We are living in the midst of a climate emergency, with the expectation that conditions will significantly worsen in the near future. In January, NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration confirmed that 2023 was the hottest year ever recorded. In New York state, climate change is impacting the environment, society and the economy as extreme weather events increase in frequency and intensity. Floods are more frequent, and the growing season for crops is changing. Climate disasters have cost the northeastern United States over $80 billion since 1980.
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By Alan Singer
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3/1/24
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Employers and employees alike are continually faced with Employment-related legal issues. It is important for both parties to understand their legal rights and obligations. The Employment …
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By Sharon Stiller
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3/22/12
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With power in each school and no serious physical damage done by Hurricane Sandy, the Rockville Centre School District opened for classes Wednesday.
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By Aaron Axelson
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11/7/12
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Friends gather for fair
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On Oct. 16 and 17, the Church of the Ascension held its annual Friendship Fair to raise funds and provide an opportunity for community members to meet and greet.
The fair featured new and used …
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10/22/09
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How long is 13 seconds? If you ask Google, it’s long enough to run 100 meters. Send a text message. Make a paper airplane. In Nassau County, however, it’s also the amount of time — on average — between car crashes.
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11/30/23
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The mental health attorneys at Abrams Fensterman are specially trained and experienced in applying state mental hygiene, public health and education law, as well as applicable federal law to all …
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By Carolyn Reinach Wolf
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3/22/12
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Q: I was injured in a car accident with a Port Authority truck while traveling in New Jersey. I live in Queens. Can I sue the Port Authority in New York state …
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By: Michael A. Serpico
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12/16/14
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South Side’s boys’ basketball team has dominated Conference AA-5 and was approching title status again with an 11-0 record and only three games left.
But after falling to Manhasset, …
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By Andrew Fantucchio
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2/5/24
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My wife and I know a successful young couple who live in a spacious Manhattan apartment. They have lots of dining and entertainment options, a doorman and great views of a park. Best of all, they roll out of bed, hop on a subway and they’re at the office in a matter of minutes. They’ve got it made, yet everyone’s debating how long it will be before they move to Long Island.
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By Jack Martins
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3/1/24
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