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Snow To Stretch Well Into Long Island's Spring: Patch PM

Also: Woman robs taxi driver at knifepoint / Doctor sentenced for $7M Medicare fraud​​ / Affordable housing lottery

Share-worthy stories from the Long Island Patch network to talk about tonight:

Snow To Stretch Well Into Long Island's Spring: Forecasters

Oh, great.

Elderly Nassau Veteran Suing Police For Brutality

The man says he was wrongfully arrested for attacking two officers, when it was they who beat him.

Find out what's happening in Commackfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Woman Sought For Trespassing

Police say she damaged a screen at one Long Island home and tried to open a front door at another. Do you recognize her?

Long Island Engineer Heading To Space...Sort Of

Gregory Sachs is one of four participating in a NASA experiment.

Find out what's happening in Commackfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Long Island Doctor Gets 13 Years For $7M Medicare Fraud

The doctor, who practiced at two Long Island hospitals, treated Medicare like a "personal piggy bank," the U.S. Attorney said.

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