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Verizon Brings Blazing-Fast Computer Connections to Customers in Seven More Long Island Communities (SYS-CON Media) - More Verizon customers can experience breathtaking high-speed Internet access as the company expands the availability of its Verizon FiOS (FYE'-ose) suite of Internet services on Long Island.

West Islip students exhibit art work at Long Island Museum (Babylon Beacon) - Students in West Islip Schools joined their peers across the Island in exhibiting art work recently in the Long Island Museum, under the subtitle “Student Expressions.” Viewing the 300 pieces made by kindergartners to 12th graders were West Islip art teachers, one of whom commented, “It’s very excit

Joseph Caridi Sr., former Amityville resident and founder of Long Island Sandblast service (Amityville Record) - Joseph Caridi, who lived in the Amityville area for 48 years, was the owner and founder of Long Island Sandblast Service in East Massapequa and a member of several local organizations to which he devoted his time and energy.

Quisnos Taps Sutton & Edwards for NYC, Long Island Site Search (PR Web) - Quiznos Subs has appointed Sutton & Edwards Inc., the Long Island-based commercial real estate services firm, as its exclusive broker for New York City and Long Island. The appointment follows on Sutton & Edwards' success in Westchester County and on Staten Island. [PRWEB Feb 1, 2006]

Survey finds Long Island population at a record high (New York Newsday) - UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) _ The number of people living on Long Island has grown to 2.83 million _ about the same as Chicago, according to a survey released Tuesday by the Long Island Power Authority.

State Bank of Long Island Shares Plunge After Jury Grants $44 Million Award in Lawsuit (Money Sense) - Shares of State Bancorp, the holding company for the State Bank of Long Island, plunged Tuesday after the New Hyde Park, N.Y., regional bank was hit with a $44 million jury verdict against it.

Prosecutors charge Long Island chimney sweep in scam (New York Newsday) - A chimney sweep and his helper pleaded not guilty Thursday to grand larceny and other charges after a prosecutor said they scammed mostly elderly customers into getting unnecessary and expensive repairs.

New Toronto airline plan fuels island airport spat (Reuters via Yahoo! News) - A plan to run a new regional airline out of Toronto's island airport has reignited concerns that the expanded airport activity could throw a wrench into the Canadian city's plans to revitalize its waterfront.

Boaters may be banned from dumping in Long Island Sound (Norwich Bulletin) - HARTFORD -- Environmental experts say the best approach to safeguarding the waters of Long Island Sound, and all the living things that use it, is to create a no-discharge area in the water.

State Bank of Long Island Announces Verdict in HSA Residential Mortgage Services of Texas, Inc. Trial (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) - JERICHO, N.Y.----Jan. 31, 2006--State Bank of Long Island, announced today that the jury in its recent trial pertaining to the previously disclosed claim by HSA Residential Mortgage Services of Texas, Inc. rendered its verdict on January 30, 2006.