Armed Robbery at Women's Clothing Store, Motorcyclist Killed in Crash, Incredible Photo of Humpback Whale

Here’s a look at some of the headlines reported across Long Island Patches on Thursday.

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• Armed Robber Ties Up Workers, Customers at Carle Place Women’s Clothing Store
• Police Identify Victim in New Cassel Shooting
• SEE: Humpback Whales— The New Mascots of Hempstead Harbor
• East Northport Mother of 3 Loses Battle With Cancer
• Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing Into SUV With 4 Kids Inside in Old Brookville
• LIRR Train Strikes Person in Copiague
• Police Swarm to Holtsville After Attempted Burglary in Summerfield Community
• Rosie O’Donnell ‘Smoked Weed,’ Kicked Her Out, Angry Daughter Claims: Report
• Police: Man Robbed 3 Coram Businesses in a Week
• Pedestrian Fatally Struck by SUV in Rocky Point
• Stop & Shop Announces Opening Dates For Hamptons Stores
• Weekend Pick: 34th Annual Montauk Fall Festival
• Winning Lottery Tickets Sold in Mattituck, Riverhead
• Police: Woman Arrested After Dog Stolen From Riverhead Apartment
• Obituary: Richard S. Spooner, Former Southampton Village Mayor, Dies at 93
• Massive Northport Soccer Tournament Returns Despite Serious Field Damage

Google Maps photo: A woman’s clothing store was robbed in Carle Place on Thursday. Employees and customers were tied up, similar to a robbery in East Meadow earlier in the week.