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See LI Hospitals, Nursing Homes With Deadly Superbug Fungus Cases

Also: LI man tried to kidnap sex workers: DOJ / New DIY studio opens / Teen driving on drugs leads police on chase / Tragic pet shop mix-up

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State IDs LI Hospitals, Nursing Homes With Deadly Fungus Cases

Infection can be fatal more than 30 percent of the time, and infections have increased more than five times in two years, reports said.

Long Island Man Tried To Kidnap Sex Workers: DOJ

On separate occasions, the man forcibly tried to bring two sex workers to a secluded location, says the DOJ.

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16-Year-Old Driving High On Drugs Leads Police On Chase: Cops

The teen eventually crashed into a police car Thursday night, police say.

Tragic Mix-Up At Pet Shop Leads To Loss Of Bird: Report

A man mistakenly took a box with a bird, unfortunately leading to the accidental death of the parrot.

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