Racist LIRR Rant Investigated; New Sonic Opens: Week In Review

Here are the biggest stories Long Island Patch sites covered for the week of May 7.

Man's Racist LIRR Rant Under Investigation

A video shows the man spewing racist words that were aimed at two black women sitting behind him.
Read more here.

New Sonic Opens In Suffolk

The popular chain opened its fourth Long Island location this past weekend.
Read more here.

Man Convicted Of Stabbing Wife To Death

He also attacked his daughter, led police on a high-speed chase, caused a fiery crash and assaulted a police officer in 2016, the DA says.

Long Island Man With Down Syndrome To Testify Before Congress

John Cronin, who runs John's Crazy Socks, will discuss the benefits of hiring workers with disabilities.

Police ID Woman Killed In Crash Between SUV, School Bus

Police have identified the woman who died after her SUV rear-ended a school bus on Long Island Thursday morning.

Stolen Gun, Cocaine, $11K Recovered From Long Island Home: Cops

A 27-year-old resident was arrested after the drug bust Monday morning, police say.

Other notable stories:

• Fire Destroys Long Island 7-Eleven [Video]
• Police Rescue 7 Ducklings Stuck In Storm Drain [PHOTOS]
• Fire Chief Honored By Man He Saved
• Man Arrested For Robbing Bank In Supermarket: Police
• Driver Flees After Crashing Into Central Islip Deli
• NY Comptroller Examines Long Beach Finances, Employee Payouts
• Zeldin, King Ask For New Immigration Court On Long Island
• Spicy's Celebrates Grand Re-Opening In Riverhead
• Community Teams Up To Help Local Boy Beat Cancer