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August 12, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

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Today's news, Aug. 20, 2009

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Amityville comes out to support Soldier Ride

Thomas Grace knows about struggle and injuries. A Vietnam veteran who served as a medic, he's seen many young Americans sufferfrom war and he knows about fighting for life as a cancer survivor. More...

North Amityville man seriously injured in bike-car accident

Carlos Bonilla, 37, of 290 Broadway, Amityville, was seriously injured in a motor vehicle crash while riding his bicycle in North Amityville on August 6. More...

Special Sections

Columnists - Free Access

Pets, Pets, Pets

by Joanne Anderson

"Is Trevor your son?" the pharmacist inquired, when filling out a prescription written by my veterinarian. "No, he's my Afghan Hound," I replied with a chuckle. This conversation happened several years ago. 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...

Vendors wanted for Fall craft fair

Crafts vendors are wanted for the annual fall craft fair of Westminster United Presbyterian Church, 109 Udall Rd., West Islip to be held Sat., Sept. 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Therain date is Sat., Oct. 3, 10 a.m. 4 p.m. More...

Tech savvy senior volunteers needed

Community Computer Connections Program (CCCP) is looking for tech savvy senior volunteers who are skilled at refurbishing a pc. More...

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Opinion

Editorial

Vick broke the law; Robinson broke the color barrier

Shame on Rev. Jessie Jackson for comparing Mi­chael Vick's effort to get back into the NFL to that of Jackie Robinson who fought to overcome an endemic racism in America to become the first black player in baseball. More...

DRAWING CONCLUSIONS

by Kevin Eastwood

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More on Social Security and Medicare editorial

Dear Editor, After reading your commentary of July 1, I was amused by the satirical manner you addressed your experience with the Social Security system. I believed it was a " tongue in cheek" article. More...

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Today's news, Aug. 17, 2009

Waves of Hope event in Amityville More...

Babylon helps keep residents plugged in at the beach; cyber cafes now open

By Lena Pennino

As Babylon residents head to the beach on sunny days, they may reach for a beach chair, towel and per­haps their laptop? "Now, you can surf the waves and surf the internet as well," said Steve Bellone, Babylon Town Supervisor. More...

In the News

As an outgrowth of the district's Fine Arts program under the direction of Supervisor of Fine Arts Fran Fer More...

Former resident helps raise awareness to rare form of cancer

By Joanna Fantozzi

Shawn Owenberg will be riding for Team Chordoma at "The Livestrong Challenge," a biking challenge in Philadelphia on August 23. The event will help raise both funds and awareness for various types of cancers, including chordoma. More...

Schools/Sports

Fowl Ball!

Navarette ties franchise home run record

By Chris Vaccaro Ducks third baseman Ray Navarrete hit the 63rd home run of his career as a Duck, tying the franchise record of Francisco Morales set in 2002. "I'm happy to be mentioned with Francisco," Na­varrete said. More...

Doppy Open Golf Tourney Sept. 26th

The 32nd annual Doppy Open Golf Tour­nament will be held Sat., Sept. 26 at the Cherry Creek Golf Course in Riverhead beginning at 12:30 p.m. followed by a cock­tail hour and dinner. More...

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Library

Record LIBRARY

Copiague 50 Deauville Blvd. 631-691-1111 •On Fri., Aug. 15, 7 to 9 p.m. More...

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Obituaries

John Konchek, Amityville resident and U.S. Army Veteran

His family and friends described him as a selfless man, someone who spent his life loving, caring and giving to others. " John was a great person to know, and an extremely caring person," said a friend, Joseph Liana of Massapequa. More...

Copiague's Florence Miranda at 98

by Tiffany Elliott

Loving family matriarch Florence M. Miranda of Copiague died July 18, 2009. She was 98 years old. According to her family, she treasured spending time with her loved ones and had a gift to make each person feel special. More...

Grace Thomas, Amityville resident

by Tiffany Elliott

Grace Lee Thomas, whose family lived in Amityville, died June 19, 2009 at the St. Francis Nursing Home in Beacon, New York. She was 84. According to her family, Grace Thomas visited Amityville oftenand considered it her second home . More...

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Legals - Free Access

Public Notices

NOTICE OF FORMATION O F L I M I T E D LIABILITY COMPANY NAME: HERCULE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC. Articles of organizations were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/08/2009. More...

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