Masked Gunman Tries to Break Into Home: LI Patch Week In Review

Here are some of the biggest stories that Long Island Patches covered for the week of Dec. 31.

WATCH: Masked Man Attempts To Break Into Long Island Home

Two men tried to break into a local home just seconds after the residents returned from a New Year's party. See the video.

$425 Million Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold on Long Island

Someone who bought a ticket on Long Island has won the eighth largest Mega Millions jackpot in the history of the game.

Police ID 4-Year-Old Girl, Grandmother Killed in LI House Fire

The cause of the deadly blaze has also been revealed. Authorities say there were no working smoke detectors in the home.

Meet Long Island's First Baby Of 2019

The baby boy, affectionately nicknamed 007 by hospital staff, entered the world seven seconds past midnight.

Long Island Woman Put Antifreeze in Husband's Drinks: DA

She's charged with attempted murder. The DA says she did an online search for "what liquids for cars can kill a human."

LI High School Accused of Racial Discrimination Against Teacher

The educator, who is black, claims she experienced racial discrimination and harassment from both the staff and the students.

Also worth a read:

• LIRR Train Slams Into Tractor-Trailer
• LI's Pete King: ICE Has 'Excellent Record' Regarding Child Deaths
• Duo Tries To Flee Cops In White Mercedes, Crash Into Cop Car: PD
• Homeless Man Killed After Hit-And-Run Crash: SCPD
• Third Man Arrested For Nassau Armored Truck Heist
• LI Club Owner That Hosted Louis C.K. Defends Controversial Jokes

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