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Hochul Vetoes Grieving Families Act Twice In 2 Years: 'Sad Day': PM

Also: Man fatally stabbed wife: PD / MLK / Community saves empanada shop / Teen mourned / Ex-jail nurse indicted: DA / Chef dies / Esports

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Hochul Vetoes Grieving Families Act For 2nd X In 2 Years: 'A Sad Day'

"This is cruel to victims across New York State."

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Man Accused Of Stabbing Wife To Death On Long Island: Police

He then crashed a vehicle into a building nearby, police say.

Find out what's happening in Riverheadfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

LI Synagogue Pays Tribute To MLK With Day Of Service

The Day of Service takes place on Jan. 15.

Clock Ticking, Community Rallies To Save LI Empanada Shop From Closing

In a scene straight out of "It's A Wonderful LIfe," customers packed EmpanadaVille in Mastic Beach to keep the doors from closing.

Family, Community Grieves LI Teen, 'Bright Star' Killed In Crash

Funeral arrangements for 17-year-old Dylan Nuccio have been announced.

Former Nurse At County Jail Indicted On Contraband Charges: DA

Yasmin Talbot, a former nurse manager at a county correctional Center, reportedly had conversations with an inmate in which bringing contraband into the facility was discussed, prosecutors said.

Longtime LI Chef Dies At 63

John Brill ran dozens of restaurants since the 1990s.

Esports Training Center Opens On LI: 'Little League For Esports'

Valhallan Esports Training is looking to "turn gaming from an isolating experience for kids into an in-person social one," the owner says.

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