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LI Man 'Tortured' Dog By Shooting Flame At It, Grabbing By Neck: PD

He was arrested for the second time in 2 days and found with crack cocaine, police say.

Woman Arrested After Stealing From Elderly Patients In Care Home: PD

A woman was arrested on multiple charges after stealing from her patients at an assisted living facility, police say.

Norovirus Cases Are Surging, CDC Says: What To Know In NY

Norovirus is quickly spreading across the nation, with cases reported in New York.

Arrest In Long Island Woman's Fatal Christmas Eve Stabbing: Cops

He pleaded not guilty at his arraignment on Saturday, and was remanded without bail, online court records show.

Search Party Organized To Find Missing Long Island Girl, 14

"I can't imagine losing my own daughter. I don't know what I would do." - Nick Cortese, search organizer.

Hamptons Contractor Accused Of Not Paying Prevailing Wage Speaks Out

"I was portrayed as a thief exploiting my workers. I did not, nor did anyone, 'pocket' money belonging to our employees."

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