Evening News Brief: Judge drops charges against firefighters in arson case

Judge drops charges against firefighters in arson case   Charges have been dropped against two former Central Islip firefighters who were accused of torching abandoned houses so they could be the first to respond.

TOP STORIES Strong thunderstorms possible this evening   While the highest risk area for severe weather is west of Long Island, some strong storms may still reach the area around sunset.   California team apologizes to Ocasio-Cortez for video   A minor league baseball team in California apologized to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for a Memorial Day tribute video that lumped her image with those of Kim Jong Un and Fidel Castro.   Power & Politics: Nassau DA Madeline Singas   Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas is seeking re-election this year.   LI Catholic deacon accused of decades-old sex abuse   The Diocese of Rockville Centre says the allegation was made against Deacon Richard LaRossa, who served St. Raymond's Church in East Rockaway.   North Bellmore homeowner: Part of backyard swallowed up by hole   A homeowner from North Bellmore says part of his backyard has been swallowed up by a hole.   Driver charged with DWI after child, 3 others struck in Freeport   Police have identified the driver as Mitchell Messling, of Massapequa.   Nassau committee holds hearing on post-Sandy contractor fraud   The Nassau Legislature's Public Safety Committee held a hearing Tuesday on contractor fraud during which county lawmakers questioned officials from the Nassau District Attorney's Office.   Aye! Scottish Festival & Highland Games back on   The annual Long Island Scottish Festival & Highland Games is back on at Old Westbury Gardens.   Fiat Chrysler and Renault plan merger   Fiat Chrysler and Renault are planning a merger.   6 LI students vie for Scripps National Spelling Bee crown   The Scripps National Spelling Bee begins today in Washington, D.C., and Long Island students could play a key part.   Suffolk launches 311 call center for non-emergencies   Suffolk has become the first suburban county in the state to launch a 311 call center.

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