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News

Health and Human Services for Long Islanders

United Way of Long Island has announced the launch of 2-1-1 Long Island, a health and human service telephone and Internet service for the Long Island region.

Yatauro: Timing for Raises Was Out of Line

After facing a hail of criticism and a possible legal action, Presiding Officer Peter J. Schmitt has decided to ask that the pay raises for the Nassau County Legislature’s three top legislative leaders be rescinded. Schmitt had proposed the raises.


Sports

Runners of all ages and levels of ability are cordially invited to join in the fun at the annual Runner’s Edge Winter Fun Run on Sunday morning, Feb. 28.  The run is being co-hosted by the Runner’s Edge and the Greater Long Island Running Club, with Runner’s Edge CEO Bob Cook and GLIRC Fun Run Chair Sam Zinn sharing the event director’s chores.

The Dalers Swimming and Diving team opened the postseason with a second place finish at the Division A Swimming and Diving Championships at Eisenhower Park last weekend. Bested only by Great Neck South, currently ranked as one of the top two teams on Long Island, the Dalers beat Massapequa, Herricks, Westbury, and Conference I seed Syosset.


Calendar

Fine Arts Spectacular - Saturday, February 13

Family Day Bounce Night - Monday, February 15

Alzheimer's 101 - Thursday, February 18


Columns

A Discussion Over Lunch
Written by Robert McMillan

Two Going to Albany
Written by Mike Barry

More Items That Were Almost Columns
Written by Michael Miller