"I'm devastated over the whole thing," an Oceanside parishioner said of the Rockville Centre Diocese's plan to offer buyout packages to 1,800 of its 6,000 employees in an effort to cut expenses. The voluntary separation package includes money and a few months of continued health insurance coverage. If enough employees decline the offer, the diocese has told them it will resort to more traditional measures — including layoffs.
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Judy Rattner
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2/24/10
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The Five Towns Community Center in North Lawrence held a charity three-on-three basketball tournament on Feb. 20
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2/24/10
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After years of division between public- and private-school parents in District 15, an effort is under way to unite the school community and, at the same time, help those in need.
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Andrew Coen
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2/24/10
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Exhibits and more...
Coming By Force/Overcoming By ChoiceA multi-media visual celebration of Black History through the eyes of contemporary black artists, in collaboration with the African …
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2/24/10
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On the board
Planning Board Meeting
Feb. 23, 7 p.m., Village Hall
Board of Trustees Briefing
Feb. 25, 7 p.m., Village Hall
Community Events
St. Marks Cooperative Nursery …
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2/18/10
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African American contributions to culture and the arts are celebrated during Black History month events throughout the area.
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Karen Bloom
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2/17/10
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Exhibits and more...
Coming By Force/Overcoming By ChoiceA multi-media visual celebration of Black History through the eyes of contemporary black artists, in collaboration with the African …
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2/17/10
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A year ago, 23-year-old William May lost his job managing a welding supply company in Westbury. So, the young father decided to join his wife, Kara, 21, as a student at Nassau Community College in Garden City.
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Scott Brinton
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2/16/10
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The Long Island Amateur Boxing Championships and Charities will be hosting the 83rd Annual New York Golden Gloves preliminary competition on Feb. 17 at the Five Towns Community Center in North Lawrence starting at 7:30 p.m.
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2/11/10
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South Nassau Communities Hospital has received a $500,000 from the Bank of America Charitable Program to help fund two of its heart programs: The Center for Cardiovascular Health, and the Heart …
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Annmarie Fertoli
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2/10/10
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