<p>They followed the 51-point closeout of the first round with a performance nearly as impressive. Newsday&#39;s Steve Popper reports.</p>


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Authorities across Long Island have cracked down on the booming illegal sex trade at foot spas, Islip Town officials have raided only three foot spas – two of them shortly after reporters began asking questions. Newsday investigative reporter Sandra Peddie and NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn have more.

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