NYPD Escorts Slain Officer's Son To First Day Of School On Long Island: Patch PM

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NYPD Escorts Slain Officer's Son To First Day Of School

Get the tissues before looking at these photos. We're serious.

Two Long Islanders To Appear On New MTV Game Show

Watch a preview for the new show, which premieres this month.

Motorcyclist Airlifted After Long Island Crash

The motorcycle ended up beneath the Jeep, police say.

Long Beach Rallies To Help Hurricane Harvey Victims

The community, itself devastated by Hurricane Sandy, collected literal tons of goods and raised thousands of dollars.

Long Island Man Hits Hole-In-One At Hole Where He Died Months Before

Dan Lennon died, and was revived, at the 17th hole. Months later, he conquered it.

Hicksville LIRR Station Reopens North Platform, Moves To Next Construction Phase

The busiest station on Long Island is undergoing $121 million in renovations to get with the 21st century.

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