Long Island History
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LI cemetery may have intermingled remains of WWII Navy destroyer victims
Recent investigations conducted by World War II historians and researchers suggest some "missing" sailors from the USS Turner disaster may be buried at Long Island National Cemetery, Pinelawn.
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WWII veteran from LI celebrates 100th birthday 'like a hero'
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'Didn't do anything more than any other serviceman would do'
Suspect in killing of Gilgo Beach victim 'Peaches' pleads not guilty to murder charge
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Suffolk declares Dec. 17 to be William Floyd Day
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