Widespread Power Outages Possible On Christmas Eve, Day: Patch PM

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Widespread Power Outages Possible On Christmas Eve, Day

Santa is in for a rough ride with a strong storm in the forecast.

'Carter Rubin Day' On LI As 'Voice' Winner Greets Hometown Fans

Carter Rubin, 15, winner of "The Voice," was cheered on by hometown fans during an award ceremony and car parade at his school. Watch here.

Blaze Burns Down Abandoned Long Island Home

Firefighters battled the fire in frigid temperatures for over an hour.

Cat Goes Missing Minutes From Getting New Home For Christmas

"Birdie" finally had a chance for a forever home: A LI woman had toys, stocking ready for the stray. But the cat is lost and a search is on.

DSS Employee Falsely Obtained Benefits For Family Members: DA

The 30-year-old used her position to manipulate the system to falsely qualify her mother, father and grandmother for benefits, the DA said.

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