Could large, movable storm “gates” protect local South Shore communities from catastrophic damage in future hurricanes?
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By Mike Smollins and Ben Strack
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2/28/17
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Nearly 27 years after the federal government filed a lawsuit against the Village of Island Park for its alleged misuse of housing program funds aimed at helping members of minorities obtain homes in the community, residents have raised questions about unimplemented terms in the case’s settlement.
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By Ben Strack
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2/7/17
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As village officials continue working from a temporary trailer-type structure next to Island Park’s Long Island Rail Road station, residents called for an update on the progress of a new Village Hall at the board meeting on Jan. 19.
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By Ben Strack
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2/1/17
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Island Park Village Attorney Anthony Cornachio, who was arrested for his alleged involvement in a $1.7 million Medicaid fraud scheme in November, was arraigned and indicted last week in Kings County Supreme Court, State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced.
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By Ben Strack
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1/17/17
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In June 2001, an 11-year old boy left his home in Santa Tecla, a picturesque city of more than 133,000 in El Salvador, to start a new life in the United States with his family in Freeport. So began a …
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By Laura Schofer
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12/22/16
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The holiday countdown continues with all sorts of spirited heart-warming festivities nearby.
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By Karen Bloom
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12/14/16
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The versatile musician brings his Red Pants Band to the Long Island Children's Museum stage.
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11/23/16
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Before we settle in for that Thanksgiving gathering, and the hectic pace of the season, step out and explore some of the many holiday-themed events nearby.
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By Karen Bloom
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11/9/16
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Those Halloween hijinx reach a crescendo this weekend. If you are in need of some thrills and chills, you’ll have a wide array of choices.
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By Karen Bloom
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10/26/16
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The tale of dangerous passion with its unforgettable score remains one of the most frequently staged operas in the world.
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10/5/16
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