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NEARBY: Man Involved in Crash Has Prior Conviction; Dengue Virus Discovered

Stories making headlines around the local area this week.

Wantagh Man Involved in Southern State Crash Has Manslaughter Conviction

A Wantagh man who was charged in a DWI crash on the Southern State Parkway Monday was convicted of manslaughter in the vehicle-related death of a Wantagh High School student in 1984, prosecutors said. Click here for more.

In Levittown, Russian Orphan Finds a Happy Home

Elaina Braverman, 12, was born premature less than four pounds and spent the first six months of her life in the hospital before being sent to a Russian orphanage. Almost ten years later, she's a popular seventh grader in Levittown. Click here for more.

East Meadow Walmart to Beef Up Security After Stabbing Incident

After a woman was robbed of her pocketbook and stabbed while loading bags into her car Tuesday night, an assistant manager of the East Meadow Walmart told Patch the company has plans to increase security and possibly add more lighting in the parking lot. Click here for more.

Officials: Town of Babylon Man Had Dengue Virus

Suffolk County health officials announced Wednesday that a Town of Babylon man was hospitalized in September "with symptoms consistent with dengue virus." Click here for more.

Dina Lohan Told to Get Hope, Do Community Service

A New york judge on Thursday told Merrick local Dina Lohan to get a psychological evaluation and join community service program if she wants leniency following her Sept. 12 DWI arrest. Click here for more.

Morning Fire Disrupts Berner Middle School

A morning fire caused delays, but no major harm at Berner Middle School, officials said. The fire broke out in the school kitchen  at 7:30 a.m. and was quickly put out by staff, according to Massapequa fire chief Stephen Daresta. Nobody was hurt. Click here for more.

LIIFE Recognized as Top 25 Coolest Film Festivals

The Long Island International Film Expo (LIIFE), which is held each year at Bellmore Movies, has just been named one of the 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World by MovieMaker Magazine. Click here for more.


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