The observance of the anniversary of Sept. 11 is meant to be a reminder of a tragedy of the past. But with all the terrorist activities going on around the world, the 9/11 remembrance is a continuing wake-up call for America in these frightening times.
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9/11/14
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The summer theater season is heating up on our local stages once again.
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By Karen Bloom
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7/23/14
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Their faces tell the story. Look at the newspaper photographs published last week of Dick Cheney and Barack Obama.
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6/26/14
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In 1992, Democrats around the country cruised to victory with a simple campaign slogan: “It’s the economy, stupid.” Now, this November, Republicans are looking to recapture that spirit with the slogan, “It’s Obamacare, stupid.”
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5/8/14
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When it comes to challenging students, the Valley Stream Central High School District is on the ball. That’s what the Washington Post says, which again has ranked the community’s three high schools on a nationwide list.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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4/23/14
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Just in time for Mother’s Day - two plays about mothers. Both "Raisin in the Sun" and "Mothers and Sons" feature mothers and their relationships with their children. Both also feature celebrities. …
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4/22/14
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The Fishbin family, of Port Washington, and the Seaman family, of Merrick, have known each other since their sons attended sleepaway summer camp together many years ago. Now they are joining together for the benefit of two organizations that are dear to their hearts: Rock and Wrap it Up! and Music Never Stops: The Tyler Seaman Foundation. On March 27, a concert at City Winery in downtown Manhattan will raise money for both organizations.
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By Brian Racow
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3/14/14
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Twenty states have passed laws allowing patients to access medical marijuana. Right now, New York state is exploring its options . . .
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2/21/14
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Crystal Dunn, a Rockville Centre native and a University of North Carolina soccer standout, was the first pick in the National Women’s Soccer League draft on Jan. 17. She will play for the …
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By John Maher
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1/29/14
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Like a tsunami, a great social and cultural wave is moving west to east in this country, favoring the decriminalization and legalization of marijuana.
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1/16/14
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