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LI Superspreader Wedding Under Investigation: Week In Review

ALSO: 15 indicted in drug ring | Early voting draws crowds across LI | Bomb threat evacuates school | Man indicted for wife's murder

Here are some of the biggest stories Long Island Patches covered this week.
Here are some of the biggest stories Long Island Patches covered this week. (Kristin Borden/Patch)

LONG ISLAND, NY — Here are some of the biggest stories that Long Island Patches covered this week.

State Liquor Authority Investigating LI Country Club Wedding

The state liquor authority is investigating an "allegedly illegal...dangerous" wedding that led to 30 coronavirus cases; 6 schools impacted.

Long Island House Party Had 200-300 In Attendance: Police

A woman who lives at the home faces charges following the large party, which included underage drinking, Saturday night, police say. A 62-year-old man was hospitalized after being struck in the face by someone fleeing the party when police arrived.

Find out what's happening in Long Beachfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Crowds Turn Out To Vote Early Across LI Despite Long Lines, Waits

"I'm concerned we might not have another chance to vote. Anything is possible in this election year — from COVID to the fall of democracy."

Crackdown On Coronavirus 'Spreader' Events On Long Island: Officials

Officials are cracking down on "spreader" events with more than $15K in fines for a wedding with 30 cases and a party with 200+ guests.

Find out what's happening in Long Beachfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Man Indicted In Rage-Fueled Slaying Of Wife

Authorities say the enraged man shot his wife in August during an argument in their bedroom, then grabbed a second gun and shot her brother.

15 Indicted In Suffolk Drug Distribution Ring: SCDA

The gang members and associates sold narcotics including cocaine, heroin, methamphetamines and more, authorities said.

Elementary School Evacuated After Bomb Threat: Police

The bomb threat was called in Thursday morning, police say

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