Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Bacteria Scare Closes Sayville Beach: Health Dept.
Suffolk County health officials have closed a Long Island beach to swimming and bathing due to excessive bacterial contamination.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
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East Islip, NY|News|
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Primary Results Are In For Town Of Babylon 14th Legislative District
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
Aerial Mosquito Larvicide Set For 8 Islip Marshes
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
8 Drunk Drivers Arrested By Sheriff's Office Last Weekend
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
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West Islip, NY|News|
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Bay Shore|News|
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Fire Island, NY|News|
Ducklings Rescued By Police At LI's Gilgo Beach: PD
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Murder Charge For Man Arrested After Parking Lot Killing On LI: Police
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Fatal LI Car Crash Caught On Camera Released: NY AG
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