Victor Cruz, whose fairy tale NFL career and meteoric rise to fame made him one of the most popular Giants players of this century, officially announced his retirement as a player on Tuesday. He also announced his newest job as an NFL analyst for ESPN.


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Bigger goals are now very much in play after Sunday's win — such as a division title and meaningful games in November and December.

This Giants season was supposed to be a building block. But what if it's now a launching pad?

The Giants' run to a Super Bowl title began with a victory on the night the Mets clinched the World Series. The Giants won on Oct. 27, and never lost again that year.

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Skattebo had a 16-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter and a 42-yard OT scamper to set up Singletary's game-winning 30-yard run.

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One fan who attended Sunday's loss with his dad — their first game together since 1983 — said he was becoming a full-time Giants fan.

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The 34-year-old defenseman been a healthy scratch in nine of the Islanders' first 11 games, but injuries to the position may put him back in the lineup.

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Nassau and Suffolk counties have implemented a combined $57 million in technology upgrades to streamline the voting process.

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Liberty Water has applied to raise rates in three of the areas it serves on Long Island. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Liberty seeks water rate hikes of $21-$28 a month for some Nassau customers

Make the jump to light speed on this week's LI Works. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa meets with a member of The 501st Legion, Empire City Garrison.

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High school athletes striving to play sports in college might want to look at niche sports that give them a better chance. NewsdayTV's Jared Valluzzi reports.

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