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Wald Named Board President for Long Island Chapter of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (RedNova) - By Henry E. Powderly II Just three weeks before her ninth birthday, Samantha was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Her father, Laurence I. Wald jumped to her aid in a way that would help diabetes sufferers across Long Island.

Storeowner Shot During Long Island Robbery (WNBC) - BOHEMIA, N.Y. -- A Long Island storeowner was shot Thursday during a robbery, Suffolk County police said. Dean Florian, 45, who owns Florian Food Service in Bohemia, was shot in the side by a robber who demanded money, police said.

Democrats Gain on Long Island, a Onetime G.O.P. Bastion (New York Times) - Republicans can no longer count on Long Island for huge vote margins to push their candidates into office, officials in both parties said.

Former nanny sues Long Island couple over alleged abuse (New York Daily News) - A former nanny filed a federal lawsuit against a Long Island couple on Thursday charging that they underpaid and abused her, culminating in a July 6 attack that left her passed out on the sidewalk in front of their home.

Search On For Man Who Allegedly Raped Girl, 15, On Long Island (WNBC) - Long Island police are searching for a man who allegedly kidnapped and raped a 15-year-old girl. The victim said she was attacked by a man driving a black van.

Former Lynn mayor reflects on his training at Parris Island (The Daily Item) - PARRIS ISLAND S.C. - Long before Thomas Costin Jr. was elected mayor of Lynn, he enlisted in the Marine Corps and endured the rigors of boot camp here that are as much a part of Leatherneck lore as the halls of Montezuma and the shores of Tripoli.

Democrats tighten grip on power across Long Island (New York Newsday) - Kathleen Rice's upset victory over a 31-year incumbent in the race for Nassau County district attorney has completed a sweep for Democrats on Long Island, who for the first time now hold every top elected office and control the county legislatures in both Nassau and Suffolk.

New Investor in the Region (New York Times) - A diverse group of investors are flocking to Long Island wineries.

Close-Up on Long Island City (The Village Voice) - To most, Long Island City is that area at the south end of Queens along the East River. But chartered in 1870, LIC, as it's also known, is one of Queens's earliest municipalities. Ranging from Newton Creek to LaGuardia Airport, it's composed of all . . . read more (By Tad Hendrickson)

Sighinolfi out, Tucker in at Hilton Long Island (Long Island Business News) - HUNTINGTON - Robert Sighinolfi, recently ousted as general manager of the Hilton Long Island, has landed in Connecticut. Sighinolfi, who held the GM position at the hotel for two years, has taken on the same role at the Hilton Hartford.