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Hope everyone is enjoying the sudden, summer weather. (And, being careful for ozone alerts.) Wanna see the boats?
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June 2012: LI School Budget Re-Vote results
Posted on June 20, 2012 by kwilder
Long Island School Budget Vote story at Long Island Press: here. All of the nine school budgets on Long Island which were put up for a re-vote on June 19th passed. These include (in alphabetical order):
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The Folk-Groovin’ Café Summerfest I 7/8/12
Posted on June 16, 2012 by iwilder
SUNDAY, July 8, 2012, 3:00–8:00PM A Backyard Folk-Fest of Epic Proportions!
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Fair trade, organic bakery in Patchogue
Posted on June 15, 2012 by iwilder
Queen City Cupcakes in Patchogue, NY sells fair trade and organic baked good.
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Family of Selden man killed by police files lawsuit and receives press attention in Newsday
Posted on June 14, 2012 by kwilder
Background story at onthewilderside: here. Join the Stand Up for Kevin FaceBook page: here. (excerpt) from Newsday Kin to file suit vs. cops in fatal shooting June 13, 2012 The family of a Selden man killed by police last year will file a federal lawsuit against the Suffolk County Police Department Thursday, alleging officers used […]
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Woodlands Festival 6/30/12 celebrates Woody Guthrie’s 100th
Posted on June 3, 2012 by iwilder
The festival will also feature an All-Star Tribute to Woody Guthrie on the 100th Anniversary of his birth.
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Poet Walt Whitman’s Birthday is May 31st: Celebrate in Silence
Posted on May 30, 2012 by kwilder
Walt Whitman is one of my favorite poets. I like to remember his birthday, which is on May 31st, and falls on a [Thursday for 2012 and Friday for 2013] this year. There are some events and celebrations around this time at the Walt Whitman Birthplace in Long Island. And, my idea for a holiday […]
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Yet (Dewdrop) by Wilder & Frazzitta
Posted on May 28, 2012 by iwilder
The poem Yet by Ian Wilder appears on the last track of Jim Frazzitta’s first solo album, Twenty Years Below.
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Memorial Day Weekend: Think PEACE events on Long Island
Posted on May 26, 2012 by kwilder
Memorial Day weekend offers many chances for people who cherish peace to reach out to their neighbors, and discuss the importance of ending war. This morning, Long Island activists demonstrated for peace at an annual air show, which glorifies military might. That story below. Afterwards, two Long Island peace events you can still attend this […]
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Budget decisions in Nassau County: On 5/21/2012 Battle to keep important, human services
Posted on May 20, 2012 by kwilder
[As many of our readers know, The Wilders have little faith in Democratic politicians or Republican politicians to decide things fairly and for the 99%. Though, people in Nassau County should definitely pay attention to this struggle and express their interest in well-funded health and welfare services for those in need. Please consider lobbying Nassau […]
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2012 Long Island School Election Results
Posted on May 16, 2012 by kwilder
June 19th REVOTE results: Story at Long Island Press: here. All nine Nassau/Suffolk school districts passed budgets on the revote. Elmont School District passed a budget that was lower than the first proposed/rejected budget, but slightly higher than the budget tax cap imposed by NY State. __________________________________ Results are posted at Newsday (which is, unfortunately, […]
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A Long Island HS senior becomes one of our youngest, elected officials in NY State
Posted on May 16, 2012 by kwilder
Website of Josh Lafazan, NY’s youngest, elected official: joshlafazan.org Story with video at NBC News: here. “An 18-year-old high school senior has won a seat on his Long Island school board, becoming the youngest elected official in New York state…” [Correction: Another HS senior, younger than Joshua Lafazan, was also elected in NY State yesterday.] […]
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