What the Dickens is happening in Albany?
      When it comes to school aid in Albany, it is the best of times and the worst of times. It is the best of times in that the first budget of Gov. Elliot Spitzer has allocated millions of dollars more in aid to education than his predecessor ever did in the first budget proposal.
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Parents of disabled children need to be empowered with information
      Dear Editor: Parents have a right to know what is going on with their children. Unfortunately under current state law, parents of developmentally disabled children aren't able to access important information [about their children who are being treated in state facilities.
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DRAWING CONCLUSIONS
by Kevin Eastwood
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It happened in Babylon
      Dear Editor: It happened on Long Island in Babylon. My husband uses a rolling walker (with seat) so he can stroll and window shop, especially the book store (Ye Olde Book Store). One day, after the bookstore, we went to the bakery (Wilhelm's) and bought a cheese cake. John, my husband, said "Be s...
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Hail Spring!
      Last week's ice and hail storm followed a spring-like day and caught us, as well as the crocuses, by surprise. Photo by Maureen Cohen
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