LI Teen's Nearly Fatal Disease Started With Cough: Week In Review

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

Long Island Teen Had 'Weird' Cough; Rare Disease Nearly Killed Him

Alec Woodruff's cough sounded hollow. Doctors said he was fine. Before long, he was fighting for his life.

4th State Of Emergency Declared For Dune Road

"The dune is gone. We're right back to where we started."

78 Kmart Workers To Lose Jobs With Long Island Store Closing

The local Kmart is one of 96 Kmart and Sears stores across the country that parent company Transformco recently said will close.

1 Dead, 1 In Serious Condition After Long Island Crash

Police say that the driver of a large utility truck lost control and struck a tree, killing himself and injuring his passenger.

Match Made In Heaven: LI Man Meets Heart Donor's Daughter

The meeting between a Long Island man and the daughter of the man whose heart now beats in his chest occurred last week.

Black Friday 2019 Sales, When Stores Open On Long Island

Here's a look at when retail stores open in Long Island and a peek at some of the Black Friday ads and special discounts.

7 Of The Most Expensive Zip Codes In Nation Are On Long Island

No surprise here. One LI zip code is the second most expensive in the entire country. Can you guess which one?

Police ID Man Killed In High Speed 4-Car Long Island Crash

The man was pronounced dead at the scene after being ejected from his car, police say.

UPS Truck Seriously Injured Woman In Hit-And-Run: Police

Police say the woman was crossing the street when she was hit by the delivery truck, causing multiple traumatic injuries.

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• Massive Wasp Nest Uncovered In Man's Shed
• Man Reported Missing After Returning From Trip
• Drug Dealer Arrested After LI Overdose: Cops
• Handgun-Wielding Man Shoots At Nassau Gas Station, Police Say
• State-Of-The-Art Cat Adoption Center Opening In Port Washington
• 'Sensitive Santa' For Special Needs' Kids At Christmas Tree Farm
• LI Bagel Shop Manager Drives 185 Miles To Return Customer's Keys
• Tried To Steal Headphones From Teens At Knifepoint: Police
• Woman Brings Mortars To Police HQ, Prompts Evacuation
• Fourth Suspected Gang Member Arrested For Machete Slaying: NCPD
• Amazon Delivery Van And Car Collide In Nassau; Car Driver Trapped
• School Bus Crash In Sag Harbor; 1 Child Onboard: District
• Long Island Girl, 12, Makes Broadway Debut In Harry Potter Play
• Stranded Minke Whale Dies On Long Island
• 7 Children Hospitalized After Crash Involving School Bus
• LI Woman Tried To Scam Elderly Woman Out Of Thousands: Police
• Port Washington's State-Of-The-Art Cat Adoption Center Opens
• Woman Hit By Car And Killed While Crossing Nassau Street
• Canadian Company Buys New York American Water