Transformer explosion in Amityville

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January 10, 2007 / Front Page

Transformer explosion in Amityville

The Amityville Fire Department responded to a transformer explosion at Dixon Avenue and Route 110 on Dec. 6. The cap from the transformer blew and landed on the hood of this SUV, parked nearby, damaging it. Photo by Joe Turner More...

Copiague and Amityville school districts set vote on EXCEL funds for later this month

Amityville On Tuesday, January 23, 2007, voters will cast their ballots on a $2,075,512 Capital Improvement Proposal that will enable the district to move forward and address its highest priority building needs at absolutely no cost to taxpayers. More...

Amityville ZBA meeting changed

The Amityville Village Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, initially scheduled for Thursday, January 18, has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 25th. More...

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Library

At the Library...

Copiague 50 Deauville Blvd. 631-691-1111

+A program on Iceland: Land of Fire and Ice will be offered tonight, Wednesday, January 10, 7 to 9 p.m. +John Pappas of All-State Driving School will give the mandatory fivehour prelicensing course Saturday, January 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. More...

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Obituaries

Thomas Dusch:Amity public works employee

by Tiffany Elliott

Thomas Gerard Dusch, former resident of Amity Harbor, died December 6, 2006 at his home in Seven Lakes, North Carolina. He was 68 years old. More...

Henry Imbert: Grandfather of Amityville Mayor

by Tiffany Elliott

Former Amityville resident and decorated World War II veteran Henry A. Imbert died December 28, 2006 at the age of 85 in West Palm Beach, Florida. He is the father of Richard C. More...

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Opinion

Judging partisan politics on Long Island and in DC

If Republicans and Democrats at all levels of government have one thing in common it is that they drink from a common pool of complaints. More...

DRAWING CONCLUSIONS

by Kevin Eastwood

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Leg. Horsley implores Suffolk County Water Authority to reopen customer payment site

The following letter was sent to Michael LoGrande, chairman of the Suffolk County Water Authority by S.C. Leg. Wayne Horsley and submitted to us for publication. More...

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ATA and School District hammer out new 4-year contract

by Carolyn James

Amityville teachers have reached an agreement with the school district on a new contract that calls for an 11.5 percent increase over four years. Their contract expired June, 2005 and runs through June 30, 2009. More...

North Amityville church to be demolishedÑfinally

by Tiffany Elliott

Many a North Amityville resident received their New Year's wish in this year when the Town decided that the longstanding half-built house of worship on Albany Avenue will be demolished. More...

Dix Hills home burglary on video; police seek public's help in apprehending thief

Suffolk County Second Squad Detectives and Crime Stoppers are asking the public's help in locating and identifying a subject caught on home video surveillance as he steals money, jewelry and watches from a local home. More...

Correction:

A front page story in last week's edition, discussing the swearing in of Councilwoman Jacqueline Gordon contained an error. Gordon did not receive the Conservative party endorsement when she ran for office in November. More...

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Pets, Pets, Pets

Poster Pets of the Week

by Joanne Anderson

Furry leaders of the amalgamated canine and feline trade unions have demanded equal time this week. I'll try to appease both. More...

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January 10, 2007 / Front Page

Transformer explosion in Amityville

Copiague and Amityville school districts set vote on EXCEL funds for later this month

Amityville ZBA meeting changed

Special Sections

Library

At the Library...

Obituaries

Thomas Dusch:Amity public works employee

Henry Imbert: Grandfather of Amityville Mayor

Opinion

Judging partisan politics on Long Island and in DC

DRAWING CONCLUSIONS

Leg. Horsley implores Suffolk County Water Authority to reopen customer payment site

ATA and School District hammer out new 4-year contract

North Amityville church to be demolishedÑfinally

Dix Hills home burglary on video; police seek public's help in apprehending thief

Correction:

Columnists - Free Access

Pets, Pets, Pets

Events & Calendar

Record CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Donor sought for former Copiague youngster

Amityville Town police officer honored on retirement