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NOTEBOOK: Wheatley's Specht beaten in MGA Mid-Am final
The first week of October might as well be midsummer, given the big local competitions. Here's the rundown: Greg Rohlf of Winged Foot sank a 30-foot double-breaking putt on the second playoff hole to defeat Alan Specht of Wheatley Hills and two other...Tags: Society, Diseases, Cancer, Employees, Clubs and Associations
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NYRA announces additions to board of directors
The New York Racing Association is putting the chairman of Barnes & Noble and a politically powerful union leader on its board of directors. Gov. David Paterson has appointed Leonard Riggio of Barnes and Noble; Denis Hughes, president of the state AFL-...Tags: David Paterson, Barnes & Noble Incorporated, Heads of State, Government
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Anniversaries
65th ALICE AND BIAGIO DIPRIMA of Patchogue celebrated June 5 with a family dinner at the Outback Steakhouse in Holbrook. Alice loves to cook for her family. Biagio is retired from carpentry work. They have two sons, seven grandchildren and 10 great-...Tags: Greenwich, Society, American Legion, Melville, Ceremonies
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Paterson: Call me Mr. Special Interest
Spin CyclePaterson's campaign finance disclosures come in late last night -- wonder why? -- and show that he went to a bevy of special interests to accumulate his $3 million total. The Times: "His contributors span the gamut of Albany???s......Tags: Real Estate, Campaign Finance, George Bush, Charter Schools, Unions
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Nasty-name nags make it Spitzer season at Saratoga
Spin CycleA trusted New York racing savant has alerted us to an amusingly-named pair of horses that ran at Saratoga at the outset of the summer season: "Luv Gov" and "Ninth Client." In this entry, one racing blogger had a......Tags: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Eliot Spitzer, Government, Executive Branch
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Saratoga Springs: A very full day at the races
Special to NewsdayIn the summer of 1863, ex-prizefighter and future Congressman John Morrissey concluded that the well-heeled patrons at the trendy upstate resort town of Saratoga Springs could benefit - and he could profit - from having a little mental stimulation between...Tags: Personal Service, Physical Fitness, Kentucky Derby, Auction Service, Equestrian
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State bets on OTB being a success
The state will take over New York City's financially troubled Off-Track Betting Corp., saving 1,500 jobs that were on the brink of being eliminated this weekend, Gov. David Paterson announced Friday. "New York City OTB will remain open for business,"...Tags: Times Square, Casino and Gambling Industry, Michael Bloomberg, David A. Paterson
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Coming Attraction: It's Belmont week!
judith.bernstein@newsday.comBy Saturday, anticipation is sure to be well-nigh (or is that well-neigh?) unbearable as local favorite Big Brown goes for the Triple Crown at the Belmont Stakes. But with this much excitement, the buildup may be as much fun as the main event. TUESDAY...Tags: Plainfield, Festive Event, Big Brown, Floral Park, Keyspan
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PETA plans protests at Preakness and Belmont
andrew.strickler@newsday.comWith the image of a filly collapsing after finishing the Kentucky Derby still fresh in the public's mind, an international animal rights organization said it will protest at the remaining Triple Crown races. The planned demonstrations by People for the...Tags: Pimlico Race Course, John Lee, Kentucky Derby, Belmont Stakes, Equestrian
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A lot rides on their Derby documentary
rafer.guzman@newsday.comHaving grown up in the world of New York horse racing, John and Brad Hennegan figured they knew how to pick a winner. But when it came to the 2006 Kentucky Derby, they didn't plunk down cash. Instead, they gambled with their time, their labor and several...Tags: Film Festivals, Kentucky Derby, Equestrian, Tribeca Film Festival
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OTB's: Where politics, public money and racing meet
Spin CycleTwo horses that finished first on a recent day at Belmont Park serve as living reminders of this year's dramatic changes in political leadership. The winner of the sixth race on May 30 was Steamroller, which of course was......Tags: Michael Bloomberg, Eliot Spitzer, David A. Paterson, Long Island
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LETTERS
Watchdogs are needed here For months now, I have been reading in Newsday one disheartening story after another about gross abuses of taxpayers' money. I applaud Newsday's efforts in uncovering these unconscionable assaults on the public trust. But I...Tags: West Babylon, Ann Coulter, Sean Hannity, Wages and Pensions, Eliot Spitzer
Oct 9, 2008
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Sep 24, 2008
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Aug 6, 2008
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Jul 13, 2008
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Jun 13, 2008
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May 30, 2008
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May 15, 2008
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Apr 17, 2008
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Jun 22, 2008
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Feb 20, 2008
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