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Hofstra University identified Andrea Rebello as the 21-year-old junior who was killed during an armed home invasion near campus.
The Navy says Special Warfare Operator Third Class Jonathan H. Kaloust, 23, of Massapequa was killed during a training exercise at Fort Knox.SEAL from LI killed when Humvee flips in exercise Emergency workers arrive the scene of a train collision in Fairfield, Conn. A New York-area commuter railroad says two trains have collided in Connecticut. The railroad says the accident involved a New York-bound train leaving New Haven. It derailed and hit a westbound train near Fairfield, Conn. Some cars on the second train also derailed. (May 17, 2013)Metro-North crash injures up to 60; 5 critical A view of the Nassau Coliseum. (Oct. 25, 2011)Questions on plan for Isles to play in two arenas SHOW MORE

Long Island

Ron Katz from East Hampton takes his dog, Dolce, for a run on Main Beach in East Hampton. (April 19, 2013)Law: Leash dogs on beach after closing A helicopter lands at East Hampton Airport. (Aug. 22, 2012)Hike in landing fees expected to net $71G Nassau County welcomed 37 new police recruits at a swearing in ceremony at police headquarters in Mineola. (May 17, 2013)Nassau police department swears in 37 Ivone Oliviera of Levittown, has been charged with endangering the welfare of a disabled person after police said she engaged in "an inappropriate relationship" with an 18-year-old student at The Henry Viscardi School where she works as a teacher's aide. (May 17, 2013)Cops: Aide was 'inappropriate' with student SHOW MORE

Sports

Hiroki Kuroda of the Yankees pitches in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium. (May 16, 2013)Kuroda tosses a gem in win over Toronto Mike Woodson reacts during the second half of a game against the Toronto Raptors. (Feb. 22, 2013)Woodson could mix and match Game 6 rotation Rangers center Derek Stepan celebrates after his goal while skating past Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand during the third period in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. (May 16, 2013)Rangers are upbeat despite overtime losses Andy Pettitte talks on the mound with Austin Romine during the first inning of a game against the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium. (April 29 2013)Pettitte to DL, but Yanks say injury isn't serious SHOW MORE

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Republican presidential candidate Dwight Eisenhower greets supporters in Hicksville during a presidential campaign swing. Thomas E. Dewey, who twice failed to win the presidency, shares the seat, while Nassau GOP boss J. Russell Sprague sits in front. (1952)58 photos of LI in the 50s Miley Cyrus, who placed No. 1 on the Maxim Hot 100, at the magazine's party at the Vanguard in Los Angeles. (May 15, 2013)Maxim Hot 100 Hofstra University identified Andrea Rebello as the 21-year-old junior who was killed during an armed home invasion near campus. This photo is from her blog, http://andrearebello.wordpress.com.Cops: 2 dead in shooting near Hofstra <strong>HOT DOGS, SIX WAYS</strong><br /> Creative hot dog toppings, because sometimes mustard and ketchup aren't enough.<br /><br /> <a href="/lifestyle/food-and-recipes/hot-dogs-six-ways-1.3831736" target="_blank"><strong>See the recipes</strong></a>. <br />16 grilling and barbecue recipes SHOW MORE

Opinion

Over the past decade, major players in the fashion industry have flocked to Bangladesh, where the minimum wage is about $38 a month.Op-Ed: After factory collapse, look for humane label President Barack Obama speaks during a news conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC. (May 13, 2013)Editorial: Obamacare's 37th repeal The giant Euro symbol is reflected outside the headquarters of the <a href="/topics//European_Central_Bank">European Central Bank</a> on Nov. 5, 2012 in <a href="/topics//Frankfurt">Frankfurt</a>, Germany.Goldmark: Growing pessimism, here and abroad <a href="/topics//Barack_Obama">President Barack Obama</a> in the East Room of the <a href="/topics//White_House">White House</a>. (May 15, 2013)Will: Barack Obama and the loss of trust SHOW MORE

Entertainment

Beyoncé attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit celebrating "PUNK: Chaos to Couture" in Manhattan. (May 6, 2013)Report: Beyoncé is pregnant again From left, Bradley Cooper as Phil, Zach Galifinakis as Alan, and Ed Helms as Stu in Warner Bros. Pictures' and Legendary Pictures' comedy, <b>"The Hangover Part III."</b><br />Wolfpack retiring after 'The Hangover Part III' Justin Bieber and Mally, the young capuchin monkey he left in Germany when officials would not let the singer bring her into the country while touring there in March.Bieber charged thousands for abandoned monkey Winner Candice Glover reacts at the "American Idol" finale. (May 16, 2013)Tearful Candice Glover wins 'American Idol' SHOW MORE

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Business

"The Sandcastle" in Bridgehampton, at 612 Halsey Lane, is a 12-bedroom, 26,500-square-foot mansion with an outdoor pool and a guesthouse. Renting the prime property for just two weeks will put you back $550,000. (May 13, 2013)Rent a Hamptons home for $225G a week The national average interest rate on a one-year CD is 0.25 percent, according to <a href="/topics//Bankrate_Inc">Bankrate</a>.com. Ten-year Treasury notes are yielding less than 2 percent.Your Finances: Combating low returns An <a href="/topics//iPhone">Apple iPhone</a> 5. Mom and dads can find educational apps to distract their children. (Sept. 28, 2012)Tech Review: Memorial Day Weekend apps Bren-Tronics in Commack produces batteries and battery power used by military service for sensors, radios and other electronic equipment. (May 16, 2013)Bren-Tronics' $5M expansion adds 47 jobs SHOW MORE

New York City

New York City police officers demonstrate the stop-and-frisk tactic at a training facility at Rodman's Neck. (June 12, 2012)Testimony ends in stop-frisk trial Assemb. Vito Lopez of Brooklyn has announced he is resigning from office as of June 20.Embattled pol Vito Lopez says he'll resign Emergency personnel at scene of a ferry accident in lower Manhattan Wednesday morning. (Jan. 9, 2012)37 file suits in NY ferry crash Anthony Weiner walks to the subway from his Park Avenue South home. (May 17, 2013)Weiner to comply with financial disclosure calls SHOW MORE

Nation/World

This undated photo found on the VK page of Dias Kadyrbayev shows Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, at an unknown location.Judge: Prison officials will photograph Tsarnaev Ousted IRS chief Steven Miller testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. (May 17, 2013)Ousted IRS chief: Sorry for 'mistakes' and 'poor service' Fazliddin Kurbanov, an Uzbekistan national, pleaded not guilty during his first court appearance on U.S. charges that he gave support, cash and other resources to help a recognized terrorist group in his home country plan a terrorist attack there. (May 17, 2013)Feds: Idahoan taught bomb making for terror strikes Toronto Mayor Rob Ford leaves his home after published reports said a video appears to show Ford smoking crack cocaine. (May 17, 2013)Alleged video of mayor smoking crack sparks uproar SHOW MORE

Politics

Assemb. Vito Lopez of Brooklyn has announced he is resigning from office as of June 20.Vito Lopez to resign, seek Council seat Assemb. Vito Lopez (D-Brooklyn)Silver to push Assembly to expel Lopez <a href="/topics/Nassau_County%2C_NY">Nassau</a> County Executive <a href="/topics/Edward_P._Mangano">Edward P. Mangano</a>. (May 17, 2012)Dems to Mangano: Return $75G in donations SHOW MORE