LI Now Live updates: April 29, 2014 Live
LANDMARK STATUS. The Hempstead Town Board held two public hearings to consider granting landmark status for the former site of Eleanor Roosevelt’s childhood home in Westbury and a historic black cemetery in Wantagh earlier. Both sites were unanimously approved for national landmark status. Read Aisha Al-Muslim’s Twitter updates below.
Residents speak at Hempstead Town board meeting in support of proposed Roosevelt civic center by a community revitalization group. #Newsday
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Hempstead Town board members remain silent and don't respond to Proccaci's request. #Newsday #LongIsland #Hempstead
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Hempstead Town critic Felix Proccaci asks town board to post details of resolutions online for upcoming bond hearings for special districts.
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Hempstead Town board unanimously approves landmarking former site of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt's childhood home in Westbury. #Newsday
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Hempstead Town board unanimously approves landmarking St. Matthias Church Cemetery in Wantagh. About 40 people in audience clapped. #Newsday
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Hempstead Town residents, leaders, educators and students speak in support to landmark St. Matthias Church Cemetery. #Newsday #LongIsland
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NBA commissioner Adam Silver: @MagicJohnson is always welcome as an owner, and a member of the @NBA family.
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LIVE: Commissioner Adam Silver is addressing the media regarding @LAClippers owner Donald Sterling nwsdy.li/1u0ussE
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Just now: "Star Wars: Episode VII" full cast revealed nwsdy.li/1je6KVk
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Donald Sterling decision due in 30 minutes; NAACP wants NBA meeting newsday.com/sports/basketb…
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Watch me live tonight around 7:15 on @News12LI or tinyurl.com/k39dwlx when I talk #richcribs with @StoneGrissom pic.twitter.com/kRcEDA275k
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The "Pathway to Citizenship" program launched in #NY Nassau today will aid legal residents seeking citizenship and degree credentials.
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#NY Sec of State Perales told #Hempstead crowd that @SenSchumer still "is convinced" #immigration reform is happening this year.
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#NY Secretary of State Perales speaks to crowd at launch of "Pathway to Citizenship" program in Nassau County. pic.twitter.com/pTKJgXkAE9
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Watch: Long Island @boyscouts staged their first pinewood race derby since superstorm Sandy nwsdy.li/QXkyIS
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New research shows that makeup has some downsides like allergic reactions, unknown chemicals & more | newsday.com/news/health/ma… via @Newsday
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Islip wants to install parking meters in downtown Bay Shore. nwsdy.li/1kh1tKH
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