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Merokean Liz O’Shaughnessy created her own nonprofit corporation, CoLoKi Inc., to take over the Freeport Trailer Hiring Site for day laborers from Catholic Charities this past year. The trailer was in jeopardy of closing for good because of low attendance.
Where day laborers get their fair shake
Merokean Liz O’Shaughnessy swung by the cement-gray trailer at the east end of Bennington Avenue in Freeport in November 2008. “The place was packed,” recalled O’Shaughnessy of the facility, squeezed between a window factory and a truck yard, which gives immigrant day laborers a safe place to wait for landscapers and contractors to pick them up for jobs. more
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Old-fashioned Labor Day weekend fun at Old Bethpage Village Restoration
In Concert Tony OrlandoThe '70s pop sensation Tony Orlando concludes Eisenhower Park’s summer concert series, when he relives all those hits from the Tony Orlando and Dawn days, rescheduled to Wednesday, Sept. 8. weekend. … more
Friday the 13th happenings at Old Bethpage Village
Enjoy some good old-fashioned family this weekend when Old Bethpage Village Restoration relives some of the superstitions surrounding Friday the 13th. Or take in some music under the stars with the Long Island Philharmonic. more
The ball flies during an 1880s base ball tournament at Old Bethpage Village Restoration this weekend.
Old Bethpage Village's boys of summer
Take a look back at America's national pastime when Old Bethpage Village Restoration hosts its Historic Base Ball Tournament this weekend. more
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The East Rockaway Village board was shocked and saddened by the news of their mayor's unexpected death. Pictured from left are Trustees Fran Lenahan and Irene Villacci; Mayor Ed Sieban, Deputy Mayor Richard Meagher, and Trustee Bruno Romano.
East Rockaway Mayor Ed Sieban dies at 49
Residents, friends and family members are grieving over the loss of East Rockaway Mayor Edward Sieban, who died unexpectedly on July 3 after a brief stay at Winthrop University Hospital. Sieban was 49. The cause of death was acute pancreatitis. more
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Freeport officially kills plans for incinerator near Merrick border
Village of Freeport Mayor Andrew Hardwick announced this week that his administration is no longer considering plans to construct a $550 million waste-to-energy incinerator in the village, near the Merrick border. more
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From Fireworks to old-fashioned celebrations: See Eisenhower Park’s dazzling fireworks display, Saturday night. Other holiday weekend events include the patriotic festivities at Old Bethpage Village Restoration.
Fourth of July weekend fireworks and fun
Our nation’s birthday is upon us, so get ready to have some July 4th fun! There are plenty of ways and places to share in the spirit of Independence Day, extending through next week. more
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Exploring historic Falaise mansion
Seasonal Delights Those Gold Coast DaysThe historic Falaise mansion, one of the few mansions left from Long Island’s Gold Coast era, is now once again open for tours. Falaise was built on a … more
Activists contend that the Village of Freeport is still considering plans to build a waste-to-energy incinerator in south Freeport, next to Power Plant No. 2, above.
Freeport Mayor discusses waste-to-energy incinerator in video [Video]
The South Merrick Community Civic Association announced this week that it would meet in the near future with Freeport Village activist Pat Rowen to discuss Freeport's possible construction of a … more
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Village Auto gives to L.I. Crisis Center
Village Auto of Bellmore recently donated proceeds from the sale of a 1999 minivan to the Long Island Crisis Center, a non-profit, 24-7 suicide-prevention hotline in Bellmore. more
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