A fire ripped through a home on Tennessee Avenue in Long Beach on Friday afternoon, injuring one resident.
Scott Kemins, commissioner of the Long Beach Fire Department, said that the home, at 89 …
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JOSEPH KELLARD
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1/15/10
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Memories of a simpler time
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The Rhame Avenue Elementary School Class of 1963 was a post World War II melting pot, and many were first-generation Americans. Most of our parents had moved to East Rockaway from Brooklyn and other city boroughs after the war.
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Shoppers will have Samoa those cookies
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Girl Scouts began their annual cookie sales on Jan. 9 at malls throughout the county. Several troops sold Thin Mints, Samoas, Do-Si-Dos, Tagalongs and more at the Green Acres Mall throughout the day.
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1/13/10
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No, no, no — this isn’t a New Year’s resolution column. Go somewhere else for that — I’m sure plenty of people are writing about that subject this week.
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Mary Malloy
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1/4/10
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(East) Rockin' around the Christmas tree
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The Village of East Rockaway had two tree lightings -- one at Village Hall, and the other on Main Street at Veterans Plaza. The residents marched in a holiday parade -- and some even rode in a horse-drawn carriage -- to listen to holiday tunes, watch dancing by the Dance Space, and enjoy a visit from Santa.
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Mary Malloy
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12/10/09
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Lynbrook's the place for holiday fun
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The Lynbrook Winter Celebration was full of fun, with a petting zoo, lively dancers, carolling, a tree lighting, and a visit from Santa.
Local merchants stayed open sell their wares and serve sweet treats and hot chocolate to the chilly crowd.
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by Mary Malloy
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12/10/09
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Santa Claus comes to Lynbrook
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Santa Claus took time out from his very busy schedule to make a special visit to Lynbrook families at the Earle Avenue parking lot. Before he said goodbye, he left the children with an early Christmas gift — a movie at the Lynbrook Movie Theater. Ho, ho, ho!
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Mary Malloy
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12/10/09
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Lynbrook observes Veterans Day
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Lynbrook residents observed Veterans Day at the Dough Boy Monument.
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11/19/09
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East Rockaway honors vets
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The village of East Rockaway honored its veterans on Nov. 11 with an indoor breakfast at the American Legion and an outdoor ceremony at the Veterans Memorial on Atlantic Avenue and Main Street.
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11/19/09
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RVC Guild presents 'Gypsy'
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Rockville Centre Guild for the Arts staged four performances of the musical "Gypsy" with local talent from Rockville Centre, Oceanside, East Rockaway and Merrick. Directed by Jon Grodeski, musical director Bill Margiotta, Produced by Diane Donoghue.
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Mary Malloy
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11/12/09
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