Editorial
Let's not tap into phony studies and lower the drinking age
      A group of college administrators have pressed for lowering the drinking age from 21 to 18. Currently, states that permit young people to drink under the age of 21 are denied federal highway funds, so most states, including New York have increased the age across the country since the 1984 federal ...
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DRAWING CONCLUSIONS
—by Kevin Eastwood
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Public Commentary
Taxpayers ask public to support cap on school tax increases
      Dear Editor: On June 18, I went to to meet with Gov. David Paterson and civic leaders from across New York State. We were there to show support for the Governor's proposed four percent cap on property taxes.
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Public Commentary
Welcome to a new school year!
      Welcome to the 2008-2009 school year! All of us at Amityville Memorial High School have been working diligently to prepare for the arrival of our students on Wednesday, September 3rd. I want to especially recognize our secretarial and custodial staff for their unflinching support in preparing AMHS...
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