NEARBY: Boy Credited with Saving Grandfather's Life

Boy Credited with Saving Grandfather's Life

He's only seven years old, but he's already saving lives. David Chavez, a third grade student at Stokes Elementary School, has been credited for saving his grandfather's life because of his quick thinking. Chavez and his grandfather, Frank Morales, were home alone when Morales, a diabetic, passed out from low blood sugar. Click here for more.

Dad: Disabled Student Went Missing from School

A Plainedge Middle School student was able to walk out of school undetected  Wednesday, and was found outside the building after Nassau police were notified, school officials said. The student who went missing, Paul Parisi, is a severely autistic 10-year-old boy, his father Anthony said. Click here for more.

Message in a Bottle: "Will You Marry Me?"

Paige Tyree thought it was just another romantic evening on the beach at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park in Oyster Bay. Then boyfriend Porter Furman found a bottle with a message inside.

LION Holds Merrick Furs Protest

Members of Long Island Orchestrating for Nature (LION) gathered outside of Merrick Furs Tuesday to protest the store’s opening for the fall season. Di Leonardo also told Patch that people have inquired about Worldwide Puppies and Kittens on Sunrise Highway, and another protest may be on the horizon. Click here for more.

New Fitness Studio to Open in Bellmore Sunday

New fitness studio, The Fabulous Place, will celebrate it's grand opening on Sunday. The studio, located at 2578 Merrick Road, is part of the Be Fabulous Foundation, a non-profit fitness and wellness company whose mission is to "help people feel fabulous from the inside out." Click here for more.

Maui Wowi to Have Official Opening

The Wantagh area can  officially say Aloha to Maui Wowi. The Hawaiian smoothie franchise recently opened its doors, and held a ribbon cutting. They will celebrate their official opening Saturday.