Hurricane Sandy taught us many things, but one lesson is clear: The health — good or bad — of an area’s business community has a direct effect on residents’ quality of life.
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11/23/12
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Polls in New York State closed at 9 p.m, but it wasn't until just after 2 a.m. that the final results of ballots cast in voting machines in Nassau County were available.
Nassau incumbents held …
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By Alex Costello
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11/7/12
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On Sept. 27, 2011, his 23rd birthday, Long Beach resident Christopher Koehle learned that he had been hired as a city firefighter.
“I was like, ‘I just landed the best career ever,’” …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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8/15/12
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To the Editor:
I recently read in –– where else? –– the Merrick and Bellmore Heralds that Senior Editor Scott Brinton took home first place for Best Column in the New York Press Association’s annual clips contest, as well as third place for column writing in the Local Media Association’s clips competition. I would like to offer my congratulations for these prestigious honors.
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4/13/12
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Herald Community Newspapers had a strong showing in both the New York Press Association’s and Local Media Association’s 2011 contests.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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4/6/12
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Herald Community Newspapers had a strong showing in both the New York Press Association’s and Local Media Association’s 2011 contests.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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4/4/12
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With the holidays nearly upon us, we once again encourage you to skip the madness at the mall and shop close to home.
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12/15/11
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Local government can have new paving stones installed. Your Hempstead town council member can direct some taxpayer money toward façade improvements. A county legislator can steer money to fund new street lamps and garbage cans.
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11/25/11
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If Black Friday’s message is a broad-stroke “Buy! Buy! Buy!” then the theme of the more focused Small Business Saturday is “Buy local!” So that’s the theme to shop …
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11/16/11
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Helping people to enjoy comfortable bicycling is one of the missions of Local Cycles. According to Nick Lalli, the shop’s owner, retro style cruisers — the simple, no frills bikes that most baby boomers grew up with — have made a huge comeback, and are perfect for riding in Long Beach.
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Teri Ann Loeser
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9/29/11
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