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Mom Recalls Boat Crash That Killed 11-Year-Old Daughter: Patch PM

Also: Famous LI music venue to make a comeback / Contractor admits to stiffing workers / Local pols continue fight to save SALT deduction

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

Mom 'Begged God To Take Me' After Boat Crash That Killed Her 11-Year-Old Daughter

A heartbroken Long Island mother who saw her world shattered when her daughter was killed in a boating accident has set out to create change — so that no other family should ever have to bear such unthinkable loss.

Famous Music Venue My Father's Place To Make A Comeback In 2018

Iconic bands like U2, The Police and Duran Duran performed there. The new LI location hopes to discover new talent the old-school way.

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Contractor Admits To Stiffing Workers Out Of $700K: DA

The electrical firm underpaid workers on 15 government jobs that included MTA work and school construction.

Reps. Rice, King, Zeldin Opposed to Republican Tax Plan

"Too many Long Islanders and other New Yorkers would actually see their taxes go up," Rep. Lee Zeldin said.

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