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The largest town in Suffolk County at 368 square miles, Brookhaven is also among the oldest. In 1655, the first pioneers landed at Setauket, where the early town business was conducted. Officially, Brookhaven was not recognized as a town until 1788. And by then, its boundaries had spread. Its territory had reached the South Shore, compelling the town fathers to move meetings to a more convenient midpoint. They chose Coram, where town meetings were held for the next century. (They're now held in Medford, in the decidedly unhistorical sounding Building 5.)
The largest town in Suffolk County at 368 square miles, Brookhaven is also among the oldest. In 1655, the first pioneers landed at Setauket, where the early town business was conducted. Officially, Brookhaven was not recognized as a town until 1788. And by then, its boundaries had spread. Its territory had reached the South Shore, compelling the town fathers to move meetings to a more convenient midpoint. They chose Coram, where town meetings were held for the next century. (They're now held in Medford, in the decidedly unhistorical sounding Building 5.)
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B'khaven GOP's Segall returns to Democrats
Spin CycleDoug Segall, maverick Republican who former Suffolk County Executive Robert Gaffney backed for Brookhaven Town GOP chairman, has changed parties and returned to the Democratic Party. Marsha Laufer, Brookhaven Demcoratic chairwoman, welcomed Segall and...Tags: Farmingville, Republican Party, Democratic Party
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Paterson/Foley: School aid cuts? (Updated)
Spin CycleEarlier today, we noted that Gov. Paterson has endorsed Brian Foley in his race to unseat Republican incumbent Caesar Trunzo in the Suffolk senate race. We got a response to the endorsement from Joe Conway, the spokesman for the......Tags: Regional Authority, Family, Upper House, Government, Caesar Trunzo
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Paterson: Endorses Foley
Spin CycleNot unexpected, but worth noting: Gov. Paterson endorses Democrat Brian Foley over Republican incumbent Caesar Trunzo in the Suffolk Senate race: "I am proud to be supporting Brian X. Foley for Senate because he shares my values for New York......Tags: Regional Authority, Long Island, Energy Saving, Upper House, Caesar Trunzo
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Foley-Trunzo: Hit on HMO money (Updated)
Spin CycleA day after their debate, Brian Foley's campaign hits Caesar Trunzo for taking $66,000 in contributions from HMOs since 1999 and (Foley says) regularly voting on their side. The release cites bills including one that would have mandated coverage of......Tags: Cancer, Diseases, Laws, Medical Services, Insurance
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CERN fires up new atom smasher to near Big Bang
Associated Press WriterIt has been called an Alice in Wonderland investigation into the makeup of the universe -- or dangerous tampering with nature that could spell doomsday. Whatever the case, the most powerful atom-smasher ever built comes online Wednesday, eagerly...Tags: Applied Science, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, Michigan State University, Human Rights, Landforms
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Pumpkin picking on Long Island
A bumper crop of pumpkins awaits eager pickers on Long Island farms - where hay rides, corn mazes and homemade delicacies add to the allure of the annual family pilgrimage.
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Atom-smasher
The most powerful atom-smasher that has ever been built will come online Wednesday, and some predict it will either reveal the makeup of the universe, or it could be so dangerous it could spell doomsday. For two decades scientists all over the world have...Tags: Applied Science, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, Human Rights, Hawaii, Michigan State University
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Endorsement: Foley snagging enviro group
Spin CycleA release from the New York League of Conservation Voters informs us that the group is planning to endorse Brookhaven Supervisor Brian Foley for the state Senate at a press conference tomorrow. Foley is running in a Democratic primary in......Tags: Primaries, Elections, New York
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B'khaven: Foley dep returns to Rep. Bishop shop
Spin CycleAfter only four months on the job, Brookhaven Supervisor Brian Foley???s $112,000-a-year deputy, Jon Schneider, is exiting to rejoin Rep. Timothy Bishop (D-Southampton). Schneider, who departs at month???s end, described his resignation as a ???personal...Tags: Religious Leaders, Republican Party, Caesar Trunzo
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LI Democratic Caucus: The first conclave (II)
Spin CycleA united Democratic front on Long Island could be important especially for Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, who was linked by phone to the new caucus at its meeting last night, because there is talk the former Assemblyman could face a......Tags: Long Island, Government, Political Candidates, Elections, National Government
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