Standing in front of a home in Island Park on Feb. 26, State Attorney General Letitia James announced $8 million in new funding that is available to create and expand below-market housing for first-time buyers in eight New York counties, including Nassau. In Island Park, similar funds have been used to rebuild zombie homes in an ongoing effort by village officials to combat the issue.
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By Mike Smollins
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3/7/19
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The next few weeks will tell whether there is any chance for Congress and President Trump to come to terms on an immigration policy that makes sense. The past few months have seen far too much brinkmanship . . .
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2/7/19
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Bethany House hosts trivia night at Temple Avodah on Feb. 10 at 5:30 p.m.
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2/6/19
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s recent State of the State address was an impressive presentation of his accomplishments over the past eight years and his . . .
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1/25/19
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U.S. Rep. Thomas Suozzi, a Glen Cove Democrat, was appointed Thursday to the powerful Committee on Ways and Means, the chief tax-writing committee of the House of Representatives.
The …
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By Scott Brinton
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1/10/19
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As we begin a new year, I’d like to share some of my wishes for the next 12 months for our leaders at all levels of government. Let’s start on Long Island.
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1/4/19
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Performances/On Stage
CCR Chroncies A tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival, with Classic Albums Live, Thursday, Dec. 13, 8 p.m. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or …
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12/12/18
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Families are invited to make gingerbread houses at the Island Park Public Library on Saturday, Dec. 15.
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12/6/18
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With news that Amazon’s second headquarters is coming to Long Island City, Queens, bringing with it 50,000 new jobs, the Island is poised for a housing renaissance, but in order for that to happen, residents must be open to change.
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12/5/18
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Whenever the discussion turns to Long Island real estate, someone is bound to bring up apartment buildings. People are usually for or against them. The same arguments have played out over the past 20 years . . .
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By Christopher Capece
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11/30/18
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