There is perhaps no disease that strikes greater fear in the hearts of women than breast cancer. It is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths, behind lung cancer, and . . .
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10/21/21
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In the early morning of April 28, I tiptoed into my dew-coated backyard in Merrick to watch as an orange sun slowly migrated upward, sending its rays streaming through the hundreds of flower-covered branches . . .
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8/19/21
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After my June 17-23 column, “The census is a wealth of enlightening information,” was published, I got to talking with my friend Carly Hurdle about how fertility rates are affected by race . . .
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By Robert A. Scott and Carly Hurdle
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7/22/21
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June was National Homeownership Month. For many, homeownership is a part of the American dream that is proving to be increasingly difficult to attain. Long Island home prices . . .
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By Nicole Jean Christian
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7/15/21
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Four milestones were reached in June on the road to racial equity. They recognize progress while underscoring the distance yet to be traveled.
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By Elaine Gross
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7/1/21
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The Village of Valley Stream may soon see a number of new building projects under way in the near future after the board of trustees voted unanimously June 21 to pass a resolution amending local law to allow family townhouses, apartments, condos and cooperatives in parking districts, known as “P” districts, in addition to “floating multiple dwelling” districts, called “C-A” districts.
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By Jessica M. Semins
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6/24/21
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A year ago, communities were slowly reopening as the state began to lift restrictions imposed during the height of the devastating Covid-19 surge. From the start of the crisis, the Town of Hempstead remained keenly focused on . . .
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By Don Clavin
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6/3/21
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President Biden’s proposed $2 trillion infrastructure plan is remarkable for its ambition and breadth and for taking significant steps to address historic racial inequities. The president deserves great credit . . .
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By Elaine Gross
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4/15/21
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A fire early Thursday morning badly damaged a house on Lamberson Street, according to Valley Stream fire officials. The family living in the home was displaced, according to unofficial reports, and …
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By Peter Belfiore
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2/26/21
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Q. A few homes in my neighborhood are much taller. What are the rules for how tall a house can be — like how many floors, and what’s legal?
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By Monte Leeper
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2/18/21
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