Crime & Safety
LI Man Chased, Assaulted Mother Of His Kids With Machete: DA | PM
Also: LI mourns childhood cancer survivor / Major Gilgo news: DA / Merit scholarships / Missing daughter safe / Congestion pricing reactions

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The man chased the mother of his children with a machete, as well as a neighbor who helped the woman, the DA says.
Find out what's happening in Hauppaugefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
"Heather was a ray of sunshine who made such an impact and left a mark on this earth." - Heather's family wrote in her obituary.
Find out what's happening in Hauppaugefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Accused Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann is due back in court Thursday and the DA says there's a "key development" to be revealed.
This is the third group of winners in the annual National Merit Scholarship Program; more college-sponsored winners will be named in July.
Police said on Sunday she was located safely after being missing for more than a week.
The plan, which was set to begin at the end of the month, would have charged drivers $15 to enter the city south of 60th Street.
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