“New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio,” Rockville Centre’s Daniel Finnegan began, listing the states he and his walking companion have so far traversed on their journey across America. “Oh wait, sorry.”
He started again.
“New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas …” His voice trailed off before starting up again excitedly. “…Colorado is [our] 10th. Utah, Nevada and California [are left], so 13 total.”
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By Ben Strack
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7/13/17
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Get ready to mark the nation’s birthday with some lively celebrations.
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By Karen Bloom
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6/29/17
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The Rockville Centre man who began a quest to walk across the United States in March will continue perhaps the toughest part of his trek after a weeklong homecoming.
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By Ben Strack
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6/15/17
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The former Bank of America building that was donated to the village earlier this year will be remade into the long-anticipated new Village Hall, which was originally slated to be built at its former location.
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By Ben Strack
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5/25/17
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The groundbreaking for Island Park’s new Village Hall has been delayed once again as recent construction cost estimates have caused village officials to explore alternatives.
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By Ben Strack
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5/12/17
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Rockville Centre’s Daniel Finnegan and friend Abby Bongaarts remain strong as they began the Ohio leg of their walk across the United States. But the same could not be said for their trusty …
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By Brian Kacharaba
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4/13/17
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Seaford Cub Scout Pack 239 recently celebrated the accomplishments of six youngsters at the organization’s most anticipated night of the tear: the annual Blue and Gold Banquet.
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By Julie Mansmann
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3/16/17
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That’s some hike!
Daniel Finnegan, a 23-year-old Rockville Centre native, and a companion are currently walking across the United States in hopes of meeting people and exchanging stories while …
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By Brian Kacharaba
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3/15/17
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The 3 p.m. bell rang and students scurried out of class. Soon after, a group of five girls peeked into the kitchen at Lincoln Orens Middle School in Island Park. “Hey Mr. S,” one said. “Can we …
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By Peter Belfiore
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3/7/17
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Food, fun, glitz and glam took center state at the Madison Theatre as Molloy College presented its “Taste of the Oscars” event on Feb. 10, which came on the heels of the 89th Annual Academy …
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By Brian Kacharaba
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3/1/17
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