Shark Sightings Close Long Island Beaches: Patch Week In Review

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

Shark Sightings Shut Multiple Long Island Beaches

Sightings of sharks up and down the South Shore closed beaches to swimming for most of the week.

LI Pizzeria Receives Shoutout From Donald Trump

"Great Pizza!!!" Trump tweeted. The pizzeria faced controversy after hanging a flag in support of the president

Ex-Doctor Pleads Guilty To Illegally Prescribing Oxycodone

As part of his plea deal, the former doctor agreed to forfeit more than $245,000 of proceeds involved in the oxycodone offense.

U.S. News Ranks Long Island's Best Hospitals

U.S. News & World Report released its latest hospital rankings by region. Here are the best hospitals on Long Island.

Man Files Lawsuit Against Long Island Police Claiming Excessive Force

The 52-year-old claims an officer used a taser on him while investigating him for unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

'Bike Gang Of Kids' Harass People At LI Gym, Wendy's

A teenager outside a gym appeared to throw a punch at a man and police said other teens threw drinks at Wendy's customers.

5 Counselors At Long Island Day Camp Test Positive For Coronavirus

Three groups of campers are under quarantine, a camp director says.

Also worth a read:

• Long Island Business Fills Citi Field With Mets Fan Cutouts
• 3 Long Island Universities May 'Perish' Due To Coronavirus
• Workers At LI Gentleman's Club Didn't Wear Masks, Violated Orders
• Crowd At Hamptons Charity Event Sparks Fury: 'I Am Appalled'
• Splish Splash Will Remain Closed For Entire Season
• 50 Dolphins Seen Frolicking Around Sailboat: Photos, Video
• Woman Dies After Being Found Unresponsive In Suffolk Lake
• Drunken Woman Rescued From Burning Car By 2 Good Samaritans: PD
• Woman Found Dead In Wooded Area On LI: Police
• New Nassau Police HQ Name To Honor First Black Commissioner
• Long Island Student Is Top 10 Finisher In Regeneron Contest