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Three dozen complaints of cheating on state tests in <a href="/topics//Long_Island,_NY">Long Island</a> schools have been substantiated by investigators during the past decade, according to records obtained by Newsday.
Andrea Rebello as seen in her 2010 high school yearbook photo. The 21-year-old Hofstra University junior was killed during an armed home invasion at an off-campus residence in Uniondale.Sources: Police procedures eyed after student's death Lucky, a pit bull mix, is living at Save-A-Pet Animal Rescue and Adoption in Port Jefferson until the Guardians of Rescue, a nonprofit animal group, and his new owner, find him a home out-of-state as part of a settlement deal reached after Lucky killed a neighbor's cat. (May 25, 2013)Dog on death row for 14 months gets lucky break 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)NYPD investigates Bynes' claim of sex assault by cop SHOW MORE

Long Island

Air show announcer Rob Reider.Meet the voice of the Bethpage Air Show A B-17 Flying Fortress usually featured in the air show sits outside the American Airpower hanger at Republic Airport in East Farmingdale. (May 25, 2013)Air show expected to liftoff tomorrow The Bethpage Water District has shut down one of its drinking-supply wells after elevated levels of radium were detected, and officials want to run tests in hopes of finding the source. (May 22, 2013)Northrop Grumman to test Bethpage water SHOW MORE

Sports

Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist skates across center ice while warming up before facing the Boston Bruins in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. (May 25, 2013)Rangers lose, are eliminated from playoffs Yankees' Lyle Overbay, right, follows the flight of his 11th-inning home run off Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Josh Lueke. (May 25, 2013)Overbay helps Yankees rally for win in extra innings Ike Davis of the Mets waits on deck in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field. (May 24, 2013)Mets lose suspended game in extras This collage of AP file photos depicts former Penn State linebaker Michael Mauti, left, and Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, right.ACL injuries no longer doom football careers SHOW MORE

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<strong>MAXWELL'S</strong>, Islip<br /> <strong>RECOMMENDED</strong>: Mini Reuben sandwiches, fish tacos, pepper-seared tuna, hanger steak sandwich.<br /> <a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/maxwell-s-1.5103398" target="_blank">See more photos</a>.29 Cheap Eats to try on LI Dancers performing at the Lu Berry Wild Animal Neon Party at Lily Pond in East Hampton. (May 24, 2013)Hangin' in the Hamptons <b>The Jonas Brothers</b> will play the Nikon Theater July 20.Concerts coming to Jones Beach this summer Catherina Scalia, 47, of 12 Maxwell St., was charged with unauthorized practice, a felony, and with prostitution, a misdemeanor. The East Rockaway woman convicted last year of offering prostitute services with the franks served from her hot dog truck in Baldwin, was arrested again Friday on similar charges, Nassau police said. (May 25, 2013)Hot dog truck prostitute arrested again SHOW MORE

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

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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)NYPD investigates Bynes' claim of sex assault by cop The Stone Temple Pilots -- from left, Dean DeLeo, Eric Kretz, Robert DeLeo and Scott Weiland -- in Santa Monica, Calif. Scott Weiland parted ways with the band in February 2013. (April 30, 2010)Stone Temple Pilots sue ex-frontman Scott Weiland 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' SHOW MORE

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Business

A sign advertising job openings outside a McDonalds restaurant.Lower-wage jobs fuel post-recession market API (Autronic Plastics) develops and builds LED lights used by construction companies. (May 24, 2013)Plastics firm offered $1.2M tax break to stay 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 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 SHOW MORE

New York City

The Rev. Jesse Jackson participates in a demonstration to protest the NYPD's stop-and-frisk policy near a federal court in lower Manhattan, coinciding with hearings taking place there for a lawsuit by four black men challenging the policy. (March 18, 2013)NYC stop-frisk critics seek changes 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 People ride the Brooklyn Cyclone during the ceremonial opening of the Coney Island rollercoaster. (March 24, 2013)
Coney Island marks city beach openings Steven Pasquale and Kelli O'Hara, in "Far From Heaven" at Williamstown Theatre Festival, bring the production to Playwrights Horizons. (July 19, 2012)NYC Weekend Picks: 'Far From Heaven' on stage SHOW MORE

Nation/World

A woman reacts as she looks at floral tributes left at the scene where Drummer Lee Rigby of the 2nd Battalion was killed outside Woolwich Barracks in London. (May 24, 2013)British police arrest 3 more in soldier's savage killing Graduating cadets arrive in formation at the United States Military Academy at West Point 215th commencement ceremony in West Point. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel delivered the commencement speech for the class of 2013. (May 25, 2013 )Hagel to West Point grads: Sex assaults a 'betrayal' President Barack Obama is seen at the National Defense University at Fort McNair in Washington during a speech in which he sought to refine and recalibrate his counterterrorism strategy, and asserted that al-Qaida is "on the path to defeat." (May 23, 2013)Obama: Al-Qaida 'on the path to defeat' A San Antonio metro bus sits in floodwaters after it was swept off the road during heavy rains in San Antonio. (May 25, 2013)Flooding prompts rescues from submerged vehicles 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 Councilman Steve Fiore-Rosenfeld speaks during a press conference about problems with Stony Brook student housing off campus in surrounding communities. (March 25, 2013)No Fiore-Rosenfeld bid for re-election 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 The Town of Huntington is in <a href="/topics/Suffolk_County%2C_NY">Suffolk</a> County and is made up of 19 villages and hamlets including <a href="/topics//Huntington_Station,_NY">Huntington Station</a>. (June 29, 2011)Rare deadlock forces highway job primary SHOW MORE