Father Drowns While Trying To Save Child: LI Patch Week In Review

Here are some of the biggest stories that Patch covered for the week of July 2.

Police ID Father Who Drowned Trying To Save Child

The July 4th holiday turned tragic for a father who drowned trying to save his child, in distress in the water, on Long Island.

Teen Found Shot To Death Outside Long Island Home

The teen's body was found early Tuesday, police say.

Long Island Man Impersonating Police Officer Even Had Badge: Police

Police say the man had a badge, airsoft guns and a vest, and that his car was also made to look like a police vehicle.

Man Who Lost Brother To Heroin Saves A Life With Narcan

"He was blue. He had no color in his skin, his eyes were wide open, there was no pulse. . . My brother was definitely watching over me."

Companies Accused Of Contaminating Long Island Drinking Water

The U.S. Attorney's Office filed a civil complaint against the companies for allegedly contaminating a superfund site.

Happily Ever After: Couple Has Baby And Wedding At Hospital

A local couple had to improvise after the birth of their baby interrupted their wedding plans.

3 Caged Dogs Found Dead In Hot Car; Owner Charged

Police say the dogs were inside an SUV for more than 11 hours before being found dead Tuesday morning.

Also worth a read:

• Photo Of Jones Beach After July 4th Sends Many Into Uproar
• Crew Rescues Man Who Jumped Off Ferry By Bay Shore Marina
• Overdose Investigation Leads To Heroin Dealer's Arrest: Police
• Centerport Made Safer For Family Of Bald Eagles
• Police Officers Help Deliver Baby
• Long Island Diner Owner Accused Of Starving Dog
• Man Loses 3 Fingers When Firework Explodes In Hand
• Man Blows Up His Hands Lighting Unexploded Fireworks
• 3 Men Rescued From Overturned Canoe In Long Island Sound
• Long Island Student's Experiment Could Go To Space