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	Smithtown Republican and Conservative committees, as well as the president of the LGBT Network, have endorsed candidates for Tuesday&#39;s library board elections, with topics such as banned books on the table. NewsdayTV&#39;s Steve Langford reports.
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Huntington's Naomi Rosenblum is a new tattoo artist who has been gaining popularity on social media for her portraits of WWE stars. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

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Kayla Masotto was recognized by Suffolk officials for rescuing a man who fell into the icy waters of the Poospatuck Creek on Thursday.

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Long Island has accumulated nearly $11.5 million in unclaimed gift card funds, amassed since since 1985, according to the comptroller's office.

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Two flavors of the iconic sweets will be discontinued next year, Girls Scouts of the USA said.

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The wooded plot near Ely Creek at the headwaters of the Forge River will help stem persistent flooding in the area by absorbing stormwater and dispersing it away from roads and homes, town officials said.

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Hochul's proposal would use state funds to reduce the child care cost to $15 per week for households making up to $108,000 a year.

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A pair of beachgoers found "what appeared to be a human jawbone" while walking on Smith Point County Park in Shirley. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

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A young brother and sister from Shoreham are thriving after receiving lifesaving heart transplants. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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Frank Agoglia, a WW2 vet who jumped behind enemy lines on D-Day, recieved the French Legion of Honor. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

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The Bay Shore school district spent over $600,000 after it was accused of mishandling sexual abuse allegations against since-retired third-grade teacher Thomas Bernagozzi.

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A dead humpback whale washed ashore in Amagansett. This is the 11th whale to wash up in the area. 

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Nine students were taken to hospitals to be treated for minor injuries after a school bus crashed at North Babylon High School Sunday.

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The Long Island Harley Owners Group held its annual toy run on Sunday, riding from Babylon to Wading River to donate toys to a local charity for the holidays. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

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The St. James Model Railroad Club, which started over 40 years ago, allows train enthusiasts to take a trip down memory lane and gives members a chance to show off their creations to the public. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

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The DeMasi family talks about their 'Thanksgiving miracle' 21 years ago, when baby Gina came home from the hospital after being born four months early.

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Volunteers gathered at the Community Ambulance Company in Sayville to hand out more than 300 donated turkeys to military veterans for Thanksgiving. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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John Boller, a WWII veteran from Smithtown, celebrated his 100th birthday at the Bristal Assisted Living in West Babylon.

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