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LI School District Overpaid $1.1 Million In Overtime: Audit

The school district does not have procedures to properly monitor overtime, an audit found, leading to $1.1 million in unbudgeted costs.

Long Island Veteran Pens 1st Children's Book On Dogs' Paris Adventure

The book is based on her own two dogs who she wants to immortalize. The dogs find themselves in Paris after going through a magic portal.

Why You Should Care About Eelgrass: Great South Bay Word of The Week

Marine animals like seahorses are now rarely seen in the Great South Bay. Read on to learn why.

Rat Pesticide Improperly Used At Long Island Park, DEC Says: Report

Ditrac, which is "extremely toxic" to people and animals, was used at the park, according to a report.

Cat Who Won Hearts When Lost For 5 Weeks Dies Peacefully At Home

"He was my soul mate." A love story between a woman and a cat she adored — including her search to bring him home when lost — touched many.

LI Family Man Killed In Crash; GoFundMe Made: 'He Was Taken From Us'

Matthew Conte, a husband and the father of two daughters, was struck by a car while jogging on Monday.

LI Man Gets 13 Years In Prison For Raping 12-Year-Old: DA

The man raped and sexually abused the girl on multiple occasions, the DA says.

Eric LeVine Wins Best Chef On Long Island: 'It Means The World To Me'

"I'm blessed to do what I do here," he said.

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