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	Swan Prime Meats &amp; Italian Specialties Inc. in Bethpage closed its doors on Sunday after over 50 years in business. People who had frequented the store who came to say goodbye said they felt more like family than customers.
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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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Ohm Patel was working on a class project at Brown when he heard shots Saturday afternoon.

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The road is about a mile long and spans from Plandome Road to East Shore Road.

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The Long Island Horsemen's Association invited horse owners to Sunday's annual fall festival to show off their horsemanship and help raise funds for the 550-acre Muttontown Preserve. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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Valley Stream North's Vincent Rienzie and Tristan Mitchell have become best friends both on and off the court, a relationship they hope will help the team win a county title. Newsday's Michael Sicoli reports.

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