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The final day's offerings at the Staller Center.

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The final day's offerings at the Staller Center.

The final day's offerings at the Staller Center.
Suffolk's Department of Health Services detected high levels of bacteria in water samples.
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Judie Ackerman underwent treatment for a heart attack and stroke.
Here's what's screening at the Staller Center today.
Here's what's screening today at the Staller Center.
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Stony Brook begins play in the Colonial Athletic Association's football conference this fall.
Man struggled with police at Maryhaven Center of Hope in Middle Island.
Man struggled with police at Maryhaven Center of Hope in Middle Island.
The following arrest information was supplied by the Suffolk County Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
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