Robotic device helps paralyzed Putnam County man walk

<p>A paralyzed man from Putnam County is receiving a Christmas miracle, thanks to a robotic device that helps him walk. </p>

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Robotic device helps paralyzed Putnam County man walk

<p>A paralyzed man from Putnam County is receiving a Christmas miracle, thanks to a robotic device that helps him walk. </p>

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Robotic device helps paralyzed Putnam County man walk

<p>A paralyzed man from Putnam County is receiving a Christmas miracle, thanks to a robotic device that helps him walk.&nbsp;</p>

Top Stories

LIRR cancellations, delays expected as crews clear disabled non-passenger train

Breezy and milder to start to the week; spring warmth builds with 70s ahead across Long Island

Red Cross to return today after dozens were displaced in Deer Park apartment fire

Man killed in single-vehicle crash in Deer Park

Republican State Sen. Jack Martins announces he is not seeking reelection

Brush fire erupts at Mastic Beach pier

State Trooper involved in collision at crash investigation on Southern State Parkway in Valley Stream

Man accused of DWI after allegedly driving through homeowner's fence in Lynbrook

Seaford woman charged with arson after heated argument

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Hockey fundraiser honors life of Long Beach teen who died in fatal pedestrian crash

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3 arrested in burglary spree targeting Nassau County phone repair shops

Valley Stream man fatally shot in Queens

LIRR experiences delays on Ronkonkoma and Port Jefferson branches after train fatally strikes person

Driver, motorcyclist injured in Manorville collision

Man charged with stealing $24K worth of items from Home Depots in Nassau County

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<p>A paralyzed man from Putnam County is receiving a Christmas miracle, thanks to a robotic device that helps him walk. </p>