'Bomb Cyclone' To Clobber LI With Snow, Powerful Winds: Patch PM

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

'Bomb Cyclone' To Clobber Long Island With Snow, Powerful Winds

Yes, a winter hurricane is forming in the Atlantic Ocean. We've got the latest timeline and snow total estimates for Long Island.

Dog Jumps In Driver's Lap, Causes Car Crash

The woman driving the car was reportedly eating an egg sandwich when the dog jumped into her lap, causing her to lose control and crash into the side of a Long Island home.

Car Catches Fire After Crash On Robert Moses Causeway

Photos from the scene show that a Suffolk County bus was involved in the crash.

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• It's A Girl: First Baby Of 2018 Born At Northwell Health
• First Baby of 2018 Born At Good Samaritan Hospital
• 2 Arrested After Patchogue Assaults
• Wrong-Way Drunk Driver Seriously Injures Police Officer: Cops
• Opinion: Long Islanders Spend A Week Living In 'Ice Age' Conditions
• Police Seeking Public's Help To Catch Christmas Murderer
• Man Leads Cops On Chase, Resists Arrest: Police
• Greenport American Legion's Grand Opening Draws Joyful Crowd

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