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Brian Maher (credit: Nassau County Police)

Cops: Sandy Utility Workers Help Catch Alleged Purse Snatcher On Long Island

Three out-of-state line workers who came to the aid of Sandy victims also went above and beyond to help an elderly robbery victim on Long Island, police said.

2012/11/14

Police Officer Michael Califano (Photo/Nassau County Police)

10 Emergency Pull-Off Areas Coming To LIE In Wake Of Nassau Cop’s Death

The federal study of the 7.2 mile stretch was called for after the death of Officer Michael Califano, a highway patrolman from Wantagh who was killed by a truck during a routine stop at night in early February of 2011.

2012/07/09

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3 Children Dead After Yacht Capsizes Near Oyster Bay On Fourth Of July

The victims were among 27 people onboard a 34-foot Silverton yacht when it tipped over just after 10 p.m in Cold Spring Harbor Bay near Oyster Bay, authorities said.

2012/07/05

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