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Gator makes surprise appearance on Long Island (NorthJersey.com) - LINDENHURST, N.Y. -- Police in this Long Island village nabbed an unusual suspect Saturday -- one with a long tail, powerful jaws, sharp teeth and a family rap sheet that stretches back millions of years.

Charlotte Downs Long Island 2-1 (OurSports Central) - (Long Island, NY) - The Charlotte Eagles, on the road Saturday night, faced the Long Island Rough Riders. Despite going down by a goal in the first minute of play, Charlotte was able to come back and earn a 2-1 victory over Long Island.

Man Dies in Boating Accident off Long Island (WPVI-TV Philadelphia) - Two motorboats collided in the Great South Bay off Long Island, killing the operator of one vessel, Suffolk County Police reported on Saturday.

Long Island Medical Briefs: June 30, 2006 (RedNova) - By Claude Solnik Study tracks stress, movements of LIJ nurses Patients aren't the only ones being monitored lately at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park.

Hilton Head Island considers smoking ban (Times and Democrat) - HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - A Town Council member wants Hilton Head Island to ban smoking at bars, restaurants and workplaces. If approved, Hilton Head Island would become the largest town in South Carolina with such a ban.

Highest bidders to snag prime property on Kellys Island (The Toledo Blade) - KELLEYS ISLAND, Ohio - The opportunity to buy 33 acres on an island known as an attractive site for birds, birders, and developers opens up at the end of the month when the hammer falls in an auction.

Magic number falls to 2 with 8 games remaining (Bridgewater Courier News) - BRIDGEWATER -- The Somerset Patriots functioned as little more than a side note in Long Island Ducks franchise history this weekend.

Island-hopping in the Med (Independent Online) - Forget the ferry: open-water swimming is the healthy way to go island-hopping in the Mediterranean. Kitty Melrose manages to keep her head above water...

Why signs on the island say 'no pets' (St. Petersburg Times) - Shore birds nesting on barrier islands are sometimes harmed by contact with humans - and their pets. Some ask for tighter rules.

New Island Airline Begins with Bargain Fares (KHNL News 8 Honolulu) - HONOLULU (KHNL) - Good news if you're looking to book a trip to the neighbor islands. Go! Airlines announced Wednesday its one-way inter-island fares at $19.