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James Gandolfini attends the after party for a screening of The Weinstein Company's "Killing Them Softly" hosted by The Cinema Society With Men's Health And DeLeon in Manhattan. (Nov. 26, 2012)
A child on a bicycle was struck by a vehicle in Lindenhurst, Suffolk police said. (June 19, 2013)Cops: Child riding bike gets hit by car in Lindenhurst A tractor trailer smashed into the Hillside Avenue overpass on the Northern State parkway. The eastbound truck was torn apart and debris covered the roadway backing up traffic for miles. (June 19, 2013)Truck hits Northern State overpass, clogs traffic SHOW MORE

Long Island

Portrait of 91-year-old Mayor Clarence Michalis at his home in Lattingtown the day after his re-election (June 19, 2013)Rare mayoral race sparks record turnout Gregory Morgan, who provided information to Christian Tarantino, center in white, walks from the Federal Courthouse in Central Islip after his sentencing. (June 19, 2013)Man who helped Tarantino in fatal robbery gets 6 months Steve Bellone reflects on his first year in office as Suffolk County executive. (Jan. 2, 2013)Bellone merger plan may alter term limits SHOW MORE

Sports

Phil Hughes of the Yankees looks on in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game 2 of a doubleheader at Yankee Stadium. (June 19, 2013)Hughes hit hard early as Yanks split doubleheader Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks catches a pass during drills at mini camp. (June 12, 2013)Nicks stays mum about future with Giants Nets head coach Jason Kidd, with his son Chance, throws out the ceremonial first pitch as Phil Hughes of the Yankees looks on before a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers prior to Game 2 of a doubleheader at Yankee Stadium. (June 19, 2013)Kidd pitches to get Lawrence Frank on staff Former Giants and Jets punter Dave Jennings demonstrates NFL drills at Bryant Park in Manhattan. (Aug. 1, 2001)Former Giants punter Jennings dies at 61 SHOW MORE

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<a href="/topics/Joe_Pantoliano">Joe Pantoliano</a> Vicious captain Ralph Cifaretto drew Tony Soprano s ire many times, but he sealed his fate when he ordered the death of Tony s horse, Pie-O-My, for the insurance money. Pantoliano, who was a busy actor before <a href="/topics/The_Sopranos">The Sopranos</a>, picked up where he left off after leaving the show. He starred on the cancelled TV series Dr. Vegas before lending his voice to Racing Stripes and The Easter Egg Adventure. He was also featured on <a href="/topics/VH1">VH1</a> s reality show But Can They Sing?Sopranos: Where are they now? People burn tires and block access to Brasilia's Mane Garrincha, one of the six host stadiums for the upcoming Confederations Cup, to protest in part against the government's expenditure policy for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. (June 14, 2013)Stunning images from around the world Lawrence J. Marlin, a tax accountant, sports enthusiast and family man, died June 15, 2013 in his home in Melville after suffering heart failure. He was 74. <a href="http://www.newsday.com/long-island/obituaries/melville-tax-accountant-lawrence-marlin-dies-1.5516389" target="0"><b>Newsday's obituary for Lawrence Marlin</b></a><br />LI notable deaths Audience members and contestants return to the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale for the taping of season three from the Fox show "X Factor." (June 19, 2013)'X Factor' auditions on LI SHOW MORE

Opinion

A video slot machine at the Resorts World Casino New York City that opened in 2011. (Oct. 28, 2011)Editorial: Albany should approve gambling plan Remember the righteous calls for action coming from federal officials after the Newtown, Conn., shootings? Who could forget? Apparently, Washington.Michaud: Still working to treat mental illness From left, pro-choice protesters Esther Hatala of Stony Point, Mary Kokoski of New City, Marcia Lynch of Nyack and Lisa Kloenne of New City pray outside of <a href="/topics//Planned_Parenthood_Federation_of_America">Planned Parenthood</a> in Spring Valley on the fortieth anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade <a href="/topics//Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States">U.S. Supreme Court</a> decision legalizing abortion. (Jan. 22, 2013)Saletan: Republican plan would lead to abortion ban Let's forget the quarter-days and field days and spirit days, and keep the educational pedal to the metal until school's out.Filler: School's prolonged fade into summer

Entertainment

James Gandolfini attends the after party for a screening of The Weinstein Company's "Killing Them Softly" hosted by The Cinema Society With Men's Health And DeLeon in Manhattan. (Nov. 26, 2012)Actor James Gandolfini dies at 51 while on vacation Simon Cowell attends the "The X Factor" season finale in Los Angeles. (Dec. 20, 2012)Cowell snarky at Coliseum 'X Factor' auditions Kate the Duchess of Cambridge at the inauguration of "Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden" in Watford, London. (April 26, 2013)Kate's baby plans revealed Charlie Sheen arrives at the "Scary Movie 5" premiere in Hollywood, Calif. (April 11, 2013)Blair off 'Anger Management' over Sheen dispute SHOW MORE

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Business

Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke’s long-awaited news conference Wednesday hinted that later this year the agency may ease its bond-buying program that has kept interest rates near record lows. (June 19, 2013)Fed holds line on bond buys . . . for now Room service delivery at the Allegria hotel in Long Beach. For "a lot of your big-box hotels, it's just not profitable," said Mike Johnston, president of the nonprofit Long Island Hospitality and Leisure Association. (June 18, 2013)Will hotel room service check out? Systemax Corp. headquarters in Port Washington. Carl Fiorentino, 56, a former executive, is accused in federal court in Central Islip of taking more than $7 million in kickbacks.Former Systemax exec indicted in bribe case Customers pump gasoline at the Gulf station at the North LIE Service Road and Old Nichols Road in Ronkonkoma. (April 4, 2012)Lower gas costs help slow metro area inflation SHOW MORE

New York City

The driver of a white Nissan sedan lost control on Second Avenue at East 4th Street in Manhattan and drove up onto the sidewalk, hitting several people, including a cyclist. (June 19, 2013)Queens man arrested in East Village crash File photo of NYPD vehicle.Bronx teacher arrested on rape charge Joe Torre's daughter saves falling baby New York City mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner attends a street fair in Brooklyn with his son Jordan. (June 16, 2013)Anthony Weiner: Bring back commuter tax SHOW MORE

Nation/World

U.S. President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel chat during during a dinner at the Charlottenburg palace in Berlin. (June 19, 2013)Obama urges 'bold' nuclear cuts in Berlin speech Kate the Duchess of Cambridge at the inauguration of "Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden" in Watford, London. (April 26, 2013)Kate's baby plans revealed Law enforcement officials walk back to the search area after Robert Foley, special agent in charge of the FBI's Detroit division, announced the FBI was ending the search operations for the remains of Teamsters union president Jimmy Hoffa, who disappeared from a Detroit-area restaurant in 1975. (June 19, 2013)FBI ends search for Jimmy Hoffa's remains Magnitude-5.7 quake shakes central Chile SHOW MORE

Politics

Steve Bellone reflects on his first year in office as Suffolk County executive. (Jan. 2, 2013)Bellone merger plan may alter term limits Village and election officials count write-in votes in Great Neck shortly before 1 a.m. (June 18, 2013)Surprise in election: Last-minute write-in Portrait of 91-year-old Mayor Clarence Michalis at his home in Lattingtown the day after his re-election (June 19, 2013)Rare mayoral race sparks record turnout SHOW MORE