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Year in Review: Top stories of 2017

<p>A look back at the stories that made headlines around the world in 2017.</p>

News 12 Staff

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Dec 22, 2017, 11:29 AM

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Landlords to be arraigned after fire reveals illegal off-campus Stony Brook student housing

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Who’s liable for injuries on broken sidewalks? The answer may surprise you

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Teen firefighter camp aims to inspire future volunteers on Long Island

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Great Neck man defies odds to walk again after breaking neck when falling off swing

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MTA announces major weekend service changes, train suspensions

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Suffolk Legislature Presiding Officer urges Trump not to pardon disgraced ex-DA Tom Spota, top aide

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East Hampton Housing Authority settles emotional support dog discrimination case

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Great South Bay Music Festival kicks off in Patchogue today

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$7M project to restore beach shoreline in Port Washington underway

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Man accused of punching, choking woman in North Lawrence

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Teen with fake license nearly hits multiple cars in Water Mill reckless driving incident

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Long Island scouts unite for summer experience at Baiting Hollow Scout Camp

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Children’s fruit pouches sold at Target recalled

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Freeport superintendent reinstated after being placed on leave

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Woman pleads guilty to manslaughter in killing of ex-boyfriend in Stony Brook

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2 arrested with substance believed to be crack cocaine in Uniondale

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The East End: Red Barn Farm in Baiting Hollow

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Nassau County senior discount program connects older residents with savings at local businesses

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Bonanza's serves up summertime nostalgia in Oyster Bay

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