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Sandy Victims See Tax Break, Firehouse Demolition Completed Tops Week's Stories
A look back at the week's top stories over the past week.

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A look back at the week's top stories over the past week.

Students give back to needy families on the country's annual holiday of Thanksgiving.
Elementary students learn first-hand why math lessons are important when they grow up.
Precinct officials say common crimes have dropped off significantly in past year.
Precinct officials say common crimes have dropped off significantly in past year.
Rain forces event to be canceled until next Friday.
Here's what's playing in theaters around town this weekend, plus showtimes.
Here's what's playing in theaters around town this weekend, plus showtimes.
Residents with 10 percent property value loss will be eligible for relief.
Annual tree lighting ceremony expected to cap off village's big holiday weekend.
No one seriously injured according to emergency officials.
Unanimously approved law allows residents with over 50 percent damage to receive relief on previous year's taxes.
Donated items will go to children from homes with domestic or drug abuse.
A look at homes that have been sold in our area over the past few weeks.
Holiday fair expected to help benefit the local community coalition.
Tree will be lit at Little East Neck Road and Vermont Avenue at 6 p.m.
Panthers' defensive back pulled down game-ending interception at last week's Long Island Championship.
Copiague family's pet undergoing chemotherapy to slow stage five cancer.
Teacher diagnosed with congestive heart failure seeking community's help.
Former cadet nurse traveled the world and raised large family.