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As Dog Bites Against Letter Carriers Rise USPS Begin Awareness Campaign
One Hicksville letter carrier recalls when she was bitten by a stray dog 15 years.

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One Hicksville letter carrier recalls when she was bitten by a stray dog 15 years.

“This defendant is nothing more than a cold-blooded killer and a true career criminal," said Nassau County D.A. Anne Donnelly.
Dr. Samir Taneja had spent nearly 30 years at NYU Langone.
"I would describe our school system as easily the best in New York State and one of the best in the country," Dr. Shari Camhi told Patch.
They are all charged with burglary and making graffiti, police said.
Anyone with knowledge of Gabriella Panameno-Marinero's whereabouts should call police at (516) 573-7347.
Amir Attoussi was also responsible for two larcenies that occurred earlier this year in Nassau County, police said.
"It is a massive celebration of creativity, diversity and pride," Halo's Kyle Savage said of the June 14 event.
Scott Unger and co-conspirator Joseph Greenblatt face charges that include corrupting the government and conspiracy, prosecutors said.
Anyone who may have been a victim of Christopher Mercado should contact the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS, police said.
Money raised from Monday's golf outing will support the development of sprinter vans in partnership with Man Cave Health.
The Jones Beach Chalet purchase includes VIP parking and a catered barbecue dinner.
“There was a lot of Seaford pride among the students and among the audience,” said Patrick Kennedy, director of fine and applied arts.
The children were released into the custody of a family member, police said.
Israelfest Celebrate Israel Concert blends Israeli music, culture and community on Sunday at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theater.
"We are going to overturn this power grab," the county executive said on Tuesday.
"I'm disappointed it came to this," Schwartz said.
It's free to registration for the July 19 event.
The community can address Hempstead Town Board on June 10.
The arrest happened Monday morning in Hewlett.