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December 9, 2009 / Front Page

Chanukah, the Festival of Lights

This Friday marks the first day of Chanukah, an eight-day holiday that celebrates the miraculous victory of the Jews, led by the Maccabees, against Greek persecution and religious oppression. More...

In the News

On Sat., Nov, 21, Copiague’s own Bobby “Jackhammer” Campbell, owner of Campbell’s Kickboxing and MMA in Amityville, and the current IKF and WKA World Champion, took on English challenger Shawn “Boom Boom” Burton a More...

Man shot outside Amityville bar

Suffolk County Police First Squad Detectives are investigating a shooting at the El Rodeo Club on Broadway, Amityville Fri., Nov. 27. The incident took place at 4:15 a.m. and left a Wyandanch man in critical condition. More...

Special Sections

Schools/Sports

Amityville Soccer

Sunday 11/29/09. U-10 Travel More...

Byer Girls Basketball Tournament Dec. 18th

The 10th Annual Claude Byer Girls Basketball Tournament will be held at Amityville Memorial High School, 250 Merrick Rd., Amityville on Fri., Dec. 18 5 p.m. Lindenhurst will play Southampton and then at 7 p.m. the game will be Amityville vs. More...

Amityville girls soccer ends historic season

By Chris R. Vaccaro

Four years ago, Chris Roth had a group of soccer players at Amityville that were hoping to win just one game. By the end of the 2009 season, the girls put together one of the best seasons in program history. More...

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Obituaries

Joe Costantino: Lifelong Community Volunteer at 77

by Tiffany Elliott

Lifelong resident and the unofficial mayor of Copiague, Joseph A. Costantino died Nov. 12, 2009. He was 77. More...

Marie Caramanico, longtime member of St. Martin of Tours R.C. Church in Amityville

by Tiffany Elliott

Longtime Amityville resident Marie Caramanico (nee Russo) died Oct. 25, 2009 at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip. She was 89 and had lived in Amityville for 64 years. More...

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Opinion

Nassau County is a vision of things to come

Editorial

Therumblings from Democratic quarters in Mineola are that the outgoing Democratic majority got the message in November’s election and is considering repealing the very unpopular home energy tax. More...

DRAWING CONCLUSIONS

by Kevin Eastwood

Full Story

Nassau County taxpayers can't afford to pay higher salaries to County employees

Dear Editor: More...

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The Blizzard of '09

Mother Nature dumps more than 20 inches of snow on Long Island

The Blizzard of December ’09 dumped more than 20-inches of snow on Long Island, putting a screeching halt to holiday shopping. In towns and villages, the plows were out and workers tried to keep ahead of Mother Nature, without much success. More...

Miracle mercy mittens

The Sisters of Mercy and the Sisters of St. More...

Residents gather for kick-off to holiday season

Amityville Village held its annual tree lighting ceremony this weekend, officially kicking off the holiday season. More...

Columnists - Free Access

Pets, Pets, Pets

by Joanne Anderson

“Veronica”, a young, extremely friendly Beagle stayed in an outdoor kennel with 2 other dogs at a West Virginia shelter, a small facility run by a few dedicated souls trying to do the impossible. More...

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Library

Record LIBRARY

Copiague 50 Deauville Blvd. 631-691-1111 •On Sun., Dec. 13, 2:30 to 4 p.m. the East End Trio holiday show will be held at the Library. 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. THURSDAY, December 10 •Amityville Bd. of Ed. More...

BaCCA presents A Christmas Carol

The Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts and the Gercharel Player, Inc. are presenting a non-musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol at the BaCCA Arts Center, 149 North Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. Show times are Fri., Dec.11, . 8:30 p.m.; Sun. More...

External Diploma Program offered

TheExternal Diploma Program offers adults 21 and over the opportunity to receive credit for their life experiences and earn a high school diploma from the West Babylon or Kings Park School Districts. More...

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