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Pauline S. (Harnichar) Phillips, 89, of Hollsopple (Jenner Township)
Pauline S. (Harnichar) Phillips, 89, of Hollsopple (Jenner Township), died March 23, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born Nov. 3, 1923 in Jenners, she is the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Sasina) Harnichar. Preceded in death by parents;...
Tags: Roman Catholicism, Christianity, Religion and Belief, Crime, Law and Justice
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A fine state indeed
The recent State of the Community luncheon was headlined by four speakers who gave, if not glowing then surely positive, reports on where their organizations stand at the start of 2013 — John Scholten of the Public Schools of Petoskey, Dr. Josh...Tags: Ed Koch, Local Government, Services and Shopping, Real Estate
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A fine state indeed says State of the Community report, remembering Ed Koch
The recent State of the Community luncheon was headlined by four speakers who gave, if not glowing then surely positive, reports on where their organizations stand at the start of 2013 -- John Scholten of the Public Schools of Petoskey, Dr. Josh...Tags: Ed Koch, Local Government, Services and Shopping, Real Estate
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NY storm commission urges flood walls for subways
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A commission formed to examine ways to guard against storms like Sandy released a report Friday that calls for flood walls in subways, water pumps at airports and sea barriers along the coast. The final report was first...Tags: Long Island Rail Road, Manhattan (New York City), Insurance, Water Supply, New York City
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Sandy Unearths 90-Year-Old Ship Wreck On Fire Island
When Superstorm Sandy devastated Fire Island, flooding nearly 80 percent of the community's homes, it also unearthed a nearly 100-year-old ship wreck.
The ship, believed to be the Bessie White, was left exposed after high winds and torrential rain...Tags: Hurricane Sandy (2012), Transportation Accidents, Long Island, Maritime Accidents
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As Region Prepares For Nor'easter, Long Islanders Still Without Power
PIX11.com | @akadennewsThousands of cold and anxious LIPA customers waited for electricity on Long Island Tuesday. In Oceanside the neighborhoods were dark. Only generators powered some businesses and lights. More than a week after Sandy pummeled Long Island, power lines...Tags: Long Island Power Authority, Business, Andrew Cuomo, Long Island
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Bodies Recovered From Small Plane That Crashed In Waters Off Long Island
pix11.comThe bodies of the two men killed in Saturday's small plane crash in Moriches Inlet, off the South Shore of Long Island, N.Y. have been recovered. Earlier in the day, the U.S. Coast Guard said a man and woman had been killed. The victims have now been...Tags: Manhattan (New York City), Queens (New York City), Moriches Bay, U.S. Coast Guard, Fresh Meadows
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Fire Island Wind Turbines Power Up
Channel 2 NewsWind speeds hit 30-miles-per-hour Thursday morning and powered up several of the much-anticipated Fire Island wind turbines for a test. Cook Inlet Region, Inc. has 11 turbines on Fire Island and turbines 2 and 4 successfully generated power at full...Tags: Solar Energy, Wind Power, Environmental Issues, Renewable Energy
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State's Second-Largest Wind Farm Coming Online Faster Than Expected
On Fire Island, things are starting to happen fast now with respect to wind energy. 11 wind turbines -- a project that's been in the planning stages for the better part of a decade -- are now in various stages of completion. And one of those turbines...
Tags: Solar Energy, Renewable Energy, Environmental Issues, Wind Power, Energy Resources
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Alaska Wind Project: First Shipment of Turbine Parts Reach Fire Island
Channel 2 NewsThe first shipment of turbine parts has reached Fire Island. Cook Inlet Regional, Incorporated officials say the turbine parts for the wind project were shipped early Monday morning and off-loaded in the afternoon. For the past few weeks, turbine... -
West Nile Virus Reported On Long Island
PIX11.com | @akadennewsBreak out the bug spray. West Nile Virus is back on Long Island. "The confirmation of West Nile virus in a mosquito pool indicates that the virus is actively circulating within the mosquito population," said Dr. James Tomarken, the Commissioner of...Tags: Northport, West Nile Virus, Bay Shore, Health, Long Island
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Lunchbox: Charlie's Bakery and Chinese Cuisine
Channel 2 NewsCharlie’s Bakery and Chinese Cuisine 2729 C St. $5-$16 per plate 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday; closed Sunday 907-677-7777 Anchorage restaurants have a long tradition of combining multiple cuisine specialties under one roof, from the...Tags: Dining and Drinking, Peppers, Polynesia, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Onions
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