The Latest on Hurricane Florence, Potential Impacts on LI

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The Latest on Hurricane Florence, Potential Impacts on Long Island

Mandatory evacuations are underway in the Carolinas as Florence has rapidly intensified into an extremely dangerous hurricane. What's in store for Long Island?

Long Island Teen Battling Cancer Throws Out First Pitch At Mets Game

Dylan Newman, 14, battling cancer, showed the crowd at Citi Field what hometown supporters know — he's a born star. Watch the video here.

Drunk Man Goes On Destructive Drive In Stolen Truck: Police

Police say the man damaged property and injured two people after he stole the truck from a construction site.

Long Island Man Failed To Feed 7-Year-Old Dog, 'Miss Pretty': SPCA

The 50-year-old man was charged with animal cruelty for failing to feed his dachshund, the SPCA said.

Blue Duck Bakery To Close Southampton Location After 19 Years

The Southampton location, where the Blue Duck Bakery has been a mainstay, will close.

Also Worth A Look

• Man Killed In Hamptons Crash: Cops
• Paul Drum To Be Named Suffolk County Legislator For The Day
• Man Arrested For DWI After Driving Pickup Truck Into Canal: Cops
• Lawmakers Cracking Down On Squatters At Mastic House
• Man Critically Injured In Motorcycle Crash: Cops

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