Uproar After LI School District Removes Holiday Names From Calendar: Patch PM

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

Long Island School District Removes Holiday Names From Calendar, Some Parents Not Pleased

Some parents are upset with the district's decision? What do you think? Voice your opinion in our poll.

$175 Million Long Island Home Hits The Market

The former Henry Ford estate is the most expensive home in New York.

Couple Arrested For Abandoning Pit Bulls Found Dead

“These two helpless dogs were left to die a horrific death when they were left trapped in crates in sweltering conditions,” the DA said.

Bicyclist Struck Dead On Sunrise Highway

A landscaping truck struck the bicyclist Thursday afternoon, police say.

Elderly Woman Targeted In $12K Phone Scam

A caller named "Bill Church" convinced the woman her granddaughter needed money to avoid jail, police say.

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