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  Governor Cuomo Announces More Than 53,000 Cartons of Contraband Cigarettes Seized in 2016

  By Long Island News & PR   December 21, 2016

  Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New York State's Cigarette Strike Force seized 53,307 cartons of contraband cigarettes and 261,220 untaxed cigars in 2016.

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  A.G. Schneiderman Announces Agreements with Six Major Retailers to Stop On-Call Shift Scheduling

  By Long Island News & PR   December 21, 2016

  Several retailers agree to stop using on-call shift scheduling following an inquiry by the multi-state coalition of AGs.

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  Huge Crowd Rallies, Supports LIPA, Asks for Offshore Wind Commitment in New York

  By Long Island News & PR   December 21, 2016

  Over 100 gathered in front of LIPA, representing Long Island’s largest showing of support for offshore wind to date.

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  Man Burglarizes Mosque in Bay Shore, Police Investigating

  By Long Island News & PR   December 20, 2016

  Suffolk County Police Third Squad detectives are investigating a burglary that occurred at a Bay Shore mosque early this morning.

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  Friend Entertainment Announces The Ultimate Sir Elton John Tribute Concert: Coming to the Suffolk Y JCC January 21st, 2017!

  By Long Island News & PR   December 20, 2016

  Friend Entertainment & David Korcz-CPA present this special concert experience in Commack on January 21, 2017.

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  Three People Shot During Vigil in Coram

  By Long Island News & PR   December 20, 2016

  Suffolk County Police Sixth Squad detectives are investigating a shooting that injured three people at a vigil in Coram last night.

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  Nassau County Executive Mangano & Acting Police Commissioner Krumpter Issue Statement on Terrorist Attack in Berlin, Germany

  By Long Island News & PR   December 20, 2016

  Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Acting Commissioner of Police Thomas C. Krumpter express their heartfelt prayers and condolences to the victims and families of the recent terrorist attack in Berlin, Germany.

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  East Quogue Man Convicted of Beating Ex-Girlfriend

  By Long Island News & PR   December 20, 2016

  Rolando Rodriguez of East Quogue, who has a prior Manslaughter in the first degree and a felony drug conviction in his criminal history, will be sentenced on January 25 in Riverhead.

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  All New All Star Comedy Shows at Bay Street Theater on Friday, January 13 & 27

  By Long Island News & PR   December 20, 2016

  Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is pleased to announce that Joseph Vecsey is back again to host All New All Star Comedy Shows on Friday's, January 13 & 27.

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  Man & Woman Wanted in Connection to Grand Larceny at Three Boutiques in Rockville Centre

  By Long Island News & PR   December 20, 2016

  The First Squad reports the details of three Grand Larcenies which occurred on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 in Rockville Centre.

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  Robbers Pose as Workers of Water Department in Wantagh, Police Investigating

  By Long Island News & PR   December 20, 2016

  The Second Squad reports the details of a Larceny which occurred on Monday, December 19, 2016 at 4:30 pm in Wantagh.

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  Southampton's Hector Franco is Top Chef in Culinary Competition

  By Long Island News & PR   December 20, 2016

  Southampton’s Hector Franco won Suffolk County Community College’s Chopped-like culinary competition, Battle for the Beach.

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  Presiding Officer Gregory Serves as Keynote Speaker for 'Wreaths across America' Day at Calverton National Cemetery

  By Long Island News & PR   December 20, 2016

  Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory served as the keynote speaker for the National Wreaths Across America Day celebration at Calverton National Cemetery.

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  A "Royal" Battle for Class C Girls Varsity Soccer Championship

  By Long Island News & PR   December 20, 2016

  Suffolk County Leg. Kara Hahn honored Port Jefferson’s Varsity Girls Soccer Team on winning the 2016 NYS Public High School Athletic Association Class C State Soccer Championship.

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  State Agencies Encourage New Yorkers to Register for Organ Donation this Holiday Season

  By Long Island News & PR   December 20, 2016

  DMV and DOH are encouraging eligible New York residents to consider giving the gift of life by enrolling in the New York State Donate Life Registry this holiday season.

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  Yachad, Premier Jewish Organization for Individuals with Disabilities Plans to Raise $1M within 24 Hours on December 20th

  By Long Island News & PR   December 20, 2016

  Yachad, the Orthodox Union's National Jewish Council for Disabilities, announces its first online crowd-funding campaign through Charidy.

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  Leg. Spencer Congratulates the Environmental Defense Fund for 50 Years of Environmental Protection and Stewardship

  By Long Island News & PR   December 20, 2016

  The Environmental Defense Fund, one of the world’s largest not-for- profit environmental organizations, recently celebrated their 50th anniversary.

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  Kaminsky Unveils Dog Training License Legislation

  By Long Island News & PR   December 20, 2016

  In light of recent allegations of dog abuse at NY Dog Works in Oceanside, Senator Kaminsky unveiled legislation that creates a state-issued license for dog obedience trainers.

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  Island Harvest Food Bank Receives $200K Grant from Capital One to Help LI’s Vulnerable Population Struggling with Hunger

  By Don Miller   December 19, 2016

  Grant will support 328,000 meals for Long Island’s children, seniors, working families and veterans facing hunger.

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  NUMC Officials Advises Ways to Avoid Serious Injury or Illness During Snow Storms

  By Long Island News & PR   December 19, 2016

  NUMC CEO/ President Dr. Victor Politi warns county residents that major snow storms can result in accidents or fatal injuries caused by failure to dress properly, shoveling snow or unnecessary driving on ice or unsanded ...