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Man Hiding In Garbage Can Attempted To Kidnap Woman On LI: PD | PM

Also: Earthquake cause / Sexting sting: DA / Funds after fire / Lazo settlement / Man, 94, scammed for nearly $247K: PD / 500K kids' books

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Man Hiding In Garbage Can Attempted To Kidnap Woman On LI: Police

He also faces a charge of unlawful imprisonment, police said.

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

Here's What Caused Earthquake That Shook Houses Across LI: USGS

East Coast earthquakes are infrequent but not unexpected, the USGS said.

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

Long Island Attorney Caught In Sexting Sting Pleads Guilty: DA

His texts to the undercover investigator became increasingly more sexual, culminating in a meeting, prosecutors said.

$64K Raised For Family After 'Devastating' Fire At LI Home

The family lost their home and all their possessions, memories, and their beloved dog, GoFundMe organizer says.

County, Lazo Family Settle Police Custody Death Case For $20M

"But nothing is going to replace the life of Kenny Lazo," attorney Frederick Brewington told Patch.

Man, 94, Loses Nearly $247K In Scam; Man Arrested: Police

The man was told he won a large sum of money but needed to pay the taxes before receiving the winnings, police say.

LI Nonprofit Has Distributed Over 500,000 Books To Children

Hindi's Libraries was founded in 2018.

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