Activists Protest Sloth Encounters; Business Petitions: Patch PM

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Activists Protest Sloth Encounters Of Long Island; Business Petitions

Protesters, organized by Humane LI, want to get the sloth-petting shop shut down. The shop owner says the sloths are "treated amazingly."

Man Who Sexually Abused Ex-Girlfriend's Daughter, 6, Sentenced: DA

The little girl was subjected to repeated sexual abuse for nearly a year, beginning when she was 6 years old, DA says

'Jew-Hatred Is Rising' Across LI Says Civil Rights Lawyer

The legislature approved "End Jew Hatred Day" for April 29.

LI Nurse, Mother Of 2 Fighting For Her Life; Fundraiser Launched

Long Island ER nurse Joanne Drenckhahn may need a new heart after falling suddenly ill this month.

Falling Gas Prices Ease NY Inflation, But Other Costs Rise

New Yorkers are looking at a more-than 40 cent drop in the average price of gas in one month. Has inflation eased up where you are shopping?

LI Resident Pleads Guilty To Stealing From Dead Mom's Pension: NY AG

Cynthia Rozzell is accused of taking more than $200,000 from her late mother's state retirement benefits, Attorney General James said

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