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John (Sonny) Franzese is transferred from police headquarters to Nassau County Court in January 1966.
The clubs, the porn, the record deals: Sonny Franzese had it allWhere did he sit at the Copacabana? “Wherever I wanted.” Sonny reveled in the spotlight, all while the law closed in on him.
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Coronavirus fears impacting Long Islanders' travel plans
Travelers are canceling trips, others are debating whether to go, and still others are forging ahead despite concerns.
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Emotions overflowed in the courtroom as a prosecutor played a video that News 12 Long Island captured of the fatal confrontation.
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The crash occurred around 9:45 p.m. on Sunrise Highway in North Bellport, police said.
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The Lady Brewsters of the North Fork, a group of women who work in all facets of the East End beer sector, are a unique squad.
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In Huntington, residents questioned Supervisor Chad Lupinacci's decision to put forth only one candidate to head a new bureau that will enforce some town codes.
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Technically, the ban still begins Sunday. But a judge's order means its enforcement will be delayed.
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Cops: Sanitation truck hits, injures pedestrian
The pedestrian, a 61-year-old man, was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries, police said.
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Joe Coulombe envisioned a new generation of young grocery shoppers emerging in the 1960s
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The U.S. signed a peace agreement with Taliban militants aimed at bringing an end to 18 years of bloodshed in Afghanistan.
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But the former NYC mayor's polling numbers have plateaued since his debate debut.
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Chocolate Expo returns to LI with more vendors than ever
Indulge in delicious gourmet chocolates, try a chocolate spa experience and more.
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If you want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on more than one occasion, here’s a monthlong breakdown of opportunities for music, food, events — and yes, lots and lots of parades.
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Karaoke, go-karting and other indoor events that will heat up your winter evenings.
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A long weekend and up to five days away, a "minimoon" is an opportunity for romance without the expense, travel time, and major packing.
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Molly Hatchets brings the activity to Ronkonkoma, and a second venue dedicated to the sport, Axe Island, is slated to open in Bohemia this winter.
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They started selling farmhouse tables out of a woodworking shop no larger than a one-car garage.
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Here's a tip of chore for every day.
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A story about pollution, secrecy, water and fear: How the Grumman plume has grown into Long Island’s biggest environmental crisis.
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Which state park did LIers love the most in 2019?
Long Island's 31 state parks had a total of 26.8 million visits in 2019. Surprisingly, visits to Walt Whitman's birthplace site increased by 64%.
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Family-owned cafe struggling after 27 years in business
"Our payroll has tripled but our prices haven't," says manager Edmund Zarou.
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Blue light responder clashes with red light
Readers sound off on issues including the Red Light Safety Program and more.
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Sources: Isles expected to play Coliseum next season
Sources tell The Point that Gov. Cuomo is expected to head to the Nassau Coliseum on Saturday to make the announcement.
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Netanyahu's challenger can't afford to be a purist
When news arrived of the death of former Egyptian ruler Hosni Mubarak, the Israeli prime minister's response took many by ...
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A survey by a funeral planning website found that the average cost for a full-service funeral on Long Island is the highest in the nation.
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Police: Officers break up robbery in progress
The officers were on routine patrol when they witnessed the suspect hitting a man in the parking lot of Laundry Palace in Central Islip, police said.
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Sources tell The Point that Gov. Cuomo is expected to head to the Nassau Coliseum on Saturday to make the announcement.
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In the 1800s, the Ocean House was part of a 100-acre farm that had a stable and potting shed.
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Forecast: Chilly Leap Day
The Leap Day forecast is a chilly one, but take heart — the first days of March will be more like a lamb than a lion, according to the National Weather Service's forecast.
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For Chris Schneider and other leaplings born on that rare day, Feb. 29, there are bonuses and drawbacks. And lots of attempts at humor, of course.
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One in five Long Islanders spent an hour or more commuting to work each way in 2017, the most recent year for which data was available.
