Although it is the most common form of cancer in the United States, it is also one of the most preventable, and treatable, forms of cancer when detected early.
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9/29/09
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The Long Island Power Authority announced on Sept. 25 that it would not purchase the Barrett Power Plant in Island Park.
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Alex Costello
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9/29/09
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Molloy College Film Festival will present a free series of films, open to the public, on the theme of mental illness with screenings on three dates, each at 5 p.m. First film is on Oct. 1.
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9/29/09
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High property taxes, traffic congestion and the flight of young professionals are serious challenges facing Nassau County. To address these problems, County Executive Tom Suozzi has proposed "New Suburbia: the 90/10 Solution.
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Mike Russo
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9/29/09
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President Obama is asking Gov. David Paterson, a fellow Democrat, to withdraw from the governor’s race, according to The New York Times. Paterson should consider obliging. As a matter of fact, why bother waiting until 2010? He should consider stepping down now.
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Scott Brinton
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9/24/09
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For members of the Jewish community Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the year. From sunset, Sunday, Sept. 27, until after dark on Monday, Sept. 28, they will devote themselves to prayer, self-reflection and seeking reconciliation with God and one another.
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Rabbi Mark B Greenspan, Oceanside Jewish Center
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9/24/09
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“You don’t send a Boy Scout after a bad guy,” says Joe Panz in the first episode of the new show on the National Geographic Channel, “Rescue Ink: Unleashed.” “You send a bad guy after a bad guy. The difference is, we’re your bad guys.”
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Alex Costello
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9/24/09
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Celebrating some of the last days of summer, Island Park's San Gennaro Feast brought people out into the warm weather over the weekend of Sept. 12.
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Alex Costello
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9/23/09
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Oceanside High School will hold its 4th Circle of Pride dinner to recognize its greatest alumni athletes and coaches on Oct. 29, 6:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Oceanside. Tickets are $75 (none will sold at the door). For tickets call Richard Woods at (516) 678-7526.
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9/22/09
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In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, Astoria Federal Savings held its fourth annual essay contest for children ages 5-12, asking them to complete the statement: “If I save a lot today, in the future I could…”. Hundreds of essays were received from the participating neighborhood branches throughout Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Brooklyn and Westchester.
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Herald staff
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9/17/09
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