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[ENS] Long Island bishop among three honored for serving Black (Worldwide Faith News) - [Episcopal News Service] Bishop Orris Walker of Long Island was recognized for his work with the Recruitment, Training, and Deployment (RT&D) committee of the Episcopal Churchs Office of Black Ministries at its biannual meeting December 1-2 at the Episcopal Church Center in New York City. This has been an interesting experience, said Walker. I have seen some of the results of some of our early

Homeless Man Arrested In Long Island Bank Robbery (WNBC) - SHIRLEY, N.Y. -- A homeless man was arrested Saturday in connection with a bank robbery in Shirley on Long Island, Suffolk County police said. William Schandel, 30, whose last known address was in Mastic Beach, was scheduled to be arraigned Monday on robbery charges, police said.

Peca leads Oilers to Long Island (Fox 23) - Peca spent three seasons with the Isles, following a trade from Buffalo during draft weekend in 2001. During Peca's time on Long Island, the Islanders advanced to the postseason in all three campaigns.

Long Island GOP leaders stay away from upstate gathering (WRGB) - (Albany, NY - AP) — While county Republican chairmen from across New York are meeting in an upstate hotel to pick a candidate to endorse for governor, two key downstate GOP leaders have decided to stay home.

Long Island GOP leaders stay away from upstate gathering (WCAX 3) - ALBANY, N.Y. While county Republican chairmen from across New York are meeting in an upstate hotel to pick a candidate to endorse for governor, two key downstate G-O-P leaders have decided to stay home.

Wang buys Long Island Marriott (Long Island Business News) - UNIONDALE - Charles Wang, the billionaire owner of the Islanders hockey team, closed on the acquisition of the Long Island Marriott Hotel and Conference Center Thursday, said Paul Lancey, an Islanders senior vice president.

EYE ON THE ISLAND (Newsday.com) - Friday morning's inclement weather did more than just close down schools across Long Island and gift-wrap a three-day weekend for students. As a result of the early snowfall and slippery conditions, it also postponed the start of the Kings Park Chamber of Commerce Tip-Off Tournament.

Long Island Man Charged With Computer Child Porn (WNBC) - MASSAPEQUA, N.Y. -- A Long Island man who was on probation for failing to register as a sex offender was arrested Thursday after child pornography was discovered on his home computer, Nassau County police said.

Island to turn corner in 2006 (Island Packet) - Hilton Head Island wants 2006 to be the year it turns the corner on several issues -- and turns the ground on some long-discussed redevelopment.

This Week's Hot Video: 'The Island' (Seattle Post-Intelligencer) - Despite sinking without a trace last summer, "The Island" is a sci-fi thriller with engaging characters who make director Michael Bay's mindless explosions more palatable.