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Woman Claims Man Tried To Snatch 3-Month-Old From Her Arms In Roosevelt

The incident took place at around 1:15 p.m. near West Centennial Avenue and Nassau Road in Roosevelt.

2012/09/11

Wheelchair (file / credit: clipart.com)

Police: Worker At United Cerebral Palsy Center Taunted Blind Wheelchair-Bound Patient

Gregory Richardson, 21, lowered the back of the wheelchair the patient was in and started bouncing it around saying it was “like a roller coaster ride,” Nassau County police Lt. Kevin Smith said.

2011/07/15

This Nov. 15, 1970 file photo shows Baltimore Colts tight end John Mackey catching a pass from John Unitas for a touchdown as Buffalo Bills defenders  John Pitts (48) and linebacker Paul Guidry (59) pursue, in Baltimore. Hall of Famer John Mackey has died. He was 69. Chad Steele, a spokesman for the Baltimore Ravens, said Thursday, July 7, 2011,  that Mackey's wife had notified the team about her husband's death. (credit: AP Photo/File)

John Mackey, NFL Hall Of Famer And Long Island Native, Dies At 69

Former NFL tight end John Mackey — Hall of Famer, Syracuse University star and Long Island native — has died. He was 69.

WFAN–2011/07/07

Guns collected in a Nassau County operation - Mineola, NY - Jun 21, 2011 (credit: Sophia Hall / WCBS 880)

Operation Impact Gets Crooks And Guns Off Of Nassau County Streets

With the help state funds, Operation Impact helped police arrest more than 300 people and get 87 guns off of the streets.

2011/06/21

The accident scene along the Southern State Parkway - Credit: CBS 2

Birthday Celebration Ends In Tragic Crash On Long Island

Three friends returning from a birthday celebration in Manhattan were killed when their car crashed on a Southern State Parkway.

2011/02/14

Credit: Google Maps

SUV Goes Through L.I. Post Office Wall

A post office worker who was late for his job is thanking his lucky stars.

2010/11/22

Taxi - File Photo

Long Island Cabbie Charged With Endangering Child

A Long Island cab driver is accused of leaving a 7-year-old boy with special needs alone on a street.

2010/10/13

Hospital Bed (credit: CBS 2)

Man Shot While Standing With Tot On Long Island

Nassau County police were looking for the gunman Monday.

2010/09/06

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