LI Family Of 6 Loses Home, Dog, In Fire, Days Before Christmas: PM

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LI Family Of 6 Loses Home, Dog, In Fire, Days Before Christmas

The family, which has four young children, lost most of their possessions.

Long Island's Cafe La Bella Notte 'Destroyed By Bad Fire'

"Our beautiful cafe will be closed for days to come," the cafe wrote on Facebook.

Recent Whale Strandings On LI Not Caused By Humans: Expert

A total of 5 large whales have washed up in area waters in 60 days, experts say.

The Best Cupcakes On Long Island, As Chosen By Patch Readers

Readers had tons of opinions about where the best cupcakes are baked on the Island. Luckily, there are so many delicious options.

Long Island Woman Pleads Guilty To Bilking Nursing Home Residents Of $50K

She had access to developmentally disabled residents' bank accounts and withdrew funds for personal use, prosecutors say.

Procession For Beloved Long Island Fire Chief

William "Billy" Moon, was brought back to his hometown on Wednesday.

Crowd Bids Farewell To Beloved Nun, 'Mother Teresa Of The East End'

Hundreds filled the Riverhead church as the Latino turned out for a mass spoken in Spanish for the many whose lives Sister Margaret touched.

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