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Body Pulled From River ID'd As Long Island Woman: Police | PM

Also: Sentencing for ex-Scout leader charged with child porn: DOJ / Person killed by LIRR train: report / Firefighter dies / Kickbacks: Feds

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Body Pulled From CT River ID'd As LI Woman: Police

Fire officials said the woman's body was pulled from the Norwalk River after her clothes and phone were found on the bank of the river.

Find out what's happening in West Islipfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

New Sentencing Date For Ex-Scout Leader Charged With Child Porn: DOJ

The sentencing date has been changed, again — and will now take place in April, according to court docs.

Find out what's happening in West Islipfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Person Struck, Killed By Train On Long Island: Report

A "trespasser" was hit and killed by a Long Island Railroad train on Friday, according to reports.

'A Great Man': Funeral Services Set For Beloved LI Firefighter

"Chief Larsen was a great man who will truly be missed by all of us." — East Brentwood Fire Department.

Long Island Man Charged In Kickback Scheme In Boston: Feds

Unnecessary brain scans were ordered, resulting in around $70.6 million in Medicare fraud, the U.S. Attorney's office says.

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