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3 arrested in racist graffiti case
Police say some of the sexual and racial graffiti on dozens of cars targeted President-elect Barack Obama--which got the Secret Service involved.
Gas for $1.99? Fill 'er up
Tthe national average for a gallon of regular gasoline dipped below the $2-per-gallon plateau--with one gas station on Long Island so far selling it for that price.
House in fatal fire had no working alarms
For the third time in a month, someone has died in a fire in a Nassau County home without a working smoke detector, authorities said Friday.
6 charged in sales of cigarettes to minors
Suffolk County police said they used underage agents Friday to catch six people selling cigarettes and cigars to minors.
OSHA probes worker's fall
A worker's fall from a Jericho building roof is being investigated by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration, according to the agency spokesman.
Demolition of Hicksville garage delayed
The demolition of the Hicksville parking garage is going to take about two months longer than expected, Oyster Bay town officials said.
Holiday lights to adorn Montauk lighthouse
For 211 years, the Montauk Point Lighthouse has displayed just one light -- the navigation beacon atop the tower.
Amy Fisher and Michael Lohan link: No fighting allowed
State parole board denies bid by Lindsay's dad to box in charity fight

For Lindsay Lohan's father, the fight's off.