Those interested in helping victims of the earthquake in Haiti may contact the organizations below:
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1/13/10
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Following two public suicides by students in the past year, residents expressed concern at the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District last week and asked school officials to consider measures the district could take to educate students about the issues surrounding suicide.
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by Scott Brinton
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1/12/10
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A group of Town of Hempstead residents is organizing a petition drive in the hope of repealing recent pay raises for Town Supervisor Kate Murray, a Republican from Levittown, Town Clerk Mark Bonilla, a Republican from Bellmore, and Town Board trustees.
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Sari Zeidler
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1/12/10
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Following county Legislator Dave Denenberg's recent call for the creation of a public water district for southeastern Nassau, Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray said on Monday that Hempstead and the Town of Oyster Bay had appointed a task force to pursue the reactivation of the dormant Southeastern Nassau County Water Authority, with the goal of reducing water rates for local residents.
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Deirdre Krasula
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1/11/10
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Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg is encouraging ratepayers of Aqua America, Inc. to call on Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray to take preliminary steps toward creation of a public water district for southeast Nassau.
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Deirdre Krasula
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1/8/10
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Members of the Merrick Chamber of Commerce showed up with smiles for the presentation of a new sign at Sunrise Highway and Merrick Avenue commemorating the chamber's 75th anniversary.
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1/8/10
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The Town of Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals has reserved a decision on an application for additional parking spaces, outdoor dining and other uses of facilities at J.D.'s on the Bay, a restaurant and boat storage area at Bubba Bay Marina, Inc. on Bayberry Avenue in Merrick.
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Sari Zeidler
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1/8/10
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From the bagel store to the beauty parlor, from the beach club to the bus stop, what is the number one topic of conversation among parents? Hands down, the survey says-teachers and teaching. And well it should be. Moms and dads are concerned about who is going to spend 180 days with their children for the school year.
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Steve Kussin
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1/8/10
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Police responded to Merrick Avenue Middle School this morning at around 9:30 a.m. to investigate a threat made on Facebook that authorities called "fictitous."
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Sari Zeidler
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1/7/10
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Throughout his campaign, County Executive Ed Mangano cited the need for reform of Nassau's maligned assessment system. Seven days into his term, Mangano unveiled his plan of action.
"We want to …
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Mike Caputo and Mike Russo
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1/7/10
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