NYPD Officer Among 3 Accused Of Running LI Drug Ring: Patch PM

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3 LI Men, Including NYPD Officer, Ran Drug Ring: DA

Several search warrants resulted in the seizure of 400 grams of oxycodone pills and tablets, $75,700 in cash, and various paraphernalia consistent with drug sales, including scales and packaging materials, the DA says.

Long Island Dump Fire Consumes Acres, Burns For Hours

A brush fire in the dump burned for several hours Tuesday afternoon.

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