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The man crashed into a fence and then fled the scene, police say.
The carrier's behavior has been caught on home surveillance for months, a report says.
The ticket was sold for Tuesday night's drawing.
Breana Henriques and Brendon Elliot were one out of the 242 units displaced after Sunday's massive fire.
The man pleaded not guilty to the deaths of his wife and 2-year-old child, an attorney says.
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The driver crashed into a parked car, igniting the vehicles, police say.
The shooter is still at large, police say.
10 fire departments assisted in battling the "stubborn" blaze.
The motorcyclist crossed the yellow lines in the road, police say.
"When you care about someone, you want to do whatever you can to help them."
The newborn made her entrance into the world with a help of Suffolk County Police.
The $12 million project will connect 64 parcels in Central Islip’s central business district to the county sewer system.
Here are some fun activities to check out this weekend on Long Island.
The burglary occurred on Wednesday, police say.
A high risk of rip current development is likely at ocean beaches, the National Weather Service said.
The lifeguards were recognized for their "heroic dedication and readiness."
The pedestrian was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital, the DA says.
