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What to do on a snowy/rainy day on Long Island?

Posted on January 28, 2009 by iwilder

More stuff for a rainy day on Long Island (and beyond): So many people find this post on a rainy day. Thought it was time to add some more ideas: (Check first to make sure things are open. Museums in particular are finicky.) Peruse the music and info, and go shopping on-line at Peace Couple. […]

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Plum Island: Moving it good or bad and will it happen?

Posted on January 28, 2009 by iwilder

KW: Plum Island, a small island off the coast of Long Island, is an animal research center that the federal government operates. It is difficult to decide if closing it, cleaning it up, and moving it to Kansas would be good or bad. And, that means: Would it be good or bad for Long Island […]

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Walt Whitman museum in LI may shut down! (and other museum problems)

Posted on January 27, 2009 by iwilder

Kimberly writes: (excerpt from) Newsday Economic downturn hammers Long Island museums by Bill Bleyer / January 26, 2009 Faced with a crippling cut in the state money that provides half of its operating budget, the Walt Whitman Birthplace may shut its doors in April. Like the state historic site in West Hills, other Long Island […]

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Marcelo Lucero’s family will come to witness trial…

Posted on January 21, 2009 by iwilder

KW: This is very good news. The immigrant support community thinks it is important that Marcelo Lucero’s mother is able to attend the trials, and speak on behalf of her lost child… (excerpt from) Newsday Family of slain Ecuadorean man to attend trials by Bart Jones The family of Marcelo Lucero said Wednesday they have […]

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Sun. Jan 18th: South Country Peace Group Annual Peace Party

Posted on January 18, 2009 by iwilder

Sunday Jan 18th: South Country Peace Group Annual Peace Party 2:30 pm membership meeting/ 4:00pm PARTY! Come to one or both! Location: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Bellport 51 Browns Lane, Bellport Take Station Rd from Sunrise H or Montauk H south to South Country Rd & then go east a short distance to Browns Lane […]

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Citizens Urged to Stop “Insanity Island” 1/29/09 LB

Posted on January 17, 2009 by iwilder

Massive Man-Made Industrial Island for LNG Facility Planned off NY/NJ Coast Groups to Plan Action for Upcoming Public Hearings Today, representatives from several conservation, environmental, fishing, and surfing organizations called upon citizens to take immediate action against a plan to build a massive industrial complex in the ocean – dubbed by groups, “Insanity Island” – […]

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Peanut butter and salmonella caution: some sick in LI, 5 deaths in nation

Posted on January 15, 2009 by iwilder

(excerpt from) Newsday.com 5 die in salmonella outbreak; peanut butter recalled Staff writer Ridgely Ochs contributed to this story. January 15, 2009 A peanut butter maker that sells bulk supplies to institutions issued a nationwide recall as officials yesterday reported five deaths may now be associated with a salmonella outbreak. Lynchburg, Va.-based Peanut Corporation of […]

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128 foreclosed homes auctioned in Nassau: activists try to intervene

Posted on January 14, 2009 by iwilder

This story is on the News12 website. Not all content is always available to non-subscribers (unfortunately.) The story is: here if you can pull it up. (excerpt) Foreclosed Nassau homes auctioned amid protests (01/13/09) MINEOLA – Housing reform group ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now) stepped in to save at least one foreclosed […]

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Federal government opens hate crime inquiry in Suffolk, Long Island

Posted on January 12, 2009 by iwilder

As always, look for excellent and detailed coverage of immigration issues at: www.longislandwins.com (excerpt from) Newsday Feds probe handling of hate crimes Inquiry focuses on whether police in Suffolk have properly investigated and prosecuted crimes against Latinos By Bart Jones 1:28 PM EST, January 12, 2009 Three federal agencies have formally opened a joint investigation […]

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Long Island issues: garbage and energy and incinerators

Posted on January 11, 2009 by iwilder

This kind of issue is not glamorous, though, it is integral to local politics. And, the environmental implications are what make or break our contribution to our own health, and to the next generations. Hope you will take the time to read the whole article. (Excerpt from) Newsday LI sees new interest in waste-to-energy plants […]

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An Experimental Forum on LI: How-To End the Wars Event

Posted on January 10, 2009 by iwilder

PeaceSmiths Forum: Friday, January 16th at 8pm “How-To End the Wars and Create a Non-violent Society” A participatory event with a response team of activist artists. The peace community and the public at-large can come to share their two minutes worth of ideas, solutions, or artwork on the topic. The event will be held at […]

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Long Island Vigils for Gaza

Posted on January 8, 2009 by iwilder

Call for an immediate ceasefire. Ask to stop the blockade of Gaza. Friday January 9th at 4:00-5:00 p.m. in Sayville (Railroad Ave & Main St.) Women In Black Vigil to end the blockade in Gaza, stop the killing Contact Eve at evesokol at gmail dot com Saturday January 10th at 11:00-11:45 a.m. in Bellport (S. […]

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A social network kind of post: My mood is…

Posted on December 31, 2008 by iwilder

KW: I just wanted to jot some things about the world around me. It is snowing up a storm outside our window in lovely, Long Island, New York. ..

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Bad News on Broadwater (with archival video)

Posted on December 30, 2008 by iwilder

Emerging Energy News: FERC denies rehearing on Broadwater LNG decision FERC denies rehearing on Broadwater LNG decision The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has denied requests by the New York State Department of State (NYSDOS) and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) to rehear FERC’s Sept. 4, 2008 order denying their request […]

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