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David Laffer shot four people to death in Haven Drugs on Father's Day two years ago while robbing the pharmacy of pain pills and muscle relaxants. Laffer is serving life in prison for the murders. (Sept. 23, 2011)Judge: Victim's mom can sue doc who gave pills to killer Cops: LIers stole bathing suits from Target Simon Cowell attends the "The X Factor" season finale in Los Angeles. (Dec. 20, 2012)'X Factor' judges at Nassau Coliseum in June SHOW MORE

Long Island

Mirella and Alfonso Lopez, the parents of Nassau County Police Officer Arthur Lopez, console each other as their son is being honored in Mineola. (May 22, 2013)Lopez, Olivieri added to NCPD memorial Voters check in at Centereach High School before voting in school elections for the Middle Country School District. (May 21, 2013)Six of seven tax-cap busting school budgets fail Chaim Weiss was found by an adult dormitory supervisor sprawled across the bed of his single room at Mesivta of Long Island, an Orthodox Jewish yeshiva on East Beech Street, just before 8 a.m. Nov. 1, 1986.Cops reopen '86 murder case of pajama-clad teen Sheila Campbell, left, of Miller Place, and Colleen Finegan, of Bellport, won $22,850 on the May 15 episode of "Wheel of Fortune" as part of "Best Friends Week." (March 18, 2013)LI best friends win on 'Wheel of Fortune' SHOW MORE

Sports

Hiroki Kuroda exits with an injury during the third inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles. (May 22, 2013)Kuroda leaves game in third inning with injury Matt Harvey looks on after surrendering a three-run home run to Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto in the third inning of a game at Citi Field. (May 22, 2013)Harvey avoids loss but Reds sweep Mets Tim Tebow completes drills before a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. (Oct. 21, 2012)Is Tebow headed to the AFL? Tom Coughlin speaks to the media following OTAs at Timex Performance Center. (May 22, 2013)Coughlin not happy Nicks, Cruz missed OTA SHOW MORE

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Onsen Sushi's 2010 roll includes tuna, salmon, yellowtail, fluke, crab, fried onion and soybean seaweed. (May 6, 2011)Top 100: The best sushi restaurants on LI This plate is on Lloyd Butler's 1989 Lincoln MarkVII LSC. The Wyandanch resident says, "It means 'want to try me?' because this car is over 20 years old but is still fast and can outrun some of the newer cars."Weird, clever Long Island license plates <b>Infinity edge pool</b><br><br> In-ground pools aren't reserved solely for the wealthiest anymore, in fact, they're pretty widespread on Long Island. It's a great feature to entertain kids during the summer and is ideal for hosting warm-weather gatherings. Not quite as practical or kid-friendly though, is an infinity edge pool. But when it overlooks the water — as does the one pictured outside a Sands Point home — the resulting aesthetic is very dreamy.Must-have features for your dream LI home <b>Natalie Portman</b><br><br> Academy Award-winning actress Natalie Portman has been called one of Hollywood’s most “bankable” actresses. Her husband, ballet choreographer Benjamin Millepied, recently landed the new role of Director of Dance at the Paris Opera Ballet. But Natalie -- mom to 1 1/2-year-old Aleph -- is still the main breadwinner, with an estimated net worth of $32 million.10 celeb moms who out-earn their partners SHOW MORE

Opinion

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 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 Anthony Weiner on Capitol Hill in Washington.Vogel: Anthony Weiner flashes his arrogance 83-year-old lesbian widow Edie Windsor greets same-sex marriage supporters as she leaves the Supreme Court in Washington, DC. (March 27, 2013)Filler: The woman who may change marriage

Entertainment

Simon Cowell attends the "The X Factor" season finale in Los Angeles. (Dec. 20, 2012)'X Factor' judges at Nassau Coliseum in June The Wolfpack -- from left, Ed Helms as Stu, Bradley Cooper as Phil and Zach Galifianakis as Alan -- returns for "The Hangover Part III."'Hangover Part III': A dark, violent finale Jennifer Aniston attends the premiere of Lifetime's "Call Me Crazy: A Five Film" at Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, Calif. (April 16, 2013)Jennifer Aniston cagey about 'Friends' reunion on 'Ellen' Kim Kardashian and Kanye West attend The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute gala benefit, "Punk: Chaos to Couture" in Manhattan. (May 6, 2013)See Kim Kardashian's over-the-top baby shower invite SHOW MORE

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Business

U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are throwing their support behind a bill to delay steep increases in flood insurance premiums intended to reform a debt-ridden federal program. (Jan. 6, 2013)Schumer, Gillibrand back flood bill Long Island's <a href="/topics//Unemployment">unemployment</a> rate dropped sharply to 6 percent in April, the lowest since 2008, the state <a href="/topics//Labor_Department">Labor Department</a> said Tuesday afternoon. In April 2012 the rate stood at 7.1 percent.Sharp drop in LI unemployment rate Hooters in Farmingdale, above, and Fresh Meadows will reopen. (Feb. 5, 2010)Hooters in Farmingdale, Fresh Meadows to reopen Apple CEO Timothy Cook takes a pause during opening remarks while testifying before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee's Investigations Subcommittee about the company's offshore profit shifting and tax avoidance in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill. (May 21, 2013)On Hill, Cook defends Apple on taxes SHOW MORE

New York City

Dep. Insp. Christopher McCormack, commander of the 40th precinct in the Bronx, testifying on Monday, May 13, 2013 in a federal challenge to controversial NYPD stop-and-frisk tactics. (March 18, 2012)Study: Bronx, B'klyn most likely for stop-frisk An NYPD police car.DA: 3 charged with kidnapping NYC man New Jersey Transit says rail and bus riders will likely not see fare increases for the coming year.Drunken man directed NJ Transit buses An image taken from the video announcing Anthony Weiner's candidacy for mayor. (May 22, 2013)Poll puts Anthony Weiner in second place for NYC mayor SHOW MORE

Nation/World

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) addresses a news conference in <a href="/topics//Washington,_D.C.">Washington</a>. (July 25, 2012)Schumer seeks new federal weather website Jose Canseco talks to reporters after appearing in federal court in Washington. (June 3, 2010)Cops: Canseco suspect in sex assault case SHOW MORE

Politics

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 LIPA has started work on a $6.5-million transmission-line upgrade to deal with growing power demands on the East End. (Aug. 29, 2011)LIPA trustee 'anxious to ask questions' on Cuomo plan Nassau County Legis. Wayne Wink dropped out of the Democratic primary for county comptroller Tuesday, throwing his support behind former comptroller Howard Weitzman. (April 11, 2013)Wink exits Nassau comptroller race Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver (D-Manhattan) in his office in the Capitol in Albany. (Jan. 24, 2012)Silver faces more grilling on Vito Lopez case SHOW MORE