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LI Dad 'Shook Infant From Earliest Moment's In 'Violent Nightmare': DA

Vincent Distasi has been indicted in connection with repeatedly abusing his 5-month-old son, causing traumatic injuries, DA says.

Gunpoint Robbery Reported At Long Island Eatery: Police

The man came in with a handgun, and had a bandana covering his face; he fled on a bicycle, police say.

Man Who Abandoned 2 Small Dogs On LI Arrested: DA

The man pushed the two dogs out of his car and into Sunken Meadow State Park before fleeing, the DA says.

Pedestrian Airlifted After Being Struck By Vehicle On Long Island: Police

No charges have been filed, police say.

Local Teens Graduate From PD Youth Academy

Week-long program introduces youth to police tactics and training.

Cocaine Found In LI Restaurant 'Illegally' Operating As Night Club: PD

A bag of cocaine was found, and a DJ was playing music near a dance floor during a State Liquor Authority check, police say.

Firefighters Extinguish Vehicle Blaze On Southern State

The fire department extinguished a vehicle fire on Southern State Parkway on Thursday.

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