Prison Guard Who Abused Boys Sentenced: LI Patch Week In Review

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

Correction Officer Who Sexually Abused Boys Sentenced: Court Docs

One of his survivors blasted the 5-year sentence as too lenient; Robert Weis originally faced 40 years behind bars, DA said.

Nassau Police Involved In Queens Shooting; 1 Dead

Police say the shooting happened late Tuesday afternoon.

Nassau Dad, Daughter Convicted Of Abusing Special-Needs Dog

Prosecutors say the dog was found dragging itself on the pavement outside their home with open, bloody wounds.

NY Officials Warn Of Coronavirus Email Scam

By the way, the SEC is warning of COVID-19 "investment" scams.

Long Island High-Schoolers Fall Ill With Flu-Like Symptoms After Italy Trip

Several Long Island high-schoolers who returned from a recent trip to Italy fell ill, the superintendent announced in a letter to the community.

Man Sentenced To Prison For Fatally Stabbing Wife In Front Of Son

A Long Island man was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for stabbing his wife to her death at her home.

Video Of Night Boy Died 'Deleted'; Valva Can't Afford Attorney

The mother of an 8-year old boy who froze to death after police said he was left overnight in an unheated garage is demanding to know why video of the night disappeared, and his father — accused of murder in the boy's death — maintained for the second time that he can't afford an attorney.

Also worth a read:

• 'Mind Viruses': LI Professor Studies The World Of Political Memes
• Long Island St. Patrick's Day Parade Guide 2020
• Man Turns In $25K Worth Of Diamonds Found At Suffolk Walmart
• Woman, Dog Rescued From Marsh
• 6 New York Towns Among Richest In U.S.: Bloomberg
• Retired Police Officer Takes Own Life At Seaford Home: Reports
• LI Hospitals To Lose Millions After Feds Cut Grant
• Long-Range LI Weather: Warm Temps Likely To Continue Into March
• Woman Breaks Into Long Island Restaurant, Steals $4.5K, Booze: Cops
• After Burglars Break Into His Home, Bill Joel Sends A Warning
• Nassau Monitoring Dozens For Coronavirus
• 4 Face Charges In LI Child Pornography Ring, Feds Say: Reports
• A Conversation With Michelle Obama At Nassau Coliseum
• Newt Gingrich To Speak In Huntington
• High School Evacuated After Students Fall Sick