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Local Graffiti Mecca May be In Danger of Demolition
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - A luxury housing project is trying to replace world-renowned graffiti mecca 5Pointz. Long Island City artists, however, are trying to block a plan to tear this piece of art down.
The internationally known 5Pointz demolition is causing great controversy. G & M Realty wants to build two ... by Cynthia |
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Merrick Woman Embezzled more than $90K from Employer
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - Just two weeks ago, a Merrick woman was charged with embezzling almost half a million in funds from her employer, and just this week, another woman in Merrickwas charged with a similar crime. Heather DiConstanzo, 46, was charged with grand larceny after she stole $90,593 from her employer in ... by John |
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New Head of School for Gross Schechter Day School
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - Gross Schechter Day School in Pepper Pike will be getting a new head of school in July. Ari Yares, upper school principal at Schechter School of Long Island in Williston Park, N.Y., will be moving into his new position this summer to serve the families of the day school.
Rabbi Melinda Mersack, ... by Janet |
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Long Island School Vote Today
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - Long Island’s struggling economy took another huge hit last year with Hurricane Sandy, but even before the superstorm struck, one area where the island’s financial woes were already obvious was education. Long Island schools have been subjected to a number of budget cuts over ... by John |
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“Buckle Up New York” Begins Today
Monday, May 20, 2013 - The annual “Buckle Up New York” campaign begins today. It is part of the nationwide “Click It or Ticket” campaign that brings together law enforcement from coast to coast. It goes from May 20 th to June 2 nd and means that there will be additional patrols and seatbelt ... by Cynthia |
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Governor to Award $20 Million Fishing Grants
Monday, May 20, 2013 - After Hurricane Sandy, the fishing industry on Long Island took a major hit. Fisheries along the coastline of New York were damaged by the storm. Analysts have totaled up the estimated damages to the local fishing industry to around $77 million. Fishing is a major industry on ... by John |
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Huntington Businesses May Save Money by Going Green
Sunday, May 19, 2013 - Several Huntington councilmen are backing tax rebates for businesses which go green by implementing environmental solutions in the coming years. Mark Cthubertson and Billii Roberti recently stated at a task meeting of the council that reductions in greenhouse gas emissions could mean lower ... by John |
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West Hampstead Water District Winner of “Best Tasting Water Contest”
Saturday, May 18, 2013 - The 25 th Annual Drinking Water Week brought the West Hampstead Water District recognition and a trophy. The winner of the “Best Tasting Water Contest” competition, sponsored by the Long Island Water Conference, beat out 21 other water districts in a blind taste test.
The Chairman ... by Cynthia |
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Nassau Police Force Recruiting
Friday, May 17, 2013 - The Nassau County Police are hiring new recruits for the first time since 2008, and will be swearing in 37 new cadets on Friday in Mineola. The new cadets will spend the next seven months preparing for duty on the force by receiving physical and legal training at the Massapequa ... by John |
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Stand Up for Children Day to Be Held May 31st
Thursday, May 16, 2013 - The 16 th annual Stand for Children Day will be held on Friday, May 31 st from 10 to noon at Eisenhower Park. This collaboration between the Nassau County Association for the Education of Young Children (NCAEYC) and the Child Care Council of Nassau (Council) supports issues surrounding the ... by Cynthia |
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