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Legislator Lafazan Minority Caucus Colleagues Propose Repeal Of Onerous Administrative Fees On Red Light Camera Tickets

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Photo courtesy of the Office of Legislator Joshua A. Lafazan From left: Nassau County Legislators Debra Mulé, Joshua Lafazan and Arnold W. Drucker, pictured in the Theodore Roosevelt Executive & Legislative Building, on Monday, Dec. 19, 2022. Nassau County Legislator Joshua A. Lafazan (D – Woodbury) joined with fellow members of the Nassau County Legislature’s
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Local Artist Finds New Success

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Kristen Hadjoglou, a local artist from Eastport, New York, truly offers something different to the marketplace. Her signature personalized hand-made coloring books are what really launched her career as an artist, but she has expanded to offer various other products as well. “I was born an artist,” said Kristen. “I always knew that growing up. […]
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Tips For A Safe New Year’s Eve

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New Year’s Eve is one of the most festive nights of the year. Despite its reputation for revelry, New Year’s Eve also can be dangerous, which underscores the need to celebrate responsibly when ringing in a new year. American Addiction Centers surveyed 1,000 Americans regarding their alcohol consumption habits on certain holidays. The survey found […]
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The Origins Of New Year’s Eve Traditions

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Traditions are the glue that hold many celebrations together. Individuals and families embrace many customs that serve as the script for commemorating year-end holidays. Some celebrants may adhere to traditions without really knowing how they began or why they continue. Here is a closer look at some of the most popular traditions tied to New […]
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How To Host A New Year’s Brunch

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New Year’s Day unofficially marks the end of the holiday season. After the turkey and trimmings of Thanksgiving and the gifts galore of Christmas and Chanukah, New Year’s presents one final chance to toast to fun and fortune. Chances are good that after an evening of ringing in the New Year and dancing until dawn, […]
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Champagne Takes Center Stage Again

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Sparkling wines are made by sealing the beverages before the fermentation process is complete, causing the effervescent bubbles that is their hallmark. Sparkling wines are produced in various regions of the world, but “champagne” is unique to the Champagne region of northeast France, where vines were introduced by the Romans many centuries ago. One of […]