Port Jefferson, NY|News|
12 Years For Suffolk Man In Roommate's Fatal Stabbing: Police
Anthony Wayne Smith was originally charged with second-degree manslaughter in the 2022 slaying.
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Mastic Man Pleads Not Guilty In Fatal Reservation Shooting: Report
His attorney claims the shooting was in self defense, Newsday reported.
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Suffolk Man Admits To Killing Girlfriend In Manslaughter Plea: DA
The beating of Ruth Para-Martinez was described as "brutal" and "horrifying" by Suffolk DA Ray Tierney.
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Sachem, NY|News|
Where To See Santa In Brookhaven Town This Christmas Season
Santa Claus Is Coming To Brookhaven Town For Christmas: Where To See Him
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Where To See Santa In The Sayville-Bayport Area This Christmas Season
Santa Claus Is Coming To The Sayville-Bayport Area For Christmas: Where To See Him
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Glen Cove, NY|News|
Where To See Santa In The Glen Cove Area This Christmas Season
Santa Claus Is Coming To The Glen Cove Area For Christmas: Where To See Him
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Sachem, NY|News|
Suffolk Exec-Elect Ed Romaine Makes Transition Team Picks
It will be led by committee co-chairs, Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter and former Long Island Association President Kevin Law.
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Patchogue|News|
Suffolk Sheriff To Give Out Around 400 Turkey Meals In Yaphank Tuesday
Three hundred of the meals will be given out to pre-selected families in needs, while the remaining 100 be first-come, first-serve.
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Port Jefferson, NY|News|
Democrat Skyler Johnson Taking Run At 4th Assembly District Seat
The assembly district will be amongst the most competitive and highly-targeted races state-wide in 2024, his campaign said.
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Freeport, NY|News|
LI Man Nabbed In Foot Chase After Loaded Gun Found In Traffic Stop: PD
The gun was found in waistband, and after he bolted he tried to hide it in a fence, Nassau police said.
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Patchogue|News|
Brian Laundrie Lawyer Asks Judge Block Testimony In Lawsuit
"Hopefully their motion is denied and the basic legal tenet of attorney-client privilege remains intact." - Steven Bertolino
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
LI Man Convicted Of Sexually Abused Stepdaughter, 9, As Mom Worked
"The defendant took advantage of the trust that his family placed in him when he began sexually abusing his stepdaughter. - DA Ray Tierney
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Sachem, NY|News|
When To Watch The Leonid Meteor Show This Weekend On Long Island
Leonid Meteor Shower Peaks This Weekend: When To See Fireballs On Long Island
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Garden City, NY|News|
Vandal Causes $2K Damage To Menorah On Long Island: Police
A man used an unknown object to strike the religious symbol on the front lawn of a home, Nassau police said.
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Glen Cove, NY|News|
Where Are The Best Holiday Lights In Glen Cove?
Outdoor holiday lighting displays are as much a part of the holiday season as exchanging gifts and singing Christmas carols.
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Sachem, NY|News|
Where Are The Best Holiday Lights In Brookhaven Town?
Outdoor holiday lighting displays are as much a part of the holiday season as exchanging gifts and singing Christmas carols.
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Where Are The Best Holiday Lights In Sayville-Bayport?
Outdoor holiday lighting displays are as much a part of the holiday season as exchanging gifts and singing Christmas carols.
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Sachem, NY|News|
Long Island Black Friday Store Hours 2023
Major retailers on Long Island such as Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Macy’s, and GameStop are all opening to celebrate.
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Patchogue|News|
Long Island Pols, Police Taking Aim At 'Dangerous' Clean Slate Act
Gov. Kathy Hochul says it's deters crime, opening up jobs, while some LI lawmakers are seeking to educate the public on the law's impact.
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Patchogue|News|
Suffolk Police Warn Of Scammers Ahead Of Holiday Season
Scammers are increasingly using spoofing to clone voices of relatives, using them to get cash; others say they are from Amazon, cops say.
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