Keyword: Letters to the Editor
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For the last two years, the residents of Gibson have been told by the Federal Emergency Management Agency that their scientific conclusions based upon a study focusing on the east end of Long Island, and their historical information (which they have not disclosed) clearly indicated that a hurricane making landfall on Long Island would create a “surge” of historic proportions.
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9/1/11
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I have lived in Valley Stream for 30 years and it breaks my heart to know that Central Hardware is in dire straits. This store has been an institution in Valley Stream for more than 70 years, and like many other “mom and pop” businesses, has fallen victim to the big-box stores. Why do we prefer to drive to a mall? We waste gas and time looking for a parking spot, only to walk around aimlessly trying to find what we need and then wait on a long line to pay for our purchases.
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9/1/11
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Our chamber publicly expresses its deep and sincere thanks to the participants, and the Valley Stream community at large, for the significance and success of the Ed Cahill Memorial dedication ceremony on July 31.
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8/18/11
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Thanks and a promise after
deli fire
The following is an open letter to the Rockville Centre community from the owners of E&W Deli.
Dear friends and neighbors:
It is with sincere hearts …
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8/17/11
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Mr. President, are you listening?
The following is an open letter to President Barack Obama.
When Bill Clinton left office, we had a surplus. His successor proceeded to get us into a war that …
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8/10/11
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He’ll reluctantly vote ‘yes’ on Coliseum
To the Editor:
For numerous reasons, I’m not a fan of County Executive Ed Mangano’s administration. But that doesn’t mean I’m voting …
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7/27/11
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As for dumping Jim Darcy (“Time to retire Murray and dump Darcy,” July 7-13), many of us would yell a resounding “no.” Ever since he started in public life, Mr. Darcy has done so much for his (and our) Valley Stream.
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7/21/11
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Judging by the number of homes in Gibson and the south side of Valley Stream with their garbage on the curb on July 5, I was not the only one unaware that there was no pickup on July 5, the day after the holiday.
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7/21/11
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Time to deal with the tax cap
To the Editor:
Now that we’ve settled on a new mayor, village trustees and school board members, we’ve got to start getting serious about addressing the new …
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7/20/11
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As the first anniversary of my husband’s passing nears, I find great comfort in the incredible kindness and generosity of spirit that is extended to me again and again in memory of Eddie. I thank the Valley Stream community and its literally thousands of residents who continue to lift my spirits by sharing their personal memories of Eddie.
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7/14/11
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