Baby Gets New Heart For Christmas: LI Patch Week In Review

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

Baby Who Needs Transplant Gets New Heart For Christmas

It's a true Christmas miracle: A new heart for 6-month old Ruby.

Long Island Girl, 10, Becomes US Figure Skating Gold Medalist

The honor comes after she won a bronze medal at the Eastern Sectional Singles Final in Massachusetts.

Teen Killed In Crash Into Tree

An 18-year-old was killed and a 17-year-old was injured in the crash Monday night, Suffolk Police say.

Big-Chain Long Island Retailers That Closed In 2019

Many big chains announced closures in 2019, changing how Long Islanders shop.

Christmas Morning Fire Destroys Long Island Fire Station

The fire broke out in the truck bay of the building, destroying equipment and vehicles before it was brought under control.

Ex-Long Island Fire Department Captain Dies Of 9/11 Illness

Scott "Brutus" Johnston, who was also an NYPD sergeant, was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma two years ago.

Also worth a read:

• Firefighters Bring Christmas Magic To Girl In Hospice Care
• Notorious Tattoo Helps Buy $3K Worth Of Gifts For LI Families
• 'Time To Retire': Wantagh Store Closing After 6 Decades
• Man Shoots At Police Officer During Foot Chase: SCPD
• Nassau County Police Officers Repair Damaged Public Menorah
• LI Man Killed In Christmas Hit-And-Run In NYC
• Missing Dog Returned On Christmas Day
• Near-Fatal Stabbing In LI Store On Christmas
• Duo Caught With Stolen Mail Outside Post Office: Police