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An Eastbound LIRR train that officials say "probably derailed" just after leaving the Penn Station platform on track 14 rests as it is looked over by officials. (June 17, 2013)
Person killed by LIRR train in Patchogue Members of the Class of 2013 celebrate their graduation from Gen. Douglas MacArthur High School during a ceremony at Hofstra University. (June 15, 2013)State: LI high school graduation rates improve Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone talks about the county's budget problems and solutions during a press conference in Hauppauge. (April 2, 2012)Pol calls Bellone treasurer plan 'political payback' SHOW MORE

Long Island

"The City of Long Beach was one of the most devastated areas affected by superstorm Sandy,” Senate co-leader Dean Skelos (R-Rockville Centre) said in a memo regarding the bill authorizing the borrowing of $12 million for recovery. (Oct. 30, 2012)State: Long Beach can borrow $12M Blake Thomas Krell, left, of Ft. Myers, Fla., and Erika Alicia Lawson, right, of Easton, Md., toss their caps into the air during the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy's 77th Commencement Ceremony on the campus in Kings Point. (June 17, 2013)Merchant Marine Academy graduates 201 For Dennis Negron, 26, Family & Children's has been a lifeline, sheltering him since he was a teenager after his elderly grandmother became too ill to take care of him.LIer helps get $20,500 grant for nonprofit Palmer Vineyards in Cutchogue is among the locations on the North Fork Wine Trail. (March 14, 2012)Plan would expand North Fork Wine Trail SHOW MORE

Sports

Dillon Gee delivers a pitch during a game against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field. (June 17, 2013)Gee loses gem on walk-off HR by Freeman A composite of Zack Wheeler and his signed Doc Gooden jersey.Wheeler looking to follow in Gooden's footsteps Patrice Bergeron of the Boston Bruins celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal in the second period of Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Chicago Blackhawks. (June 17, 2013)Bruins beat Blackhawks to take 2-1 lead New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira reacts after taking a strike from Oakland Athletics' Jerry Blevins in the eighth inning of a baseball game Tuesday in Oakland, Calif. (June 11, 2013)Cashman 'leaning' toward putting Tex back on DL SHOW MORE

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A Project Loon high altitude ballon sails over Southern New Zealand after its launch. Google revealed top-secret plans on June 15 to send balloons to the edge of space with the aim of bringing Internet to the two-thirds of the global population currently without web access. (June 15, 2013)Stunning images from around the world Blake Thomas Krell, of Ft. Myers, Fla., watches the sea of caps in the air during the United States Merchant Marine Academy's 77th Commencement Ceremony held at Brooks Field on the campus in Kings Point. (June 17, 2013)U.S. Merchant Marine Academy: Graduation 2013 Gold Striker at California's Great America in Santa Clara offers an initial drop of 103 feet and a total two minutes, 30 seconds of thrills.New roller coasters around the U.S. Perhaps the biggest meme of 2012, Tardar Sauce, also known as Grumpy Cat, was named BuzzFeed's "Meme of the Year." Grumpy Cat has also recently signed a movie deal.A look at the internet's most famous memes SHOW MORE

Opinion

Alleged ring leader Farrukh Baig, left, and his wife, Bushra Baig, are brought out of the couple's St. James home Monday morning by federal agents. (June 17, 2013)Editorial: Forceful warning not to exploit immigrants Women, men and children alike need a father-friendly feminism, and a conservatism that supports diverse male and female roles as an essential aspect of individual freedom.Young: America still adjusting to stay-at-home dads A Facebook User Operations Safety Team worker looks at reviews at Facebook headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif. Facebook's top attorney says that after a week of negotiations with U.S. security officials, the company is allowed to make new revelations about government orders for user data. (Dec. 13, 2011)Opinion: How to keep the NSA out of your friends list A Free Syria's flag is seen next to a poster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad during a demonstration held in front of the Fatih mosque in Istanbul. (May 24, 2013)Editorial: U.S. must tread carefully in Syrian war

Entertainment

Charlie Sheen arrives at the "Scary Movie 5" premiere in Hollywood, Calif. (April 11, 2013)Report: Sheen fires 'Anger Management' co-star Jay-Z at "The Great Gatsby" world premiere at Avery Fisher Hall in Manhattan in May. Jay-Z is teaming up with Samsung to release his new album, unveiling a three-minute commercial during the NBA Finals. (May 1, 2013)Samsung users can get Jay-Z's new album first Meteorologist and author, Bill Evans.Reports: WABC's Bill Evans, wife head to court From left, Joey Lauren, Casey Cohen, Chanel Omari and Amanda Bertoncini talk to Ashlee White during episode 3 of Bravo's "Princesses: Long Island."'Princesses' recap: The 'Shabbocalypse' SHOW MORE

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Business

A LIPA electric meter in a Garden City private residence. A tentative new plan would significantly shrink LIPA, reducing it to essentially a financial holding company and cutting staff. (June 4, 2013)Pol: Tentative deal reached on LIPA overhaul Daniel T. Siegel has been appointed president of Garden City-based Lifetime Brands Inc. Siegel, 43, is the son of Lifetime’s CEO and chairman, Jeffrey Siegel. (March 1, 2012)Lifetime Brands names CEO's son as president Macy's will be recruiting at the Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center2 Suffolk events for job seekers SHOW MORE

New York City

Christine Quinn is the first female New York City Council speaker and is considered a leading candidate to succeed Mayor Michael Bloomberg in the 2013 election.Quinn sharpens attack on NYC mayor rivals First phase of the development of new park space on Governors Island was completed. (June 16, 2013).Governors Island abuzz with plans New York City Mayor <a href="/topics//Michael_Bloomberg">Michael Bloomberg</a> wants to be known as "The Green Mayor." (Jan. 18, 2013)NYC plans to recycle food scraps SHOW MORE

Nation/World

The Supreme Court Building in Washington, DC. (March 31, 2012)Supreme Court: Ariz. citizenship proof law illegal Edward Snowden worked as a contract employee at the National Security Agency. (June 9, 2013)Obama: Secret NSA surveillance is 'transparent' Top row, left to right, Anne C. McClain and Jessica U. Meir, and bottom row left to right, Nicole Aunapu Mann and Christina M. Hammock, who were selected in NASA's new astronaut class, which includes 4 men and 4 women. (June 17, 2013)4 women among 8 new NASA astronauts Newly-elected Iranian President Hasan Rowhani places his hand on his heart as a sign of respect in Tehran, Iran. (June 17, 2013)New Iranian president promises 'moderation' SHOW MORE

Politics

Senate co-leader Dean Skelos penned an op-ed for the Albany Times Union saying public financing has been a recipe for corruption and that taxpayers’ money should instead be used for schools, roads and other traditional government expenditures. (March 20, 2013)Dems decry state borrowing proposal "The City of Long Beach was one of the most devastated areas affected by superstorm Sandy,” Senate co-leader Dean Skelos (R-Rockville Centre) said in a memo regarding the bill authorizing the borrowing of $12 million for recovery. (Oct. 30, 2012)State: Long Beach can borrow $12M A LIPA electric meter in a Garden City private residence. A tentative new plan would significantly shrink LIPA, reducing it to essentially a financial holding company and cutting staff. (June 4, 2013)Pol: Tentative deal reached on LIPA overhaul Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone talks about the county's budget problems and solutions during a press conference in Hauppauge. (April 2, 2012)Bellone: $1M merger plan ‘isn’t about politics’ SHOW MORE