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James Gandolfini attends the after party for a screening of The Weinstein Company's "Killing Them Softly" hosted by The Cinema Society With Men's Health And DeLeon in Manhattan. (Nov. 26, 2012)
The official launch date of the revamped bus company 7 Bus, which formerly operated as Bolt Bus, is now set for July 1, although the green giant carriers of the newly minted service already roll through the oft-congested lanes of the Long Island Expressway. (June 20, 2013)7 Bus to expand LI service July 1 This file image provided by IntelCenter on Wednesday Dec. 8, 2010 shows a frame grab from a video released by the Taliban containing footage of a man believed to be Bowe Bergdahl, left. A Taliban spokesman, Shaheen Suhail, in an exclusive telephone interview with The Associated Press from the newly opened Taliban offices in Doha, Qatar, said that they are ready to hand over U.S. soldier Pfc. Bowe R. Bergdahl held captive since 2009 in exchange for five of their senior operatives being held at the Guantanamo Bay prison. (June 20, 2013)Exclusive: Taliban offer to free U.S. soldier new48 m ago SHOW MORE

Long Island

A tractor trailer smashed into the Hillside Avenue overpass on the Northern State parkway. The eastbound truck was torn apart and debris covered the roadway backing up traffic for miles. (June 19, 2013)Truck hits Northern State overpass Gregory Morgan, who provided information to Christian Tarantino, center in white, walks from the Federal Courthouse in Central Islip after his sentencing. (June 19, 2013)Man who helped Tarantino in fatal robbery gets 6 months Steve Bellone reflects on his first year in office as Suffolk County executive. (Jan. 2, 2013)Bellone merger plan may alter term limits SHOW MORE

Sports

Phil Hughes of the Yankees looks on in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game 2 of a doubleheader at Yankee Stadium. (June 19, 2013)Hughes hit hard early as Yanks split doubleheader Starting pitcher Shaun Marcum paces on the mound after giving up a three-run home run to Chris Johnson in the fourth inning. (June 19, 2013)Marcum falls to 0-9 after Mets lose to Braves Duncan Keith, Michal Handzus and Brandon Saad of the Chicago Blackhawks celebrate after Handzus scored a goal in the first period against the Boston Bruins in Game 4 of the 2013 Stanley Cup Finals at TD Garden. (june 19, 2013)Blackhawks even series with Game 4 OT win Nets head coach Jason Kidd, with his son Chance, throws out the ceremonial first pitch as Phil Hughes of the Yankees looks on before a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers prior to Game 2 of a doubleheader at Yankee Stadium. (June 19, 2013)Kidd pitches to get Lawrence Frank on staff SHOW MORE

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<a href="/topics/Joe_Pantoliano">Joe Pantoliano</a> Vicious captain Ralph Cifaretto drew Tony Soprano s ire many times, but he sealed his fate when he ordered the death of Tony s horse, Pie-O-My, for the insurance money. Pantoliano, who was a busy actor before <a href="/topics/The_Sopranos">The Sopranos</a>, picked up where he left off after leaving the show. He starred on the cancelled TV series Dr. Vegas before lending his voice to Racing Stripes and The Easter Egg Adventure. He was also featured on <a href="/topics/VH1">VH1</a> s reality show But Can They Sing?Sopranos: Where are they now? People burn tires and block access to Brasilia's Mane Garrincha, one of the six host stadiums for the upcoming Confederations Cup, to protest in part against the government's expenditure policy for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. (June 14, 2013)Stunning images from around the world Lawrence J. Marlin, a tax accountant, sports enthusiast and family man, died June 15, 2013 in his home in Melville after suffering heart failure. He was 74. <a href="http://www.newsday.com/long-island/obituaries/melville-tax-accountant-lawrence-marlin-dies-1.5516389" target="0"><b>Newsday's obituary for Lawrence Marlin</b></a><br />LI notable deaths Audience members and contestants return to the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale for the taping of season three from the Fox show "X Factor." (June 19, 2013)'X Factor' auditions on LI SHOW MORE

Opinion

A video slot machine at the Resorts World Casino New York City that opened in 2011. (Oct. 28, 2011)Editorial: Albany should approve gambling plan Remember the righteous calls for action coming from federal officials after the Newtown, Conn., shootings? Who could forget? Apparently, Washington.Michaud: Still working to treat mental illness From left, pro-choice protesters Esther Hatala of Stony Point, Mary Kokoski of New City, Marcia Lynch of Nyack and Lisa Kloenne of New City pray outside of <a href="/topics//Planned_Parenthood_Federation_of_America">Planned Parenthood</a> in Spring Valley on the fortieth anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade <a href="/topics//Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States">U.S. Supreme Court</a> decision legalizing abortion. (Jan. 22, 2013)Saletan: Republican plan would lead to abortion ban Let's forget the quarter-days and field days and spirit days, and keep the educational pedal to the metal until school's out.Filler: School's prolonged fade into summer

Entertainment

James Gandolfini attends the after party for a screening of The Weinstein Company's "Killing Them Softly" hosted by The Cinema Society With Men's Health And DeLeon in Manhattan. (Nov. 26, 2012)Actor James Gandolfini dies at 51 while on vacation Kate the Duchess of Cambridge at the inauguration of "Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden" in Watford, London. (April 26, 2013)Kate's baby plans revealed Charlie Sheen arrives at the "Scary Movie 5" premiere in Hollywood, Calif. (April 11, 2013)Blair off 'Anger Management' over Sheen dispute SHOW MORE

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Business

Homeowners trying to avoid foreclosure must wait too long for their loan modification applications to be reviewed by some of the nation’s top mortgage servicers, a report said.Report: Banks falling short with homeowners George Zimmer in a Men’s Wearhouse TV ad.Men's Wearhouse fires founder George Zimmer Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke’s long-awaited news conference Wednesday hinted that later this year the agency may ease its bond-buying program that has kept interest rates near record lows. (June 19, 2013)Fed holds line on bond buys . . . for now New findings show that wiser use of prescription medication could save the U.S. health care system about $213 billion a year. (June 14, 2011)Study: Wiser medication use may cut health care costs SHOW MORE

New York City

The driver of a white Nissan sedan lost control on Second Avenue at East 4th Street in Manhattan and drove up onto the sidewalk, hitting several people, including a cyclist. (June 19, 2013)Queens man arrested in East Village crash File photo of NYPD vehicle.Bronx teacher arrested on rape charge Joe Torre's daughter saves falling baby New York City mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner attends a street fair in Brooklyn with his son Jordan. (June 16, 2013)Anthony Weiner: Bring back commuter tax SHOW MORE

Nation/World

U.S. President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel chat during during a dinner at the Charlottenburg palace in Berlin. (June 19, 2013)Obama urges 'bold' nuclear cuts in Berlin speech This file image provided by IntelCenter on Wednesday Dec. 8, 2010 shows a frame grab from a video released by the Taliban containing footage of a man believed to be Bowe Bergdahl, left. A Taliban spokesman, Shaheen Suhail, in an exclusive telephone interview with The Associated Press from the newly opened Taliban offices in Doha, Qatar, said that they are ready to hand over U.S. soldier Pfc. Bowe R. Bergdahl held captive since 2009 in exchange for five of their senior operatives being held at the Guantanamo Bay prison. (June 20, 2013)Exclusive: Taliban offer to free U.S. soldier new48 m ago Kate the Duchess of Cambridge at the inauguration of "Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden" in Watford, London. (April 26, 2013)Kate's baby plans revealed Law enforcement officials walk back to the search area after Robert Foley, special agent in charge of the FBI's Detroit division, announced the FBI was ending the search operations for the remains of Teamsters union president Jimmy Hoffa, who disappeared from a Detroit-area restaurant in 1975. (June 19, 2013)FBI ends search for Jimmy Hoffa's remains SHOW MORE

Politics

Steve Bellone reflects on his first year in office as Suffolk County executive. (Jan. 2, 2013)Bellone merger plan may alter term limits Village and election officials count write-in votes in Great Neck shortly before 1 a.m. (June 18, 2013)Surprise in election: Last-minute write-in Portrait of 91-year-old Mayor Clarence Michalis at his home in Lattingtown the day after his re-election (June 19, 2013)Rare mayoral race sparks record turnout SHOW MORE