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Man Chases, Attacks Teen Who Pulled Door-Knocking Prank: Patch PM

Also: Teacher charged with rape released on bail / Woman left dogs outside in freezing cold: cops / New Crate & Barrel opens on LI

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Man Charged With Endangering The Welfare Of a Child

After a boy knocked on his door and ran, the man followed him in his car, pulled him off a bike, and threatened him with pepper spray: PD

Long Island Teacher Charged With Raping 15-Year-Old Posts $25K Bail

Timothy Harrison, 46, who was charged with raping a high school student, appeared in court on Friday, Suffolk County DA says.

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'Broken When They Needed To Leave': LI Rabbi, Wife Flee Ukraine

A rabbi from Chabad of Hewlett was among many fleeing the war in Ukraine, where he had traveled for his wedding weeks ago.

Woman Left 2 Dogs Outside In Freezing Weather: PD

The German Shepherds were found confined in a backyard at about 8:40 p.m. on Monday, police say.

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