Last Friday, the jobs report indicated that the U.S. economy created only 80,000 jobs in the month of June.
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7/12/12
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he Historical Society of the Merricks held its annual reading of the Declaration of Independence on the morning of July 4 last week.
Founded in 1975, the society is dedicated to preserving memories of Merrick’s past, along with supporting the community by enriching its present. Members educate children and adults alike through interactive programs that offer a deeper understanding of Merrick’s rich history.
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By Madeline Fish
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7/12/12
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The Declaration of Independence was first published on July 6, 1776, in a newspaper, the Pennsylvania Evening Post. We are proud to commemorate that high point in American journalism by reprinting that historic document.
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7/3/12
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As thousands sprawled out on the park grounds, family and friends gathered in groups along Hempstead Turnpike to watch sparkling colors paint the starry canvas.
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By Shannon Koehle
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7/2/12
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It's time to enjoy those July Fourth fireworks. The pyrotechnics are always glorious and with the holiday falling midweek – on Wednesday this year – the festivities begin early, so we can partake of holiday merriment throughout the week.
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By Karen Bloom
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6/27/12
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Israel recently celebrated its 64th birthday, and to mark the occasion, the Merrick Jewish Centre was transformed into the country itself.
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By David Weingrad
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6/1/12
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Two Farmingdale State College aviation students were killed — including a Long Beach resident — and a third passenger Oceanside was inured in a plane crash Wednesday night.
According to …
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By Anthony Rifilato and Alex Costello
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5/10/12
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One year and six days after the late James Callahan was elected to serve his fourth term as a Malverne village board trustee, his widow, Patricia Canzoneri-Callahan, will run in a special election to …
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Lee Landor
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12/21/11
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Rockville Centre Lodge 279 of The Independent Order of Odd Fellows donated turkeys to the Recreation Center’s food drive for distribution to local organizations and families
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11/30/11
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In 2004, the Brennan Center for Justice and New York University’s School of Law released a report describing the New York Legislature as “the most dysfunctional state [government] in the nation.” It was an excellent critique and its findings were well founded.
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By Hal Peterson
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7/26/11
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