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In 1932, Franklin Delano Roosevelt used the song “Happy days are here again!” in his successful presidential campaign. The lyrics evoke both the optimism and buoyancy that was badly needed during the Depression years to restore confidence in government planning and policy.
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Hal Peterson
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7/20/11
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Summer camp kicks off at Barrett Park
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Valley Stream's annual summer camp opened for the season on June 29. More than 230 children are taking part in the six-week program, which is held on weekdays from 9 a.m. to noon.
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7/1/11
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo: “We made a difference.”
That quote appeared in a June 27 Newsday story explaining how Andrew, Dean (Skelos) and Sheldon (Silver) fared in the tumultuous legislative session that came to a close last week. The paper’s overall assessment is positive, with the New York Post also crediting the governor with “political skills, the likes of which [haven’t] been seen in the Capital for 50 years.”
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Hal Peterson
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6/29/11
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After a week off, I’m back just in time to wish a belated Happy Father’s Day to all of the dad’s out there and everyone celebrating.
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By Mitchell Hart Cooper
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6/21/11
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Celebrating cultures at Howell Road
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The Howell Road School PTA hosted its annual multicultural fair on June 2.
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6/8/11
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"Walk to Help the Sun Rise"
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The 6th annual walk at Sunrise Day Camp held on June 5th brought thousands of people to the campgrounds in Wheatley Heights. This years walk raised over $230,000 for children with cancer. Walkers and …
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Christina Daly
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6/8/11
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A day of fun and sun at Buck School
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The William L. Buck School held its annual end-of-the-year carnival and barbecue on June 3.
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6/8/11
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There’s really nothing to write about this week. Seriously. I mean, I know it’s weird for me to say that but, nothing major happened this week that stood out in my mind. Usually, of …
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By Mitchell Hart Cooper
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6/7/11
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My birthday is this week. I’ll be 28. Damn, that went fast.
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By Mitchell Hart Cooper
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5/31/11
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Driving turns people into morons. OK, maybe that’s a little harsh. I mean, being behind the wheel turns a lot of people into morons, I suppose I should say.
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