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Beginnings: Amid sharp controversy, this 2-square-mile incorporated village was carved out of northeast Central Islip and south Hauppauge in April, 1985. Islandia became Long Island's first new village since Lake Grove was established in 1968. Islip Town and Suffolk County planners charged before the 505-178 approval vote that the incorporation bid was a transparent effort to gain zoning control to lure new industry and make the village, which has about 2,900 residents, a tax haven.
Beginnings: Amid sharp controversy, this 2-square-mile incorporated village was carved out of northeast Central Islip and south Hauppauge in April, 1985. Islandia became Long Island's first new village since Lake Grove was established in 1968. Islip Town and Suffolk County planners charged before the 505-178 approval vote that the incorporation bid was a transparent effort to gain zoning control to lure new industry and make the village, which has about 2,900 residents, a tax haven.
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Islandia officials OK recordings at meetings
jennifer.maloney@newsday.comAfter considering a ban on video and audio recordings of village meetings, Islandia village trustees have decided to allow the practice to continue. The proposed ban, which would have been at odds with New York State case law, was debated at a public...Tags: New York, Smithtown (Smithtown, New York), Television Industry, Satellite and Cable Service
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Local Republicans seen as possible governor candidates
dan.janison@newsday.comFor the moment, the biggest Long Island names in statewide politics belong to Thomas DiNapoli, the Democratic state comptroller, and Dean Skelos, the Senate's GOP majority leader. Fast forward to the 2010 governor's race, and at least five regional...Tags: Upper House, Parliament, Mineola, Republican Party, Regional Authority
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Watch him online
Bob Pospischil is using his trip to raise money for the Islandia-based Contractors for Kids, a nonprofit charity that provides financial aid to the families of sick or injured children. Donors can make a pledge at the group's Web site, contractorsforkids....Tags: Financial Aid
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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.
June
11 - Four Points Sheraton, 333 South Service Road, Plainview...Tags: Carle Place, Jericho, Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Uniondale, Ronkonkoma
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Islandia-Based Roux Donates
Staff WriterRoux Associates, Inc., the Islandia-based environmental consulting firm, has donated $10,000 to the September 11 Fund. "This donation will be used to support the needs of the victims andthier families affected by the attacks at the World Trade Center,"... -
Computer Associates statement on settlement
Computer Associates Resolves DOJ/SEC Investigations Wednesday September 22, 2:11 pm ET * Enters Deferred Prosecution Agreement with DOJ * Settles with the SEC * Establishes Restitution Fund of $225 Million to Compensate Shareholders * Fully Supports...Tags: Police Investigations, Justice System, Internet, Prosecution, Police
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Settlement seen as good thing
STAFF WRITERComputer Associates dodged a bullet in settling with the federal government short of indictment, analysts said yesterday, but the company still faces major challenges in resuscitating a business that few outside the industry understand. "They are past...Tags: Sanjay Kumar, Laws, Prosecution, Criminal Laws, Corporate Crime
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Islandia
Beginnings: Amid sharp controversy, this 2-square-mile incorporated village was carved out of northeast Central Islip and south Hauppauge in April, 1985, next to the busy interchange where Exit 57 of the Long Island Expressway crosses Veterans Memorial...Tags: Suffolk County (New York), Central Islip, Corporations, Ronkonkoma, Computer Associates
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Duking It Out for New District
STAFF WRITERIn his house-to-house effort to talk to potential voters, Ricardo Montano has heard a lot about the issues on the minds of voters in Central Islip and Brentwood. Taxes are too high, the school district has problems, there's not enough affordable housing...Tags: Suffolk County (New York), Human Rights, Justice System, Central Islip, Justice and Rights
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Long Island Companies Offer Aid To WTC Victims
Computer Associates International, the Islandia-based software company, is pledging $2 million toward a fund for any child in New York who has lost a parent as a result of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Sanjay Kumar, Computer Associates'...Tags: Sanjay Kumar, New York, Terrorism, Computer Associates, Consumer Electronics Industry
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