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LI Man Sentenced To Life In Murder-For-Hire Plot: US Atty | Patch PM

Also: Firefighter honored / Accused Gilgo killer's home search / Low-hanging wire crash: PD / Motorcyclist dies: PD/ $230K raised for cancer

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LI Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Murder-For-Hire Plot: US Atty.

The penalty includes paying more than $1 million in restitution, prosecutors said.

Find out what's happening in Oyster Bayfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

'Brave' Firefighter With A 'Heart Of Gold' Honored

The community paid tribute to fireman John Caldwell Sr.'s legacy with a recent street renaming honoring him.

Find out what's happening in Oyster Bayfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Lawyer For Accused Gilgo Killer's Estranged Wife Speaks On New Search

As police searched Rex Heuermann's home for the 4th day this week, the attorney for his estranged wife talks about the toll on his family.

Man Crashes Car After Hitting Low-Hanging Wires On LI: PD

A man was hospitalized with minor injuries Wednesday night after hitting low-hanging wires, police say.

Motorcyclist Killed By Unlicensed Driver In LI Crash: PD

An unlicensed driver hit and killed the motorcyclist on Long Island, police say.

LI's Olivia Hope Foundation Raises $230K Against Cancer At 2024 Evening Of Hope

The charity donated $100K, matched by another $100K, to cancer research. "I think it was our best [gala] yet," founder Shelley LoRusso said.

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