Dowling College News

In April 2001, Long Island Association president Matthew Crosson blasted Suffolk County Executive Robert Gaffney's highly contentious veto of a bill.

Towering waves battered portions of the oceanfront during last weekend's intense nor'easter, one of the strongest and longest to hit the area in years, washing away dunes, undermining roads and threatening oceanfront homes and other structures.

Greatorex of Monroe announce the engagement of Karen's daughter, Miranda Downs, the daughter of the late Bradley Downs of Brooks, to Dexter Ali, son of Pharzard Ali of Trinidad and Latiffa Ali-Jack and Rudy Jack of Lauderdale Lakes, Fla.

Significant differences were on display recently when the candidates for the 5th District county Legislature office met in the offices of TBR Newspapers.

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The Plainview Old-Bethpage School District welcomes a new assistant superintendent for curriculum to the 2009-10 school year.

STONY BROOK, NY, October 2, 2009 /Cambridge Who's Who/ -- Constance 'Conky' Nostrand, Project Staff Associate at Stony Brook University Child Care Services, Inc., has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in child care operations.

Jung Hyang Kim's abstract paintings on canvas and paper at the Anthony Giordano Gallery at Dowling College are obviously labors of love.

The Commack School District was recently recognized by the Tobacco Action Coalition of Long Island for their "leadership and commitment to maintaining a tobacco free environment." The district was invited to participate this annual recognition event - "Celebrating Tobacco Control Champions"- which brings the leaders in the field of education ...

CINCINATTI, OH, August 7, 2009 /Cambridge Who's Who/ -- Susan M. Walters, Transition Patient Advocate for United States Department of Veterans Affairs, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in veteran affairs.

CINCINATTI, OH, August 7, 2009 /Cambridge Who's Who/ -- Susan M. Walters, Transition Patient Advocate for United States Department of Veterans Affairs, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in veteran affairs.

At last Washington has produced a stimulus idea that actually works -- the "cash for clunkers" program that has auto dealers and thousands of car buyers smiling.

One thing the writer has learned as a senior: When you get an invitation to share an experience with your adult child, go with it! This relates to a recent experience on an overcast Monday when we sallied forth for a Montauk whale watching experience with daughter Julia.

Brookhaven Town's West Meadow Beach is now home to a full-time environmental educator.

Terry Townsend has made an indelible mark on Long Island for more than 50 years, bringing her name and energy, vision and philanthropy to education, health care, business, the media and the arts.

Continuing his legacy of brilliant literary works, author Donald Przebowski brings another contentious book that touches on political and social issues.

Suffolk Community College Vice President Charles Stein may be retiring from the countya s two-year college, but he is jumping to Dowling College -- where he will rejoin his former boss, one-time Suffolk County Executive Robert Gaffney.

VOTING 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Connetquot, Ruth C. Kinney, John F. Kennedy and Timber Point elementary schools.

While negotiations with their top picks appear to be in the early stages, the Rays today announced the signing of14 selections from last weeka s first-year player draft: 8th round CF Brett Nommensen, Eastern Illinois; 12th round RHP Andrew Bellatti, Steel Canyon HS, CA; 13th round RHP Hunter Hill, Howard College, TX; 14th round RHP Zachary Quate, ...

LIBN columnist Martin Cantor said there is at least one good thing about the Democrats losing control of the state Senate: "Brian Foley can't hurt Long Island.