My column “New York’s exploding pension crises” caught the attention of a family friend living near the City of San Bernardino, in California. He suggested I read a column published in The …
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Hal Peterson
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3/13/13
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Almost 18 months after one of the deadliest tornadoes in history cut a swath through the heart of Joplin, Mo., I discovered some words of wisdom from Ralph Waldo Emerson, a writer I have long admired.
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Carol Stark
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11/16/12
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Q. I had work done to the front steps of my house and the mason said that the columns weren’t really doing anything.
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Monte Leeper
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9/13/12
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If you are one of those backyard gardeners who bought their plants this year at their local garden centers, you are missing out on one of the most pleasant aspects of gardening — growing your own …
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Frank Salerno
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9/12/12
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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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To combat bullying in the Oceanside School District, Julia Nappi’s government class at Oceanside High School is working at full force on some incredible projects. As a student in this class, I’m …
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Ariel Yardeni
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12/21/11
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For years now, Oceanside High School has offered many Advanced Placement tests. Ranging from World History to Environmental Science, AP tests are administered in a variety of subject areas.
For …
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Jack Swerdlin
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11/30/11
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So you’ve reached yet another milestone in your life. You’ve managed to make it through the trauma of “Little Biff or Buffy’s” first day of school, and now it’s your first Parents’ …
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Bob Paiva
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10/12/11
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Shortly before Irene forced her way through Oceanside, many residents received an automated message from Oceanside Schools Superintendent Dr. Herb Brown. By wishing for everyone’s safety and …
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By Seth Blau
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10/5/11
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To the Editor:
Regarding Scott Brinton’s column, “Note to Birthers: Let it go” (May 5-11):
The Birthers will not, as Brinton suggests, let it go. Yes, they know the president is as American as they are. They knew that on day one. Regardless, they’ll continue with their campaign against President Obama as long as the media writes and speaks about it.
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5/13/11
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