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'Heinous': LI Man Sexually Abused Granddaughter, Since She Was 7: DA

"This defendant perpetrated heinous acts of sexual abuse against his own granddaughter." — Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney.

12 Deer Strikes In 1 North Fork Week: Town Officials Speak On 'Crisis'

A deer cull pitched for one LI town last year never happened due to state regulations and now, a pilot "mini-cull" is on the table: officials.

FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 In Food: How It Could Impact NY Products

It's a move that was more than three decades in the making.

100-Year-Old LI Holocaust Survivor Celebrated

Pina Frassineti Wax managed to survive the Holocaust by hiding in a convent in Italy.

Fire Breaks Out In Apartment Complex On Long Island: Police

Firefighters battled a blaze at a Long Island apartment complex that displaced residents for the night, police say.

Ziggy's Place Brings New Life To Polish Hall: 'We Are Here'

The Polish Hall has long stood as a cornerstone of Polish Town in Riverhead. Now, with music, dance, more, a new chapter begins on Saturday.

Vulnerable' Adult, 9 Dogs Found In LI Home In 'Harmful Conditions': SPCA

A woman was arrested, as the home had a "noxious air and odor of feces, urine and ammonia," the SPCA stated.

LI Gang Member Gets 23 Yrs. In Prison For Sex Trafficking: US Atty.

He used violence to compel sex acts, including with minors as young as 15 years old, federal prosecutors said.

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