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Just One More Second The Earth Speeds Up in Slowing Down; Human Beings Take Note
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State Gas Pricing Law Is Ignored Here
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EH Town Board to Local Biz People: “A Little Help?”
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LIPA: Hard Times? Low Demand? Let’s Raise Rates!
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Dawn of the Recluse An Unassuming Retriever Brings Scary Spider to Light
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County to Help Indians Find a Casino Site
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Polar Bears in the Hamptons Are Far from Endangered
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Frosty Visits the Peconic Bakery Review: Liza’s at the Palace, White Christmas Ahhh, the Return of the Dinner Party
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WEEKLY FEATURES & COLUMNS A&E Feature Art Scene Near and Far Backbeat Classic Cars Classified Daily Specials Dan’s North Fork
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Err, A Parent Gordin’s View Green Monkeys Hampton Jitney Letters To Dan Pet Agree Police Blotter
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Raving Beauty Service Directory Side Dish Silvia Lehrer Cooks South O’ The Highway Take a Hike Twentysomething
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