6-Year-Old Long Island Girl Dies Of Rare Condition: Patch PM

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

6-Year-Old Long Island Girl Dies Of Rare Condition

A funeral service will take place on Saturday.

Long Island Home Prices Increase After Steady Decline: MLSLI

The median price for homes sold has been steadily decreasing since the summer, but prices are finally starting to increase again.

Women Smoked Crack With Child In Car: Police

Police say the women initially refused to open their car doors for officers on Thursday night.

Police Seeking Man Who Stole Presents From Car On Christmas Eve

After stealing the presents, police say he poured bleach on the car. A reward is being offered for info leading to an arrest.

Gang Member Gets Decades In Prison For Murder, Weapon Charges

Rudy Montour pleaded guilty to the charges last year, and will serve time in addition to what he's already in prison for.

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• 5th Annual Winter Bourbon Fest Returning To Bay Shore
• New Suffolk County Sheriff Vows To Crack Down On Gangs, Opioids
• 'Ice Fest 2018' Planned For Greenport Ice Rink
• 5 Thieves Stole More Than $3K Worth Of Armani Merchandise: Cops
• Hundreds Attend Opening Of New Healthy Eatery
• School Bus Sideswipes Vehicle Due To Snowdrifts: Police

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