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Bill Introduced To Ban Sale Of Exotic Animals In New York: Patch PM

Also: Officer shot: PD / 'Static Shock' dream / Man sentenced after assaulting girl, 10: DA / Open on Easter / Post sparks police presence

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Bill Introduced To Ban Sale Of Exotic Animals In New York

The bill would include sloths, kangaroos, hyenas, elephants, and more. The state senator proposing it called the exotic sales "inhumane."

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Rookie Queens Officer From Long Island Shot: NYPD

The officer was trying to catch a man who caused a ruckus over an MTA bus seat when he was shot in the hip, police say.

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'A Full Circle': Long Island Native's 'Static Shock' Concept Trailer

The 24-year-old actor created the trailer in hopes of snagging an audition for the Michael B. Jordan film.

LI Man Sentenced To 23 Years After 'Brutal' Assault Of Girl, 10: DA

He drove the girl, 10, to the parking lot of the Big Lots store on Long Island, bound her with duct tape, and sexually assaulted her: DA

Stop & Shop, Costco, Whole Foods: Easter Grocery Store Hours 2023 In NY

Find out when you can pick up those last-minute Easter dinner staples from Stop & Shop, Costco, Target, Whole Foods and more in New York.

Social Media Post Prompts Police Investigation At Long Island HS

Police investigated the post on Thursday.

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