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Hempstead man charged with attempted murder in police standoff

A Hempstead man accused of shooting at officers during a standoff was arraigned Saturday. Dontae McPhaul, 23, is charged with four counts of attempted murder and is remanded without bail. Police say

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Jan 6, 2007, 6:05 PM

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