When the Rev. Charles Mangano, pastor of Curé of Ars Roman Catholic Church in Merrick, steps onto the stage at Lincoln Center in New York City on Dec. 11 beside his sister, Laurie, he will be looking to do much more than entertain. He will be looking to inspire.
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By David Weingrad
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12/8/10
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With holiday time upon us, many people have giving on their minds. We enjoy the tradition of giving gifts to our loved ones, but also at this time of year, it’s important to think of those who have little, who may get no gifts at all.
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12/2/10
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The Merrick Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Santa visit at the gazebo at Veterans Memorial Plaza in downtown Merrick on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and its menorah and Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the same location on Sunday, Dec. 5, at 5 p.m.
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11/18/10
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Life imitates art, so to me, the recent xenophobic rants against foreigners seem to jump right off the pages of “The Lazarus Project,” an award-winning novel by Aleksandar Hemon.
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Randi Kreiss
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5/14/10
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I am so not in the mood for an emerald necklace this year. I thought I’d get that out of the way first. In this post-recession interlude, I’m thinking more along the lines of the best things in life are free or at least quite reasonable.
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Randi Kreiss
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12/24/09
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All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth ...” Well, I suppose that wouldn’t be on my Christmas wish, but I know my young son would appreciate some more teeth.
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Al D'Amato
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12/24/09
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Larry Wallach, a licensed exotic animal trainer and exhibitor from Hewlett-East Rockaway, is bringing some baby critters — including a kangaroo and a Royal White Bengal tiger — to the Hallmark …
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Annmarie Fertoli
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12/15/09
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He’s been christened “Irish America’s favorite son.” Andy Cooney brings his special touch to the season when he headlines “The Magic of Christmas,” at Carnegie Hall, on Tuesday, Dec. 8.
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by Karen Bloom
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12/2/09
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My, how the holiday season crept up on us this year! One minute, it seemed, we were basking in the summer sun, and the next, Thanksgiving appeared out of nowhere. On Friday, after downing turkey, playing touch football and remembering all that we’re thankful for, many will be out and about, shopping for the December holidays.
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11/26/09
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