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Why Downton Abbey Works
Downton Abbey has become a massive success around the world. with the Port Jefferson Free Library, explores some of the reasons. No. 1? Lady Violet.
America Deserves a Better Deficit Reduction Plan
On the eve of a deadline that has resulted in furloughs, layoffs and more at the federal level, Congressman Tim Bishop offered his perspective. In part: "Sequestration will hinder job growth and the economy. Long Island and our nation deserve a more thoughtful and balanced approach to meeting our deficit reduction goals."
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Spring Sports Are Almost Here... Are You Ready for Some Football?
Rudy Gray founded the Comsewogue Youth Football Spring NFL Flag league recently, and wants you to know: "I believe that with this league, we will be able to help prepare the area youth to becoming better football players and offer them an alternative activity to participate in for the spring."
Live-brary Lovers New Quarterly Online Book Discussion
Active library users and readers may be happy to hear that the Suffolk Cooperative Library System is launching a new quarterly online book discussion. This quarter's takes place on March 6, and will discuss "Gone Girl."
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IRS Outlines Eight Tax Benefits for Parents
Dianne Besunder outlined eight benefits you shouldn’t miss when filing taxes this year. Among them are earned income tax credits, student loan interest and more.
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