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Rare Sightings on Long Island (New York Times) - THE unique Ferrari P4/5 commissioned by James Glickenhaus, previously seen in public on the grassy sward at the Pebble Beach Concours, will be on display today at the third annual Americana Manhasset Concours d?Élégance on Long Island.

Long Island Headed for Recession in 2007, C.W. Post Study Says (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) - BROOKVILLE, N.Y.----Long Island's economy will undergo a mild recession in 2007, brought on by rising interest rates, declining housing prices, a downturn in new construction and high energy costs, according to a new economic outlook report by the Center for Management Analysis at the C.W.

Long Island Business News Follow Ups: October 6, 2006 (RedNova) - By Long Island Business News Staff Down, but not out? Last week, we reported on the demise of a class-action lawsuit launched by LIPA customers who charged the power authority with illegally raising rates through fuel surcharges.

Waiting for Conclusion in Long Island School District Scandal (New York Times) - The sentencing of the former Roslyn schools superintendent, Frank A. Tassone, who pleaded guilty to stealing $2 million from his well-to-do Long Island district, has been postponed again.

GIRL'S KIDNAPPING HELL ON LONG IS. (New York Post) - The father of a 10-year-old Long Island girl who was abducted and bound by a stranger said his family's peace of mind has been shattered by the horrible incident - and he may have to move to a new neighborhood. "She's scared to death," he said...

Act earmarks millions for Long Island Sound preservation (WTNH-TV New Haven) - (Bridgeport-AP, Oct. 5, 2006 6:53 AM) _ Connecticut officials are awaiting President Bush's signature on a bill that would provide some $100 million for Long Island Sound.

Act earmarks millions for Long Island Sound preservation (Norwalk Advocate) - A federal bill that would provide up to $25 million a year to preserve and improve sites along the Long Island Sound coast is now awaiting the president's signature.

Mom Dies, Dad Doesn?t Grieve, and So a Film Is Born (New York Times) - Moviegoers may be intrigued to know that Doug Block?s ?51 Birch Street,? a documentary about a Jewish couple on Long Island, has received a stamp of approval from Al Jazeera.

Duke men's team returns to field in charity event (Sports Illustrated) - Duke's lacrosse team finally returned to the field Saturday, playing a series of scrimmage games against opposing teams at a charity event on Long Island.

Duke lacrosse returns to field for scrimmages (USA Today) - Duke's lacrosse team finally returned to the field Saturday, playing a series of scrimmage games against opposing teams at a charity event on Long Island. "It was certainly an emotional day for all of us," midfielder Ed Douglas said. "I can see there's a bit of significance for us being out there, even if it's only a scrimmage. But after five weeks of scrimmaging against each other, it's nice to