Fire Island, NY|News|
Open Flames, Outdoor Smoking Banned On Fire Island
The restrictions are in place to prevent harm to the seashore’s natural and cultural resources, Dep. Supt. Scott McCormick says.
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Patchogue|News|
Arson Investigating 2 House Fires In Brookhaven Town: Police
The American Red Cross says it has helped 12 people affected by three separate fires since Sunday.
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Sachem, NY|News|
18 Years For LI Man Who Strangled, Raped Estranged Wife Over 3 Hours
He dragged her from the bathroom, choked her until she passed out, sexually assaulted her, and left apology notes for their kids, DA says.
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Miller Place-Rocky Point, NY|News|
LI Son Wanted In Connection With Dad's Slay May Be Injured: Police
He crashed an SUV after the fatal stabbing on Nov. 9, Suffolk police say.
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Miller Place-Rocky Point, NY|News|
Brookhaven's 14th Annual Polar Plunge Set For Cedar Beach In Mt. Sinai
Monies raised will go toward help athletes whom compete in the Special Olympics.
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Patchogue|News|
Gabby Petito: Family 'Committed To Justice' As Court Arguments Loom
Attorneys are set to argue their points on a motion to dismiss the $50 million case in a Utah court on Wednesday.
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Miller Place-Rocky Point, NY|News|
Search For Son Suspected Of Killing Dad Goes Into 10th Day On LI: Cops
The efforts to find Matthew Zoll, 23, are ongoing, Suffolk police say.
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Miller Place-Rocky Point, NY|News|
Series Of Small Brush Fires Break Out Across Brookhaven, 1 Probed: PD
There were two fires in Rocky Point, followed by others in Medford, Port Jefferson, and Yaphank, Suffolk police say.
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Arson Squad Investigating Mastic Beach Fire: Police
The fire started at around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Suffolk police say.
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Port Jefferson, NY|News|
Man Struck In Hit-And-Run In Mount Sinai: Police
He was taken to Mather Hospital for treatment of his injuries, Suffolk police say.
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Three Village, NY|News|
Long Island Doctor Pleads Guilty To Healthcare Fraud: DOJ
He received kickbacks in exchange for ordering medically unnecessary brain scans for his patients, federal prosecutors say.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
Driver Dumped SUV Used In Hit-And-Run That Hurt Woman, 81, On LI: Cops
The red Town & Country registered in Texas was abandoned after the crash, Nassau police say. Do you know the driver?
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Sachem, NY|News|
2 Large Vehicle Rallies Stopped On Long Island Over Weekend: Police
Three were arrested, four vehicles impounded, and dozens of tickets were issued, police say.
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Patchogue|News|
Suspect Used Stolen Credit Card At Gas Station In Bellport: Police
The card was stolen from a vehicle earlier in the day, Suffolk police say. Do you know him?
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Sachem, NY|News|
Motorcyclist Struck By Sedan, Seriously Hurt In Centereach: Police
He was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of his injuries, police say.
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Patchogue|News|
Long Island's 1st Ever Christmas Boat Parade Sets Sail Nov. 24
The parade draws thousands since started in 1994. It's theme this year is "A Rockstar Christmas."
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Miller Place-Rocky Point, NY|News|
Funds Raised For Family Of Slain Long Island Man, 'A Dedicated Father'
Joseph Zoll is believed to have been stabbed to death by his 23-year-old son, who is still on the lam, Suffolk police say.
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Miller Place-Rocky Point, NY|News|
LI School District 'Hyper-Vigilant' While Police Search For Suspect
Officials ordered additional security guards while police searched for a 23-year-old man believed to have killed his father.
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Sachem, NY|News|
Ny Lottery TAKE 5 Ticket Worth More Than $16K Sold On Long Island
It was one of two top prize-winning tickets, NY Lottery officials say.
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Sachem, NY|News|
Drunk, High Driver Crashes Pickup, Hurting 5, 2 Seriously On LI: PD
Two were taken to local hospitals with serious injuries, and two were released, while he was evaluated by medical staff, Suffolk police say.
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