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As the year draws to a close, President Obama has declared the war in Iraq over; and so, a sad episode in America’s story has ended.
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12/22/11
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Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano and Police Benevolent Association President Jim Carver are locked in a war of words in the wake of Mangano’s recent release of his 2012 budget, in which he calls for the county Police Department to be restructured, with two of eight precincts cut, and for the department’s longstanding “minimum manning” requirement to be eliminated.
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By Scott Brinton, sbrinton@liherald.com
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9/29/11
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The Park Avenue Elementary School PTA is seeking new playground equipment for the school after being told one year ago by an insurance company that renovations had to be made to maintain playground safety. But the PTA’s request for county grant money has hit a yearlong stall as the money winds its way through the legislative process.
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By David Weingrad
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6/10/11
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Weekend highlights include North Shore Animal League's annual Pet Adoptathon and a stage adaptation of popular children's stories that all ages will enjoy.
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4/27/11
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The Merrick Kids Festival attracted thousands of fair-goers to the grounds around the Long Island Rail Road station on the weekend of April 16 to 17.
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By David Weingrad
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4/25/11
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Six delightful stories come to life in Theatreworks USA’s charming new musical revue “Duck for President & Other Story Books,” Ssturday, April 30.
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4/13/11
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The North Merrick Library’s proposed $6.5 million renovation plan was defeated on Monday, with the public voting 445 to 358 to reject a bond proposal to finance the project.
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By David Weingrad
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4/13/11
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Teachers and administrators in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District have agreed to voluntarily freeze their salaries for the 2011-12 academic year in order to avoid further budget cuts and preserve student programs. In all, the wage freeze will save the district $840,000, according to Central officials.
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By Scott Brinton
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3/25/11
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—Though President Obama spent much of his election campaign denouncing George Bush, there was one area where he pledged to follow the example set by his predecessor: funding efforts to counteract global AIDS.
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By Daniel Bornstein
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2/5/11
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The Merrick Chamber of Commerce recently held a holiday tree and menorah lighting ceremony at the gazebo at the Merrick train station.
Merrick residents came out in droves to showcase their holiday spirit and take part in the festivities.
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David Weingrad
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12/9/10
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