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Left, an image of the exterior at Stony Brook University. Right, Lola Tan, a Stony Brook student from <a href="/topics//Elmhurst,_NY">Elmhurst</a>, Queens, who pleaded not guilty to felony drug charges after authorities seized $35,000 in cash, marijuana, hallucinogens and drug paraphernalia from her dorm room, officials said. (May 21, 2013)
Family members of Andrea Rebello leaving their home to attend the wake for the Hofstra junior who was fatally shot in a botched home invasion. (May 22, 2013)Tarrytown wake today for Hofstra shooting victim <a href="/topics//Simon_Property_Group,_Inc.">Simon Property Group</a> has sided with residents near the 39-acre former Cerro property in Syosset in their fight to stop the 750,000-square-foot mall proposed by <a href="/topics//Taubman_Centers,_Inc.">Taubman Centers Inc.</a>Oyster Bay OKs Cerro Wire property sale SHOW MORE

Long Island

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)Voter: Taxes 'tough for retired people' <a href="/topics//Simon_Property_Group,_Inc.">Simon Property Group</a> has sided with residents near the 39-acre former Cerro property in Syosset in their fight to stop the 750,000-square-foot mall proposed by <a href="/topics//Taubman_Centers,_Inc.">Taubman Centers Inc.</a>Oyster Bay OKs Cerro Wire property sale Left, John Beaumont, 54, of West Babylon, on his way to arraignment in Central Islip Criminal Court where he was charged in the stabbing death of his brother Thomas Beaumont, 57, right. (May 12, 2013)Brother pleads not guilty in beer fight death Anthony Santino, a Republican, is a Hempstead Town councilman representing the 4th District. (June 26, 2009)Pol loses hamlet due to redistricting SHOW MORE

Sports

Ryan Callahan celebrates his first period goal against the New Jersey Devils with teammate Derek Stepan at Madison Square Garden. (April 27, 2013)Rangers confident about Game 3 at MSG Mariano Rivera picked up his 16th save of the season in a 1-2-3 inning in the 10th against the Baltimore Orioles. (May 20, 2013)Rivera continues to do the impossible The Miami Heat's LeBron James (6) talks with Dwyane Wade (3) during the first half of Game 5 of an the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Chicago Bulls. (May 15, 2013)Experienced Heat, upstart Pacers ready to go SHOW MORE

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5. <a href="/restaurants/the-pie-1.854844" target="_blank"><strong>THE PIE</strong></a>, <a href="/topics//Port_Jefferson,_NY">Port Jefferson</a><br /><br /> The pie: MARGHERITA<br /><br /> Here's a crust with real integrity, puffy but substantial and not too tender. You can see from the big air holes that the dough is treated with respect. There are some complicated pies on the menu -- including <a href="/topics//Buffalo,_NY">Buffalo</a> and barbecue chicken(?!) -- but you'd be well advised to stick to the simplest, the textbook Margherita ($8, $14, $16).<br /><br />LI's best pizza: 10 pies worth the drive Teachers carry children away from Briarwood Elementary school after a tornado destroyed the school in south Oklahoma City, Okla. (May 20, 2013)Photos: Oklahoma tornadoes <b> <br> COLOR BLOCKING </b> </br> Punchy pops of highly-saturated color works well on the beach. This Motel 50s-style halter's black detail makes the pink stand out even more; $59.40 at asos.com.Summer swimwear trends for the whole family Graduating students James Fernandez, left, of Farmingdale, and Anthony Augugliaro, of Bellmore, right, cheer for a friend at the 2013 Molloy College commencement ceremonies held at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale. (May 20, 2013)Molloy College Class of 2013 graduates SHOW MORE

Opinion

The FDNY received a rescue truck from the people of Oklahoma through the "Spirit of Oklahoma Challenge," which raised $450,000 to purchase the truck. FDNY chaplain Father Joseph Hoffman blessed the truck.Editorial: America's duty to help Oklahoma 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 rocking the foundations of marriage Apple CEO Timothy Cook delivers pauses while giving opening remarks while testifying before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee's Investigations Subcommittee about the company's offshore profit shifting and tax avoidance in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill. (May 21, 2013)Editorial: Fix tax code to avoid dodges like Apple's Israeli soldiers of the Golani brigade take part in an exercise near the border with Syria. (May 6, 2013)Young: Israel forges onward in a hostile region SHOW MORE

Entertainment

Zendaya Coleman and her partner Val Chmerkovskiy performing on the celebrity dance competition series "Dancing with the Stars" in Los Angeles. (May 13, 2013)Zendaya tops 'DWTS' by 1 point going into finale Beyoncé attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit celebrating "PUNK: Chaos to Couture" in Manhattan. (May 6, 2013)Hear Beyoncé's new song 'Grown Woman' Lindsay Lohan teamed up with the comedy website funnyordie.com for a parody of an eHarmony online dating video, in which she says she's looking for someone to spend the rest of her life with -- or at least the rest of her probation.Lohan says she's 'crazy' in 'eHarmony' video 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's monkey becomes property of Germany SHOW MORE

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Business

Long Island's <a href="/topics//Unemployment">unemployment</a> rate dropped sharply to 6 percent in April, the lowest since 2008, the state <a href="/topics//Labor_Department">Labor Department</a> said Tuesday afternoon. In April 2012 the rate stood at 7.1 percent.Sharp drop in LI unemployment rate Economists predict consumer spending will rise 2.3 percent this year, up from a forecast of 1.9 percent in February. Above, shoppers walk along Broadway in Manhattan. (April 26, 2013)Economists bullish on consumer spending Can an employer legally give workers demerits on expected promotions or salary increases if they have to take a day off without notice or if they spend too much time in the bathroom?Help Wanted: Rating caveat GrubHub of Manhattan and Seamless North America of Chicago Monday, May 20, 2013, announced plans to merge and create a new company with more than 20,000 restaurants in 500 cities across the United States.Seamless, GrubHub cook up plans to combine SHOW MORE

New York City

Samir Nasri of Manchester City shoots past Petr Cech of Chelsea to score the opening goal during the FA Cup with Budweiser semifinal match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium. (April 14, 2013)Yanks, Man City to own NY MLS team U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara is shown in this undated file photo.Feds: Bronxville NYC cop hacked emails Met Opera disbands its ballet company new9 m ago In this file photo, Miss Piggy arrives at the premiere of The Muppets at the El Capitan Theater, in Los Angeles. Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, <a href="/topics//Bert_(Sesame_Street)">Bert</a> and <a href="/topics//Ernie_(Sesame_Street)">Ernie</a> of "<a href="/topics//Sesame_Street">Sesame Street</a>" fame, the stars of "Fraggle Rock" and other puppets, costumes and items from throughout Muppets creator <a href="/topics//Jim_Henson">Jim Henson</a>'s career have been donated to the <a href="/topics//Museum_of_the_Moving_Image">Museum of the Moving Image</a>, which is building a new gallery to house them, the institution announced Tuesday, May 21, 2013. (Nov. 12, 2011)Jim Henson's items head to NY museum SHOW MORE

Nation/World

In this image made from video, Pope Francis lays his hands on the head of a young man after celebrating Mass in St. Peter’s Square. (May 19, 2013)Is Pope Francis an exorcist? Jodi Arias looks at her family during the penalty phase of her murder trial at Maricopa County Superior Court in Phoenix, Ariz. (May 20, 2013)Arias tells jury what she'll do if allowed to live President Barack Obama looks down while meeting with Myanmar's President Thein Sein in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. (May 20, 2013)Official: Obama aides knew of IRS audit; Prez not told SHOW MORE

Politics

In this file photo, Gov. Andrew Cuomo listens as Ray Halbritter of the Oneida Indian Nation speaks during a news conference in Albany. (May 16, 2013)Cuomo form letter seeks support on LIPA Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, left, walks with Assemblyman Vito Lopez, to an affordable housing news conference at the Capitol in Albany. (April 18, 2012)Janison: Lopez scandal imperils Silver The sex offender trailer is located on the property of the county sheriff's impound and police academy in Westhampton. (Mar. 11, 2013)Sex offenders allege Suffolk law violates rights Assemblyman Vito Lopez, D-Brooklyn, speaks during an affordable housing news conference as Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, D-Manhattan, left, listens, at the Capitol in Albany. (April 18, 2013)Official: Vito Lopez to step down Monday SHOW MORE