3 LI Hospitals Receive 'A' Safety Grades, Majority Get 'C's

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3 LI Hospitals Receive 'A' Safety Grades, Majority Get 'C's

The nonprofit Leapfrog group just released its bi-annual round of hospital safety grades. See how your hospital scored.

Sex Offender Followed Child Home From Bus: Police

Police arrested the man, who they say intimidated and pressured the child. He has a history of violent sexual crimes.

Fire Ravages Historic Newton's Garage In Lake Ronkonkoma

"It looks like we are in the process of losing another beloved building," – the Lake Ronkonkoma Historical Society. See photos/video inside the story.

Baby Needs Heart Transplant: 'I Am Fighting With All My Might'

Heartbroken dad: "You're the same old Ruby girl. . . I never want to let you go." See a beautiful video of little Ruby inside.

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree On Its Way To NYC

A 77-foot Norway spruce was cut down Thursday and will be set up in Manhattan Saturday.

26 Arrested By Nassau Police In Drug Bust At Concert

Police made the arrests at a Dead And Company concert at Nassau Coliseum this week.

Also Worth A Look

• LI Firm Illegally Sold Chinese Equipment To U.S. Government: DOJ
• 7 MS-13 Members Indicted For Massapequa Preserve Slaying: DA
• NYS Trooper Made Up Details Relating To 2017 DWI Case: SCDA
• 10 Homes Under $500K For Sale In Suffolk
• Duo Charged With Gas Station Robbery Spree Across Suffolk: PD
• Famed Pastry Chef Claudia Fleming's Iconic Cookbook Re-Released
• Major Blast Of Winter Air On The Way: Update On LI Snow Chances
• 50-Year Wantagh Firefighter And Model 'A' Car Enthusiast Dies

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