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Fire Chief Rescues Driver Minutes Before Car Bursts Into Flames
Jason Bernfeld was on his way to work as an NYPD officer when he noticed taillights in the woods and stopped to investigate.

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Jason Bernfeld was on his way to work as an NYPD officer when he noticed taillights in the woods and stopped to investigate.

Police say they had to use leg restraints to subdue him.
The Monarch butterfly's population has declined by about 90 percent in recent years.
The 30th annual celebration will feature vintage cars, costumed performers, bands of Irish pipers and more.
The crash occurred on Sunday morning.
The 22-year-old man fled the country before Haley Anderson was found dead, reports say.
The blaze broke out on Saturday morning.
Maison des Jardins brings 17th century France to life on Long Island’s Gold Coast.
The student fabricated a shooting after she had a dispute with administrators earlier that morning, police say.
Motorists are advised to use alternate routes.
Police captured a surveillance photo of the alleged thief. Do you recognize him?
Two others were injured in the Thursday afternoon crash, police say.
PSEG gave an estimated time of restoration for the outages.
PSEG gave an estimated time of restoration for the outages.
PSEG gave an estimated time of restoration for the outages.
The Hicksville Public School District extends its congratulations to Sara Ashraf on her accomplishment.
The community service club and theatre students plan something special for the local senior community each year.
Some recognizable names across the Town of North Hempstead are on the list of honorees.
The 11 finalists will compete in the regional competition at Basketball City at Pier 36 in New York City.