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LI Cares Unveils New Farmers Market Truck
The truck, funded by a Bank of America grant, will allow food-insecure Long Islanders to select fresh fruits and vegetables at no cost.

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The truck, funded by a Bank of America grant, will allow food-insecure Long Islanders to select fresh fruits and vegetables at no cost.

The three men, all from overseas, are accused of beating, strangling and stabbing a Salvadoran national, DA Raymond Tierney said.
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The man struck the woman several times, prevented her from leaving his home, and then hid in a crawlspace with the woman, police say.
The man removed bricks from the outside wall and entered the gas station through a small hole, police say.
Alibi won in the 2025 FourLeaf Best of Long Island Awards. "These awards make it all worth it," owner Pete Dragone said.
Students were invited to bring food or create a station to showcase their heritage or a country that interested them.
Proceeds from the gala support senior scholarships and the school’s cultural arts programs. See photos from the fashion shows.
The two stole money from the cash register and ATM, police say.
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A stretch of the Long Island Expressway is set to be closed overnight one night next week for bridge maintenance.
Concrete pavement repairs are scheduled. Here is what drivers need to know about when the roads will be closed.
Gabe Finger and some friends found a potentially new salamander species after the centuries-old Mill Pond dam collapsed in 2024.
The 17 students worked with the New York Marine Rescue Center to save the turtles. Canon U.S.A. helped launch the book.
The man, 83, died when his home became engulfed in flames on Monday, police say.
The bookstore, originally set to open next week, has delayed its opening.
The man raped and sexually abused his girlfriend, stealing her electronic devices to prevent her from calling for help, the DA said.
Carfentanil is used by veterinarians to anesthetize large animals, like elephants, DA Raymond Tierney said.
The Empanada Spot, a Colombian eatery, features dozens of different types of empanadas. "We’re hoping to stay here for many years."
The students organized the annual Pink Aid Tennis Tournament for the past two years. They raised $5.7K this past fall.