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What Long Islanders can expect in 2010

Quick ReadJoye Brown looks at 10 things that Long Islanders should look for in the upcoming year.

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Joye Brown

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Next year is likely to bring much change to Long Island — welcome and not so welcome. Here are 10 things Long Islanders should expect in 2010:

1. JOBS WILL STILL BE HARD TO COME BY

The region’s economy is expected to keep moving at a snail’s pace.

So new jobs won’t come soon, according to Pearl Kamer, chief economist for the Long Island Association.

Moving forward, she said,...

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