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Lindenhurst Reopening Storm-Damaged Docks

Almost five months after Hurricane Sandy damaged the  Charles J. McCowan Marina (Lindy Docks) the Village of Lindenhurst plans to reopen them this weekend. The marina will be opened to foot and car traffic starting this weekend, but not to boats, as repairs continue.

Smithtown Schools Outline Harsh Budget Cuts

The Smithtown Central School District released information on further possible cuts to eliminate the more than $4 million deficit it's facing in the 2013-14 school year. Cuts could include reducing co-curriculiar activities in half, eliminating late buses, letting go of three full-time librarians, and eliminating middle school sports, the theatrical program, fifth grade band and orchestra, and electives such as business olympics, DECA, robotics and more.

Hempstead Extends Fee Moratorium for Documents

Supervisor Kate Murray and the Hempstead Town Board have extended a temporary moratorium onTown Clerk fees for replacement of important documents like birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses and passports for Sandy victims.

Waiters Suing Peter Luger Steak House

Peter Luger Steak House in Great Neck is being sued by four former waiters who say the restaurant failed to pay them overtime and minimum wage for work done as far back as 2007, according to a Newsday report. The lawsuit, filed last week in U.S. District Court in Central Islip, alleges the restaurant did not pay the waiters for prep work performed before and after their shifts, for time spent working through breaks and for money deducted from a daily tip pool to pay kitchen workers, according to Newsday.

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