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Nassau DA Anne Donnelly described the driver as a repeat offender who caused an "unfathomable loss" to the victim's family.
The Merrick native debuted at 16 with her hit, "Only in my dreams," followed by "Foolish Beat," Out of the Blue," and "Electric Youth."
The spraying will go on until about 7 p.m. on Tuesday, officials say.
It broke out just before 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Suffolk police said.
The "Two and Half Men" star will be performing his show, "Alive On Stage," on the heels of his memoir release and Netflix documentary.
She burst onto the music scene with her distinctive voice showcased in her hit single, "I try," in 1999.
He lost control of the vehicle at around 5:20 a.m., Nassau police say.
The Seattle-based coffeehouse is "always looking for great locations to better meet the needs of our customers," a rep says.
The Halloween-theme store specializes in costumes.
SEE PHOTOS: They were released to Long Island Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, Suffolk police say.
No one was hurt, Suffolk police say.
The fire broke out at the Bennetts Road home just before midnight and the residents escaped without injury, Suffolk police say.
The 68-year-old man was taken to Stony Brook Hospital Medical Center for treatment, Suffolk police say.
A passenger and a motorcyclist were taken to area hospitals for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, Suffolk cops say.
SEE PHOTOS: The person was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of a minor injury, Suffolk cops say.
Five out of 11 businesses checked in response to community complaints were found in violation, Suffolk police say.
It happened at around 9:25 p.m. on Friday, Suffolk police say.
A 17-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man were taken to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, cops say.
It happened at around 12:25 a.m., Suffolk police say.
It's a kickoff party to a year of events leading up to a grand celebration in 2026.
