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Beginnings: The rolling hills on which Jericho lies served as a sort of gateway between the Hempstead Plains and the forests of the North Shore before European settlers arrived. Although it once had an Indian name (Lusum, which may have meant ``the farms''), it was farther from the shore than most Indian settlements. Welsh settler Robert Williams purchased the land in 1648 from the Matinecock sachem Pugnipan. It was attractive to both Indians and Europeans because of a spring pond that supplied fresh water. The small farming community became a center of the Quaker religion and by 1692 the Quakers had named the community Jericho.
Beginnings: The rolling hills on which Jericho lies served as a sort of gateway between the Hempstead Plains and the forests of the North Shore before European settlers arrived. Although it once had an Indian name (Lusum, which may have meant ``the farms''), it was farther from the shore than most Indian settlements. Welsh settler Robert Williams purchased the land in 1648 from the Matinecock sachem Pugnipan. It was attractive to both Indians and Europeans because of a spring pond that supplied fresh water. The small farming community became a center of the Quaker religion and by 1692 the Quakers had named the community Jericho.
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110-Jericho plan draws skepticism
deborah.morris@newsday.comCharlie O'Keefe was apprehensive Friday before viewing designs of a proposed overhaul to the intersection of Route 110 and Jericho Turnpike in Huntington Station. "I'm still not sure what to expect," the owner of the Pine Tree Inn restaurant, near the...Tags: Huntington, Hauppauge, Transportation, Long Island, Huntington Station
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State plans jug-handle turns at busy 110-Jericho corner
deborah.morris@newsday.comThe state Department of Transportation has plans to overhaul the intersection of Route 110 and Jericho Turnpike in Huntington Station. And Jimmy and Susan D'Angeli have a lot of questions. The owners of Chairman Co., a store on Route 110 that would be...Tags: Huntington, Transportation, Long Island, Huntington Station, New York
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Mu leads way for Jericho against Massapequa
Isabella Mu won the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 2 minutes, 2.94 seconds and the 100 butterfly with a time of 1:02.99 to lead Jericho (2-3) to a 97-82 win over Massapequa in a Conference II meet. Katheryn Cireseanu, Trudiann Patrick, Emily Cheng and...Tags: Massapequa
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Relay mark set by Jericho girls
The Jericho 200-yard freestyle relay team of Margaret Meng, Katheryn Cirsceaneau, Isabella Mu and Emily Cheng set a school record yesterday of 1 minute, 50.72 seconds, breaking the mark of 1:50.97 set in 2005, during a 97-85 victory over South Side.... -
State plans turnpike repairs in western Nassau
christina.hernandez@newsday.comThe state Department of Transportation hopes major Jericho Turnpike renovation plans, including new turn lanes and updated traffic signals, unveiled at a public forum yesterday, will reduce crashes and ease congestion. The approximately $15-million...Tags: Little Neck
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In the Garage
'57 Ford Thunderbird THE CAR AND ITS OWNER 1957 Ford Thunderbird owned by Dennis Benfante WHAT MAKES IT INTERESTING "This is the last year of the two-seat 'T'Birds.'" HOW LONG HE'S OWNED IT He picked up the car in November 1997 on his wedding...Tags: Vehicles, Electronics, Coney Island, Ford, Syosset
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Intel science award nets Jericho High teen $50,000
john.hildebrand@newsday.comA Jericho High School senior won a top $50,000 prize Friday in the world's largest precollege science fair, featuring more than 1,550 teenage competitors from 51 countries. In addition to the top prize, Sana Raoof, 17, of Muttontown, collected an...Tags: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Intel Corp., California, Schools, Long Island
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Suspect sought in Huntington credit card theft
joseph.mallia@newsday.comThe Suffolk County police on Thursday asked for the public's help identifying a man -- whose image was captured on a security camera -- who allegedly stole a credit card and used it to fill up his gas tank and buy other items at a service station. The...Tags: Credit and Debt, Suffolk County (New York), Huntington, Petroleum Industry, Crimes
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Shop around for mortgage quotes
"It's best to shop around for a mortgage and get more than one quote. Pay attention to closing costs. Make sure you have everything in writing and that there are not any hidden points or fees. This way, you'll know what you'll be paying upfront and...Tags: Real Estate Buyers
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Bridal show schedule for 2008
Admission and parking are free to all shows, unless otherwise specified. Shows open from 7-9:30 p.m.
Reservations are a must. Call 800-573-3110 or register online at 1888metroexpo.com.
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11 - Four Points Sheraton, 333 South Service Road, Plainview...Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Islandia, Smithtown, Hotels and Accommodations
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Jericho woman gets results for autistic son
john.hildebrand@newsday.comLisa LaVardera couldn't be happier with the academic and emotional support supplied by the Jericho school system for her older son, who is 11 years old and autistic. As a fifth-grader last year at Cantiague Elementary School, for example, the youngster...Tags: Illnesses, Rentals, Apartments, Mental Illness, John Gilmore
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