Crime & Safety

Long Island Animal Rescue Group President Charged With Animal Cruelty​: Patch PM

Also: Fatal motorcycle crash / Yankees legend Mariano Rivera visits local school / Rescued baby owl returned to the wild​ / 5 hurt in crash

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Long Island Animal Rescue Group President Charged With Animal Cruelty

She failed to provide proper medical care to rescue dogs that were in her care, authorities say.

5 Injured In Long Island Crash

One of the vehicles flipped over onto its side and the Jaws of Life were used to save two people who were trapped inside Tuesday morning, authorities say.

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Rescued Baby Owl Returned To The Wild

A happy ending for the sweet baby owl picked up on the side of a Long Island road in May.

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Knife-Wielding Woman Robs Long Island Dunkin' Donuts

Police believe the same woman is now behind three robberies in the last four nights.

Motorcyclist Killed In Crash

The motorcycle was involved in a collision with a Jeep on Monday night, police say.

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