Erwin Pitnick, one of several mortgage holders on property at 835 W. Beech St., at the corner of Nebraska Avenue, told City Manager Charles Theofan at Tuesday’s City Council meeting that he will fight Theofan’s plan to use eminent domain to take over two vacant lots at the corner in order to use them for 10 residential parking spaces.
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JOSEPH KELLARD & ARIELLA MONTI
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10/8/09
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In June, the Nassau County Legislature approved a bill that would close the sewer plants in the villages of Lawrence and Cedarhurst and transfer their waste to the county’s facility in Bay Park. On Oct. 1, the Town of Hempstead board unanimously voted to sue the county as well as Lawrence and Cedarhurst in an attempt to stop the consolidation until state environmental agencies determine how the extra sewage processed by the Bay Park facility will affect Reynolds Channel, where the plant pumps treated effluent.
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ANTHONY BOTTAN
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10/8/09
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Island Park Mayor Jim Ruzicka was told two weeks ago by the Long Island Power Authority that the utility had decided not to purchase the Barrett Power Plant in Island Park. School Superintendent Dr. Rosemarie Bovino was also told of LIPA’s decision. But no one is happy about it.
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Alex Costello
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10/8/09
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Anthony J. Santino is seeking a fifth term as a councilman for the Town of Hempstead's fourth district, vowing to “continue to manage your tax dollars in tough times.”
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Mary Malloy
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10/8/09
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Funny story: I coach youth soccer. I recently e-mailed the German-born trainer of my daughter’s travel team to let him know that our practice venue had changed from Speno Park in East Meadow to Mitchel Field in Uniondale so the squad could play under the lights. I received this perplexing reply:
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Scott Brinton
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10/1/09
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On Oct. 18, the Nassau Amateur Radio Club will be open for both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts to talk to other scouts and scout leaders around the world.
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9/29/09
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The Long Island Power Authority announced on Sept. 25 that it would not purchase the Barrett Power Plant in Island Park.
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Alex Costello
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9/29/09
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High property taxes, traffic congestion and the flight of young professionals are serious challenges facing Nassau County. To address these problems, County Executive Tom Suozzi has proposed "New Suburbia: the 90/10 Solution.
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Mike Russo
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9/29/09
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Investors in a West End property vow to battle the City of Long Beach on its proposal to take the two adjacent lots through eminent domain.
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ARIELLA MONTI
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9/24/09
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The Long Beach Board of Education unanimously approved a proposal to install artificial-turf fields at the high school and middle school at the Sept. 18 board of ed. meeting.
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ARIELLA MONTI
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9/24/09
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