Graveside Birthday For Child Killed In Crash: LI Week In Review

LONG ISLAND, NY — Here are some of the biggest stories that Long Island Patches covered this week.

Graveside Birthday Gathering For Boy Scout Killed By Drunk Driver

"Sleep escapes me as I wonder what you would look like today, what would you be thinking, what would you be saying." Andrew McMorris' mom.

Cat Shot In Cutchogue, Heartbroken Woman Seeking Answers

"He dragged himself home, bleeding, with his front legs. It was heartbreaking. He made his way home." Devastated woman seeks answers.

Police Officer Airlifted After Crash

"My prayers are with him and his family and all of our men and women in blue. Lord watch over them." — Councilwoman Jodi Giglio.

Sanitation Worker Fatally Struck By Truck After Falling Off: PD

The 59-year-old fell off the truck as it was moving in reverse and was then fatally struck on Wednesday morning.

Renowned Photographer Peter Beard Missing From Montauk Home

The world famous artist and photographer has dementia, police say.

2 People Injured, 1 Seriously, In Shooting: Police

Officers discovered the man and woman sitting in a parked car with gunshot woulds Wednesday night.

Also worth a read:

• Trio Assaulted, Robbed And Kidnapped Nassau Man: Police
• Suffolk Family's Cat Killed, $1K Reward Posted: Officials
• Man Barricaded Himself In His Home And Set It On Fire: PD
• Lost Locket Found By Little Boy On Beach Makes Its Way Home
• Community Comes Together To Help Police Officer Hurt In Crash
• Nassau Man Shot At Another During Argument: Police
• New Rules For Nassau EMTs: Don't Bring Cardiac Arrests To ER