How Will Hurricane Irma Affect Long Island?: Patch PM

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How Will Hurricane Irma Affect Long Island?

Though all attention remains on the Southeast, Long Island isn't expected to escape unscathed.

Doctor Reflects On 9/11, Xenophobia 16 Years Later

"I remember thinking that the terrorists can try as they will, but they will not tear down our democracy...but I had been naive."

DNA Evidence Shows Man Had Sex With Wife After Strangling Her: Report

The 39-year-old faces an upgraded charge of first degree murder.

New Hope For Mute Swans After Public Outrage

Originally, the plan was to kill all mute swans in New York by 2025; now, non-lethal solutions are pitched.

Man Left His Dog To Die In 90-Degree Heat: DA

The Long Island man tied his dog to a post in the sun, causing it to eventually die of heat stroke, authorities say.

» Also Worth a Look Today

• Pickle Festival In Greenlawn Returns For 38th Year
• Bicyclist Critically Injured in Huntington Station
• Room Service Attendant Steals $43,000 In Jewelry From Nassau Hotel Room: Cops
• Roslyn Native Emily Lipari Wins Long Island Mile
• Police Seeking Walmart Thief; Reward Offered For Info
• 7-Eleven Clerk Hospitalized After Robbery
• Long Beach Jazz Fest Kicks Off Next Week

» Across America

• Iowa Students Wearing KKK Hoods In Social Media Photo Face Disciplinary Action
• NFL Rejects Las Vegas Police Union Demand That They Probe Michael Bennett

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