At the end, it was the stench coming from the back of the Mazda pickup truck that led to his capture. The state troopers on the Southern State Parkway tried to stop and ticket the driver who had no rear license plate. A high speed chase ensued and ended in Mineola, where Joel David Rifkin crashed
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02/24/2011
I'm a New Yorker at heart but, as a teenager, I fell in love with Collins Avenue in Miami Beach and I've visited too many times to count. The sand, surf, sun, and yes, even the humidity are my idea of perfection. In my golden years, that's where you'll find me - guaranteed! Imagine my surprise wh
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02/21/2011
Super rendition of "Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word."You made us proud, Robbie. Keep reaching for the stars! As if Merrick didn't already have enough to offer, along comes Robbie Rosen - after tonight, not one of the Top 13 American Idol contestants! Robbie is a well-liked young man with an a
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02/17/2011
While I was researching Merrick's history, I came across a most enjoyable true story of a yellow mongrel who went on to become the official mascot for the Long Island Railroad. He lived about 100 years ago and is buried at the Merrick train station. Just last year, Heather Worthington, a childr
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02/09/2011
Merrick is a suburban, residential community on the south shore of Long Island, about 30 miles from New York City. A little history... It is named after the Meroke Indian tribe, the earliest residents of this region. The name is said to mean "peaceful." In the mid-1600's, settlers came from Engla
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02/01/2011
