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Abandoned 'Zombie House' On Long Island Demolished After Complaints Of Squatters, Drug Activity Abandoned 'Zombie House' On Long Island Demolished After Complaints Of Squatters, Drug Activity
Abandoned 'Zombie House' On Long Island Demolished After Complaints Of Squatters, Drug Activity A Long Island "zombie house" that has been the subject of numerous complaints and town building code violations was demolished this week.The abandoned Bellport house, located at 658 Bayview Ave., was demolished on Monday, Dec. 19, the Town of Brookhaven announced. Officials said squatters and drug activity had been reported at the house, and it was demolished in accordance with Chapter 73 of the Town Code, which allows for a "fast track" to rid neighborhoods of unsafe buildings. The property owner is responsible for the cost of the demolition and removal of the debris, officials said. …

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Outrage After Fire Truck Displays Confederate Flag At Drive-By Long Island Event Outrage After Fire Truck Displays Confederate Flag At Drive-By Long Island Event
Outrage After Fire Truck Displays Confederate Flag At Drive-By Long Island Event Officials from one of Long Island’s largest fire districts are backpedaling following outrage after a Confederate flag was flown during a drive-by event on a department truck. A Brookhaven Fire Department truck was decorated with the Confederate flag during the event in Suffolk County over the weekend, drawing the anger of area residents. The photo was first posted on social media on Sunday, Aug. 30, and quickly went viral. In response, Brookhaven Fire Chief Peter Di Pinto, Jr. issued a mea culpa to area residents apologizing for the flag, noting that the move was done without the knowledg…

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by Zak Failla