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County Executive Ed Mangano
Exec. Mangano says county's prepared for snow
"Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano has announced that the County is prepared for the major snowstorm expected to hit starting Wednesday. Forecasts are calling for 8 to 13 inches and blizzard-like conditions in Nassau County and surrounding areas." more
Summer fun for children with Asperger's
For many reasons, children with Asperger’s Syndrome often "fall through the cracks" of society. Asperger’s is said to be mildest of autistic spectrum disorders, and those diagnosed with it are usually capable, good-natured and intelligent. more
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State senators Carl Marcellino, from left, Dean Skelos, Kemp Hannon and Charles Fuschillo call for tax incentives to help small businesses hire new workers, with Chris Brown, right, owner of Mid-Island Medical Supply in Wantagh, at their side.
Senators tout tax incentives for small businesses
Even in tough economic times, Chris Brown, owner of Mid-Island Medical Supply in Wantagh, has managed to expand his business from one storefront to three on Wantagh Avenue. With the MTA payroll tax, however, even successful Long Island businesses like Brown's have been hit hard. more
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Schmitt got it right, and Obama should follow suit
Peter Schmitt, presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature, got off on the wrong foot this year when he announced a 47 percent pay increase for himself and similar raises for the two other top members of the Legislature. more
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Oceanside/Island Park Calendar
Oceanside Library 30 Davison Ave. 766-2360 Songs That Won An Oscar Vocalist Bettina Paley walks the red carpet performing a lively repertoire of unforgettable classics from such films … more
Oceanside Schools are supporting relief efforts in Haiti by raising money for the Clinton Bush Fund. School No. 8 Principal Ron Schoen, Advisor Arlene Wegard and student council members, from left, Taylor Chodash, Alexis Fassenfield, Alec Goldstein and Arujan Ilanges brainstormed fundraising ideas last week.
Oceanside has a heart for Haiti
Author and illustrator Chris Soentpiet met with Kindergarteners Daniel Rosenberg, Gianna Buro and John Gleason after a special presentation for students at Francis X. Hegarty Elementary on Jan. 27.
Ramping up reading
Francis X. Hegarty Elementary School in Island Park is ramping up its usual reading routine in celebration of the school's Parents as Reading Partners month. A series of special events planned … more
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Tony Iovino started a blog to help raise money for relief efforts in Haiti.
Poems for Haiti
“Send a poem. Make a donation. Save a nation.” So goes the motto of a new blog, www.poets4haiti.blogspot.com, created by Rockville Center resident Tony Iovino just under two weeks ago. Iovino, a … more
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Jeff Toback
Toback targets Weisenberg's seat
Whether or not Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg retires, Jeff Toback says he is running for the incumbent’s seat this year. “I think, certainly at this moment, my focus is on running, and … more
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Lauren Schlitt has excelled on and off the court — and the field — at OHS.
Defying the odds
Lauren Schlitt, a senior at Oceanside High School, was born profoundly deaf. Her parents were told she would never be able to hear, or have a normal life. But Lauren has defied those odds; with the … more
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