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Pedestrian Fatally Struck On LIE Identified: Police
Also: Sinterklaas / Train crash: MTA / $50K Powerball winner / Dad pleads for missing daughter's return / Israel teams to play /House fire

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The man was pronounced dead at the scene by a police department medic, police say.
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It felt like a Christmas miracle for those who saw Sinterklaas and his horse Joy strolling through town — with even a beach stop for Joy.
Find out what's happening in Syossetfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Drunk Driver Hospitalized After Train Crashes Into Car: MTA
A Long Island Rail Road train crashed into a car on the tracks in Central Islip on Friday night, according to MTA police.
The second ticket was sold in the Bronx, New York Lottery officials say.
"My beautiful little girl has the best smile." - Distraught Dad Frank Gervasi said Monday as Christmas Eve draws near.
It's the first time they'll compete in North America.
Two residents escaped safely, police say.
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