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5. Port Washington candy shop heads to Albertson

After opening its doors four years ago, The Candy Store on Main Street in Port Washington is taking a ride on the Wonkavator to Albertson.

4. The Poll: Removing graffiti

The Town of Hempstead is telling residents whose properties have been vandalized with graffiti to have the graffiti removed and arrange for a town inspection within 30 days.

3. The Poll: Higher taxes, please

Bellport residents told village trustees at a public hearing Monday that they support higher taxes in order to protect village amenities like the Fire Island ferry, golf course and Ho-Hum Beach.

2. Post office for sale in Hicksville

The U.S. Postal Service has formally listed its longtime Hicksville facility for sale, the first step in a process that could lead to the site’s redevelopment.

1. The Poll: Evaluations for teachers

A state advisory panel report warns that new efforts to rate teachers based on student test scores -- if mishandled -- "will result in frustration, loss of faith and set the system up for failure."

Photo: Kathy Riley put in a new fence to separate her property from Sunrise Highway. Two days later, vandals broke off five of the pickets and painted graffiti over what remained, she says. (March 30, 2011)