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Nassau

Police have identified Joshua E. Roston, 33, of Suspect in gas station killing arrested, police say
Photos: Long Island polar bear plunges Cops: Avoid driving during powerful winter storm Reef expanded with old drawbridge concrete Notable deaths: Long Islanders we recently lost What you need to know for the retrial of the Manganos
More Nassau | Edward Mangano | Budget info

Today's top stories

Snow-covered street on East 2nd Street in Riverhead Cops: Avoid driving during powerful winter storm
Closed LI hotel may become senior citizen housing What you need to know for the retrial of the Manganos Consumer Reports' best SUVs, wagons for snow Hempstead district chief sees progress in ratings
Most e-mailed | Most viewed | Top photos

Things to do on Long Island

Beanbags at a station for an open cornhole Where to play cornhole this winter on LI
30 things every LIer must do this winter LI's EZI segues from TV to music on new label LI nightclubs past: Scenes from the '80s to the '00s 50 places every LI family should check out Black History Month events on LI Local Live: 5 great concerts to see on LI

Suffolk

Swimmers plunge into the chilly waters at Crescent Photos: Long Island polar bear plunges
Cops: Avoid driving during powerful winter storm South Fork commuter rail, shuttle to start in March Notable deaths: Long Islanders we recently lost When he plays taps, LI fishermen know to come in
More Suffolk | Steve Bellone | Budget info

Long Island hires, promotions

Dave Cassaro of Garden City has been elected Dave Cassaro to lead Long Island Cares
Long Island hires and promotions: Richard J. Murphy, Healthcare Association of New York State Aaron Rosenfeld joins Marion & Aaron Gural JCC Richard J. Gatteau promoted at Stony Brook University Mara N. Harvey promoted at Lamb & Barnosky Dr. Tommaso Adonna named president of LI Plastic Surgical Group

Health

John Valente, 52, of Brookhaven, at left in LI school official drops 96 lbs. amid health fears
Experts say world needs new diet: Less beef, more beans 'Weird' feeling could be sign of brain chemical imbalance Flu season appears milder, one year later

Education

Hempstead schools Superintendent Shimon Waronker speaks Jan. 9 Hempstead board extends superintendent leave
Hempstead district chief sees progress in ratings Trustee chief: SCCC won't renew McKay contract State: 15 LI districts, 34 schools need improvement East Meadow student a winner in poetry contest
School ratings | Teacher, administrator salaries

Crime

Robert Savinetti leaves Nassau police headquarters in Mineola Defendant weeps at closing of manslaughter trial
Jury selected for Mangano corruption retrial Police ID suspect in killing of gas station manager Police looking for man who tried to kidnap boy
Mugshots | Notorious crimes | Sex offenders

High School Sports

Ty-Shon Pannell shoots a free throw against Sachem CI's Pannell has never met a shot he doesn't like
Jones' clutch free-throw shooting leads Hills East McCombs, Harris spark Copiague past Lindenhurst Woelfel wins Nassau IV 3,000 with room to spare Jaffee, Weiss lead Jericho past Manhasset
Scores and schedules | Commitments

LI Real Estate

A developer has proposed converting the Residence Inn Closed LI hotel may become senior citizen housing
Food scene growing in 'simple and authentic' LI village Live where you work at $889,000 LI house Silicon Valley landlord rents $1,500 studio to 2 cats
LI rich cribs | Home prices | Mortgage rates
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