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Long Island house fire claims life (WABC-TV New York) - Police say a house fire on Long Island claimed the life of a 23-year-old man.

Bears Defeat Long Island Ducks (OurSports Central) - The Newark Bears defeated the Long Island Ducks 12-8 at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium in downtown Newark, NJ. The Bears gathered six runs over the first three innings of the game and another four runs in the fifth.

Train Derailment on Long Island (FOX 5 New York) - At least one train car on a freight train derailed in Hicksville, Long Island. No one was hurt, officials said. The derailment happened at New South Road and Mineola Avenue. Long Island Railroad said the derailment did not affect its commuter train service.

Cannons Travel to Long Island Thursday (OurSports Central) - BOSTON, MA - Wednesday, July 8, 2009 - The Boston Cannons (5-3) of Major League Lacrosse (MLL), fresh off a huge 17-16 victory over the first-place Denver Outlaws on July 4, will look for their fifth consecutive win when they face-off against the Long Island Lizards (4-3) at Hofstra University's Shuart Stadium on Thursday, July 9 at 7:00 PM.

Fishermen pulled from Long Island Sound (Boston Globe) - Two fishermen have been pulled from Long Island Sound after being caught on a breakwater at Bridgeport's Seaside Park.

Fungus threatens crops on Long Island (WABC-TV New York) - There is a warning going out about a disease spreading on Long Island.

Long Island county reports 2nd swine flu death (WCAX-TV Vermont) - Associated Press - July 7, 2009 6:25 PM ET UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) - Long Island's Nassau County is reporting a second death linked to swine flu.

Dolphins invade Long Island Sound (Soundings) - Dolphins in significant numbers are making a rare appearance this summer in Long Island Sound.

Wine Business on Long Island Expanding (Beverage World) - Recession or not, a new crop of wineries, tasting rooms, vineyards and wines is making its way to Long Island wine country this season, suggesting that the business of sipping may not only defy but thrive in tough economic times.

Long Island Teens Severely Beat 30-Year-Old Man (WCBS-TV New York) - After a night of celebrating the Fourth of July, a normally quiet street in Valley Stream on Long Island erupted in violence. Witnesses say for some unknown reason, two groups of teenagers got into an argument just after midnight and it ended with a 30-year-old man severely beaten.