Coronavirus Cases In NY Rise To 44: Patch PM

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Coronavirus Cases Rise To 44 In NY, Officials Say

Thousands of New Yorkers are in self-quarantine as the number of confirmed cases increased Friday afternoon to 44.

Man Tried To Lure LI Teen Into His Car

The girl was waiting for her school bus when the man approached her. He fled when she refused to get into his car.

Fundraiser For Twins Who Lived In Home Where Thomas Valva Died

The fundraiser benefits twins who were living in the home where Thomas Valva froze after police say he was left in a frigid garage.

Coronavirus In NY: Thousands Self-Isolate, Store Shelves Emptied

Thousands of New Yorkers are in self-quarantine

Local Animal Advocate Enters Photo Contest To Help Shelter Dogs

1 photo can change a dog's life. Just ask Gabrielle Stroup, whose social media posts have found homes for shelter dogs. Here's how to vote!

Long Island Weekend Weather: Possible Snow Tonight, But Then Sun

There could actually be some snow tonight on parts of the Island. But it's not going to stick around.

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• Tappan Zee High School Staffer Self-Quarantined
• 3-Car Crash Caused Long Island Expressway Lane Closure: Police
• New Japanese BBQ To Open In Bay Shore Soon
• Owner Of La Cremaillere Pleads Guilty In Wire Fraud Case
• Positive Coronavirus Test For Scarsdale Youth Hockey Assn. Player
• Long Island Expressway Crash Causes Lane Closure

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