may be behind the scenes on some fan sites on Facebook, a popular social networking site.
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Mary Malloy
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11/25/09
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Beating the heat at Masone Beach in Island Park
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With record-breaking temperatures last week, it's no wonder that more people have been coming out to Masone Beach in Island Park.
Beach officials have said that 770 beach tags have already been …
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7/14/10
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In the chaotic weeks after Hurricane Sandy rolled across Nassau County, residents, desperate for the gasoline that was in such short supply, learned a new routine: get up before dawn and get to an open gas station before your friends and neighbors did.
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2/7/13
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Mineola, NY – Nassau County Legislators Denise Ford and Howard Kopel invite you to a community forum on May 21st, where FEMA and New York State representatives will be available to assist residents …
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5/15/13
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