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Here are some fun activities to check out this weekend on Long Island.

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Here are some fun activities to check out this weekend on Long Island.

The men forced the women — including a minor — to engage in sex acts on LI and inflicted violence on them if they "disobeyed," feds say.
Rain went on hiatus on Wednesday. But it will visit Long Island with possible thunderstorms this weekend.
The man was charged with animal cruelty after the dog was found abandoned at a shelter, SPCA says.
The principal notified officials after learning about the bullet, police say.
Prosecutors announced the news as Heuermann appeared in court Wednesday morning for a pre-trial conference, multiple reports say.
The store is scheduled to open in spring 2024.
The store will host a grand opening ceremony for its new West Babylon location. Read on to learn more.
He will fill the role of Trustee Joan M. Masterson, who announced her retirement earlier this month.
The man was crossing the street when he was struck by a car, police say.
Henry Delgado is the last defendant to plead guilty in the Brentwood pawnshop theft ring case, the DA says.
Read on to see who made the list.
The winning ticket was sold for Monday's drawing.
Superintendent Richard Loeschner announced his intention to retire on Sept. 30.
The ticket was sold for Sunday evening's drawing.
"My older daughter had her during Covid year, and she was available to her students 24/7 to guide them through the unknown."
The winning tickets were sold for Saturday's game.
Joseph T. Johnson pleaded guilty to breaking into a woman's residence while she was inside, then raping her, the DA says.
The person who shot the man fled the scene, police say.
The men received a 39-count indictment after a child and guns were found in a car with the puppies, which were covered in feces, police say.