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Questions raised over Mystal's residency in district
The issue of whether Suffolk Deputy Presiding Officer Elie Mystal lives outside his South Shore district -- splitting time among houses in Florida, Amityville and Huntington Station -- has raised questions about his eligibility to remain a legislator because county law requires he maintain a residence in the district he represents.
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3 workers injured in fall off scaffold in Long Beach
Three workers were injured Wednesday after a scaffolding collapsed as they did construction on a Long Beach home, authorities said.
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Cops: Dix Hills mom left kids in car
A Dix Hills woman was arrested on charges of leaving her two young children alone in a car while she went into a Stop & Shop on Jericho Turnpike Wednesday afternoon, police said.
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Standoff ends peacefully in Huntington
Residents on one Huntington block were left on edge early Wednesday afternoon when a man began vomiting and throwing glass bottles out his second-story window and police negotiated for more than three hours before he peacefully came down, officials said.
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Murdoch confident in his purchase of Newsday
News Corp. chairman Rupert Murdoch said yesterday that he expects to wrap up his $580-million purchase of Newsday in as little as a week, and that the efforts of another potential buyer will fail.
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Navy to name ship after fallen Patchogue serviceman
A U.S. Navy destroyer will be named after Lt. Michael P. Murphy, the Patchogue native who was killed in Afghanistan in 2005 while seeking help for his platoon members who had come under intense fire from the Taliban, officials said Wednesday.
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Possible reuse of insulin pen prompts medical scare
Nassau University Medical Center, concerned about possible reuse of insulin pens in more than one patient, said Wednesday it will be sending letters to up to 185 diabetes patients, urging them to be tested for hepatitis C, hepatitis B and HIV.
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Hundreds ask about adopting dogs seized in East Northport
As details emerged Wednesday of a suspected puppy mill in an East Northport home, hundreds of people called for information about adopting the dozens of dogs seized from the house.
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Rising gas prices fuel debate
Gas prices hit record highs on Long Island again Wednesday -- and readers continue to voice their outrage and concerns.
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State removes 6 from pension system
State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has removed three professionals from the state pension system and rescinded pension credits for three others because they were improperly reported as employees.
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Long Island gets passing, failing air quality grades
For the ninth time in a row Suffolk County has received a grade of F for elevated ozone levels, but Nassau and Suffolk have improved enough to achieve passing grades of C when it comes to sooty, particulate forms of air pollution.
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Environmental impact of synthetic turf to be studied
The state's environmental agency has started work on a study to assess the en.vironmental impact of ground-up tires used in modern synthetic turf fields.
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Paterson proposes changes on special districts
Gov. David A. Paterson proposed legislation Wednesday to eliminate pay and perks for special district commissioners and put town boards in charge of sanitation districts.
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State troopers may take over LI highway patrols
Suffolk and Nassau officials had planned to slash patrols by 25 percent in a bid to force the state to police its own roads.
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MacArthur Airport opens room for mothers and babies
Long Island MacArthur Airport's newest waiting room is small and quiet. It has two glider rocking chairs, two footstools and a couple of changing tables.
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Hofstra: Hazing claims unfounded
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Catalytic converter thieves target car dealerships
The thieves who once targeted cars parked at railroad stations in Nassau County for the precious metals in their catalytic converters have moved on, police said.
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LIPA: Rising fuel costs could mean bill hike
Rising oil and natural gas prices raise the likelihood of an early summer bill hike by the Long Island Power Authority -- an increase one source close to the company said could be as high as 6 percent.
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Valley Stream teen beaten, robbed by gang of 4
A 16-year-old boy walking in Valley Stream on Tuesday afternoon was surrounded by four assailants who demanded his cell phone and money, and when he tried to run away they threw him to the ground, beating and robbing him, the police said.
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LIRR raises prices on sales of alcohol and snacks
Long Island Rail Road customers who say "Bottoms up" will see prices go up on May 8, when alcohol and other snacks increase an average of 25 percent.
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