Officers Rescue Man Who Tried To Hang Himself From Tree: Patch PM

Share-worthy stories from the Long Island Patch network to talk about tonight:

Officers Rescue Man Who Tried To Hang Himself From Tree

When the man started to hang himself, an officer climbed a ladder and cut the rope Monday night, police say.

9-Year-Old Boy Airlifted To Hospital After Dirt Bike Accident

The child was riding the dirt bike in his Long Island backyard when he crashed into a tree Tuesday evening, police say.

Greenport 1 Of Top 23 Spots For 'Cheap Summer Travel': Forbes

The village gets the nod for one of the 23 top places for "cheap summer travel" in 2018, according to Forbes.

Nassau, Suffolk High School Graduation Rates For 2017

Students who fit into the white, Asian and not economically disadvantaged categories are most likely to graduate on time, data shows.

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• Third Female Runaway Reported This Week From Little Flower
• Bus With Elementary School Students Involved In 3-Vehicle Crash
• Prolific Artist Pursues Passion, Begins Painting — At 82

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