A major switch upgrade project near the Valley Stream train station will affect Long Island Rail Road service across the south shore this coming weekend.
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Andrew Hackmack
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10/21/09
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In the race for Hempstead town clerk, incumbent Mark Bonilla, a Republican, is being challenged by political newcomer Anthony Rattoballi, a Democrat.
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Nancy Hiler
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10/15/09
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For residents of Nassau County, dealing with the county clerk is something that needs to be done only sparingly — when registering a business, closing on a home or filing litigation. But thousands of people use the services of the office every day, and while it is politically low-profile, it is vital to the county’s operations.
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by Matthew Hampton
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10/15/09
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During this election season, which will culminate in the Nov. 3 vote, the Herald has asked the Long Beach City Council candidates for their view on topics of concern to residents. This is the third in a series of questions we have posed to the six candidates who are vying for three seats on the council.
Comments about this Q&A? JKellard@liherald.com or (516) 569-4000 ext. 213.
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10/15/09
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A worm who loves pizza and Italian ices? That’s the premise (along with the “there’s no place like home” moral) of Carol Nicotra’s first book, “Old Man Max’s Cabbage Patch.
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Mary Malloy
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10/15/09
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Due to the threat of inclement weather, the Bellmore Family Street Festival, sponsored by the Bellmore Chamber of Commerce, has been postponed, and has been rescheduled for the weekend of Oct. 24-25.
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10/14/09
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Your chance to get a taste of southwest Nassau County is coming up as the Peninsula Counseling Center plans its annual fundraiser. There will be 45 restaurants, bakeries, caterers and wineries participating in A Tasteful Evening at the Woodmere Country Club on Oct. 19.
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Andrew Hackmack
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10/8/09
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Q. We want to add a floor to our one-story home, and also want a den addition. Will our taxes go up a lot? We know they’ll increase, but we’re concerned they’ll be too high for us to do the addition.
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Monte Leeper
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10/8/09
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As part of the city’s efforts to find new parking options for residents, the City Council voted on Tuesday to approve a plan to lease two vacant lots in the East End and will create 100 parking spaces.
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JOSEPH KELLARD
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10/8/09
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More than 50 protesters calling for “real reforms” on issues ranging from policing to housing to hiring practices rallied outside City Hall Tuesday, and later took their grievances and demands to the City Council meeting.
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JOSEPH KELLARD
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10/8/09
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