The state of New York’s economy is precarious. Battered by a recession that saw Wall Street implode — and tens of thousands of workers in the finance industry laid off — the Empire State has been hurting since mid-2008, if not before.
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3/10/10
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The New York Times nailed Gov. David Paterson last week in an alleged abuse-of-power case, so much so that he was forced to drop out of the 2010 gubernatorial race. Yet there was Paterson, in typical fashion, denying culpability.
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Scott Brinton
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3/10/10
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Hibernians from the Five Towns, Rockville Centre, East Meadow, Bellmore, Merrick, and all over Nassau County marched proudly in the St. Patrick's Parade in Garden City on March 7, 2010.
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3/8/10
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The Oceanside Library has planned a number of events in celebration of Women's History Month, from a series on famed chef Julia Child to an open-mic poetry night led by recognized female poets.
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Annmarie Fertoli
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3/3/10
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Elections for seats on the Board of Trustees for the Village of Island Park are coming up in less than two weeks, on March 16. Two seats are up for grabs this year, but incumbent trustees Joseph …
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by Alex Costello
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3/3/10
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The president of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Luis Lopez, of Lynbrook greeted Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos when they attended the Chamber’s meeting in Freeport. Many local business owners also attended.
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3/3/10
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It's a musical weekend as Adelphi University faculty perform contemporary works, the Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company celebrates 1920s and '30s music, while chamber music is presented at a brunch/concert.
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3/3/10
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New York Gov. David Paterson's decision to end his bid for re-election is getting a mixed reaction from local politicians. The embattled governor announced last week that he was dropping out of the …
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Annmarie Fertoli and Matt Hampton
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3/3/10
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Oceanside resident Chris Cadigan had been working in the sales business for more than a decade when he, along with many other Americans, was suddenly laid off from his job in 2009. Like many others …
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Annmarie Fertoli
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3/3/10
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Oceanside High School is one of ten schools in the tri-state area to have a winning team in this year's Chase Multimedia in the Classroom competition. The competition, part of Thirteen's Celebration …
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Annmarie Fertoli
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3/3/10
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