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Temporary Closure Of Live Bird Markets To Stop Avian Flu Spread: PM

Also: Kids tell "erratic" driver to pull over: PD / Hometown hero / Indictment in crash that hurt good Samaritan: DA / Ex-legislator dies

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Temporary Closure Of Live Bird Markets Aims To Stop Avian Flu Spread

Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered the temporary closures, as well as cleaning and disinfecting, in all live bird markets on LI, NYC and Westchester.

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LI Kids Tell 'Erratic Driver' To Pull Over, Let Them Out Of Car: PD

The juveniles were taken home by a passing motorist after they demanded the woman pull the car over and let them out of the car, police say.

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

Hometown Hero: NYPF Officer Honored For Courage

NYPD Officer Robert Garvey who apprehended a man who stabbed and killed 3 people in Manhattan has been named a hero by officials.

LI Woman Indicted In Crash That Seriously Injured Good Samaritan: DA

She faces charges that include assault and leaving the scene of an incident of the August crash, prosecutors say.

Norma Gonsalves, Former Legislator, Teacher, Dies At 90

Norma Gonsalves spent 19 years in the county legislature, including serving as the presiding officer in 2011.

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