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The suit alleges that the Long Island-based company and other manufacturers mounted a "false advertising campaign" to expand the market for opioids and the companies reaped financial rewards, according to a summary of the case.https://nwsdy.li/2OBmGHR 

The Midway offers a mini-carnival atmosphere with a shooting gallery for prizes, fire-eating stage shows, crowd roamers like a 12-foot zombie stilt walker who will pose for selfies, and even a live-action heckler booth.https://nwsdy.li/2OCbvih 

After starring in a varsity soccer game on Saturday, Stephanie Sparkowski made a mad dash to her side gig as the varsity football team’s kicker. “I thought it was pretty cool that I got to play both in one day. I’m humbled, thrilled…I got two wins.”https://nwsdy.li/316UC1w 

Did you experience sticker shock when you received your gas bill last month? Bill Crookston did. He knew something was wrong the minute he saw his National Grid gas bill had doubled in September, when his usage is normally at its lowest.https://nwsdy.li/2ok6d05 

A new, air-powered potato cannon lets visitors to the Garden of Eve Organic Farm and Market in Riverhead shoot small potatoes at targets.https://nwsdy.li/33gyKSN 

Howard Stern is getting married. Again. To his wife. That would be Beth.https://nwsdy.li/2IDFAtZ 

The village board claims Airbnb rentals are a drain on municipal services, are dangerous and create blight.https://nwsdy.li/2nAgxRb 

Now we are in the midst of a regional Chinese food boom, with Canton, Sichuan, Dongbei and, new for 2019, Yunnan and Shanghai strutting their culinary stuff.https://nwsdy.li/2yQy899 

The 19-year-old man told his family he was headed to the gym less than an hour before he was found, his family said.https://nwsdy.li/2M2MxXy 

Challenges facing disabled Long Islanders seeking employment are numerous. Employer bias, limited availability of assistance programs, internalized stigmas, transportation issues and fear of losing vital federal benefits can all play a part.https://nwsdy.li/2IEDbis 

Planning a long weekend getaway? Here's three places near the Island.https://nwsdy.li/35jGPrW 

"Arrest him, and we'll figure it out later" was the mindset of the responding officers, the defense attorney argued in court.https://nwsdy.li/35pPyZp 

Dozens of former patients are preparing a lawsuit against an ex-Long Island pediatrician who was stripped of his medical license in 2000 following numerous complaints of sexual abuse.https://nwsdy.li/33lG4gf 

Five dollars gets you four throws of the 16-inch ax, with two players going head-to-head to hit the bull's-eye for points.https://nwsdy.li/2IA67rU 

Admission is free, but planning your trip is a must.https://nwsdy.li/35nAefQ 

The cost of child care is an issue across the country, but the financial crunch is worse on Long Island.https://nwsdy.li/2u9FYsA 

The eatery takes over the Midcentury-modern structure that was originally a Chase Bank.https://nwsdy.li/2LZE0EM 

Hometown Taxi faces more than $26,000 in fines from the town after being issued 52 appearance tickets for the alleged violations, Brookhaven officials said.https://nwsdy.li/2M4tMmJ