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The Nevada man faces 5-15 years in prison, charged with one count of second-degree grand larceny, the Nassau DA's Office said. https://t.co/F1KYK3mSrS

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Ritter, who has anchored the 6 p.m. newscast since 2001, said Friday's broadcast would be his last. https://t.co/YEu0XpHGDP

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Getting to Shinnecock is an approximately three- to four-hour train ride from Penn Station requiring multiple transfers. https://t.co/8qjg816mnf

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Looking for a new eatery to check out this week? Here’s your weekly roundup of Long Island spots that opened recently. 🍴

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Photos: Mugs at Schmidt's, Erica Marcus, Melissa Azofeifa, Alexander Stein)
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A school custodian fired a replica Civil War musket in the parking lot of Massapequa High School last week as students completed their SAT exams in the building, according to Nassau police and district officials.

Gregg Tucker, 70, of Lindenhurst, was charged with endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor, police said. He was allegedly removing the musket, which did not contain ammunition, from the trunk of a car when it discharged at about 11 a.m. last Saturday and emitted a loud noise, district officials told parents in a letter.

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June marks the beginning of the season when red, juicy, sweet strawberries are ripe for the picking at Long Island farms.

At Lewin Farm in Wading River, owner Erick Lewin says people should come early "for the best selection because the picking season goes fast."

Another East End farm offering u-pick strawberry experiences, as well as sweet treats to try, is Fox Hollow Farm in Baiting Hollow.

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If you're looking to do something fun with Dad this Father's Day weekend, there are plenty of ways to celebrate on Long Island. For a chance to win prizes, you can enter Dad in the annual Splish Splash belly flop contest, where prizes go to the splash with the most flash.

To score some quality family time with a side of sports, head to a FIFA World Cup watch party, catch a polo match or cheer on the Long Island Ducks.

For the full list of events: https://t.co/e10q4T9URU
(Photos: Alexandra Moreo, Randee Daddona, Splish Splash Water Park, Kathy M Helgeson, Kevin Imm)
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The World Cup is coming to the New York region, and Long Island commuters should prepare for busier trains, crowded stations and possible traffic delays.

Officials say the LIRR will run its normal schedule, but Penn Station is expected to see heavier crowds as fans travel to matches at MetLife Stadium throughout the tournament.

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Long Island apartment seekers can apply for one of 14 discounted units available through a housing lottery at Greybarn Patchogue.

The building offers amenities including in-unit washers and dryers as well as access to a ground-floor resident lounge, 16-seat cinema and a 24-hour fitness center. There’s also outdoor barbecue grills and a pool area.

The 91-unit Greybarn is the latest building on Long Island where demand for affordable units has far exceeded available slots.

More here: https://t.co/rcAJJ0Zt1D
(Photo: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.)
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Mexican street food is thriving on Long Island, and some of the region's best bites can be found in food trucks, taquerias and casual neighborhood spots.

Newsday food critic Andi Berlin highlights six must-try dishes, including this Cali-style Mexican hot dog from Mama Rosita in Bay Shore. Her article also includes a Sonoran-style bean burrito in Babylon, a bacon-wrapped Cali dog in Bay Shore, traditional carnitas tacos in Farmingville, a Puebla-style cemita in Hicksville and more.

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(Video Credit: Anthony Wagers, Randee Daddona)

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Long Beach is cracking down on illegal fireworks.

The City Council approved tougher penalties this week, including fines of up to $15,000 and possible jail time for violations. Officials say the change comes as complaints about fireworks continue to rise across the city.

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State police identified the body found on a hiking trail as Lauren Balik, 35, of New York City,

State police spokesperson Brittany Burton confirmed the identity of Balik and said the body was found in Camp Hero State Park.

Read the full story here: https://t.co/lsDAdQMHOq. (Photo credit: Doug Kuntz)
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Christina Mathieson-Segura was still reeling from the news that she had breast cancer when she met Dr. Melissa Fana, a breast surgical oncologist, who made her a promise.

"She said ‘When you walk out of here, you’re going to take that worry and that fear and you’re going to leave it in my hands,’ " Mathieson-Segura recalled. " ‘And I promise this year is going to be a speed bump in your life. You are going to come out of this and be fine.’ "

"I could feel she cared about me as a person and I wasn't just a number on file," Mathieson-Segura, 61, of Bethpage, said. "She always really just loved on us — all of her patients."

Fana, 48, died on April 16 after a battle with lymphoma, leaving a legacy of compassion and care across Long Island.

Read the full obituary here: https://t.co/1ccwPtOr9D. (Photo credit: Fana family)
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The family of a Nesconset teenager prone to "violent, intense and emotionally/psychologically unstable episodes," who is accused of fatally shooting his former girlfriend after she ended their relationship, kept an unsecured gun within his reach that he used to kill her, says a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the 18-year-old victim's parents.

The suit, filed earlier this year by Ryan Finn and Cliantha Miller-Finn, the West Sayville-based parents of Emily Finn, describes in detail the hours before Austin Lynch allegedly shot his ex-girlfriend in the back of the head on Nov. 26, 2025, the day before his 18th birthday, as she was looking to leave his home.

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The New York State Police are investigating after the discovery Thursday of a dead body on a hiking trail in Montauk.

People described as "witnesses" found the body in the afternoon in Montauk State Park, Trooper Brittany Burton, a state police spokesperson, told Newsday via text message.

This is a developing news story, read more here: https://t.co/lsDAdQMHOq. (Photo credit: Steve Pfost)
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The project will end up costing about $6 million, some of it raised from Muslims in Shirley but the bulk coming from members of other mosques on Long Island. https://t.co/zm3Ut3zxJV

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The new price record for Nassau marks another year of diminishing affordability for Long Island buyers, who have seen both home prices and mortgage rates rise dramatically since the pandemic. https://t.co/MLcGRuETgh

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Gov. Hochul said President Donald Trump had personally promised her he will not send a surge of agents into the city unless it is requested. https://t.co/TzBT2ttaDU

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The village agreed to pay one woman $900,000 and the other $250,000 without admitting any liability. https://t.co/MBgij31pYo

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The former wife of Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex A. Heuermann will not be present when he is sentenced to life in prison Wednesday, her attorney announced.

Asa Ellerup has declined to attend the hearing to not distract from the impact the crimes have had on Heuermann’s eight admitted victims and their families, her attorney said.

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