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LI School Removes Controversial 'Redmen' Mascot Logo: Patch PM
Also: Barney the bull captured / LI mourns Gabby Petito / Drug trafficker gets decade behind bars / Former VA employee accused of rap: feds

Share-worthy stories from Long Island Patch sites to talk about tonight:
The school mascot name has been under fire for years, but the reasons for the removal have not been disclosed by the district.
Find out what's happening in East Islipfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue located the wayward bovine with the help of local rescuers, according to a post on Facebook.
Find out what's happening in East Islipfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
She's broken hearts everywhere as parents see their worst fears realized. Only 22, she had everything ahead. If only she'd kept driving.
Officials say he was selling cocaine during the pandemic and trafficking it around Long Island.
The man was accused of raping the woman in October 2019, authorities say.
Ribbons. A mural. Flags half-staff. A 'Light the Night' is planned. "We rally around each other in an unbelievable way." - Jennifer McNamara
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