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The office of a Connecticut congressman tracked down Carol Pacifico of East Meadow after her uncle's medal was found.

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Birthday: September 13. Bio: I am so excited to be the new East Meadow
Patch Local Editor. Before, joining the Patch community, I worked as a
night cop reporter for the Gannett Journal News in White Plains, NY. I
have also worked as freelancer for Patch in the past. My work can be seen
on the New Rochelle, Rye, Scarsdale, Larchmont, Mount Kisco and Yorktown
sites. I have also had my work published in the Columbia University
Newsletter, The Mount Vernon Inquirer and the Bronx Press. I was raised in
Yonkers, the largest city in Westchester County. I graduated from Manhattan
College in the Bronx with a B.A. in English and Journalism. I received my
Masters in journalism from Iona College in New Rochelle, NY in 2006. East
Meadow is my new home and I cannot wait to learn the ins and outs of this
great community and to meet those who make East Meadow a wonderful
place-YOU, the residents. I am very friendly, so if you see me please come
over and tell me your concerns, whats occurring in the community or just
simply, "Hello."
The office of a Connecticut congressman tracked down Carol Pacifico of East Meadow after her uncle's medal was found.

Recent criminal activity reported in southeast Nassau County communities.
Recent criminal activity reported in southeast Nassau County communities.
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Recent criminal activity reported in southeast Nassau County communities.
A look at what happened around the East Meadow area this week.
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Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray presents sign nearly five years after Lady Cougars captured program's one and only county title.
The event will take place in Farmingdale on Monday.
The violinist in Dave Matthews Band stops by Suburbia Prime Meat and Fish Market this week.
The program will help residents safely dispose of unused or expired medications.
Students achieved a variety of accomplishments on the playing field, in academics and in service to the community.
Owner Brian Sztabnik of Merrick said that the eatery will open in around two weeks.
The following arrest information was supplied by the Nassau County Police Department; it does not indicate a conviction.
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announce federal funding for repairs needed to structure after damaged caused by Hurricane Sandy.