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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.
David Laffer shot four people to death in Haven Drugs on Father's Day two years ago while robbing the pharmacy of pain pills and muscle relaxants. Laffer is serving life in prison for the murders. (Sept. 23, 2011)Judge: Victim's mom can sue doc who gave pills to killer Students listen and take notes during a lecture. (May 1, 2013)Voters send clear message: Don't try busting state cap SHOW MORE

Long Island

Mirella and Alfonso Lopez, the parents of Nassau County Police Officer Arthur Lopez, console each other as their son is being honored in Mineola. (May 22, 2013)Lopez, Olivieri added to NCPD memorial Taylor Fink, left 2, her brother Kyle, 5, and Corinne Belton, 4, climb on a new sculpture after the dedication ceremony of the sculpture and new pedestrain plaza in Huntington Station. (May 22, 2013)Pedestrian plaza opens in Huntington Sta. Long Beach City Hall located at 1 West Chester St., Long Beach. (March 28, 2013)Audit: Missteps put Long Beach $5M in red Crews work to rebuild the boardwalk at Robert Moses.Robert Moses State Park opens Thursday SHOW MORE

Sports

Hiroki Kuroda exits with an injury during the third inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles. (May 22, 2013)Kuroda injures calf in Yankees' loss Indiana Pacers forward Paul George, right, gets tangled up with Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony during the first half of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. (May 11, 2013)Reports: Carmelo has partially torn shoulder Ike Davis of the Mets stands at first base after the Cincinnati Reds scored the go ahead run in the ninth inning at Citi Field. (May 22, 2013)Slumping Davis' blunder in field costs Mets Rangers right wing Darroll Powe skates to the puck in the second period. (April 3, 2013)Powe has experience coming back from 3-0 hole SHOW MORE

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Onsen Sushi's 2010 roll includes tuna, salmon, yellowtail, fluke, crab, fried onion and soybean seaweed. (May 6, 2011)Top 100: The best sushi restaurants on LI This plate is on Lloyd Butler's 1989 Lincoln MarkVII LSC. The Wyandanch resident says, "It means 'want to try me?' because this car is over 20 years old but is still fast and can outrun some of the newer cars."Weird, clever Long Island license plates <b>Infinity edge pool</b><br><br> In-ground pools aren't reserved solely for the wealthiest anymore, in fact, they're pretty widespread on Long Island. It's a great feature to entertain kids during the summer and is ideal for hosting warm-weather gatherings. Not quite as practical or kid-friendly though, is an infinity edge pool. But when it overlooks the water — as does the one pictured outside a Sands Point home — the resulting aesthetic is very dreamy.Must-have features for your dream LI home <b>Natalie Portman</b><br><br> Academy Award-winning actress Natalie Portman has been called one of Hollywood’s most “bankable” actresses. Her husband, ballet choreographer Benjamin Millepied, recently landed the new role of Director of Dance at the Paris Opera Ballet. But Natalie -- mom to 1 1/2-year-old Aleph -- is still the main breadwinner, with an estimated net worth of $32 million.10 celeb moms who out-earn their partners SHOW MORE

Opinion

A sign urging for a "yes" vote across from Baldwin Middle School as Long Islanders prepare vote tomorrow on school budget and board elections. (May 20, 2013)Editorial: Tax cap a powerful weapon in school votes The Good Friday Agreement's lesson for the world is that opposing communities can honorably agree to continue their ancient struggles without bloodshed.O'Keefe: Ireland's peace could be a global model Anthony Weiner on Capitol Hill in Washington.Vogel: Anthony Weiner flashes his arrogance 83-year-old lesbian widow Edie Windsor greets same-sex marriage supporters as she leaves the Supreme Court in Washington, DC. (March 27, 2013)Filler: The woman who may change marriage

Entertainment

Simon Cowell attends the "The X Factor" season finale in Los Angeles. (Dec. 20, 2012)'X Factor' judges at Nassau Coliseum in June The Wolfpack -- from left, Ed Helms as Stu, Bradley Cooper as Phil and Zach Galifianakis as Alan -- returns for "The Hangover Part III."'Hangover Part III': A dark, violent finale Jennifer Aniston attends the premiere of Lifetime's "Call Me Crazy: A Five Film" at Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, Calif. (April 16, 2013)Jennifer Aniston cagey about 'Friends' reunion Kim Kardashian and Kanye West attend The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute gala benefit, "Punk: Chaos to Couture" in Manhattan. (May 6, 2013)See Kim Kardashian's over-the-top baby shower invite SHOW MORE

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Business

Salesman Thomas Hart shows a Ford Escape to a customer at Riverhead Ford-Lincoln last month. Ford registrations on Long Island were up 17.2 percent in March compared to a year earlier. (April 16, 2013)LI logs 9% gain in auto registrations in March Plant employees assemble a 2011 Ford Explorer on the assembly line at Ford's Chicago Assembly Plant. (Dec. 1, 2010)U.S. automakers scale back summer time off AG: C. Islip car wash violated wage laws U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are throwing their support behind a bill to delay steep increases in flood insurance premiums intended to reform a debt-ridden federal program. (Jan. 6, 2013)Schumer, Gillibrand back flood bill SHOW MORE

New York City

Members of the Manchester City Football Club teach soccer to Lexington Academy fourth graders and members of the New York City Football Club. (May 22, 2013)New York City United to join MLS Gornell Roman, 39, surrendered at the 41st Precinct in the Bronx, just hours after Police Commissioner Ray Kelly identified him as the suspect.Suspect in E. Village gay beating surrenders Dep. Insp. Christopher McCormack, commander of the 40th precinct in the Bronx, testifying on Monday, May 13, 2013 in a federal challenge to controversial NYPD stop-and-frisk tactics. (March 18, 2012)Study: Bronx, B'klyn most likely for stop-frisk An NYPD police car.DA: 3 charged with kidnapping NYC man SHOW MORE

Nation/World

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) addresses a news conference in <a href="/topics//Washington,_D.C.">Washington</a>. (July 25, 2012)Schumer seeks new federal weather website Jose Canseco talks to reporters after appearing in federal court in Washington. (June 3, 2010)Cops: Canseco suspect in sex assault case SHOW MORE

Politics

Democratic Legis. Joseph Scannell, left, of Baldwin and Republican Legis. Joe Belesi of Farmingdale will not seek another term, party officials said.Scannell, Belesi won't seek re-election Long Beach City Hall located at 1 West Chester St., Long Beach. (March 28, 2013)Audit: Missteps put Long Beach $5M in red Adam Halpern, left, a prosecutor in Suffolk County's Traffic and Parking Violations Agency and a former 4th District County Court judge, and activist Richard Macellaro, right, a retired home health care administrator, have been named to challenge Republican councilmen Kevin Malloy and Thomas McCarthy.Dems choose candidates for town board LIPA has started work on a $6.5-million transmission-line upgrade to deal with growing power demands on the East End. (Aug. 29, 2011)LIPA trustee 'anxious to ask questions' on Cuomo plan SHOW MORE