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Israel: Pass the turkey, hold the poison
November 30, 2009 | 12:24 PM
After indulging in a traditional Thanksgiving feast, Americans might be more than a little disconcerted to learn that along with stuffing and gravy, they ate some poison with their turkey.
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Equal marriage benefits bill on hold
November 20, 2009 | 02:40 PM
Though he drafted a bill in September to offer equal benefits to all county employees who are either married or registered as domestic partners, Legislator Jon Cooper (D-Lloyd Neck) said he'd hold off pursuing the legislation in light of County Executive Steve Levy's recent vow — to issue an executive order accomplishing the same goal.
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Laufer resigns Dem chair
November 19, 2009 | 01:21 PM
"I think we did very well," said Brookhaven Democratic Chairwoman Marsha Laufer following the announcement last week of her resignation from the position she has held for almost eight years.
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Legislators force cop infusion
November 19, 2009 | 11:29 AM
Suffolk lawmakers voted 16 to 1 with one abstention Tuesday to override a county executive budget veto on law enforcement hiring.
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LIMBA prez pitches maglev train system
November 19, 2009 | 12:42 PM
A well-known Long Island business advocate pitched the benefits of superconducting magnetic-levitation trains for the local economy to Suffolk lawmakers Friday.
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Shift change looks more likely than substation in H'ton Sta.
November 19, 2009 | 12:11 PM
Legislator Jon Cooper has also tabled a bill proposing a police substation near the Jack Abrams Intermediate School in Huntington Station, saying he hasn't gotten enough support for it.
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Bagging leaves in PJ seen as cost-saving, green experiment
November 19, 2009 | 12:16 PM
Port Jefferson Village will no longer pick up loose leaves on the roadways in front of residents' homes.
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Holiday cheer
November 19, 2009 | 11:32 AM
As a concession to the slow economy and in recognition of Port Jefferson's traditional off season, Village Hall has for the second year running created a parking holiday. Parking in the metered lots is free through March 15.
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These teachers go the extra mile for students' welfare
November 19, 2009 | 12:12 PM
Members of the Port Jefferson Station Teachers Association stress they are committed not only to improving education but also to supporting the wellbeing of all students — and their actions prove it.
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POLICE REPORT
November 19, 2009 | 12:04 PM
A resident of Jayne Boulevard in Terryville called at 6:53 am Nov. 6 to report an unknown white male dressed in a black cloak was dancing in the middle of the street. The cloak and "Jagger" act was gone upon police arrival.
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25A project begins at SB Pond
November 18, 2009 | 08:00 AM
The state Department of Transportation reports construction is under way on a $694,000 project to improve drainage on Route 25A, help restore the Stony Brook Mill Pond, and clean 28 storm water treatment systems on state roadways throughout Suffolk County.
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After rescue, cat has 8 lives left
November 18, 2009 | 08:13 AM
A resident of Trapper Lane in Setauket called at 3 pm Nov. 5 to report a cat was stuck in a storm drain and requested police assistance to rescue the animal.
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Stony Brook RR station improving
November 18, 2009 | 08:53 AM
Civic Association of the Setaukets and Stony Brook President Kara Hahn said last week renovations to the Stony Brook LIRR station will begin this month.
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POLICE REPORT
November 19, 2009 | 12:28 PM
A resident of Dawn Road in Rocky Point at 9 am Nov. 4 reported her mailbox destroyed by unknown means.
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Deal struck with MC teachers
November 19, 2009 | 11:46 AM
After months of negotiation, the Middle Country Teachers Association has finally struck a deal with the district.
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Half Hollow Hills: Just say no to ward system
November 19, 2009 | 12:14 PM
Arguing that the ward system, which town residents will vote on Tuesday, Dec. 22, would adversely affect its community's voting power, the Half Hollow Hills central school board discussed the matter at its Nov.
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Teachers push for contract, assistant principal
November 24, 2009 | 01:47 PM
Dozens of teachers from Huntington School District lined the first few rows of the Jack Abrams Intermediate School auditorium Monday night wearing dark tones so that all could easily spot their bright red buttons bearing the words, "No Contract."
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Where to find the paper
March 19, 2009 | 02:03 PM
The Times of Huntington can regularly be found at these locations on Thursdays. Please report questions or concerns to us at 751-7744.
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Here's the place to connect!
March 20, 2009 | 01:40 PM
Community links are back! Bookmark this page for a one-stop overview of local happenings as posted on the various websites and blogs of your community.
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Group prepares bed-and-breakfast pitch
November 19, 2009 | 01:10 PM
In advance of their Dec. 8 meeting, the dozen or so members of the Business Development Committee are inspecting village codes pertaining to bed and breakfasts in Port Jefferson, Sag Harbor and Westhampton Beach on Long Island and Bradley Beach on the New Jersey shore to gain insight into allowing such inns in Northport.
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BOE looks into leeway to flex busing rules
November 19, 2009 | 12:30 PM
A long-standing discussion of transportation issues in the Northport-East Northport school district continued at Monday night's school board meeting.
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Resident calls for curb reform
November 19, 2009 | 12:24 PM
For the past dozen of her 23 years living in Northport, Tamar Sherman has been confined to a wheelchair due to multiple sclerosis.
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Where to get the paper
March 19, 2009 | 02:05 PM
The Times of Northport & East Northport can regularly be found at these locations on Thursdays. Please report questions or concerns to us at 751-7744.
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Communty links
February 25, 2010 | 12:16 PM
Updated to include the new website for Northport Art Walk 2010. Bookmark this page for a one-stop overview of local happenings as posted on the various websites and blogs of your community.
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Couple saved from blaze
November 19, 2009 | 11:32 AM
Suffolk police evacuated a couple from a burning Lake Ronkonkoma home Tuesday afternoon. Fourth Precinct police officers Michael Milo and Jeffrey Harkins responded to a call of a fire at 3 Willow Place in Lake Ronkonkoma at 3:18 p.
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Town Dem chairwoman steps down
November 19, 2009 | 11:30 AM
Elaine Turley plans to step down as chairwoman of the Smithtown Democratic Party, she said Nov 3. Turley, who recently earned a law degree and opened her own practice last year, said she would resign leadership of the town committee as of Jan.
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Call for library board districts
November 19, 2009 | 11:31 AM
A former Smithtown Library trustee called Tuesday for the board to be elected in districts, in contrast with the current at-large system that, he argued, ignores some corners of town.
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Where to find the paper
August 13, 2009 | 04:16 PM
The Times of Smithtown can regularly be found at these locations on Thursdays. Please report questions or concerns to us at 751-7744.
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