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The bonded pair became withdrawn after being overlooked by adopters and is now in foster care, where less people get to see them, NCRA said.
The green-eyed 2-year-old cat was found wandering through a Hempstead parking garage and is now waiting at Grateful Paw Cat Shelter.
Federal prosecutors say the men beat the 15-year-old to death with metal rods and later drove a Huntington man to Maryland to be killed.
District officials said Brentwood was the only New York public school district included on the 2026 Forbes list.
Dr. Yike Jin, a fellowship-trained specialist in complex and minimally invasive spine surgery, assumed the leadership role in July.
County officials said the spraying will take place from Aug. 4 through Aug. 7, weather permitting.
6 samples collected in Bay Shore, Lindenhurst, West Islip and Northport were among 10 that tested positive, health officials say.
The third-prize Power Play tickets were purchased at a retailer in Lake Grove, the New York Lottery says.
A bullet struck a woman inside a Walnut Street residence early Tuesday morning, Suffolk police say.
Marine Bureau officers pulled five fishermen from the vessel before towing it safely to Northport, police say.
Nonprofits, community groups and eligible municipal programs have until Aug. 15 to apply for funding supporting youth sports and recreation.
The Islandia nonprofit’s summer programs give children of all abilities opportunities to learn, grow and connect away from screens.
The suspect posed as the owner of a legitimate construction company and provided forged insurance documents, police say.
The Oakdale graduate is prepared to support U.S. commerce and national defense as a licensed Merchant Marine officer.
The four-week SCOPE program offered hands-on courses in STEM, cooking, fitness, art, theater and academics.
Yashchyshyn, who Sen. Chuck Schumer nominated, graduated with three professional credentials.
The man was running across Fifth Avenue when he was struck on Saturday evening, police said.
The 3 riders were thrown into the Great South Bay after the watercraft struck a wave, police said.
Marciano played basketball, soccer and lacrosse while earning praise for being a teammate who did whatever it took to win.
One child needed a heart transplant, while another was found critically ill and severely anemic, the DA said.
