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Nassau County Officer’s Actions Dissected In Incident That Killed Hofstra Student

John Jay College of Criminal Justice professor Michele Galietta said the officer was confronted with a split-second choice when a masked man holding 21-year-old Hofstra University student Andrea Rebello in a headlock pointed a loaded handgun at him.

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Gas Pump (file / credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Gas Prices Lower Than This Time Last Year

Although gas prices have nudged up a few cents in the past week, the average price of a gallon of regular, $3.78 on Long Island, is actually about $0.21 less heading into this Memorial Day weekend than this time a year ago.

2013/05/16

Police Investigating After YouTube Video Shows L.I. Officer Grabbing Man’s Throat

In the 31-second video circulating on YouTube, a Suffolk County police officer is seen grabbing a 22-year-old Michael Schuchman by the throat, threatening to beat him up and take him to jail.

2013/05/15

Gov. Andrew Cuomo, LIPA Crews (credit: CBS 2)

Legislators Tentatively Back Cuomo’s Plan To Do Away With LIPA

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo received tentative support from legislative leaders Monday for his plan to finally sideline the Long Island Power Authority, which has been criticized for high rates and questionable response in disasters — most infamously including Superstorm Sandy.

2013/05/13

Map of Route 347 Improvement Projects (credit: NYS DOT)

Project To Ease Port Jefferson Station Traffic Slated To Begin

The $25.6 million project at the busy intersection of Routes 347 and 112 at Port Jefferson Station is designed to improve traffic flow and safety.

2013/05/13

Nautical Mile, Freeport, N.Y. (credit: Mona Rivera/1010 WINS)

Reopening Ceremony Held For Long Island’s Nautical Mile

Town officials were on hand to accept $1.3 million in grant money from the National Grid, which will be used to help 45 businesses still struggling to open in time for summer.

2013/05/13

Emmanuel Egbunike (credit: Suffolk County Police Handout)

Police: Brooklyn Man Had 20 Driver’s Licenses, 289 Social Security Numbers

Emmanuel Egbunike is being held at the Sixth Precinct and is scheduled to be arraigned Friday at First District Court in Central Islip.

2013/05/10

Study: Texting And Driving Kills More Teens Annually Than Drinking And Driving

More than 3,000 teens die annually from texting while driving, compared to about 2,700 for driving under the influence of alcohol, according to a study by Cohen Children’s Medical Center in New Hyde Park.

2013/05/09

U.S.S. Nautilus (credit: Mike Xirinachs / WCBS 880)

One Tank Trips: The Submarine Nautilus In Groton, Conn.

The U.S.S. Nautilus is one very special boat. It was built in 1954 and is now open to public viewing as part of the museum in Groton.

2013/05/08

Adam Haber, candidate for Nassau County Executive (file / credit: Adam Haber for County Executive)

Nassau County Executive Candidate Proposes ‘Disaster Czar’

Democrat Adam Haber proposes naming a “disaster czar” to handle a county-wide emergency management and information system that he says would give Nassau County the response it did not get after Sandy.

2013/05/07

Jonathan Elsalam has been charged with rape, criminal sexual acts for allegedly engaging in a nine-month affair with a 16-year-old student. (credit: Handout/Suffolk County DA)

Student Involved In Alleged Affair With Long Island Teacher Files $10 Million Lawsuit

Jonathan Elsalam has pleaded not guilty to the rape and other charges against him. He’s also facing a $10 million lawsuit filed by the student.

2013/05/06

The Oceanside Senior Center has reopened following repairs from superstorm Sandy, May 6, 2013. (credit: Mona Rivera/1010 WINS)

Sandy-Damaged Oceanside Senior Center Reopens Following Renovations

Hundreds of seniors were enjoying the newly opened center on Monday. The facility was badly damaged in the flooding from Sandy.

2013/05/06

The federal courthouse in Central Islip (credit: CBS 2)

Officer Accidentally Shoots Self At Long Island Courthouse

The shooting happened around 9:10 a.m. inside the U.S. Courthouse in Central Islip in an area designated for federal and Homeland Security officers.

2013/05/06

Avanti Nightclub in Westbury, N.Y. - May 2, 2013 (credit: Mike Xirinachs / WCBS 880)

Westbury Mayor Says Nightclub Is Actually Swingers Club

Peter Cavallaro, mayor of the village of Westbury, has accused the owner of the Avanti cabaret of operating a swingers club inside, something the owner denies.

2013/05/02