LI Teacher Told Students To 'Write Something Funny' About Slavery

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LI Teacher Told Students To 'Write Something Funny' About Slavery

The teacher has been reassigned and the district is investigating the assignment.

Long Island Woman Makes Team Blake On 'The Voice'

She sung her way into a spot on Blake Shelton's team on The Voice. See video of her performing inside the story.

Hero Police Officer Saved Pair As Raging Fire Tore Through Home

A true hero: The officer "took control of the situation and dragged the occupant out of the burning house to safety," fire chief says.

LI Man Sold Mislabeled Meat For Higher Price: Prosecutors

Officials say he and his business partner used counterfeit USDA stamps to relabel meat a higher grade and sell it at inflated prices.

Man In Halloween Mask Robs Gas Station

The man threatened the employee with what looked like a handgun.

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