More than 1,000 people gathered for a community meeting in Westbury on Jan. 15 in a show of united opposition to a proposed video lottery terminal in a now-vacant Fortunoff at the Source Mall.
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By David Weingrad
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1/19/15
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A plan by the Nassau Regional Off Track Betting Corporation to turn a portion of a former Fortunoff in Westbury that is now vacant into a gaming facility has been met with strong public opposition, and raised questions about what governing body — if any — has the authority to block the proposal.
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By David Weingrad
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1/14/15
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Folks from near and far found plenty of treats at Connect Church’s annual fall festival on Halloween. Children and adults alike donned costumes at the festival, which was held outside the …
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By Julie Mansman
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11/5/14
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The 48,613 fans who fretted through Derek Jeter’s final home game on a rainy night last Thursday because they thought he needed a dramatic sendoff, and would certainly provide one if given the opportunity, were only half right . . .
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10/2/14
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Bedford and Pettit avenues were filled with Long Islanders looking for fun at the 28th annual Bellmore Family Street Festival last weekend…
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By Julie Mansmann
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9/26/14
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The end-of-summer spectacle that is the Long Island Scottish Festival and Highland Games returns to its longtime home at Old Westbury Gardens on Saturday, Aug. 23.
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By Karen Bloom
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8/20/14
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Despite allowing 268 rushing yards and going 1-for-9 on third-down conversions, Long Island continued its recent dominance of New York City by capturing the 19th annual UnitedHealthcare Empire Challenge football all-star game, 24-18, before a record-crowd of 9,762 at Hofstra’s Shuart Stadium on June 25.
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By Tony Bellissimo
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7/3/14
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Fifteen Mepham High School students hoped that the odds would be “ever in their favor” on April 24 at the first-ever Poetry Games. In honor of National Poetry Month, the school hosted a …
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By Julie Mansmann
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5/7/14
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Bellmore middle-schoolers recently showed their spirit on a grand scale. Students and faculty at Grand Avenue Middle School celebrated during their annual Spirit Week from March 3 to 7. The festivities culminated with the Grand Olympics on March 6 and 7.
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By Julie Mansmann
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3/20/14
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The biggest sports day of the year arrives on Sunday: a day when many of us will be in on the action. Get your game on with some tempting treats that are sure to score big with your guests.
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By Karen Bloom
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1/29/14
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