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![The pups were found abandoned in an airtight container in a dumpster, officials say.](https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/1296254/20240511/084906/styles/patch_image/public/abandonedpuppies___11084030657.png)
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Authorities are seeking help to identify the remains of a man found last year, police say.
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The 13-year-old girl was arrested after she made threats of mass harm to several students, police say.
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A "significant threat" parolee who intended to sell cocaine, heroin and fentanyl was sentenced to 10 years in prison, the DA says.
The man was accused of selling cannabis products without a license and selling cannabis products to a minor, police say.
He stomped on a driver's head after a drunken collision last year, the District Attorney said.
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The novel will follow an antihero fashion executive who journeys through Manhattan to find a mysterious woman he snapped a photograph of.
The rescue took place Tuesday night, police say.
She faces charges of assault and endangering the welfare of incompetent/physically disabled person, police said.
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Sam Cullen was preparing to propose to Suzie Kedar in less than a month. "She was his queen," said Shari, Sam's mother, about Suzie.
He faces counts of assault and criminal possession of a weapon, police said.
"This 10-year prison sentence will ensure that he no longer will be able to push poisonous drugs into our community."- DA Tierney
A 911 call came in about the jet skier in distress Friday night, police say.
"As the COVID pandemic ended, so did many enhanced federal benefits that helped struggling families put food on the table," DiNapoli said.
Sand was caving in when the dog tried to get out, officials say.
You're much, much less likely to die on the road in New York than in the states with the most fatalities per population, researchers say.
"Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of a true and valued member of our firefighting family." - FD officials.
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Luke's Purpose supports families who lose a child. The charity has more events planned and is already thinking about next year's fundraiser.
"Justice has been served today, but our support for these victims does not end here." - DA Ray Tierney.
Hundreds of volunteers at 22 golf and country clubs on Long Island raise more than $1.5 million a year for the American Cancer Society.
Founded in 1798, it thrives on a combination of tradition and innovation.
Teen Human Trafficker Smuggled Illegal Aliens
The 19-year-old, who worked with Mexican "coyotes," threatened his passengers and tried to extort money from them, according to the feds.
Community College Wins Grant From Metallica's Foundation
The award from the band's charitable offshoot, "All Within My Hands," will support women seeking education in the skilled trades.
See Inside The Real Life X-Men '97 X-Mansion Airbnb
Thanks to a new Airbnb listing, you don't need to be a mutant to be accepted to the real Xavier School for Gifted Children. See inside.
The puppies were found in an airtight container, covered in feces and urine, in a dumpster at the rest area on Monday.
Police responded to a "threatening call" at the Target on Tuesday night.
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