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Man Pleads Guilty To Fatal OD; Nearly Causing Baby's Death: DA | PM

Also: Fire rips into home / Child porn case sentencing delayed: Docs / Rollover: PD / Catalytic converter thefts: PD / Halloween home map

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LI Man Pleads Guilty To Woman's Fatal Overdose; Nearly Causing Infant's Death: DA

Drug residue was found in a dad's home, while another woman fatally overdosed because of drugs she purchased from the dealer, the DA says.

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6-Alarm Fire Rips Into LI Home

It was one of two that broke out within around 15 minutes on LI, authorities say.

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Sentencing Delayed For Ex-Scout Leader Charged With Child Porn: Court

The new sentencing date for the man who messaged under the handle ""dirtydaddy341" is slated for 2025, according to online court docs.

Car Flips Over On LI After Crashing Into Tree, Parked Cars: Police

The 20-year-old was hospitalized in stable condition, police said.

3 Men Charged After Converter Thefts Throughout Long Island: DA

Three men were arrested and charged after stealing catalytic converters from vehicles around LI, the DA says.

Digital Map Takes Families To Halloween Decorated Homes

The map goes live on Oct. 25.

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