'A Victory For Free Speech': Controversial License Plate Allowed To Return To The Roads: Patch PM

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

'A Victory For Free Speech': 'PB4WEGO' License Plate Allowed To Return To The Roads

Seth Bykofsky told Patch he was "pissed" when a DMV letter informed him that his "PB4WEGO" license plate was no longer allowed on the road.

LI Man Sentenced To Life In Prison After Torturing, Beating, Suffocating, Stabbing Friend: DA

After 6 hours of torture, he watched friend struggle to breathe for 8 minutes then stabbed him in the neck 10X and watched him die, DA says.

Island 16: Cinema de Lux In Holtsville Shuttered By Town Over Faulty Fire Detection System: Report

Its location off the Long Island Expressway, makes it a popular destination for residents on the north and south shores.

St. Patrick's Day Parades Across Long Island In 2026

Forget New York City. There will be plenty of fun parades to choose from closer to home.

Long Island HS Senior Nominated For 2 Out Of 5 U.S. Military Service Academies: District

Andriana Perez has been nominated to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and the U.S. Naval Academy, district says.

‘Cats Have Such a Rough Life Out There’: LI Animal Rescuer on His Mission, Winter Dangers

He has spent years rescuing animals across LI – from highways to trees – and says winter is especially harsh for stray cats.

NCPD Crossing Guard In Critical Condition After Thursday Morning Crash: Police

Police say the man was struck by a Toyota Tacoma near Merrick Road. The driver is now facing charges, police say.

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