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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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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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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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The year that Helen Gebhard was born, the United States began construction on the Panama Canal. The New York City subway system opened on October 27, and the first New Year’s Eve celebration was held in Times Square, then known as Longacre Square, in New York.
On December 26, 2009, Gebhard celebrated her 105th birthday among friends and family at Sunrise of North Lynbrook on December 26, 2009. “I am crying, but I think they’re tears of joy,” she said.
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Mary Malloy
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1/7/10
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District 24 can now boast a nationally recognized art teacher, with Jane Berzner honored by the National Art Educators Association. Berzner is the 2010 elementary art educator of the year for the Eastern Region which stretches from Virginia to Maine and includes part of Canada.
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Andrew Hackmack
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1/6/10
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The daughters of famous flyer Elinor Smith visited Valley Stream on Dec. 27 to see the old Curtiss Airfield site and talk about their mother’s history in aviation.
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Andrew Hackmack
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1/6/10
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A $2 million grant administered by the county will fund stream improvements in the village this year. Work at Hendrickson Park began in 2008 but was stopped when money ran out. With a new infusion of cash, work will continue on the stream at the north end of Valley Stream’s flagship park.
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Andrew Hackmack
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1/6/10
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Timothy La Pietra, center, of Valley Stream and Margarita Y. Interiano Barahona, of Lynbrook, were married in the wedding chapel of the Hempstead town clerk’s office at Town Hall.
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1/6/10
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Gabrielle Barry, a science teacher at the Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf, recently received a March of Dimes Golden Apple Award in recognition of her commitment to the school, outstanding skills as a teacher and numerous efforts in education.
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1/6/10
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Before hitting the mat at the annual Paul Grammatico Tournament, wrestlers from seven schools heard a message about the dangers of drinking and driving, and about the value of becoming an organ donor.
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Andrew Hackmack
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1/6/10
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