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"Our bird has paparazzi!" A rare bird sighting has sparked a flood of calls and visits to one woman's bird feeder on Long Island.
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A 64-year-old woman died in the Long Island crash, police say.
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New York State police are working on an identification.
He died Friday afternoon, police say.
The service members' families will watch, which "means a lot to these guys," said the president of the LI Air and Space Forces Association.
The NYSDEC said the new laws are intended to safeguard protected shark species from becoming collateral damage.
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Residents have turned to social media with concerns about who the bus could be dropping off.
He attacked a man, who was covered with blood from a head wound, police say. Hostage negotiators were on the scene for more than 8 hours.
No one was injured, police say.
The not-routine traffic stop took place on the South State Parkway.
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The advertising agency built a "thrift store" in its office building to decrease textile waste and raise awareness of sustainable practices.
Security Guards With Trained Dogs Now Patrol The Home Depot Lot
The company told Patch that it is not unusual to use third-party security at stores, including K-9 teams at a few stores.
23-Year-Old Arrested After Taking Up-Niqab Photos Of Stranger: NRPD
Police say he approached the woman, snapped illicit photos, exposed himself in the presence of a child, and ran away.
BARK Air Will Launch Puppy-Focused Flights From Westchester Airport
The company said it will serve the New York City metro area pets with inaugural flights from Westchester County Airport starting in May.
Julianne’s Playground Plans: District Lawyers Up As Proposal Rejected
Flood mitigation efforts in Pelham grew even more contentious after the village rejected the school board's land swap overture.
IDing Driver Killed In I-684 Crash Was Complicated By 'False Alias'
State police initially ID'd the victim based on a valid New York driver's license found with him, but later learned the license was suspect.
"We're trying to close the door before it kills somebody in our county." - Legis. Dominick Thorne, Public Safety Committee Chairman
"The alleged crimes are impactful, and we intend to prosecute these defendants to the fullest extent of the law."- Ray Tierney
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"I am so proud of Steven's accomplishment of becomingan Eagle Scout." - Mayor Michael Lavorata
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The realistic drill involving an LIRR train took place in Amagansett and Southampton Sunday.
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Fireman Anthony Caliendo died at his Lindenhurst home on April 15.
The nonprofit helps families with funeral expenses after a substance use death. Police also conducted a Narcan training for customers.
The public hearing on the proposed moratorium on new hotel development in Southold is slated for June 18.
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The 79-year-old woman rescued many of the animals and had them for years. "She loved those animals very much," John Halervson says.
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The inn and tavern has had its doors open at the center of the village of Rhinebeck since 1766.
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