Duo Scammed Elderly Man Out Of Nearly $150,000: Cops: Patch PM

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Duo Scammed Elderly Man Out Of Nearly $150,000: Cops

Police say the man was told he won the Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes and needed to pay taxes and fees.

Famed Wrestler Fights Deadly Bullying: 'Your Words Can Kill'

A wrestler who has seen meteoric success and fame in the ring now fights teen suicide, bullying. "We have to make it stop."

Ex-Cop Sentenced To Prison For Causing Fatal Crash: Report

The 27-year-old pleaded guilty to causing a wrong-way crash which killed a 37-year-old man. His BAC was more than twice the legal limit.

Ed, Linda Mangano Found Guilty In Corruption Retrial

The former Nassau County executive and his wife were charged with abusing their authority for personal gain.

'Pig' Protests Oscar Mayer Wienermobile: 'Meat Is Murder'

A group of animal rights activists are setting out to protest the Oscar Mayer "Wienermobile" as it stops at local Walmarts this weekend.

15 Students Hospitalized After Medical Episode On Bus

The students were evaluated after some began to experience nausea and chest pains Friday morning.

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• Police Release Photos Of Driver Involved In Hit-And-Run
• Bayport-Blue Point St. Patrick's Day Parade Postponed

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