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Weird News: Flag Van Driver Gets Long-Sought Osama Plates

Some stories are downright strange. Here's our wrap-up from around Northern Suffolk and the East End.

As a local news organization, Patch covers stories of all kinds, from heartbreaking tragedies to inspiring tales of community brotherhood. But some stories are just plain weird. Here are some of the stranger headlines from the past seven days.

Hauppauge Resident's 'Got Osama' Van Spotted With New Plates

Looks like Hauppauge resident Arno Herwerth got his wish. Back in 2011, Herwerth reportedly wanted to update his "GETOSAMA" license plate after it became dated when the United States killed the most wanted terrorist in the world.

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He lamented in a CBS news article at the time that "GOTOSAMA" was already taken but perseverance must have paid off in his case as a van looking almost exactly like Herwerth's was spotted in Smithtown sporting the updated plate.

Screaming for Bieber

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Excited Justin Bieber fans lined up at Ulta in Commack Monday to scream their way to the teen heartthrob’s concert.

Essence Cosmetics, which is the official sponsor of the 2013 Believe Tour, has been holding scream contests around the country to award the fan with the loudest vocals concert tickets, and the chance to meet Bieber in person.

Justin Bieber fans lined up at Ulta in Commack Monday for the chance to meet the teen heartthrob. Photo by Essence Cosmetics via Twitter.


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