It’s the time of year to savor being outdoors in the crisp autumn air, as the leaves begin to change color. The weekends are chock full of festivals that celebrate the best of the season. You don’t have to go far this weekend to find something to enjoy, besides the pumpkin picking.
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Karen Bloom
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10/15/09
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When our thoughts turn to fall, that means it’s time for that annual autumn treat: the Long Island Fair. Old Bethpage Village’s recreation of a 19th century county fair continues to entertain as it offers visitors the opportunity to take a break from the fast pace of modern life with a glimpse of the Long Island of bygone days.
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Karen Bloom
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10/1/09
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When we walked into the park, my grandson made the introductions. Only 2 years old, he’s on a first-name basis with all the VIPs on the scene. The VIPs are the nannies, of course, and he got big hugs from each of them, since they all freelance as baby-sitters, and most have fed him, bathed him and rocked him to sleep at one time or another.
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Randi Kreiss
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9/24/09
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Road improvements in the village will start soon as the Board of Trustees approved the construction company on Monday night. Reet Construction Corp. of Port Washington was the low bidder.
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Andrew Hackmack
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9/23/09
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More than 50 people stood in the rain at the annual 9/11 memorial service in Hendrickson Park, honoring the dead and reflecting on how the events of that tragic day changed survivors’ lives forever.
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Anthony Bottan
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9/17/09
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Darryl Granum, chief executive officer of Strong Side Studios on Rockaway Avenue, said he wanted to showcase the community’s rising musical stars in a venue where they could perform for family and friends.
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Anthony Bottan
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9/3/09
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David Sabatino and Joseph Marchione have a vision for Valley Stream — to see the community’s hopes and dreams come true. The pair of 23-year-olds will officially launch their new organization, Envision Valley Stream, next week to create a plan for the community’s future.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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8/20/09
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