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Lobley, Simpson spark unbeaten Portledge
Nick Lobley scored 12 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter, including a key three-pointer in the final minute, to help undefeated Portledge earn a 70-68 win over Martin DePorres Monday in IPPSAL boys basketball.Lobley's three gave Portledge (11-0) a 68 Read more »
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15 treated for carbon monoxide exposure
Fifteen workers from a North Lawrence commercial food shipping plant were treated for exposure to carbon monoxide gas Monday, with seven of them sent to area hospitals, authorities said.Joseph Sperber, chief of the Lawrence- Cedarhurst Fire Department, s Read more »
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Stuart's free throws give Division win
Sophomore Laura Stuart hit a pair of free throws with 7.8 seconds overtime to give Division a 67-65 win over Lawrence Tuesday in Nassau Conference A-II girls basketball. Stuart, who had a career-high 24 points, hit a three-pointer as time expired in regu Read more »
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Sherwin rolls 300 for Middle Country
Middle Country junior Melissa Sherwin bowled a 300 in the Suffolk girls singles/doubles tournament at East Islip Wednesday. Sherwin, who had a two-game 558 series and became the second girl this season to have a 300, won the "A'' division singles title. Read more »
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New device to fight nuke terror threats
Government scientists have developed a next-generation radiation detector that will be cheaper and more accurate than devices now deployed to guard New York and other cities against nuclear terrorism.A research team at Lawrence Livermore National Laborat Read more »
Around the web
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Kings of Queens: Cardozo holds off LIC for boro title
were expected to win Queens when LIC (23-3) upset No. 1 Bayside. It was nevertheless a joyous locker room afterward. From Lawrence’s abrupt departure to the 29-point loss at Bayside, there were doubts if Cardozo would have this moment. “On Monday they’ll walk from New York Post Read more »
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William Bill Ensigner
Bill Ensinger 81, formerly of North Lawrence, NY passed away on Feb. 10, 2012 at the Highland Nursing Home. Among his survivors are his four children. A complete obituary will be at a later date. Arrangements are with the Phillips Memorial Home in Massena. from Watertown Daily Times Read more »
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Massapequa and Amityville runners invited to anniversary 15 Kilometer Run March 24
& Yedid Kings Park 15 Kilometer Run will be held Sat., March 24, 9 a.m. starting at the New Discovery Elementary School, Lawrence Road, Kings Park. Additional parking is available three eighths of a mile away at Kings Park High School. Not an online subscriber from The Babylon Beacon Read more »
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Queens Parents Outraged Over Daughter’s Gun Spelling Assignment
parents are concerned about gun violence, so Lawrence Gillman almost hit the ceiling when his 5-year-old pulled out a surprising homework sheet. “I looked at it and I seen the word ‘gun’ on it. The first thing I thought was ‘oh no no no,’ I don’t want you from The Queens Courier Read more »
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Judge announces 4th District Supreme Court run
D. Wait has announced his candidacy for state Supreme Court for the Fourth Judicial District, which includes Franklin and St. Lawrence counties among others. Judge Wait also serves as acting County Court Judge and supervising judge for the town and village from Watertown Daily Times Read more »