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February 17, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

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Asian Beetle infestation on its last legs, but still bugging Long Island

by Lena Pennino
The now famous Asian longhorned beetle – a shiny big black bug with white spots and long antenna -- has not been seen in these parts for more than a year. Sighting of the spotted beetle has been, you could say, spotty. More...

Copiague’s Walker off to good start at USC

by Chris R. Vaccaro

At Copiague High School, Ieasia Walker was everything coach Carol Olsen wanted in a player. She scored, was a leader and helped the Eagles all the way to the New York State tournament. More...

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Columnists - Free Access

Pets, Pets, Pets

By Jeanne Anderson

Author’s Note: The following column is nominated in the Newspaper Editorial category in the 2009 Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) Writing Competition. It first appeared in “Pets” last year on May 28. More...

Help your home ward off winter’s chill

(NewsUSA) - When you feel that special nip in the air, you know it’s time to pull out your woolen sweaters and warmer jackets. But are you taking steps to keep you home cozy through the winter? More...

How to protect your home from dangerous mold

(NewsUSA) - In these hard economic times, it has never been more important to protect what for many people is their most significant investment: their home. More...

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Obituaries

Danny Mause: Massapequa Park resident and animal lover

by Tiffany Elliott

Longtime local resident and animal lover Daniel E. Mause died Jan. 7, 2010 aftera battle with cancer. He was 55. He was born in Hollis, Queens to Marjorie (Polis) and George Mause and grew up on Cypress Street in Massapequa Park. More...

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Opinion

Editorial:

Changes in our health care system must be made with care

We’ve had the occasion recently to rely upon health care pro­fessionals in the care of an elderly family member. More...

DRAWING CONCLUSIONS

by Kevin Eastwood

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Readers’ Voices: Letters and Commentary

The story of this country’s bridges spans history

Growing up in West Islip, we celebrated Presidents Washington’s and Lincoln’s birthdays in February. I re­member our geometry teacher, Mr. More...

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Police seek public's help in solving attempted robbery

Manager of Wendy's in Copiague shot at

Police are seeking the public’s help in apprehending a man who attempted to rob the manager of Wendy’s fast food restaurant in Copiague today. Police gave this account:  More...

Amityville Schools to hold referendum

Amityville School district is asking voters to approve spending $2.5 million of money already in its capital improvement line on building improvements. A vote is set for March 16th More...

Suffolk Police offering gift cards for illegal handguns

by Marissa Cox

The Suffolk County Police want your illegal hand­guns— and they’re willing to give you a $200 Visa card for them. More...

Two AMHS athletes capture first place at qualifiers

Two Amityille athletes took first place in the New York State Qualifiers held at Suffolk Community College, Feb. 9. At right, Amityville athlete Sancho Barrett (right) as he takes first place in the state hurdles. More...

Schools/Sports

Scholars in the News

•Named to the dean’s list at the University of Scranton, Scranton, Pennsylvania for the fall 2009 semester are Jillian E. Hession of Copiague and Lindsay A. Manno of Amity Harbor. More...

Copiague High School students visit People’s Court

Students in Louise Curci’s business law class at Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School recently took a field trip to view real-life court cases. Thestudents attended a taping of Judge Marilyn Milian’s People’s Court. More...

Amityville students are inspired by local success story

Amityville Memorial High School’s eleventh and twelfth-grade English Language Arts students had the opportunity to connect with a former community member whose success story is an inspiration for all students who More...

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Events & Calendar

American Legion dance to raise funds for troops

The Suffolk County American Legion Auxiliary is sponsoring a Warrior and Family Assistant Program dance, Sun., March 7, 3 to 7 p.m. at the Amityville American Legion, Post 1015, 70 Elm St., Copiague. There will be a DJ, food and bar. More...

Corned beef and cabbage dinner to be held March 17

The Bishop McGann Knights of Columbus will be holding a cornd bef and cabbage dinner on Wed. March 17 at their catering hall located at 1341 Fifth Ave. Bay Shore from 6-9 p.m. More...

BaCCA presents Suzanne Ernst and Maria Fairchild

The BaCCA Third Sunday Song Swap will present Suzanne Ernst and Maria Fairchild, Sun., Feb. 21, 1 p.m. at the BaCCA Arts Center, 149 N. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. More...

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Legals - Free Access

Public Notices

Your right to know

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: SUFFOLK COUNTY U.S. Bank, N.A; Plaintiff(s) vs. More...

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Poll

The DEC plans to mitigate the water contamination from the plume heading into our area from Grumman in Bethpage by filtering it at the well site; the balance will go into waterways and the Great South Bay untreated. Do you agree with the DEC’s plan?