Newport and Philadelphia folk festivals — move over. Malverne has its own folk music celebration going on, and it will be held at the Crossroads Farm at Grossmann’s this Sunday, August 16.
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By Rossana Weitekamp
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8/12/15
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Henry Boitel wasn’t asking for anything complicated. He just wanted to know what’s going on at the Town of Hempstead board meetings when he wasn’t able to attend. “The public doesn’t have any idea of what’s going on at those meetings,” said Boitel, “unless they read something in the newspaper.”
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By Rossana Weitekamp
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8/12/15
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I’m seeing good news on all fronts this week, primarily because I choose to. This is a quest: I am seeking the comfort of upbeat stories.
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8/5/15
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Long Island soccer fans rejoiced as World Cup champion and all-time leading goal scorer for the United States Women’s National Team Abby Wambach arrived in Garden City for a meet and greet with fans at Roosevelt Field Mall last week.
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By Kenneth Mintz
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8/4/15
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The Waldbaum’s at 1686 Merrick Road in Merrick is currently open for business. Whether it will remain so is uncertain.
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By Brian Racow
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7/29/15
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Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom stopped by Merrick’s Coleman Country Day Camp to give the children a few pointers on July 23.
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By Brian Racow
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7/29/15
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The Bellmore Movies once again hosted the Long Island International Film Expo, which presented a wide array of movies, from horror to comedy and mystery, by a variety of filmmakers, some local and some international. For the 18th year, the expo gave filmmakers an intimate opportunity to share their work with industry executives and movie-goers alike.
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By Shannon Plackis
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7/27/15
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The Merrick Chamber of Commerce awarded college scholarships to six local high school seniors at a ceremony on June 15 at R.S. Jones Restaurant, at 153 Merrick Ave.
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6/24/15
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Students and teachers in Calhoun High School’s “Prep for the Future” program, other Calhoun staff and local business leaders enjoyed sunny weather, finger-licking food and one another’s company on June 9 at the school.
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6/24/15
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American Water announced in a press release last week that Brian Bruce has been appointed president of New York American Water.
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By Rossana Weitekamp
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6/17/15
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