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Knife Point Kidnapping, Robbery On LI, Man Indicted: DA

Also: False report of explosives near Trump rally: PD / Skating star / Creek stench / "Ritualistic" plan for chickens?: DA / Gas prices down

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Man Indicted After Knife Point Kidnapping, Robbery On LI: DA

He asked to use a cell phone and then held a knife to a man's throat and demanded to be driven to an ATM for money, the DA says.

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1 Detained After Falsely Reporting Explosives Near Trump Rally On Long Island: Police

The person who is being questioned "may have been training a bomb detection dog near the site," Nassau police say.

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Middle Schooler Earns 1st Place In Freestyle Figure Skating

Audrey Spampinato was crowned champion in freestyle figure skating at the 2024 State Games of America in San Diego, California.

'Stench' In Sheets Creek Under Investigation

The incident is one among many that demonstrate the massive water-quality problems Long Islanders face.

Man Charged In Dogfighting Case Arrested Again, Had Dogs, Chickens: DA

Multiple dogs in cramped cages, 7 chickens found, possibly for "ritualistic use," DA's office and animal rights activist says.

NY Gas Prices Are Going Down: Here's Why

See what's causing the lowered prices.

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