What you notice first about Herald Community Newspapers Executive Editor John O’Connell is his magnetic smile, those who are close to him say. As you get to know him better, you quickly realize that he is a kind soul who is always willing to give of himself to others.
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By Scott Brinton, sbrinton@liherald.com
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10/18/12
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To the Editor:
I am writing this letter on behalf of the Buckley family. Recently, Lance Cpl. Gregory T. Buckley was cowardly gunned down, unarmed, while on duty in southern Afghanistan. We all …
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9/12/12
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To the Editor:
It is with great pride that I write this letter in support of Dr. Nancy Kaplan for re-election to the Merrick Union Free School District Board of Education. Nancy has served on the school board for eight years, and has been a great advocate for our children, our schools and our community.
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By Adam Kappel
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5/10/12
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To the Editor:
It has been my pleasure to serve as a Merrick Board of Education trustee for the past 12 years with Susan Schwartz, who is running for re-election this year. Susan has been a member of the Merrick board for 12 years and has represented the district on the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School Board for the past five years.
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By Diane Seaman
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5/10/12
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To the Editor:
I am writing in support of Dr. Pamela Banks-Davis for Merrick School District Board of Education trustee.
Pam is a pediatrician who has had her office in Merrick for 14 years. Additionally, she has been very involved in the Merrick schools for nearly 17 years, since the oldest of her four children entered Levy-Lakeside Elementary School.
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By Peri Hoffer-Hinden
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5/10/12
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To the Editor:
Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano is proposing to sell or lease three of the county’s sewage treatment plants (STP’s), including Cedar Creek, Bay Park and Glen Cove, to …
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1/20/12
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On Tuesday, I am voting for Gary Port to be my next supervisor. I am voting for Gary because as a lieutenant colonel in the United States Army, and a family man, he understands the words sacrifice, honor and loyalty. I am not asking for an elected leader to solve my problems, just one to be loyal to me, a resident of this town — not a political party boss.
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11/3/11
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To the Editor:
I read “LIPA chief tours storm-ravaged south Merrick” by Scott Brinton (Sept. 8-14) with interest. In the story, Brinton mentions backup of storm drains. I believe that more …
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9/15/11
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To the Editor:
Regarding Scott Brinton’s column, “Note to Birthers: Let it go” (May 5-11):
The Birthers will not, as Brinton suggests, let it go. Yes, they know the president is as American as they are. They knew that on day one. Regardless, they’ll continue with their campaign against President Obama as long as the media writes and speaks about it.
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5/13/11
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To the Editor:
At a time when school taxes are high, the state is cutting school aid and everyone is trying to reduce spending, two Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District trustees have proposed placing a $3.5 million to $4.5 million bond on the May ballot to fund construction of three synthetic-turf football fields.
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3/11/11
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