As part of a tradition spanning over two decades, third graders at Lynbrook’s Marion Street School paid tribute to Joseph McNeil, one of the leaders of the Greensboro Lunch Counter Sit-ins that …
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3/22/12
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In an attempt to reduce costs amid the city’s financial woes, the City Council has approved an early-retirement incentive that could save the city more than $1 million per year if enough eligible …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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2/29/12
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City Manager Jack Schnirman called on the city’s various department heads, union leaders and commissioners on Monday to put a halt to overtime spending as he attempts to implement strict cost …
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By Anthony Rifilato
arifilato@liherald.com
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1/25/12
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a revolutionary figure and a leader in the civil rights movement. He is remembered today for his actions, his words and most importantly, his dream for equality.
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By Shannon Koehle
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1/20/12
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A world of tolerance, a world free from oppression was what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. dreamed of. Though strides have been made, local religious leaders acknowledged that King’s dream has not yet been fully achieved.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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1/18/12
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Former Democratic City Councilman Dennis Kelly has been tapped by City Manager Charles Theofan to fill a vacant spot on the three-member Civil Service commission, six months after a hearing officer …
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Anthony Rifilato
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12/18/11
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Although the newly elected Democratic members of the City Council won’t be sworn in until Jan. 1, the new team is already taking steps to begin the transition, which includes initiating a …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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11/16/11
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A learning-disabled Lakeview teenager charged with a hate crime late last year is fighting his way through the court system, starting with replacing his own lawyer.
Distrust is at the heart of …
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By Lee Landor
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5/18/11
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In a world where questionable role models like Lindsay Lohan and Miley Cyrus rule, teenaged girls are sometimes at a loss for thoughts and plans for the future, according to members of a women-led …
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By Lee Landor
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1/12/11
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It's the time of year to savor being outdoors in the crisp autumn air, with the crunch of leaves beneath our feet. The weekends are chock full of outdoor
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Karen Bloom
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10/13/10
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