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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)
West Islip High School in West Islip. (May 23, 2012)Official: Students used Facebook to cheat on exam Pamela Gluckin, a former assistant superintendent for business at the Roslyn School District, was convicted in 2006 of stealing $4.3 million as part of an $11-million embezzlement of school district funds. (Nov. 10, 2005)12 LI officials who stole public funds The National Weather Service says wind gusts of more than 60 mph are possible - and 2 1/2 to 4 1/2 inches of rain are likely Thursday. Newsday StaffStorms may batter LI morning commute SHOW MORE

Long Island

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 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 Pamela Gluckin, a former assistant superintendent for business at the Roslyn School District, was convicted in 2006 of stealing $4.3 million as part of an $11-million embezzlement of school district funds. (Nov. 10, 2005)12 LI officials who stole public funds SHOW MORE

Sports

Chris Kreider of the Rangers celebrates his overtime goal against the Boston Bruins during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Madison Square Garden. (May 23, 2013)Kreider's OT goal helps Rangers stay alive Carmelo Anthony reacts after making a tough basket during the third quarter of Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden. (May 16, 2013)Melo voted on All-NBA Second Team 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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Granbury, Texas - An American flag flaps from its bent flagpole amid devastation in the Rancho Brazos subdivision, where residents in the neighborhood are continuing cleanup of their damaged homes after a tornado destroyed the area. (May 16, 2013)Most deadly U.S. tornadoes 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 4. Hamoa Beach in Maui, Hawaii, ranks fourth on the 2013 list of Top 10 Beaches.Top 10 beaches of 2013 <a href="/topics/Alec_Baldwin">Alec Baldwin</a> ". . . Krisch's sold homemade candy and homemade ice cream, as well as their full menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner. They made the best ice cream we ever had as kids. As a child, we found every excuse possible to go there. Every holiday was an ice cream holiday." Alec Baldwin grew up in Massapequa.38 famous LIers' favorite hometown places SHOW MORE

Opinion

File photo of a beer at a bar. 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 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 Anthony Weiner on Capitol Hill in Washington.Vogel: Anthony Weiner flashes his arrogance

Entertainment

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 Vin Diesel as Dom in "Fast & Furious 6," the next installment of the global blockbuster franchise built on speed.'Fast & Furious 6': Back in gear Dame Helen Mirren, in character as Queen Elizabeth II, helped grant the wish of a terminally Oliver Burton, 10, who wanted to have tea with the British monarch. (May 23, 2013)Dressed as the Queen, Helen Mirren meets sick boy Steve Forrest on an ABC set for the taping of ABC's Silver Anniversary Celebration in Los Angeles. (Jan. 4, 1978)Steve Forrest of 'S.W.A.T.' dies at 87 SHOW MORE

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Business

Buncee founder Marie Arturi, fourth from left, with team members. Buncee developed a website and mobile app that allows users to create greeting cards and presentations for social networks. (May 23, 2013)LI startup wins national award 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 <a href="/topics//Cablevision">Cablevision</a> Systems Corp. headquarters in Bethpage (Nov. 19, 2010)Union reps interrupt Cablevision meeting 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

Mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner is swarmed by the media as he greets commuters at the 125th Street 2/3 subway station in Manhattan. (May 23, 2013)Cuomo: 'Shame on us' if Weiner elected mayor A photo from the MTA's Flickr stream shows damage on New York City subway's A line to the Rockaways. (Oct. 30, 2012)Schumer: $3.7B in Sandy aid on way for transit Kerry Kennedy listens to a speaker at a news conference in Albany about fair-labor practices for farm workers. (May 13, 2013)Kennedy rips Wendy's over tomato pickers Police cordon off an area around a gray sedan on Friday afternoon. Cops arrested two bank robbery suspects after a dramatic chase that started in Ardsley and ended in Yonkers. After crashing, the suspects ditched the car and tried to lose police in the woods. (March 29, 2013)Man admits role in Ardsley bank robbery SHOW MORE

Nation/World

Jodi Arias appears for the sentencing phase of her trial at Maricopa County Superior Court in Phoenix. (May 15, 2013)Arias judge declares mistrial in penalty phase Members of Scouts for Equality hold a rally to call for equality and inclusion for gays in the Boy Scouts of America as part of the "Scouts for Equality Day of Action" in Washington, DC. (May 22, 2013)Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys Marvin Dixon, the grandfather of 8-year-old tornado victim Kyle Davis, glances down at a photo of his grandson while sitting for a portrait in the lobby of a funeral home where his grandson awaits burial, in Oklahoma City. (May 22, 2013)Youngest Okla. tornado victims remembered 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