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Nearby: Nassau Detective Dies in Crash

Stories topping headlines this week.

Police have confirmed that Nassau County Detective Alfred A. Samaniego was killed Wednesday morning after his car collided with a tractor trailer on Glen Cove Road, according to Nassau County Police. Click here to read the full story.

Kids Learn the Game of Basketball With Some Panthers

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The Rockville Centre Basketball League last month teamed with the Adelphi Panthers to teach dribbling, passing, defense and rules to nearly 160 third grade athletes. Click here to read the full story.

Firefighters Practice Skills at Simulated Plane Crash

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"Being in such close proximity to JFK, this drill was an excellent hands-on opportunity for our members should we ever be faced with an actual incident," said Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department Deputy Chief Anthony Rivelli. Click here to read the full story.

Lawrence Rededicates Country Club

The Incorporated Village of Lawrence and Mayor Martin Oliner rededicated the Lawrence Village Yacht & County Club earlier this week.  The facility re-opened for the first time since being damaged by Hurricane Sandy, as well as the storm's tidal flooding and winds. Click here to read the full story.

Common Core Forum Scheduled in Mineola

The New York State Department of Education has announced that four of the rescheduled Common Core forums with commissioner John King will take place on Long Island, including one at nearby Mineola High School Nov. 13. Click here to read the full story.

Lynbrook Girls Volleyball Falls in Title Game

The Seaford High School girls volleyball team (12-2) won three out of four games against Lynbrook Thursday at SUNY Old Westbury (11-5) to win the Nassau County Class B Championship.Click here to read the full story.

At Vigil, Channel Park Residents Recall Bullets Hitting Homes

Tisizele Scott organized and led a candlelight vigil for unity throughout Long Beach outside her home at the Channel Park Homes public housing development Tuesday evening, near wherea round of bullets were fired and a man was wounded late Saturday evening. Click here to read the full story.


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