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Monday, April 29, 2019

Evening News Brief: Threatening letter forces evacuation of Nassau government building

Threatening letter forces evacuation of Nassau government building

A threatening letter forced the evacuation of a Nassau County government building Monday in Mineola.

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Fire guts iconic Francesco's Bakery in Hicksville

A fire Sunday night gutted the iconic Francesco's Bakery in Hicksville.

Director John Singleton dies after suffering stroke

The family for John Singleton said the Oscar-nominated filmmaker died Monday after he was taken off life support after suffering a stroke almost two weeks ago.

Bill would require vets to disclose side effects, dangers of pet medication

Lawmakers are working to protect pets from taking dangerous medications.

Cuomo signs NY offshore drilling ban alongside Billy Joel

Gov. Andrew Cuomo was surrounded Monday by musician Billy Joel and Nassau and Suffolk officials as he signed a bill to protect New York waterways.

Concerns swirl around post-Sandy jetty work in Long Beach

Long Beach officials say they're concerned that a project to rebuild the city's jetties needs more work.

LEGO Festival held at Syosset Public Library

Kids of all ages were able to check out LEGO models at the Syosset Public Library this weekend.

Carle Place residents complain about noise from LIRR work

Carle Place residents say the constant noise from trains and the Third Track Project is overwhelming.

GUIDE: Islanders face Carolina for a ticket to Eastern Conference Finals

It's Islanders vs. Hurricanes for a spot in the Eastern Conference Finals. Fresh off a sweep of the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Islanders are looking to make their first conference finals appearance since 1993.