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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 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

Long Island

Representatives from CA Technologies, Long Island Home Builders Care Development Corp and Islandia Mayor Allan Doorman break ground at the future site of "Veterans Way." (May 23, 2013)Ground broken on new vets-only complex Installation of the new round of red light cameras in Nassau County has begun, and a reader has pointed out that the customary warning signs are nowhere to be seen.Watchdog: No signs posted with red light cameras 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

<a href="/topics/Brad_Richards">Brad Richards</a> #19 of the <a href="/topics/New_York_Rangers">New York Rangers</a> in action against the Toronto Maple Leafs. (Oct. 27, 2011)Richards 'disappointed' about Game 4 scratch 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 <a href="/topics//Ramses_Barden">Ramses Barden</a> yells on the sidelines during the fourth quarter of a game against the <a href="/topics//Carolina_Panthers">Carolina Panthers</a> in Charlotte, N.C. (Sept. 20, 2012)Barden back with Giants Cornell senior attack Rob Pannell, graduate of Smithtown West.Division I men's lacrosse Final Four preview SHOW MORE

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Cleburne, Texas - A car is seen in a damaged home after the tornado. Ten tornadoes touched down in several small communities in Texas overnight, leaving at least six people dead, dozens injured and hundreds homeless. (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 This raffia fedora from Florabella with white linen trim is the perfect complement to easy breezy beach style; $118 at Everything But Water stores and everythingbutwater.com.Memorial Day: 28 ways to wear white <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 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 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 The Good Friday Agreement's lesson for the world is that opposing communities can honorably agree to continue their ancient struggles without bloodshed.O'Keefe: Ireland's peace could be a global model SHOW MORE

Entertainment

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 President Barack Obama awards singer-songwriter Carole King the 2013 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song during a concert at the White House in Washington, DC. (May 22, 2013)Obama honors Carole King at White House concert SHOW MORE

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Business

Salesman Thomas Hart shows a Ford Escape to a customer at Riverhead Ford-Lincoln last month. Ford registrations on Long Island were up 17.2 percent in March compared to a year earlier. (April 16, 2013)LI logs 9% gain in auto registrations in March <a href="/topics//Cablevision">Cablevision</a> Systems Corp. headquarters in Bethpage (Nov. 19, 2010)Union officials asked to leave Cablevision shareholders' meeting Buncee, a Riverhead tech startup, has been named an Internet Category Winner at the TiEcon 2013 summit in Santa Clara, Calif.LI startup wins national award AG: C. Islip car wash violated wage laws 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 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 Members of the Manchester City Football Club teach soccer to Lexington Academy fourth graders and members of the New York City Football Club. (May 22, 2013)New York City FC to join MLS SHOW MORE

Nation/World

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 Charles Ramsey speaks to media near the home on the 2200 block of Seymour Avenue, where three missing women were rescued in Cleveland. Cheering crowds gathered on the street where police said Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michele Knight, who went missing about a decade ago and were found earlier in the day. (May 6, 2013)Ohio kidnap case hero gets burgers for life SHOW MORE

Politics

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 Long Beach City Hall located at 1 West Chester St., Long Beach. (March 28, 2013)Audit: Missteps put Long Beach $5M in red Assemb. James Conte (R-Huntington Station), who decided not to seek re-election this past summer so he could focus on his battle against cancer, died on Oct. 16, 2012.Albany tribute to Assemb. James Conte 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 SHOW MORE