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Beach restoration hits raw nerve on Long Beach Island (NorthJersey.com) - SURF CITY -- For the oceanfront homeowners on Long Beach Island, a plan to shore up 15 miles of eroded coastline with broad new beaches and protective dunes seems like the ultimate gift.

Long Island Men Charged With A Hate Crime (WCBS-TV New York) - Two Long Island men are out on bail after being charged with a hate crime. Police said 17-year old Michael Post 22-year-old Victor Valentino attacked a 21-year-old man in Centerport because he is black.

Tim Goettelmann Leads Long Island To 9-6 Win Over Defending Champs (OurSports Central) - TOWSON, Md. - Attackman Tim Goettelmann scored three goals and added two assists as the Long Island Lizards (2-4) snapped a four-game losing streak with a 9-6 victory over the defending Major League Lacrosse champion Baltimore Bayhawks (2-4) in the lowest scoring game in Major League Lacrosse history at Johnny Unitas Stadium at Towson University on Friday evening.

Verizon Statement on N.Y. PSC's Confirmation of Company's Video Franchises With Long Island's Town of Oyster Bay and (SYS-CON Media) - The New York Public Service Commission issued Tuesday (June 20) an order confirming Verizon's video franchises in the Long Island communities of the Town of Oyster Bay and the village of Cedarhurst. The Town of Oyster Bay granted the company a franchise on May 9, and the village of Cedarhurst granted a franchise to the company on May 1. The commission has the authority to review franchise

Long to speak on Johnson's Island (Port Clinton News Herald) - LAKSIDE -- In his 20th consecutive visit to the Lakeside Heritage Society Sunday Speaker Series, Port Clinton resident Roger Long will share stories of Johnson's Island.

Verizon Statement on N.Y. PSC's Confirmation of Company's Video Franchises With Long Island's Town of Oyster Bay and (Broadcast Newsroom) - NEW YORK, June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Public Service Commission issued Tuesday ( June 20 ) an order confirming Verizon's video franchises in the Long Island communities of the Town of Oyster Bay and the village of Cedarhurst.

Bayhawks look to even record on Friday night against Long Island (OurSports Central) - TOWSON, Md. - Looking to even their record, the defending Major League Lacrosse champion Baltimore Bayhawks complete the first half of their schedule when they host the Long Island Lizards at Johnny Unitas Stadium at Towson University on Friday night.

In Boston, an Island Landfill's Makeover Is Finally Revealed (New York Times) - BOSTON, June 23 — Spectacle Island's transformation from a landfill into the showpiece of Boston Harbor Islands National Park has been plagued by problems, including political infighting and interminable delays.

Residents complete Reckson Long Island marathon held May 7 (Massapequa Post) - Congratulations go to 59-year-old Sherry Bellovin of North Massapequa and 74-year-old Howard Kestenbaum of Massapequa Park, both of whom successfully completed the 2006 Reckson Long Island marathon on May 7. Bellovin crossed the finish line in five hours, 37 minutes, eight seconds and Kestenbaum sco

Long-time 'Temp' owner Frank Smith dies (Boca Beacon) - Frank Smith, the long-time owner of the Temptation restaurant, died Sunday in Venice at the age of 87. He was the husband of the late Marty Smith. Frank purchased the Temptation in 1960 from Homer Addison and ran the island landmark until 1990 when it was sold to Jim and Karen Grace.