Officer Rescues Boy, 10, From LI Fire, Brothers Home Alone: PD | PM

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Officer Rescues Boy, 10, From LI Fire; Brothers Were Home Alone: PD

Another child was found outside the house when help arrived early Thursday — the boys were home alone, police say.

Student Who Wrote Message In Bottle Found 32 Years Later Reflects

"He was a guiding light." Ben Doroski, 1 of 2 students who wrote the message in a bottle found after 32 years, remembers beloved teacher.

Brian Laundrie Called Parents 20 Times In 2 Days After Killing Gabby Petito: Report

Frantic killer Brian Laundrie called his parents 20 times in two days after strangling Gabby Petito, said she was "gone," a report said.

Record Super Bowl Bets Likely; Addiction Among Young Men Issue: Expert

Up to 68 million Americans are expected to place bets on Sunday's title game.

$43K Raised For Food Insecurity At Concert For Long Island Cares

The band raised more than $21K, which will be matched by a foundation. "It was an amazing night of music!" band member Andrew Morreale said.

Fight Breaks Out As Families Blast Plea Deal In Fatal Crash: Report

Charges against Nylah Frazier are connected to a deadly LI crash in 2021 that left 2 teen friends dead, prosecutors said.

Grand Marshal Of LI Washington's Birthday Parade Named

"Our fire departments are the most important organizations we have in each hamlet, with no close second." —Longtime Supervisor Scott Russell

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