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'Mentor, Leader': Ex-Prison Guard Killed In Police Shooting: PD | PM

Also: Dad whose baby nearly died of fentanyl sentenced: DA / 54 cats found in rubble / Missing teen / "Hands Off!" / Road rage: PD / Heroes

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'Mentor And Leader': Ex-Prison Guard Killed In Police Shooting: PD

'Officer Boyd was a beloved member of the Boldest family and known throughout the department as a mentor and a leader.' - DOC Commissioner.

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LI Father Whose Infant Son Nearly Died Of Fetanyl OD Is Sentenced: DA

The 11-month-old infant required Narcan when he stopped breathing for an extended period after fentanyl poisoning, the DA says.

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'Vet Techs Broke' As 54 Cats Found Dead In Long Island Sanctuary's Blaze Rubble

"They have seen everything come to their hospitals, but they were not prepared for this today." - Robert Misseri

Boy, 14, Reported Missing On Long Island: Police

The boy was reported missing Monday after he was last seen on Sunday, police say.

'Hands Off!': Crowds Attend LI Demonstrations Against Trump, Musk

Despite pouring rain and chilly temps, hundreds turned out at demonstrations across LI and the nation to protest Donald Trump and Elon Musk.

Gun Pointed During Road Rage at Roosevelt Field Mall: Police

Winston Merrick is charged with menacing and criminal possession of a weapon, police said.

'LI Wings It Forward' Monday To Thank Westhampton Brush Fire Heroes

20 percent of all wing sales at participating locations will go directly to dozens of fire, EMS departments who battled the raging fires.

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