Q. We started working with N.Y. Rising two years ago and have been through three caseworkers. We’re still confused about the program. Our house had about 10 inches of water . . .
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By Monte Leeper
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6/4/15
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The Valley Stream Fire Department contained a second-story fire that broke out in a bedroom of a Felton Avenue home on Thursday around 11:30 a.m.
“It was a second-floor bedroom fire,” said …
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By Brendan Murray
bmurray@liherald.com
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4/2/15
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In observance of Women’s History Month, we thought it would be fitting to highlight some notable women who were instrumental in shaping the world of communication, especially in the newspaper industry.
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3/26/15
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On March 3, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received more than 20 standing ovations while delivering an unprecedented speech to a joint session of Congress . . .
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3/12/15
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A Valley Stream firefighter sustained minor injuries fighting a house fire on Gold St. on Feb. 25, according to the Valley Stream Fire Department.
The fire broke out in the kitchen and was …
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3/4/15
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Last week, President Obama and Governor Cuomo gave their annual addresses on the nation and state, and both focused a good portion of their speeches on education. While both placed a heavy emphasis on charter schools, they were far apart on other issues.
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1/29/15
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esidents tired of seeing the vacant storefronts on Gibson Boulevard can breathe a sign of relief, as the demolition of the site is completed and the site is ready to be developed as a new affordable …
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By Brendan Murray
bmurray@liherald.com
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1/21/15
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Was it torture or, as others would say, harsh tactics used to obtain intelligence to protect our citizens? That’s a matter of opinion.
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12/18/14
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Republicans are preparing to take over the U.S. Senate on Jan. 2, when their new members will be sworn in and take their oaths of office. Until then, both parties need to learn to play nice.
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11/20/14
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Patients should stop thinking of powerful pain medications like Oxycontin and Vycodin as slightly stronger versions of Tylenol and Advil. Rather, they should think of them as “heroin pills.”
That’s according to Dr. Andrew Kolodny, president of Physicians for Responsible Opioid Prescribing and chief medical officer for Phoenix House, a national, nonprofit drug treatment agency.
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By Scott Brinton
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9/18/14
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