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No, it wasn't one of Santa's reindeer. It was a dog named Fred who found himself stranded on a Long Island roof.
"He could turn someone's day around and make it the happiest day they've ever had." Joseph Rera went missing after fishing on Long Island.
Keith Caputo spends his life making others happy with his not-for-profit organization. But on his 40th birthday, the love came pouring back.
It’s that wonderful time of the year to enjoy the many attractions Center Moriches/Eastport-area pumpkin patches have to offer.
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Police believe he may be in New York City and had not been taking his medication.
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The Center Moriches property, now a museum, reflects the history of Long Island's African American community, Gov. Andrew Cuomo says.
The crash took place in Middle Island Monday night when the driver struck a fire hydrant and a tree, police say.
The crash occurred Monday afternoon; the box truck also hit the farm stand owner, Suffolk Police say.
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On the night Thomas died, it was 19 degrees outside and he was left in the freezing garage with no blankets, prosecutors say.
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Officials are working on a plan to locate the whale, seen a mile offshore.
"If you come across a nesting place, please keep your distance and do not disturb the site or any animals raising their young.”
We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Let's give them some of the recognition they deserve.
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Greek Bites Grill & Cafe recently donated delicious meals to nurses, doctors and ambulance crews fighting the coronavirus battle.
Steve Scerri is working long days and nights to keep up with the endless march of death. Cremations and burials are up 100 percent, he said.
The Long Island teacher, who is a musician by night, recently decided to find a creative way to share his music during the pandemic.
More than 5,000 members of the community wrote to "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" to help a local man with Down syndrome realize his dream.
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A large group, including friends from middle school, turned out to show love for the girls who lived in the house where Thomas Valva died.
"What happened here is heinous. It's clearly a house of horrors. A child is dead — and we simply can't understand how this could happen."
The fundraiser benefits twins who were living in the home where Thomas Valva froze after police say he was left in a frigid garage.
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Lawmakers, meanwhile, are calling for new outside review but Thomas Valva's mom doesn't want her son's name on the new bill.
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"We love you, Tommy," Thomas Valva's mother said as she and Thomas' brothers placed flowers under a tree planted in his memory.
Rescuers threw a rope to the woman to pull her out and then saved her dog Charlie, police say.
"I'm so happy to have my girls back. They will feel safe with me and grow up to become successful women one day."
The letters urge Ellen DeGeneres to invite a beloved man with Down syndrome on her show. A flood of outreach is slated for Valentine's Day.
"Tommy, as your mommy, I promise: The changes are coming," said Justyna Zubko-Valva.
"It is up to us to rally together to support his family and push for change so that no child has to suffer like Thomas and his siblings."