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Our first Christmas tree | Local experts blog

Over the weekend, my husband and I went in search of that grand holiday tradition and relationship ritual: our first Christmas tree.

Not to be satisfied with pre-lit artificial trees, we hea ...

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December 11th, 2012
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Check Out What Governor Cuomo Did In September And October | Vote Up!

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's past schedules were made available online Friday for September and October.

Here's a look at the some of the key things noted in the schedules, Gannett's Haley Viccaro re ...

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December 11th, 2012
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READ INVITE: CNBC's Maria Bartiromo To Headline Regional Council Awards Next Week | Vote Up!

The state's second awards ceremony for the 10 regional councils will be held next Wednesday in Albany.

CNBC host Maria Bartiromo will again be the host of the event, to be held at the Egg Th ...

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Add Another Holiday to the List: St. Nick's Day | Moms blog

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by Caurie Putnam

Yesterda ...

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December 11th, 2012
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Schneiderman set to sue EPA over methane emissions | Vote Up!

From The Associated Press:

"New York and six other states say they plan to sue the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over methane emissions from oil and gas drilling.

Attorney Gene ...

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December 11th, 2012
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VIDEO: Skelos Says No Policy Decisions Yet | Vote Up!

Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos, R-Nassau County, didn't say today whether Senate Republicans would support a minimum-wage increase or other issues being pushed by their new partners, the Indepe ...

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December 11th, 2012
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12.12.12 : Your Day to be a ROCstar! | Young Professionals

Tomorrow is ROC the Day! If you didn’t take part last year, then be sure to get in on a 24-hour, online giving event which gives you the opportunity to support non-profit organizations doing amaz ...

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December 11th, 2012
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A tasteful gift idea | RocFood

Every year I try to find something thoughtful and a little different for hostess gifts, teacher gifts, or small gifts for friends. Some years I’ve made gifts from the kitchen. Other years it’s ...

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December 11th, 2012
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Skelos: Honored to Be Re-Elected As GOP Conference Leader | Vote Up!

Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos of Rockville Centre announced Tuesday afternoon the chamber's Republican Conference voted unanimously to re-elect him to that position. The statement followed a c ...

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December 11th, 2012
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Be healthy, be happy, enjoy! | RocFood

I enjoy this time of year when parties and all types of gatherings with families and friends abound. Because I care about all of them, I offer the following reminders to keep your food and your g ...