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From Addiction To New Life, Career: 'I Was Close To Death'

The pandemic didn't stop a Long Island man from finding hope after addiction: He and his friends have a successful radio show, bright futures.

Construction Resumes At Long Island Topgolf Location

Work paused on Long Island's first location of the golf entertainment chain due to the pandemic, but has recently restarted.

70-Year-Old Man In Critical Condition After Overturn Crash

The man's son was driving an SUV with a trailer attached when the car struck a guardrail and overturned Monday night.

Real-Life Secret Santa Brings Christmas Cheer To LI Family

A lost letter to Santa ended up in the hands of a man who decided to make one family's Christmas one to remember.

Joe Winters, Founder Of Winter Bros. Waste Systems, Dies At 54

Winters, who also founded Winter Center for Autism, died of COVID-19 on Tuesday, according to a report.

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