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10-Year-Old Boy Struck By SUV Driver Who Ignored Flashing Lights, Stop Sign On School Bus: Patch PM

Also: Famed haunted house coming to LI / Quadriplegic mom to see kids race for first time / Man who beat dog with shovel pleads guilty

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10-Year-Old Boy Struck By SUV Driver Who Ignored Flashing Lights, Stop Sign On School Bus: Cops

The boy was crossing the road to get on his school bus when he was struck Friday morning, police say.

Get Your Fright On: This Year, Nassau Coliseum Becomes A Haunted House

One of New York City's most popular haunted houses is coming to Long Island.

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Man Pleads Guilty To Beating Dog With Shovel

He injured the dog so badly that it had to be euthanized.

Man Wanted For Forcibly Touching 2 Women At Long Island Movie Theater

He inappropriately touched two females, ages 17 and 21, during a movie in June. Reward offered for info leading to an arrest.

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Quadriplegic Mom, A Former Runner, To See Kids Race For First Time

"I can no longer run, but seeing my boys race will make me more proud than anything," said the former Northport High School runner.

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