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Dozens of dead birds found on Long Island beach believed to have died from avian flu
A Long Island beachside community in Suffolk County is worried about dozens of dead birds that have washed up on the shore and been found in backyards, especially because officials believe the birds died from avian flu.
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Queens teacher donates kidney to a colleague, even though they barely knew each other
Two teachers who worked at the same Queens school had never really crossed paths, until one of them saw a Facebook post saying the other urgently needed a kidney.
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Husband and wife found dead at Long Island home in apparent murder-suicide
A husband and wife were found dead with gunshot wounds at their home in a quiet Long Island town, and police believe the incident may have been a murder-suicide.
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9 indicted in child sex trafficking case involving teen found on docked Long Island yacht
Nine people have been indicted in a child sex trafficking case involving a teen girl found on a boat docked at a Long Island marina following a nearly monthlong disappearance.
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Second man charged in kidnapping of 14-year-old Long Island girl held captive on boat
A second man was arrested in the kidnapping of a teen girl on Long Island who was held captive on a boat for weeks.
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Flames erupt at Long Island home with day care in basement
Bright orange flames and thick black smoke could be seen on doorbell camera footage pouring out of a Long Island home and day care, with children inside around at the time the fire was sparked, according to officials.
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Alleged drunk driver plows into boats at Long Island marina, sparking fire
An alleged drunk driver veered off a Long Island road and crashed into several boats at a marina, sparking a fire that left the vessels badly damaged.
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NY proposes ‘regionalization' plan for schools. Long Island officials are fighting it
A proposed regionalization plan by the New York State Education Department is being opposed by a group of vocal Long Island school board members, parents and elected officials.
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Parents divided over Long Island school district's classroom ban on cellphones
A normal school day at a Long Island middle school now begins with students locking their cellphones up in a pouch and putting it way the entire day. Not all parents are in agreement and the school’s decision has not been without some controversy.
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‘Death trap' Queens haunted house sued after injuries from alleged safety hazards
A haunted house in Queens proved to be too horrific for some who have filed lawsuits claiming they were injured inside the frightful attraction.
