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January 7, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

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Amityville Sgt. Ernie Thompson Retires

Amityville Police Sgt. Ernie Thompson is retiring effective Jan. 20 after 30 years of service in the Amityville Police Department. More...

House fire on Shore Road

Amityville firefighters and police responded to a house fire at 61 Shore Rd., Amityville Dec. 30. Nine people escaped the home with no injuries. Volunteers are shown with Chief Scudlow at scene. See police blotter, page 3. Photo by Joe Turner More...

St. Martin students hold holiday food drive

Several students in the St. Martin of Tours 6th grade class helped to replenish the Parish Outreach food pantry, which provides essentials to families in need not only during the holidays, but throughout the year. More...

St. Martin boys basketball team defeats unbeaten Holy Family

St. Martin's boys 8th grade basketball team took on the previously unbeaten team from Holy Famliy Sunday, Dec 13. The team remained unbeaten by defeating Holy Famliy, 45-28. More...

Special Sections

Columnists

HEARD IT ON THE GRAPEVINE

by Jane Warren

IT WAS A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR'S EVE for Alice and Joe Vanderveldt and their children Meredith and Joe. More...

Pets, Pets, Pets

by Joanne Anderson

Editor's Note: We are pleased to announce that Joanne and "Pets, Pets, Pets" have 5 nominations in the Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) 2008 Writing Competition. More...

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Events & Calendar

Record CALENDAR

The following is a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week. Readers should know that meetings are subject to change without notice. More...

Dominican Village receives advanced medical directives

A representative from Attorney General Andrew Cuomo's Office spoke to 230 seniors at Amityville's Dominican Village Assisted Living Community on the topic of Advanced Medical Directives. More...

NBHS Class of 1969 reunion planned

North Babylon High School Class of '69 will hold its 40-year reunion Sat., April 25, 2009 7:30 p.m. to midnight at the Galaxy Caterers, 1184 Rte. 109, Lindenhurst. The cost is $65 per person. More...

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Legals

Public Notices Your right to know

Notice of formation of In His Steps Dance Studio, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/05/08. Office location: Suffolk County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. More...

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Today's news, Jan. 12: Two charged with break-ins to cars at movie complex

Suffolk County Police arrested two men and charged them with possession of burglars tools and attempted petit larceny after the men tried to break into cars parked at the United Artist movie theater in East Farmingdale. More...

Police determine Meadow Lane explosion was not a ''criminal" act

High pressure leak likely the result of metal fatigue
By Carolyn James

After an exhaustive investigation, the Suffolk County Police Arson Squad has determined that the gas explosion of a home at 34 Meadow La., Dec. 29 "was a noncriminal event," according to Det. Sgt. George White. More...

Holiday Home Decorating Committee makes its choices for 2008

As the commi ttee drove around Amityville looking at the decorated homes, they sighed, oohed and aahed, they said. More...

Schools/Sports

Amity soccer league holds Turkey Tournament

The Amityville under 7 Stingrays and Hurricanes soccer teams fought the brutal cold weather and opposing teams to finish third and fourth place respectively in the Bay Shore Soccer Club Turkey Tournament. More...

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Library

Record LIBRARY

Copiague 50 Deauville Blvd. 631-691-1111 •On Tues., Jan 13, 7 to 9 p.m. Jim Gilchrist and fellow representatives from Home Depot will give an educational seminar on how to make your home eco-friendly. More...

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Obituaries

Leonard Bochicchio, active in Amityville Little League and St. Martin's Church

Tiffany Elliott

Throughout his life, Leonard C. Bochicchio set priorities, putting God, family and community at the forefront. More...

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Opinion

Garrett Quedens' death is a sobering reminder that foolish decisions can ruin lives

Editorial

Young people should be able to make some foolish mistakes and move on with their lives, hopefully smarter and wiser. That's the way life is supposed to work. More...

DRAWING CONCLUSIONS

by Kevin Eastwood

Full Story

Another perspective on Bush legacy

Public Commentary

Dear Editor: Helloooo... Is anybody there? Do you automatically publish all letters from Ernie Howell no matter how disconnected he is with the real world? (See editorial page 12/10/08). More...

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