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Southampton was arguably the first English settlement in what would become New York State -- with the exception of Gardiners Island -- though the ``first town'' distinction also is claimed by Southold.
Southampton was arguably the first English settlement in what would become New York State -- with the exception of Gardiners Island -- though the ``first town'' distinction also is claimed by Southold.
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Some LIRR retirees could lose disability pensions
alfonso.castillo@newsday.comSome Long Island Rail Road retirees who took advantage of a federal disability pension that gave benefits to nearly anyone who applied could have those benefits taken away if changes being considered by the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board are enacted,...Tags: Employees, Manhattan (New York City), Retirement, Pension and Welfare, New York
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Lawmakers seek swift probe of LIRR disability payouts
alfonso.castillo@newsday.comNew York congressional leaders plan to meet today in Manhattan with members of the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board to discuss reform of the agency, which is under scrutiny for granting disability benefits to nearly everyone who applies for them - including...Tags: Employees, Manhattan (New York City), Retirement, Pension and Welfare, New York
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Falling for Oktoberfest beers
Oktoberfest is the most wonderful time of the year for beer drinkers. This sudsy celebration dates to the 1810 marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese. In Munich, the Oktoberfest party starts Sept. 20 and runs for 16 days. In America, the...Tags: Easton (Northampton, Pennsylvania), Boston Beer Company Inc., Distilling and Brewing Industry, Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Gloucester (Gloucester, Virginia)
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Town of Southampton recycling information
The following items are recyclable in the Town of Southampton: PAPER Mixed paper and corrugated cardboard. GLASS, METALS, PLASTICS Commingled glass, metal and plastic bearing a #1 or #2 recycling logo on the underside of item. For more information,...Tags: Metal and Mineral
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Homeland Security might close Plum Island center
bill.bleyer@newsday.comThe Department of Homeland Security has ruled out keeping the Plum Island Animal Disease Center open to continue its current research if a proposed National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility is built in another state. Until now, the agency has maintained...Tags: Hillary Clinton, Animal Diseases, Defense, Michael Chertoff, Religious Leaders
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Bellport senior attends National Leadership forum
Alex McKenna, a Bellport High School senior, was one of more than 300 students nationwide to participate recently in the National Youth Leadership Forum on National Security, an exploration of U.S. intelligence and defense in Washington, D.C. He's also...Tags: Hillary Clinton, Defense, Suffolk County (New York), Armed Forces, Tim Bishop
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How LI voted
Based on polling place communities. Data provided by the Nassau and Suffolk boards of elections. Community; DEMOCRATS (Clinton / Obama ); REPUBLICANS (McCain / Romney / Huckabee / Paul NASSAU Albertson 68% 30% 59% 26% 6% 5% Atlantic Beach 74 25 60 27...Tags: Rockville Centre, East Islip, Island Park, Bodies of Water, St. James
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Four days onboard the Queen Mary 2
marjorie.robins@newsday.comTime and money. Like you, I never have enough of either, especially when I'm looking to invest them in a vacation. I've got plenty of transportation issues, though. With planes, I only willingly fly for births or deaths. With trains, I resent forking over...Tags: Maine, Holidays, Theater, New Jersey, Statue of Liberty
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If you go
Lines that frequently reposition ships include Carnival, Celebrity, Costa, Crystal, Holland America, MSC, Norwegian, Princess, Royal Caribbean, Seabourn, SeaDream, Silversea and Windstar. Cunard's Queen Mary 2, built for ocean voyages, makes regular...Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Venice, Imperial and Royal Matters, New York, Cruises
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Planning your visit aboard the Queen Victoria cruise ship
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterTHE QUEEN'S SCHEDULE In 2008, the Queen Victoria will make voyages to the Mediterranean and to northern Europe. Victoria will visit L.A. on Jan. 30 to take on passengers for remaining segments of its maiden world cruise, which began Jan. 13 in New York...Tags: Tourism and Leisure, New York, Cruises
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