LI Mom Opens Up About Daughter's Rare, Terminal Illness: Patch PM

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Long Island Mom Opens Up About Daughter's Rare, Terminal Illness

"As a parent— to see a child, you have so many hopes and dreams," the mother said. "All of a sudden, her life has just completely changed."

Valva Moved To Maximum Security Prison Upstate; Notice Of Appeal Filed

Ex-NYPD Officer Michael Valva, sentenced to 25 years to life in the murder of his son, Thomas, spent the holidays in an upstate prison.

Woman Dies After SUV Strikes Her On LI Highway: Cops

She was pronounced dead at the scene, police say.

40 IT Contractors At Northwell Health To Be Laid Off In March: NYS

A New York State Labor Department filing by an IT and cybersecurity contractor at Northwell's New Hyde Park offices shows upcoming layoffs.

Long Island's Ryan Ufko Excels For U.S. Junior Ice Hockey Team

Ufko has been piling up assists for Team U.S.A. in the World Junior Championship.

Long Island Doctor Gets 30 Months In Prison For $3M Medicare Fraud

Morris Barnard pleaded guilty to fraudulently billing Medicare for procedures on disabled patients, and now has to repay $1.4 million.

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