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Beginnings: Melville developed at the intersection of two Indian paths that became major roads. One was first known as Neguntalogue Road and later South Path. It was traveled by Indians and then settlers bringing salt hay from the South Shore to Huntington, and now it is Route 110. This was crossed by an east-west road now known as Old Country Road. Indians originally called the area Sunsquams. After settlement by whites, it was first known in the 17th Century as Samuel Ketcham's Valley after one of the earliest residents. Later it was called Sweet Hollow, perhaps because early settlers found wild honey in the trees growing there.
Beginnings: Melville developed at the intersection of two Indian paths that became major roads. One was first known as Neguntalogue Road and later South Path. It was traveled by Indians and then settlers bringing salt hay from the South Shore to Huntington, and now it is Route 110. This was crossed by an east-west road now known as Old Country Road. Indians originally called the area Sunsquams. After settlement by whites, it was first known in the 17th Century as Samuel Ketcham's Valley after one of the earliest residents. Later it was called Sweet Hollow, perhaps because early settlers found wild honey in the trees growing there.
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Police reports from Centerport, Commack, East Northport, Huntington, Huntington Station, Melville and West Hills
Centerport A resident on Harrison Drive said vandals broke his front window Nov. 23. Commack The front window was broken Nov. 23 on a house on Tollgate Drive. East Northport A burglary was discovered Nov. 25 at a store on Laurel Road. A man told police...Tags: Transportation, Police, Road Transportation, Crimes, Huntington Station
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Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008
Leigh-Ann Kentler of Valley Stream is pursuing a doctor of physical therapy degree from Stony Brook University. An incorrect description appeared in a wedding announcement last Sunday in some editions of LI Life. Newsday strives for the highest level...Tags: Therapies, Stony Brook University, Health Treatments
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CREATIVE LICENSE
Steven Carroll got this plate because he is diabetic. The Levittown resident has had diabetes for 9 years and wants everyone to be educated about it. He also wants to encourage support for research in hopes of finding a cure. If you have a creative...Tags: Diabetes
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December 2: LIRR troubles, shared budget sacrifice?
LIRR derailed In five years of commuting on the Long Island Rail Road, I've been annoyed at delays, schedule changes and fare increases. But recent events put all prior issues into perspective ["Rush hour woe," News, Nov. 24]. The new, harsher reality...Tags: Railway Accidents, David Paterson, Migraine, New Jersey, Manhattan (New York City)
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LI PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
HEALTH Dr. Richard R. Rubenstein has been named director of surgical program development at Peconic Bay Medical Center. The Riverhead resident is a thoracic surgeon and a pioneer in bariatric surgery. He is a member of the medical center's board of...Tags: Smithtown (Smithtown, New York), Manhattan (New York City), Hofstra University, Litigation, St. James
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Social Security doesn't pay retroactive spousal benefits
Bfamfin@aol.comMy brother and I co-own a house left to us by our mother. Are we each entitled to a $250,000 tax exclusion for the sale of the house? Also, for tax purposes, is the original cost of the house its value at the time of her death - about $450,000 - or the...Tags: Social Security, Wages and Pensions, Retirement, Interior Policy, State Budgets
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Anniversaries
65th BONNIE AND HENRY LIOTTI of Elmont celebrated their anniversary Feb. 7. Henry also celebrated his 90th birthday. A surprise party was hosted by their son and daughter-in-law at the VFW Hall in Oceanside. Friends and family including their seven...Tags: Defense, World War II, East Meadow, Manhattan (New York City), Armed Forces
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Celebrations
Alvarez-Woitovich Carla Lindsay Alvarez and John William Woitovich were married July 12 at the Smithtown Landing Country Club, with a reception following. She is a school media specialist for Elmont School District and is the daughter of Denise and Sam...Tags: Molloy College, Lehman Brothers Holdings Incorporated, Smithtown (Smithtown, New York), Schools, Manhattan (New York City)
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SINGLE FILE
Susan Deitz writes for Creators Syndicate. Have a question?DEAR SUSAN: I've dated a doctor a few times, and I think he's special. But more than once, he's said he wants a "nonserious" relationship because he's not ready to get too involved. (He's 39 and never has been married.) I have a 6-year-old daughter but...Tags: Long Island, Family, Cherry Hill
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WINNERS
Stacy Villagran Health care advocate Stacy Villagran of West Babylon has received an Award of Excellence from Stony Brook University Medical Center's Center for Public Health and Health Policy Research for her support of minority health improvement...Tags: Stony Brook University, Healthcare Policies, West Babylon, National Government, Health and Safety at School
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Great Neck student promotes recycling
Jessye Waxman, a junior at Great Neck South High School, recently worked as student coordinator for the Town of North Hempstead's new recycling campaign, which aims to put recycling bins in every building of the town's 11 school districts. During the...Tags: Great Neck
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WAY TO GO!: A 'Big Bash' for epilepsy
Zoey Wade, a sophomore at Northport High School, raised more than $16,000 last weekend for the Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island through a "Big Bash" dinner-dance fundraiser held at the American Legion Hall in Northport. The event attracted more than 150...Tags: American Legion, Long Island
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