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51 min ago | Newsday

Cops: Off-duty paramedic attacked as he aided man

An off-duty Nassau County paramedic who had come to the aid of a man he believed to be under the influence of "an unknown substance" was instead attacked by the man Wednesday evening in Syosset, Nassau County police said.

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Related Topix: Syosset, NY

5 hrs ago | South Shore Record

Rodgers and Hammerstein Tribute at Madison Theatre

An Evening of Rodgers and Hammerstein The memorable music from Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic musicals comes alive in a special performance dedicated to Joan Roberts, the original Laurey in Oklahoma!. An ensemble of Broadway veterans and current young stars sing highlights from the Rodgers and Hammerstein songbook.

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Related Topix: Merrick, NY, Molloy College, Rockville Centre, NY, Elmont, NY

6 hrs ago | New York Post

More than 2,000 people sign Hofstra petition asking for better off-campus security

A former homecoming king and queen have launched an online petition asking Hofstra University to beef up off-campus security, including in the area where a student was killed during a home invasion.

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Related Topix: Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY

9 hrs ago | Newsday

Dalton Smith won praise from parole panel before early prison release

Dalton Smith, 30, of Hempstead was identified by Nassau County Police as the armed gunman killed in a home invasion Friday that also resulted in the death of a Hofstra University student, Andrea Rebello, 21.

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Related Topix: Hempstead, NY, Hofstra University

13 hrs ago | New York Post

'Most wanted' robber guilty

A gunman who burglarized the home of a Brooklyn bishop and was caught after being featured on "America's Most Wanted" was convicted yesterday.

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Related Topix: Valley Stream, NY

17 hrs ago | Hicksville Illustrated News

WWII Armor Museum Opens

Joined by veterans, elected officials, living historians, representatives from the nearby American Airpower Museum at Republic Airport and the Cradle of Aviation Museum, County Executive Mangano stated, "The ability to create an armored column that replicates the sights and sounds of American forces during World War II is one of the most compelling ... (more)

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Related Topix: Bethpage, NY, Old Bethpage, NY, Garden City, NY

18 hrs ago | New York Post

Twin sis' farewell to 'angel'

Hofstra student Andrea Rebello's heartbroken twin sister sobbed uncontrollably as she said goodbye to the slain beauty at a funeral in Westchester yesterday.

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Related Topix: Uniondale, NY

19 hrs ago | Glen Cove Record Pilot

A Day To Recognize Seniors

The community elders were celebrated and honored at Senior Recognition Day, held at the Glen Cove Senior Center on May 11.

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Related Topix: Glen Cove, NY, Sea Cliff, NY

Wed May 22, 2013

Mineola American

War Dogs In Mineola

Almost everyone has heard the expression; a dog is a man's best friend. These great animals guard, protect and shower people with their affection and undivided attention.

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Related Topix: Mineola, NY, Queens, NY, New York, NY, Wantagh, NY, Farmingdale, NY

Law.com

Court System, Counties Agree on 3 Court Facility Upgrades

The Office of Court Administration and local authorities have come to terms on three major capital projects that will result in new Family Court facilities in Nassau and Westchester counties, and the restoration of court space in the Orange County Government Center that was lost to the judiciary after a pair of storms in 2011.

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Related Topix: Westchester County, NY, Albany, NY, Westbury, NY, Mineola, NY, Yonkers, NY

Newsday

Wayne Wink exits Nassau comptroller race

Nassau County Legis. Wayne Wink dropped out of the Democratic primary for county comptroller Tuesday, throwing his support behind former comptroller Howard Weitzman.

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Related Topix: North Hills, NY

Tue May 21, 2013

Law.com

'Put the Mission First,' Judge Headed for Kuwait Urges Veterans

Next month, Nassau County District Court Judge Terence Murphy will trade his robes for a U.S. Army uniform.

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Related Topix: US Army, US Military, Hempstead, NY

Newsday

Andrea Rebello shooting: Grief and anger at wake in Tarrytown

Family and friends console one another outside of the wake for Andrea Rebello at Coffey Funeral Home in Tarrytown.

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Related Topix: Tarrytown, NY, Hofstra University, Uniondale, NY

13WHAM

Police defend officer who shot NY college student

The president of a New York police union is defending an officer who accidentally killed a Hofstra University student during a standoff with an armed intruder last week.

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Related Topix: Hofstra University, Dalton, NY

Mon May 20, 2013

Newsday

Andrea Rebello, slain Tarrytown student, remembered by priest, Westchester's Portuguese community

Students wore white ribbons and observed a moment of silence during their graduation ceremony in honor of 21-year-old junior Andrea Rebello.

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Related Topix: Tarrytown, NY, Hofstra University, Yonkers, NY, Uniondale, NY

South Shore Record

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Soprano Sylvia McNair joins tap dancer-vocalist Ryan VanDenBoom and the Long Island Philharmonic for "The Gershwin Experience" at Tilles Center on Saturday.

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Related Topix: Painting, Arts, Roslyn Harbor, NY, Huntington, NY, Hofstra University, Photography

Sun May 19, 2013

WTAQ-AM Green Bay

Female hostage died from police bullet in New York...

A 21-year-old university student who was taken hostage in her apartment and then shot to death during a police standoff with an armed robber on New York's Long Island was killed by a bullet fired from an officer's gun, investigators said on Sunday.

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Related Topix: Uniondale, NY, Hofstra University, Tarrytown, NY

Newsday

Tipping dispute leads to arrest in assault

In East Farmingdale right lane closed on Rt-109 EB north of Southern Pky. Stop and go traffic from Rt-110/Broad Hollow Rd An Amityville woman used a camera tripod "like a baseball bat" in the parking lot of a West Hempstead nightclub Sunday morning, striking another woman in the arm, Nassau County police said.

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Related Topix: East Farmingdale, NY, Farmingdale, NY, Amityville, NY, West Hempstead, NY

Sat May 18, 2013

Star-Telegram.com

Suspect identified in fatal Hofstra home invasion

Police have identified the alleged home invader involved in the death of a New York college student early Friday morning.

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Related Topix: Hempstead, NY, Hofstra University, Great Neck, NY

Fri May 17, 2013

Roslyn News

From The Roslyn Landmark Society

I want to share our conversation with Nancy Rankin, the architect from the Albany-based firm of Waite, Inc., at our board meeting on April 22, concerning the restoration of the Roslyn Grist Mill.

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Related Topix: Albany, NY, Roslyn, NY, Old Westbury, NY, Westbury, NY, Opinion