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Dr. Peter Ajemian leaves federal court after his sentencing. (5/24/2013)
Spectators watch during a practice session for the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh, NY. (May 24, 2013)Air show: Rain may force cancellations New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie speaks with "Jersey Shore" cast mates Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, center, and Jenni "JWoww" Farley on the boardwalk where he took part in a ribbon cutting ceremony to reopen the beach in Seaside Heights, N.J. (May 24, 2013)Snooki meets Gov. Christie, says he 'just doesn't like us' Student cheer during the Stony Brook University graduation held on the field of LaValle Stadium. (May 24, 2013)66-year-old at SBU graduation: Degree was 'accident' SHOW MORE

Long Island

Victim Christopher Mannino's mother Francine Faraone, left, and widow Michele Weil speak with reporters after the sentencing. Brian Andreski is sentenced by Judge James Husdon for killing Christopher Mannino while boating drunk last June. (May 24, 2013)Man sentenced in fatal drunken boat crash A sign announces a housing development for the long-vacant Bellmore Army base site.Watchdog: Homes planned for vacant army base Children --- and wagons -- decked out in festive attire were among those participating in the <a href="/topics/Memorial_Day">Memorial Day</a> parade in Yaphank last year. (May 27, 2012)Road closures for 3 Memorial Day parades SHOW MORE

Sports

Derek Stepan of the Rangers is named star of the game against the Boston Bruins during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Madison Square Garden. (May 23, 2013)Rangers again will try to keep season alive Southern California teammates swarm low-scorer Annie Park as the team wins the NCAA Division I Women's Golf Championships played at the University of Georgia Golf Course in Athens, Ga. (May 24, 2013)LI teen Annie Park wins NCAA golf championship Ivan Nova delivers a pitch during the first inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays. (April 21, 2013)Nova activated, will pitch out of bullpen Boston Bruins head coach Claude Julien smiles during an NHL hockey news conference at TD Garden. (May 9, 2013)Bruins coach: Game 4 loss 'the past' SHOW MORE

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Opinion

I go to temple to recharge my spiritual battery. Why should the prayer book have to be recharged too?Expressway: Our new digital access to the divine Anthony Weiner listens to a question from the media after courting voters outside a Harlem subway station. (May 23, 2013)O'Reilly: The question Weiner is waiting for New York City mayoral hopeful Anthony Weiner speaks to reporters as he rides the subway to a radio appearance on the first day of his campaign. (May 23, 2013)Barreca: We've seen enough of Anthony Weiner SHOW MORE

Entertainment

Amanda Bynes appears in court in Manhattan facing charges of reckless endangerment, tampering with evidence and marijuana possession after allegedly throwing a bong from her apartment window. (May 24, 2013)Bynes charged in bong-throwing incident New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie speaks with "Jersey Shore" cast mates Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, center, and Jenni "JWoww" Farley on the boardwalk where he took part in a ribbon cutting ceremony to reopen the beach in Seaside Heights, N.J. (May 24, 2013)Snooki meets Gov. Christie, says he 'just doesn't like us' Desiree Hartsock from the series "The Bachelorette." (May 20, 2013)Meet the newest 'Bachelorette' Mariah Carey, center, reacts as she holds up her dress with help from lifestyle anchor for "Good Morning America," Lara Spencer, right, as a wardrobe stylist tries to fix it after it popped open before her performance on "GMA"'s Summer Concert in Central Park in Manhattan. (May 24, 2013)Carey swears, has wardrobe malfunction on 'GMA' SHOW MORE

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Business

LIPA trustees are scheduled to have a long-awaited meeting with officials from Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's office May 24, and the rate freeze will be brought up, they said.LIPA trustees debate three-year rate freeze The pool area of the The Meridian condominium complex on West Broadway in Long Beach. A condo in this complex is renting for $32,500 for Memorial Day to Labor Day 2013.Sluggish Long Beach summer rentals command high prices Visa and MasterCard are accused of conspiring to fix the fees they charge stores for handling payments made with credit cards. (March 30, 2012)Retailers reject credit card fee-fix settlement Jacqueline Goldberg, 87, leaves federal court in Chicago on Thursday after the ruling. The Evanston, Ill., woman had accused real estate mogul Donald Trump of cheating her in a skyscraper condo deal. (May 23, 2013)Woman, 87, loses civil suit to Trump SHOW MORE

New York City

At Brooklyn Supreme Court, Nelson Morales, 28, of Ozone Park, was convicted of murder in the death of NYPD Officer Peter Figoski, a West Babylon resident. (May, 24, 2013)Man convicted for shooting NYPD cop Coney Island marks city beach openings Yankee pitcher Mariano Rivera is building a new church on North Avenue in New Rochelle. (May 15, 2013)Yanks' Rivera does 'God's work' in New Rochelle Nancy Gonzalez, a <a href="/topics//Federal_Bureau_of_Prisons">Federal Bureau of Prisons</a> Corrections Officer who was charged with sexual abuse of an inmate, exits Federal Court with her attorney Anthony Ricco after being arraigned in Brooklyn. (Feb. 05, 2013)Lawyer: Ex-prison guard working on plea SHOW MORE

Nation/World

This Jan. 9, 2013 file photo shows Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio speaking with the media in Phoenix.Judge: Arizona sheriff's office profiles Latinos Passengers disembark from Pakistan International Airlines flight PK709 bound for Manchester from Lahore, Pakistan, after it was diverted and landed at Stansted Airport. (May 24, 2013)UK-bound Pakistan plane diverted, 2 men arrested People look on after the Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River in Mount Vernon, Wash. (May 23, 2013)Washington I-5 bridge collapse spurs search for temp bridge New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa, right, talks about an investigation dubbed "Operation Swill," in which 29 bars and restaurants in New Jersey are accused of putting cheap booze in premium brand liquor bottles and selling it, during a news conference in Trenton, N.J. (May 23, 2013)Rubbing alcohol sold as scotch in N.J. SHOW MORE

Politics

Residents Joe Giunta and Barbara Mallon, both with Stop the Cell Tower, watch as work is resumed on the cell phone tower on Pequot Ave in Manorhaven even though many of the residents do not want it next to their houses. (March 27, 2012)Manorhaven loses cellphone tower suit In this file photo, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo holds a press conference at his New York City. (April 09, 2013)LIPA, Cuomo aides discuss rate freeze Rare deadlock forces highway job primary One of the sex-offender trailers owned by Suffolk CountyTrailers for homeless sex offenders closing SHOW MORE