The vast majority of Americans don’t believe that it’s in our best interests to use military force in Syria. And for the most part, I concur with the majority.
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9/12/13
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After months of political wrangling and desperate calls from city and state officials to release much-needed federal aid, Congress passed a $50.5 billion Hurricane Sandy aid package on Monday, a …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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1/30/13
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Before Larry Elovich’s funeral service at Temple Emanu-el on Monday ended with the playing of his favorite Frank Sinatra song, “My Way,” former U.S. Sen. Al D’Amato recalled meeting his …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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9/26/12
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“Everywhere you look in Long Beach, you see [reminders] of Larry Elovich: the boardwalk that we run on, the thriving shops and restaurants, the beautiful beaches …,” said Elovich’s daughter, …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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9/26/12
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Lawrence E. Elovich, a well-known local attorney, former Long Beach Democratic Committee chairman and past president of the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, died on Friday at age 77 after battling …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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9/22/12
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Some have the Super Bowl. Me? I have Election Day.
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11/17/11
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Nine-nine-nine. Sounds like a card game. Unfortunately for me, it’s not.
But if you’re like me, you’re totally confused by the Republican presidential candidates’ plans for tax reform.
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11/3/11
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How many times do you recall a teacher calling to your attention the fact that history repeats itself?
Well, my old Chaminade history teacher, Mr. Fox, was right.
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10/27/11
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Wall Street has been occupied.
Thousands of Americans have built a small, self-sustaining shantytown in lower Manhattan where they eat, sleep and continue to protest wealth, corporate greed and Wall Street. Specifically, they have come together claiming that “1 percent of the population … has destroyed this nation and its values through their greed.”
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10/13/11
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Last week I wrote about Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano’s 2012 budget proposal, one that actively seeks to reduce Nassau County’s work force by an additional 700 employees. Mangano’s call for concessions by union leaders was met by steep opposition and what he referred to as “juvenile” criticism by labor leaders.
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10/6/11
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