Gang Member Assaulted, Tried To Kill Toddler: Week In Review

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

LI MS-13 Member Sexually Abused, Tried to Kill Toddler

He pleaded guilty to trying to murder three people in one night, one of whom was a toddler he sexually assaulted.

Heartbroken LI Community Mourns Fallen NYPD Hero; Services Set

"'Smiles' was a friend to everyone who knew him." Hearts are broken as a community remembers Det. Brian Simonsen; funeral services are set.

Believe The Hype: Rep Wants Public Enemy Turnpike

A Nassau legislator is set to propose renaming a section of road after the famous Long Island-born rap group. What do you think of the idea?

Man Charged in Road Rage Shooting: Police

The 57-year-old fired shots at a driver after cutting him off at a gas station on Tuesday morning, according to State Police.

Also worth a read:

• Long Island Man Thanks Officers Who Saved His Life
• Officers Rescue Dog From Winter Storm
• Police Rescue Man Who Had Legs Severed In Construction Accident
• Samsung To Open One Of Its First US Stores On Long Island
• Man Caught Driving With Fake Plate, 53 License Suspensions: SCPD
• West Babylon Votes To Add Armed Guards To Schools
• Swastika Found Drawn On Bike Path At LI Park

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