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Police said the man met up with the girl at a playground in Hauppauge, where he raped her.
1m read1m readEven for parents who want to breastfeed, it may not be an option, due to issues ranging from medical conditions to lack of milk supply.
4m read4m readA Florida man got 12 years in prison for pressuring a Long Island teen to send him sexually explicit photos and two Central Islip men pleaded guilty to sex trafficking a minor at a Suffolk hotel, prosecutors said.
1m read1m readSlow start to season has manager Wally Backman using the former Yankee in non-save situations.
3m read3m readThe stock exchange said the company failed to file timely financial documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
1m read1m readUpcoming Events
Long Island Peer Networking Meeting
Peer networking meeting, reserve
Where
Association for Mental Health and Wellness
939 Johnson Ave.
Ronkonkoma, NY
11779
Price
Free
AMVETS Post 48 Meeting
Post 48, all honorably discharged men, women and their families welcome, meets every month
Where
AMVETS Post 48
660 Hawkins Ave.
Lake Ronkonkoma, New York
11779
Phone: 631-588-1401
Website
amvets.orgAmerican Legion Meeting Post 155
Post 155, new members welcome, meets all year
Where
American Legion Post 155 - Lake Ronkonkoma
115 Church St.
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
11779-4161
Phone: 631-981-2981
Price
Free
Website
orgsites.com/ny/post155Students of color have gone from being the minority to the majority in 32 Long Island districts over the past 20 years, a Newsday analysis found.
Long read9m readTissue boxes at hand, local viewers are ready for the NBC show's final episode.
3m read3m readWhitmore has played in seven games and has scored two runs.
See the scenes from Thursday's playoff game.
See the scenes from Thursday's playoff matchup.
Third-seeded Phantoms have won seven straight.
1m read1m readChance Brindle and Gavin Arcuri scored back-to-back to give No. 4 Westhampton a 6-4 lead in its 6-5 win over No. 5 East Islip.
1m read1m readGiovanna Calicchio had three hits and an RBI in victory over Mount Sinai.
2m read2m read"I really didn't even create my own shots," Trovato said. "My teammates were getting me open."
1m read1m readOperation "Long Island Wave" was the first of its kind on Long Island in 15 years and was carried out ahead of what authorities said is a typical increase in crime during summer months and because of an uptick in shootings, officials said.
3m read3m readWe got engaged in 1971, after Ernie surprised me with a ring in my Easter basket.
2m read2m readSharing stories of graces bestowed by rainbows and family members.
2m read2m read'The William Floyd Youth & Government program continues to be the gold standard.'
3m read3m readThe Brookhaven Town Industrial Development Agency board will vote in a month or more on a proposal to seize a bus company by eminent domain to clear the path for part of the $750 million Ronkonkoma Hub project.
1m read1m readEighteen Long Island school districts have frozen tax rates, and four are calling for cuts. New Suffolk and Wainscott on the East End are seeking to pierce the tax cap.
3m read3m readThe North Fork Express charter bus depot is being sought for the Ronkonkoma Hub development.
2m read2m readThe two men were working on a pickup truck when they were struck, police said.
Scott Williams of Holbrook got to thank his "three angels" who saved him last month during a meeting at the LIRR's Ronkonkoma station Friday.
2m read2m readThe Long Island Regional Planning Council on Thursday voted to name Midway Crossing a project of regional significance. The designation is expected to help raise funds from public and private sources, officials said.
3m read3m readThe changes take effect May 23. Others are happening this weekend.
1m read1m readScenes from a Suffolk baseball game between Smithtown East and host Connetquot on Monday.
Comes on in relief in sixth to shutdown Smithtown East
2m read2m readScenes from a Suffolk League I baseball game between Patchogue-Medford and host Sachem East on Monday.
The three-game series will almost certainly determine the Suffolk I champ.
2m read2m readPolitical and advocacy groups increasingly have been injecting themselves into traditionally nonpartisan school board elections on Long Island, endorsing candidates, assisting in campaigns and inflaming divisions ahead of the May 17 vote.
Long read9m readOn Mother's Day, Tina Widergren of Ronkonkoma, said she will reflect on her journey to sobriety and celebrate her roles as mother and new businesswoman.
3m read3m readMTA officials said they are taking new measures to address a recent rise in crime on the rails.
4m read4m readSachem High School North junior Daniela Mare was awarded a $30,000 scholarship.
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