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May 26, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

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Long Islanders commemorate Memorial Day

Thousands of flags placed on graves at National Cemetery; parades bring out thousands
Veterans organizations, Boy Scout troops and hundreds of other volunteers... More...

Two school budgets defeated in Babylon Town; Amityville and Copiague approved

The mood was tense as West Babylon School District budget supporters got the news – their school budget was rejected by a 185-vote margin, one of only ten districts on Long Island to have its budget rejected by voters. More...

GREAT WEATHER FOR SAILING;

can spring be far behind?
Photo by Cliff De Bear

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Columnists - Free Access

Pets, Pets, Pets

Alf Wight. Chances are, you never heard of him. More...

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Events & Calendar

This Week’s events

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...

Military bridge night June 17

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Constantino Brumidi Lodge #2211 located at 2075 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park, is sponsoring a military bridge, Thurs., June 17. The doors open 6:30 p.m. and games begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. More...

Last Hope offers free rabies vaccines and low-cost wellness exam for cats and dogs

Last Hope Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation, Inc. will be offering a free rabies vaccine clinic for dogs and cats, and a low-cost dog/cat wellness exam clinic (including free heartworm testing for dogs) on Sun. June 6, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. More...

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Opinion

Memorial Day’s meaning

From most historical accounts, Waterloo, New York is the official birthplace of Memorial Day, a prideful thing for New Yorkers who traditionally commemorate the day with parades, potato salad and patriotism. More...

DRAWING CONCLUSIONS —

by Kevin Eastwood

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Funeral Home building damaged after woman loses control of car

A vehicle, operated by a woman who apparently lost control of the car, plowed into the Joseph A. Slinger-Hasgill Funeral Home during the early evening hours of Fri., May 14. More...

North Amityville man shot in his home; investigation underway

Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are investigating a shooting that injured a man inside his North Amityville home shortly before 7 p.m. on May 20. Police gave this account: More...

Amityville Fire Department assists MFD at house fire; arson cited

Massapequa Fire Marshals have determined that a fire that broke out at an abandoned house in Massapequa was intentially set. More...

BACCA has a new home

by Lena Pennino

BACCA – the Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts – has a home. More...

Schools/Sports

Copiague MS has visitors from Rescue Ink

On April 20, members of Rescue Ink, an education and advocacy group for animal rights, visited Copiague Middle School to speak to Jennifer Palazzo’s and Marisa Anesse’s health classes, SAD More...

Northeast Elementary School in Amityville taught how to be safe in the water

Students at Northeast Elementary School in Amityville are preparing for a safe vacation of water fun. Thestudents received an introduction on pool and water safety during an assembly conducted by Long Island Pool and Spa. More...

Assisting Amityville HS students with the College application process

It’s never too early to begin writing a college essay. Thiswas one of the messages that has been delivered to juniors at Amityville Memorial High School, who are currently starting their search for the perfect college or university. More...

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Obituaries

James A. Flynn, veteran, boater and Long Island restaurateur

Funeral services were held Sunday for James Aloysius Flynn of Brightwaters, Fire Island and Amelia Island, Florida who died on Thurs., May 20, 2010. Mr. Flynn, son of John A. and Katherine Flynn, was born 1916 in Brooklyn, N.Y. More...

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Legals - Free Access

Legal and Public Notices

Your Right to Know!

Invitation to Bidders BOARD OF EDUCATION Plainedge Union Free School District PUBLIC NOTICE: is hereby given for separate sealed bids for: INTERIOR LOCKER ROOM RENOVATIONS AT:PLAINEDGE HIGH SCHOOL Bids will be received by the School District, on Mond More...

It's Happenin' At Your Library

Massapequa 523 Central Avenue 798-4607 Massapequa Park 40 Harbor Lane 799-0770 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?