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MS-13 Gang Members Plotted Brutal Murders: Patch Week In Review

ALSO: Long Islanders compete in American Idol | Popular roller rink closes | Adam Sandler to play Jones Beach | Wild turkey spotted on road.

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

6 MS-13 Gang Members Indicted, Plotted 2 Brutal Murders: DA

Six MS-13 gang members were indicted in connection with conspiracies to commit two murders on Long Island, authorities announced Monday.

'American Idol' Dream Ends For 2 LI Contestants

Jackson Gillies and Christiaan Padavan sadly didn't make it past Hollywood Week — but they made their hometowns forever proud.

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Man Pleads Guilty to Killing 5 in 154 MPH Fiery Crash

"This is a dangerous individual, and he will now be off the streets for a very long time," DA says.

Popular Roller Rink Has Officially Closed Its Doors

Hot Skates in Lynbrook had been a community staple for nearly four decades. Now an auction is being held to sell the rink's equipment.

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5 Indicted On Fentanyl, Heroin, Crack Trafficking Charges

They were charged with conspiring to distribute over 1 kilogram of heroin, 40 grams of fentanyl, and crack cocaine, DOJ says.

Bread-Sliced Bagels: Terrible Or Terrific?

People have very strong opinions about this "St. Louis secret." How does this picture make you feel?

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