Long Island's Best Schools Named: Patch Week In Review

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

Long Island's Best School Districts 2020: New Rankings

Of the top 10 school districts in New York, 6 are on Long Island, Niche.com says. See all the districts that made the top 100 list.

Bus Driver Locks Long Island Woman In Luggage Compartment: Cops

A 32-year-old Long Island woman told police Sunday a Peter Pan bus driver "purposely locked" her inside the luggage compartment.

Long Island Street Renamed To Honor Slain Police Officer

NYPD Officer Michael Russell was shot to death while off-duty as he tried to arrest a man who killed a civilian Aug. 2, 1979.

7 Swastikas Drawn At Theodore Roosevelt Park: Police

The graffiti was drawn using a purple marker, and police are looking for whoever did it. Supervisor Joseph Saladino condemned the act.

Patchogue 'Death Camp' Fliers Were Part Of Horror Show

Fliers hung in Patchogue read "Death Camps For Trump Supporters Now!" A horror theater company has now admitted it posted them about a month ago.

Scammer Swindled 83-Year-Old Woman Out Of $11,000: Cops

Police are looking for the man who persuaded the woman to give him thousands of dollars in gift cards.

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• State Police Warning LI Residents Of Phone Scam
• Schumer, King Join To Call For Vote On Background Check Bill
• Man Drowns During Swim At Park: Police
• Man Attempted To Kill Person Trying To Stop Argument: Cops
• Thrillist Names Long Beach Best For Foodies On Long Island
• Doughology Opens 2nd Location In Babylon
• Local Board Of Ed Hero Talks Woman Out Of Jumping Off Bridge
• Man Found Shot To Death In Central Islip
• Suffolk Police Rescue 8-Week-Old Kitten From Storm Drain
• LIU Closes All Campuses After Potential Threat