Wolf Stolen From Long Island Ecology Center: Patch Week In Review

Here are some of the most important stories that Patch covered for the week of June 25.

Wolf Stolen From Long Island Ecology Center

"While Nakita has not exhibited aggressive tendencies toward people, including her caregivers at the Ecology Site, we are asking the public not to approach her, if seen."

Watch: An Emotional Goodbye At A Long Island Toys R Us

Warning: If you are a Toys R Us kid, you may tear up a little watching this video.

Swimmer's Body Recovered Off Long Beach

Neil Gibbons, a 30-year-old Irish national, was swimming with friends early Monday morning, but never made it back to shore.

Photo Shows Moment Toddler Breaks Leg Going Down Slide With Mom

Long Island mom Heather Clare is on a mission to prevent others from suffering the same fate. Every year, she shares a gruesome photo.

Long Island Man Charged In Savage Killing Of Bronx Teen

Police say he is one of six gang members who stabbed a teen to death outside a bodega. He's being extradited back to New York.

LI Doctors, Others Charged In Massive Medicare Fraud Schemes

They were arrested as part of a massive Medicare and Medicaid fraud takedown, authorities say.

Here are other stories worth checking out:

• Local Beach Hailed For 'Miles And Miles Of White Sand'
• Large Amount Of Anabolic Steroids Seized From Long Island Home: PD
• Fourth Of July: The Worst Time To Travel On Long Island
• LI Teacher Paid Student $150 To Pose Nude For Him: Police
• New Day Dawns For Historic Canoe Place Inn In Hampton Bays
• Man With 'Bowl Cut' Wanted For Stealing From Store: Cops
• Gun Trafficking Ring Busted; 9 Arrested: DA
• LI Man Indicted For Embezzling Millions From Pediatrics Practice