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A rehearsal was held on Monday at the United Methodist Church of Hempstead for an upcoming gospel concert that will raise funds for local social justice movements.

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The first naturalization ceremony since the government shutdown was held in Central Islip, where 86 people from 37 countries became U.S. citizens. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

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Andrew Dykes appeared before a judge on Thursday and said he would not fight being transferred to New York.

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"He had blood on his hands and blood on his clothing," said Nassau Det. Lt. George Darienzo, of the department's Homicide Squad.

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The attack forced many town departments to temporarily go analog and find "creative" ways to keep town government functioning, according to Southold Supervisor Al Krupski.

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Three adults and six children, four of whom attend Roosevelt schools, have been unable to return to their home since the fire broke out Wednesday evening, officials said.

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The attorney representing the catering business, the owner and her partner, denied the allegations and said he was confident the suit would be dismissed.

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Kevin McDonald was sentenced in the rape of a 14-year-old Patchogue girl who went missing for 25 days last year. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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Kacy Corso, 33, pleaded not guilty to a murder charge in the fatal stabbing of her ex-boyfriend at the Stony Brook Yacht Club last month. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

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Jacob McMillan, of Baldwin, is accused of killing 19-year-old Amira McCleod at a Hempstead house party last month. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

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Investigators said a dryer might be to blame for the fire at a North Bellmore home Monday.

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Ex-Suffolk police officer George Trimigliozzi on Monday was sentenced to two years in prison for managing brothels in Holbrook and West Babylon. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

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Christine Lehmann and her son Nicholas Lehmann died in a house fire Sunday in St. James, and another occupant was hospitalized, officials said.

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Festively decorated LIRR trains have made their debut will run through the end of the year, according to the MTA,

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Abigail Lopez, an 8-year-old from Island Park, has earned her adult CPR certification. She says she was inspired by her mother, a rescue company volunteer.

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