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On an island of plenty, hunger abounds
When people in other parts of the country think of Long Island, they may imagine lavish Hamptons soirees attended by A-list Hollywood glitterati. They see Gold Coast palaces. But this American paradise has a desperate side that is too often hidden by the glare of its wealth. more
Crossing guard Debra Bernhardt held back traffic as children and their parents crossed Merrick Avenue on the way to Camp Avenue School in Merrick last week. Many crossings were manned by police officers on the first day of school, while some were left unguarded.
Be careful crossing the street
Parents who let their children walk to school may want to take extra precautions this year: Nassau County has left some crossing guard posts unmanned. As a result of a hiring freeze and work … more
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Helping seniors and their families
Retirement should be a worry-free, fulfilling time of life. But as people age, needs start to change, and challenges set in. more
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Tim Sarro got plenty of assistance from fellow scouts to clean up an overgrown property on Rockaway Parkway for a local couple.
Eagle Scout hopefuls aid residents, veterans
The home of a disabled Valley Stream couple was in need of a little TLC and Boy Scout Tim Sarro answered the call to help. more
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Joe Smith, executive director of Long Beach Reach Inc., addressed the hundreds of people in front of Nassau County’s Theodore Roosevelt Legislative and Executive Building in Mineola.
Youth-service agencies face county cuts
Hundreds of people gathered at Nassau County’s Theodore Roosevelt Legislative and Executive Building in Mineola on July 6, rallying for the reinstatement of contracts and funds that the county cut for youth programs and substance-abuse treatment agencies. more
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Stop using the needy as pawns
Politics ain’t beanbag, the old saying goes. To get what they want, politicians make quid pro quo agreements and try to force deals all the time, all in the name of accomplishing what they think is best for their constituency. more
Saluting our heroes
The number of American armed service members who have died in our major wars — the Civil War, World Wars I and II, Korea, Vietnam and the war on terror in Afghanistan and Iraq — now stands at 1,247,920. more
High jinx at taxpayers' expense
Disgraceful. That pretty much sums up the performance of our federal government in recent weeks. more
Two Valley Stream districts ink gas deal with village
Two more Valley Stream school districts have signed on to purchased gasoline from the village, a move expected to save taxpayers thousands of dollars per year. more
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Valley Stream officials, others oppose water rate hike
The one member of the state Public Service Commission who attended a hearing on a proposed water rate hike last week got an earful from unhappy customers of Long Island American Water. more
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