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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Three Long Island men have been indicted on charges of swindling a lottery winner of nearly $75,000.

Monday, May 06, 2013  New York's Nassau County is no longer using condoms as evidence in prostitution cases.

Monday, April 01, 2013  It's opening day for trout and salmon fishing in New York.

Monday, March 11, 2013  New York Sen. Charles Schumer says new rules are planned to prevent trucks and buses from striking low bridge underpasses.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  A New York man says he didn't know it was a crime to laugh.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Citizens Campaign for the Environment found that of the 59 facilities it reviewed, 51 percent reported flushing medications down the toilet.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Cuomo says he's not open to changing the provision that requires no more the seven bullets in an ammunition magazine, down from 10 allowed before the law was enacted.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  A first-of-its-kind survey estimates more than 2.2 million cyclists and pedestrians are using 14 of New York state's most popular trails each year.

Friday, February 15, 2013  Other drivers had called 911 to report a mini-bus swerving from lane-to-lane with a blown front tire.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the state will spend $3.6 million to create four new food distribution hubs across upstate New York, creating 150 jobs and giving farmers new opportunities to get their products to consumers.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Cuomo has proposed three privately run casinos off Indian land to boost the upstate economy.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Marine officials say two whales washed up on New York's Long Island just hours apart. One was dead and the other was later euthanized.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  Gov. Andrew Cuomo is scheduled to receive reports from commissions he created during Superstorm Sandy to analyze New York's preparation and response to the storm.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  Police say one person has died and 32 people were injured in a massive traffic pileup that left dozens of vehicles littered across the main freeway on New York's Long Island.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  New York's Assembly has proposed local property tax breaks for victims of Superstorm Sandy.