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Chaim Weiss was found by an adult dormitory supervisor sprawled across the bed of his single room at Mesivta of Long Island, an Orthodox Jewish yeshiva on East Beech Street, just before 8 a.m. Nov. 1, 1986.Cops reopen '86 murder case of pajama-clad teen 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 Sheila Campbell, left, of Miller Place, and Colleen Finegan, of Bellport, won $22,850 on the May 15 episode of "Wheel of Fortune" as part of "Best Friends Week." (March 18, 2013)LI best friends win on 'Wheel of Fortune' SHOW MORE

Long Island

A sign announces a housing development for the long-vacant Bellmore Army base site.Watchdog: Homes planned for vacant army base Voters check in at Centereach High School before voting in school elections for the Middle Country School District. (May 21, 2013)Six of seven tax-cap busting school budgets fail The Town of North Hempstead has entered into an agreement with the USDA to euthanize flocks of geese that are damaging town parks and other properties. (May 10, 2013)Town rethinks geese-killing plan Sheila Campbell, left, of Miller Place, and Colleen Finegan, of Bellport, won $22,850 on the May 15 episode of "Wheel of Fortune" as part of "Best Friends Week." (March 18, 2013)LI best friends win on 'Wheel of Fortune' SHOW MORE

Sports

Matt Harvey looks on after surrendering a three-run home run to Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto in the third inning of a game at Citi Field. (May 22, 2013)Harvey avoids loss but Reds sweep Mets Quarterback Mark Sanchez of the Jets speaks to the media at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. (May 16, 2013)Sanchez: Jets will get 'the best out of me' in '13 Tim Tebow completes drills before a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. (Oct. 21, 2012)Is Tebow headed to the AFL? new49 m ago SHOW MORE

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<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 The ExploreLI Street Team enjoyed checking out antique and custom cars at the 2013 Field of Wheels Exhibition and Car Show at Newsday's headquarters in Melville. Did they catch you on camera? (May 11, 2013)X-Team: Field of Wheels Car Show 2013 <b>The Fuze Wheel Writer</b> (Skyrocket Toys), ages 3 and up<br /><br /> The Fuze Wheel Writer displays high-tech light effects on bike wheels as kids ride. Mount to the spokes of almost any bike 20-inches and up, and as the wheels spin, LEDs flash on and off to create more than a dozen different images and patters. ($19.99; target.com)50 must-have summer toys 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 Anthony Weiner on Capitol Hill in Washington.Vogel: Anthony Weiner flashes his arrogance 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 who may change marriage

Entertainment

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 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 Michael Douglas, left, as Liberace, and Matt Damon, as Scott Thorson in a scene from "Behind the Candelabra," premiering May 26 at 9 p.m. on HBO.Douglas: Liberace biopic is a 'great love story' Robin Roberts with her Peabody at the 72nd Peabody Awards at the Waldorf-Astoria in Manhattan. (May 20, 2013)Robin Roberts to write memoir about illness 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 Hooters in Farmingdale, above, and Fresh Meadows will reopen. (Feb. 5, 2010)Hooters in Farmingdale, Fresh Meadows to reopen Apple CEO Timothy Cook takes a pause during 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)On Hill, Cook defends Apple on taxes Sam and Liz Weidner, of Hudsonville, Mich., view a home for sale in Lowell, Mich.The National Association of Realtors said Wednesday that sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.97 million, up from 4.94 million in March. (April 2, 2013)U.S. home sales tick up to highest in 3 ½ years SHOW MORE

New York City

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 New Jersey Transit says rail and bus riders will likely not see fare increases for the coming year.Drunken man directed NJ Transit buses Members of the LGBT community and their supporters gather to speak out after a string a bias attacks, including the fatal shooting of 32-year old Mark Carson on Saturday, during a rally in New York's Greenwich Village. A spate of hate-fueled attacks on gay men in New York, including a killing last week on a busy street in one of Manhattan's most gay-friendly neighborhoods, has prompted outcry and soul-searching about enduring bias after gay-rights advances in recent years. (May 20, 2013)Man arrested in NYC anti-gay attack An image taken from the video announcing Anthony Weiner's candidacy for mayor. (May 22, 2013)Anthony Weiner running for NYC mayor SHOW MORE

Nation/World

Jose Canseco talks to reporters after appearing in federal court in Washington. (June 3, 2010)Cops: Canseco a suspect in sex assault case SHOW MORE

Politics

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 Nassau County Legis. Wayne Wink dropped out of the Democratic primary for county comptroller Tuesday, throwing his support behind former comptroller Howard Weitzman. (April 11, 2013)Wink exits Nassau comptroller race Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver (D-Manhattan) in his office in the Capitol in Albany. (Jan. 24, 2012)Silver faces more grilling on Vito Lopez case LIPA crews work on a pole leaning over the westbound LIRR tracks just west of the Hickville station in Hicksville. (Jan. 31, 2013)Assembly Dems question Cuomo's LIPA plan SHOW MORE