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LIRR President Helena Williams announced new reform measures and discussed abuses of the federal railroad disablity system.

Lt. Michael Pigott of Sayville shot himself at Floyd Bennett Field, police say.

The North Shore Animal League in Port Washington declared a new holiday in honor of cats everywhere.

Mistreated horses that were rescued from a property in Central Islip are now being cared for at Indian Head Ranch in Huntington.

To read more about the horses and their owner. Log onto: http://www.newsday.com/news/local/suffolk/ny-lihors0930,0,994627.story

Edith Gilreath talks about how her grandson was doused with gasoline in Hempstead.

Newsday's Meredith Daniels heads to the streets and asks Long Islanders, "Which will collapse first -- The Mets or the economy?"

Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced new regulations for state pension plans.

Environmentalists are against a proposed plan to build a "smart growth" community near Carmans River in Middle Island.

Newsday's Meredith Daniels heads to the streets of Farmingdale to ask folks about Sarah Palin's upcoming UN visit.

As the bell closed on Wall Street today, the financial market still looked grim.

Newsday's Meredith Daniels heads to the streets to ask Long Islanders how cozy they get with their smartphones:

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Newsday.com was at Gamestop in Centereach for the midnight release of Madden '09.

A "Girls Gone Wild" employee was arrested after a woman said she was the subject of unwanted sexual contact in Smithtown, police say.

A "Girls Gone Wild" employee was arrested after a woman said she was the subject of unwanted sexual contact in Smithtown, police say.

Gotti's attorney talks about the case.

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Suffolk police discuss the murders of two men found in Coram.

Passengers stranded at MacArthur Airport talk about their wait and Islip Town Supervisor Phil Nolan addresses the media about the threat.

Two Senators talk about how they do not plan to support the MTA's recent fare hike proposal.

The operations manager of a car dealership talks about the scam that three of his employees led.

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The Long Island Dog Owners Group, which boasts a mailing list of 1,000 dog owners from Long Island, held a "Yappy Hour" Thursday evening at a new pub in Huntington.

We show Long Islanders the new cover of the New Yorker featuring a caricature of Barack and MIchelle Obama and ask them to tell us what they think about it.

Long Island teens learn how to safely deal with roadways in special event "Street Survival" at Nassau Coliseum.

Apple Inc.'s new iPhone went on sale Friday to eager buyers worldwide. We were at Walt Whitman Mall in Huntington.

Long Islanders express their opinions about the Christie Brinkley/Peter Cook divorce and custody trial.

Diana Price, aquatic coordinator for the American Red Cross in Nassau County gives pool safety tips.

Jaquan Jones, 18, was shot and killed outside a friend's home in Wyandanch, the second fatal shooting in as many nights in the Suffolk County town.

On Saturday night, a Southampton teen received second-degree burns while competing in the the demolition derby at Riverhead Raceway.

A few weeks back during a taping of ExploreTV, we put a camera inside Cheesebox's car for the demolition derby, just to give you (and us) a taste of what it's like inside. Check it out.

Northport resident Randal Rowe takes pride in his enchanted garden complete with yellow brick road and Oz characters. Rowe, however, must contend with vandals who have an affinity for the Tin Man.

Edward Bohan, a firefighter at the Engine Co. 44 in Manhattan, describes saving a driver from a car fire.

CEO of Real Wasabi and Founder of The Wild Hibiscus Flower Company speak about their products at the Fancy Food Show.

Funeral services were held today for Greenlawn soldier Anthony Mangano who was killed on Saturday in Afghanistan.

Suffolk County SPCA safely stores snake after found in baby's crib in Bay Shore

Commuters and town officials talk about parking options for those who take the LIRR at the Hicksville station.

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Watch students at Ward Melville H.S. sway and swerve as they create distractions while driving an obstacle course.

We went up for a ride in an Extra 300L, flow by Major John Klatt of the Air National Guard. Maj. Klatt retured from a tour of duty in Iraq last year, and he's headed back to Iraq later this year. We rolled around and flew past the Statue of Liberty, and never once lost our lunch.

The alleged drunk driver who hit Police Officer Kenneth Baribault is arraigned while doctors speak about his condition.

To read more about the Nassau police officer who was hit on the LIE:

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A Nassau County police officer was seriously injured when a drunk driver slammed into his car during a traffic stop early Sunday morning on the Long Island Expressway.

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