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11 Charged In Massive Fentanyl Bust: LI Patch Week In Review

ALSO: Scallop season is a wash | Husband's ashes stolen from woman's home | Plane makes emergency landing on beach | Hospital safety grades.

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Here are some of the biggest stories that Long Island Patches covered this week.

Enough To Kill 150,000: Massive LI Fentanyl Bust

Eleven people have been charged in a huge drug bust on the island.

Plane Makes Emergency Landing On Long Island Beach

It happened Monday afternoon.

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

Police ID Victims In 5-Vehicle LIE Crash

One man was airlifted to the hospital after the chain-reaction crash Tuesday morning.

Burglars Steal Husband's Ashes From Long Island Woman's Home

Police say the burglars ransacked the woman's home before making off with the box containing her husband's ashes, as well as cash.

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

Peconic Bay Scallop Season A Wash: 'The Worst In 15 Years'

Opening day for Peconic Bay scallop season was dismal and the forecast is even more grim — meaning a huge blow to the local economy.

Uber SUV Plunges Into Backyard Pool Of Long Island Home

Video showed about half the SUV submerged in the pool. Police say two people were taken to a hospital.

3 LI Hospitals Receive 'A' Safety Grades, Majority Get 'C's

The nonprofit Leapfrog group just released its bi-annual round of hospital safety grades. See how your hospital scored.

Sex Offender Followed Child Home From Bus: Police

Police arrested the man, who they say intimidated and pressured the child. He has a history of violent sexual crimes.

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