Lhota and de Blasio face off in last debate
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Mayoral candidates Bill de Blasio and Joe Lhota. Credit: Pool
Mayoral candidates Joe Lhota and Bill de Blasio squared off in their final debate. See how the debate unfolded, with readers' live reactions.
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'Beneath the Surface': A look at the rise in shark sightings off LI shores It seems shark sightings are dominating headlines on Long Island and researchers are on a quest to find out why more sharks are showing up in Long Island waters. NewsdayTV meteorologist Rich Von Ohlen discusses how to stay safe.
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'Beneath the Surface': A look at the rise in shark sightings off LI shores It seems shark sightings are dominating headlines on Long Island and researchers are on a quest to find out why more sharks are showing up in Long Island waters. NewsdayTV meteorologist Rich Von Ohlen discusses how to stay safe.