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October 24, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

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Homola is 2007 LI Junior Golf Champion

Ryan Homola, a senior at Amityville Memorial High School (AMHS), is not only the 2007 MVP and captain of the AMHS golf team coached by Jaime Seubert, he is also the 2007 Long Island Junior Golf Champion. More...

Suit looks to force Republic to complete EIS on new runway

Standing on the steps of Babylon Town Hall, with the American flag in the background, Babylon Town Supervisor Steve Bellone once again called upon Republic Airport officials to complete a binding and comprehensive plan that would provide "meaningfu More...

Mystal, Brown and White vie for Legislative seat in 15th L.D.

by Carolyn James

The two political opponents of incumbent Democrat Legislator Elie Mystal have critized him for not being a vocal and visible representative for his constituents. More...

Special Sections

Columnists

Pets, Pets, Pets

by Joanne Anderson

Note: Once again the opinions expressed this week may (or may not) be those of your friendly pet columnist. My Afghan Hound, the BEACON Beauty Queen, returns with practical ideas about dressing up your dog for Halloween. More...

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Events & Calendar

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: THURSDAY, October 25 •Amityville Rotary Weekly Meeting: 8 a.m., Nautilus Diner, Merrick Road, Massapequa. For info., 631- 264-0300. More...

Amity High student chosen to perform at Apollo Theater

Terrence Washington, a student at Amityville Memorial High School, auditioned at the Apollo Theater playing the tenor saxophone on September 15. He was chosen out of 300 contestants to perform on Wednesday, January 2, 2008 for the "Amateur Night. More...

AMVETS to host annual Pearl Harbor Day, respond now

AMVETS Post 888 will be hosting the Annual Pearl Harbor Day, Sunday, December 2 at Long Island National Veterans Cemetery, 2040 Wellwood Ave., Farmingdale. Assembly is at 1 p.m. and the ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. More...

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Legals

PUBLIC NOTICES-

Notice of formation of Virtual Connections Certified Services LLC, a limited liability company. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York on, April 17, 2007. More...

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Fire department siren causing alarm with residents

By Carolyn James

After eight years of standing silent, the fire department siren on Shore Road has been activated, raising anger and opposition of residents living near there. More...

Rockets hang tough; the day's story was defense!

Spectacular defense, diving saves and quick ball returns by Ryan Onderdonk, Lance Novick and Joseph Crema kept the Rockets in the game against a formidable attacking Red Bulls team led by Kristian Rafsol. More...

Tapping into the hearts and minds of voters this election

by Carolyn James

When it comes to knowing what is on the minds of voters this election season, there's not much disagreement between the major parties. More...

Proposition on this year's ballot

PROPOSAL 1 (STATE-WIDE) Amendment to Article 14, section 1 of the Constitution, in relation to the use of forest preserve lands for wells for a municipal water supply in the hamlet of Raquette Lake, Hamilton county. More...

Schools/Sports

Amityville Soccer

•September 30 saw the Gunners (U 15) travel to South Huntington, where they were down 2-0 in short order. However, stalwart defense by Chris Young, Matt Parker and Max Morin, in goal, prevented any further scores. More...

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Library

At the Library...

Copiague 50 Deauville Blvd. 631-691-1111 •The Maurer Foundation for Breast Health Education will teach the importance of risk reduction and early detection skills, tonight, Wednesday, October 24, 7 to 8 p.m. More...

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Obituaries

Regina Drake: Copiague, Massapequa Teacher

by Tiffany Elliott

Longtime educator Regina Drake, who taught English in the Copiague and Smithtown High Schools in the 1960s, 70s and 80s, died September 29, 2007 at her Massapequa home of Alzheimer's. She was 82- years old and had lived in Massapequa for 55 years. More...

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Opinion

LI Blood Services needs you! Help save a life, give blood

Editorial

In this unseasonably warm weather; in this beautiful Long Island autumn, people are enjoying a host of surprises from Mother Nature's bag of tricks- walking along a cool, breezy beach, taking a trip Upstate New York to appreciate the blaze of color More...

DRAWING CONCLUSIONS

by Kevin Eastwood

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Spitzer plan on drivers licenses needs to protect against voter fraud

Public Commentary

Dear Editor: As the son of an Irish immigrant who legally came to America to escape British oppression in 1916, I would like to voice my concern regarding the Emerald Isle Immigration Center's executive director, Siobhan Dennehy's apparent suppor More...

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