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Oct. 24: Officer Killed, Knife Fight, Suspicious Suitcase and More

A look at the top stories for this Wednesday in Malverne, West Hempstead and Lynbrook.

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Here are the top headlines for Oct. 24.

  1. Cop Killer: A Nassau County Police officer who worked with the Fifth Precinct Emergency Services Unit was killed Tuesday along with a civilian when a gunman opened fire near the Cross Island Parkway in Queens. Click here for the latest story.
  2. Knife Fight: Two women were arrested in Lakeview Monday for an altercation that involved a knife. Click here for the story.
  3. Suspicious Suitcase: Nassau County Police closed down a section of Hempstead Avenue in West Hempstead Tuesday and brought in the Bomb Squad to investigate a suspicious suitcase that was left at a bus stop. Click here for details.
  4. Dancing Stars: Missed Malverne's Dancing with the Stars or just want to relive your favorite moments? Coming up later today, check out video highlights and photos from the event.
  5. Pumpkin Creations: See what Lynbrook High School students carved up this year for their annual Night of Pumpkins fundraiser. Look for photos this afternoon.

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