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Trailers for homeless sex offenders closing 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 Zachary Quinto, left, as Spock and Chris Pine as Kirk in a scene in the movie, "Star Trek Into Darkness," from Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions. (May 16, 2013)Postrel: The new 'Star Trek' is smaller than life SHOW MORE

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A 1984 Silverton Convertible 34 cabin cruiser, similar to the one involved in a fatal boating accident off Lloyd Neck on July 4.Bill spurred by LI boating deaths passes 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 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 Elected officials and civic leaders gather in the parking lot of the now shuttered UA Movie Theater In <a href="/topics//Coram,_NY">Coram</a> to unveil a plan for the redevelopment of the property. Under the Town of Brookhaven's "Blight to Light" initiative, the 17.65 acre property, tucked off the road at Routes 25 and 112 will be transformed into a mixed use, retail and residential town center community. The price of the project is estimated at $59 million. (September 20, 2011)Pols: Funding set for theater site renewal SHOW MORE

Sports

Oakland Raiders running back Mike Goodson (25) rushes the ball during a game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Oakland, Calif. (Dec. 16, 2012)Jets' Goodson ready to practice next week Ike Davis stands in the dugout after the top of the ninth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field. (May 22, 2013)Should Mets keep the faith in struggling Davis? <a href="/topics//Mark_Teixeira">Mark Teixeira</a> scores a fourth-inning run against the <a href="/topics//Toronto_Blue_Jays">Toronto Blue Jays</a> at Yankee Stadium. (Aug. 27, 2012)Teixeira close to rehab appearance SHOW MORE

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<b> <br /> MACY'S </a> </b> <br /> Save up to 50 percent on swimwear, shoes and jewelry with code SAVE and an extra 25 percent off clearance. Plus, find other savings on clothing, home goods, handbags and more. <br /> <a href="http://www1.macys.com/index.ognc?cm_sp=navigation-_-top_nav-_-macys_icon" target="new">Shop the sale</a> <br /> <br />25 Memorial Day weekend sales Former Roslyn School District superintendent Frank Tassone was convicted in 2006 of stealing more than $2 million from the district, which he paid back, as part of an $11-million embezzlement scheme of school district funds. (Sept. 26, 2005)12 LI officials who stole public funds <b>Calliou Bathtime With You</b> (Imports Dragon), ages 1 and up<br><br> Play in the pool or bath which includes a Caillou figure, accessories and suction cups to attach to a bathtub wall. ($19.99; toysrus.com)50 must-have summer toys Joe Gannascoli: "Even if I don't need any fish, I like to come to Artie's South Shore Fish Market in <a href="/topics/Island_Park">Island Park</a> just to shoot the breeze with Artie -- he and I go back a long way. Artie does a lot of his own fishing and the freshness here can't be beat." The actor, best known as Vito Spatafore on "<a href="/topics/The_Sopranos">The Sopranos</a>," once was a restaurant chef. Now he experiments in his East Rockaway kitchen.39 famous LIers' favorite hometown places SHOW MORE

Opinion

The <a href="/topics//National_Transportation_Safety_Board">National Transportation Safety Board</a> (NTSB) is considering stricter DWI restrictions, including lowering the blood-alcohol limit from .08 to .05. (May 4, 2012)Editorial: Lower blood-alcohol limit won't end DWI 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 The Class of 2013 is driven not by a sense of entitlement but by the fear they are not going to have the same chance at success that their parents did.Mills: Graduating in debt, but not soured on life Boy Scouts salute during <a href="/topics//New_Jersey">New Jersey</a>'s Boy Scouts Camporee in Sea Girt, N.J.Dale: Boy Scouts' policy sends the wrong message

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 updated28 m ago 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' Actress Eva Longoria attends the "Jimmy P. (Psychotherapy Of A Plains Indian)" premiere during the Cannes Film Festival in France. (May 18, 2013)Longoria receives master's degree SHOW MORE

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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

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 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 The superstorm Sandy damaged NY Aquarium will reopen Saturday. (Undated file)NYC aquarium reopens Saturday bikeMayor: Market to judge bike-share effort SHOW MORE

Nation/World

People look on after the Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River in Mount Vernon, Wash. (May 23, 2013)I-5 bridge collapses in Washington state 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. A CDC report released Thursday is based on birth certificates for 2007 through 2011. Last year, the CDC announced the overall improvement in teen births: a record low of 31 births per 1,000 teens ages 15 to 19. That compares with 42 births per 1,000 five years earlier.Nearly all U.S. states see hefty drop in teen births SHOW MORE

Politics

The Town of North Hempstead and Supervisor Jon Kaiman have just finalized a deal to buy the former Roslyn Country Club from its private owner and will turn it into a town park with completely renovated swimming and tennis facilities. (June 07, 2012)Kaiman won't run again for supervisor 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 A video slot machine at the Resorts World Casino New York City that opened in 2011. Senate Republicans are pushing a bill to authorize up to five new upstate casinos over the next four years and video-slot machines at off-track betting facilities on Long Island. (Oct. 28, 2011)Senate pushes for video slots on LI A company headed by the sister of Shila Shah-Gavnoudias, Nassau's public works commissioner, received a $250,000 contract from the county after superstorm Sandy for engineering and inspection services, including oversight of tree debris removal countywide. (Dec. 26, 2009)Panel: DPW chief who gave kin contract didn't break law SHOW MORE