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Gina Keener, left, of Rockville Centre and Colleen Quirk of Wantagh spruce up their cabana at Nickerson Beach Park in Lido Beach. Flooded during superstorm Sandy, the outside of the cabanas have recently been given a fresh coat of turquoise paint by park workers. (May 23, 2013)
Senate Judiciary Committee members Sen. Chuck Schumer, left, and Sen. Richard Durbin, confer on Capitol Hill in Washington. The committee OKd the immigration bill recently. (May 20, 2013)Immigration bill may force employers to pay on the books An image taken from the video announcing Anthony Weiner's candidacy for mayor. (May 22, 2013)Pastor: Weiner's comeback inspires others SHOW MORE

Long Island

WW II Vet Eli Gordon at his Atlantic Beach home with model tanks used during the war. (May 17, 2013).LI vet remembers Potsdam Conference Lattingtown Beach is located at the end of East Beach Drive. (Sept. 8, 2012)Nassau beaches reopen after bacteria scare With the wind at his back, Brian Hopkins, 32, of Rockville Centre, said he was making good time paddling in the waters off Robert Moses State Park when winds pushed him further out to sea. (May 26, 2013)Paddleboarder used cellphone to aid rescue Volunteer firefighter Elijah Tyre, 22, of Riverhead, draws a mural on East Main Street in Riverhead for the Jamesport Fire Department during East End Arts' Community Mosaic and Street Painting Festival. (May 26, 2013)Hundreds transform Riverhead main street SHOW MORE

Sports

Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia reacts as James Loney rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning. (May 26, 2013)CC struggles again as Yanks fall to Rays Derek Stepan celebrates his third period goal against the Washington Capitals. (Feb. 17, 2013)Busy offseason ahead for Rangers new32 m ago Marlon Byrd reacts after striking out in the third inning against the Atlanta Braves. (May 24, 2013)Mets dealing with plenty of frustration new5 m ago Tony Kanaan of Brazil celebrates by drinking the winner's milk after winning the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. (May 26, 2013)Tony Kanaan wins Indy 500 SHOW MORE

Top Photos

A helicopter performs stunts during the 2013 Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh. (May 26, 2012)Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach: Photos A full moon sets behind the Christ the Redeemer statue on top of Corcovado hill in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (May 25, 2013)Stunning images from around the world Christie Brinkley, who hosted the Social Life Magazine party in Water Mill, poses for the photographers as she arrives. (May, 25, 2013)Hangin' in the Hamptons Ted Gentile of Seaford watches Memorial Day weekend ceremonies at Long Island National Cemetery in Pinelawn with his grandchildren Maria Philemona Gentile, 6, and John Marie Gentile, 5. The children's great grandfather is buried at the cemetery.Memorial Day weekend on LI 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

Entertainment

From left, producer Brahim Chiqua, actress Lea Seydoux, director Abdellatif Kechiche, actress Adele Exarchopoulos and Jeremie Laheurte arrive for the awards ceremony of the 66th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France. (May 26, 2013)Top prize at Cannes goes to lesbian romance A 2012 police booking photo of Amanda Bynes, who was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving after allegedly hitting a sheriff's patrol car.Amanda Bynes lashes out at Rihanna on Twitter Angelina Jolie and actor Brad Pitt arrive at the 84th Academy Awards in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. (Feb. 26, 2012)Jolie: No plans for more kids, wedding SHOW MORE

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Business

According to an executive pay research firm, CEO's salaries have been steadily rising during the last three years.Despite criticism, CEO salaries continue to rise Mike McClernon took over as president of Hauppauge-based SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals in 2009. (April 12, 2013)Hit with 'triple whammy,' Hauppauge company makes comeback Exit interviews can provide valuable insight for managers looking to understand why an employee is leaving the job and how they perceive the company.Small Business: Valuable exit interviews After all the pomp and circumstance is through, graduates still have to do their homework for good, solid financial planning. (May 17, 2013)Money Fix: college grads' financial start SHOW MORE

New York City

Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks to the media in the 311 Customer Service Center after the city information hotline in New York City. (June 20, 2007)NYC's 311 line gets 8,000 pics in 15 months 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)
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Nation/World

Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius appears in court for his bail hearing after being charged with the shooting of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, in Pretoria, South Africa. (Feb. 26, 2013)Pistorius fined for unpaid taxes, report says Dr. Ali Salim waits for deputies to escort him from the courtroom after he pleaded not guilty to charges of killing a pregnant woman and her unborn child in Delaware, Ohio. Salim has pleaded not guilty and is on house arrest on $1 million bond. His trial is scheduled for Sept. 3. (Feb. 21, 2013)Ohio doctor charged with raping, killing expectant mom Julie Hermann listens during a news conference where she was introduced as the new athletic director at <a href="/topics//Rutgers_University-New_Brunswick">Rutgers University</a>, in Piscataway, N.J. Hermann, hired to clean up Rutgers' scandal-scarred athletic program, quit as <a href="/topics//Tennessee">Tennessee</a>'s women's volleyball coach 16 years ago after her players submitted a letter complaining she ruled through humiliation, fear and emotional abuse, The Star-Ledger reported. (May 15, 2013)Report: Rutgers AD abusive to ex-players 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 Connolly, Chefetz win Saltaire election 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 SHOW MORE