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Week in Review: June 30-July 7

Top headlines from the past week in and near Plainview.

Here are the top headlines for the Plainview area in the past week, which included the long Independence Day weekend. Click on the headline to see the complete story:

Bethpage Firm Involved in Major Fireworks Malfunction

A pyrotechnic display in Simi Valley, Calif., goes badly wrong and 28 are hurt.

Long Island Waters Remain Treacherous One Year After Tragedy

Experts say a new law will have little impact on water safety and insist major  changes are needed or more people will die.

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Cops Release Video of Pharmacy Gunman

Police seek public's help in finding the masked bandit responsible for Monday's robbery.

Small Business Trends Revealed in Survey

The study, commissioned by Advantage Payroll Service, found many businesses have questions about Health Care Act.

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Econo Lodge in Hicksville Robbed at Knifepoint

Clerk is threatened and punched; suspect makes off with cash.




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