Snow fell unusually early in the season on Saturday --just two day before Halloween -- in the form of a powerful nor'easter, causing power outages for almost two million people up the eastern …
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By Mary Malloy
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10/29/11
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Last Sunday, Island Park hosted the Second Annual Mark Dejak Memorial Picnic at Masone Beach, raising money for the Make-A-Difference Foundation, which was established in memory of the East Rockaway …
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Alex Costello
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9/21/11
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Somewhat off the beaten path, The Fin may well be one of best-kept secrets around. Every table was filled at this new and intimate restaurant on the evening we dined there, even though a hurricane was on its way! And, most patrons seemed to be “regulars” — proof of the pudding (or sushi) that management has been consistently pleasing the clientele.
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By Terry Biener
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9/15/11
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When Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre (HERJC) started its nursery school in 1969, there were only two classes. Since then it has increased in size, extended hours, and the amount of programs that are offered. Having added programs such as art, music, Jewish Enrichment and Mommy and Me, the nursery school has grown to nearly 200 children, ranging in ages from 10 months to 5 years.
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By Teri Ann Loeser
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8/25/11
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Thank you, everyone, for your congratulatory calls and emails to me for this column taking first place in its category of “Best Column Writing” in the Suburban Newspapers of America contest for 2010. This week, I’m re-running one of my favorite columns that ran in March, 2009.
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Mary Malloy
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3/30/11
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A problem at the Island Park LIRR station on Dec. 9 caused problems on the Long Beach Branch for over two hours during the rush hour commute.
A switch problem just south of the Island Park station …
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Alex Costello
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12/15/10
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Ask Mark Epstein what stands out about his new East Rockaway jewelry store, and he will answer, “We can offer the smallest prices possible.” His background and his long-standing family business allow this to happen.
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Teri Ann Loeser
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12/2/10
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Lawrence resident Josh Wanderer wants the job that longtime incumbent Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg (D-Long Beach) says nobody understands.
“There is a saying in business: ‘Pioneers get …
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JEFF BESSEN and ANTHONY RIFILATO
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10/20/10
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St, Raymond's YOUth Group will presents Rodgers and Hammerstein's beloved musical, "Carousel" in October. Tickets are $10 for all shows except Friday, Oct. 22, $5 student tickets will be available. Performance dates and times are: Sat., Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m; Sun., Oct. 17, 3 p.m.; Fri., Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 24, 3 p.m. St. Raymond School Auditorium, 263 Atlantic Ave. East Rockaway. Doors open 30 minutes prior to show time. Tickets may be purchased at the door, or in advance by calling call (516) 599-3827 or (516) 593-0658.
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Mary Malloy
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10/13/10
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After one very hot summer, fall has at last arrived, bringing with it cool, crisp air, football and street fairs. Fall festivals have long been a South Shore tradition, perfectly suited to our many small-town downtowns.
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9/24/10
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