WATCH: Navy Dad Back From Deployment Surprises Kids at LI School​

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WATCH: Navy Dad Back From Deployment Surprises Kids at LI School

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Long Island Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty

A Long Island woman was charged with animal cruelty for starving dogs, authorities say.

Police Seeking Pickup Driver Who Fled After Hitting Pedestrian

A 30-year-old homeless woman was seriously injured after being struck by the pickup truck on Long Island Wednesday morning.

1 Drug Dealer Tries To Steal Another's Stash, Both Indicted: DA

"Arrests like this one gets the poison out of our communities," DA says.

Walmart Plans Remodeling For 3 Long Island Stores

The remodeling will bring new features to the area, like grocery pickup and delivery.

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• Long Island Marine Killed in Afghanistan Bombing
• Mom Drove While On Drugs With 6-Year-Old Daughter In Car: SCPD
• Classic Car Show Coming To TOBAY Beach
• Man Wanted For Allegedly Harassing Woman At Smith Haven Mall
• Documentary Filmed On Down Syndrome Teen's Battle For Inclusion

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