Search Is Still On For Stolen Bald Eagle: LI Patch Week In Review

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

Still No Word On Stolen Bald Eagle; Fundraiser To Amp Up Security

Messages of heartbreak are pouring in for a stolen, one-winged bald eagle: "I'm hoping this glorious creature is returned unharmed."

Man Tried To Have Sex With Teenage Boy, But Was Duped By FBI

The man admitted he intended to fornicate with the boy. Little did he know that the "boy" was an undercover officer.

LI Woman Rescued After Falling Into Cesspool

No serious injuries were reported.

Long Island Nursery School Catches Fire

Everyone was safely evacuated from the building after the fire broke out in the late morning hours.

Massive Lightning Bolt Strikes Long Island: Video

An immense bolt of lightning dominated the sky for a couple of seconds last night during the thunderstorm. See it for yourself.

Hate Crime Detectives Seeking Man Who Stole Rainbow Pride Flag

See video of the theft, which occurred on July 4th, inside the story. A reward is being offered for info leading to an arrest.

Also worth a read:

• LI Goat Grabs Broomstick To 'Help' Sweep Sanctuary: VIDEO
• Home Health Aide Held Her Employer And His Family Hostage: Cops
• MacArthur Airport To Receive Millions For Upgrades: Report
• Son Fatally Stabs Mother, Will Spend Up To Life In Prison: DA
• MS-13 Member Pleads Guilty In Connection To Murder: U.S. Attorney
• MS-13 Member Sentenced To Prison For Attempted Murder
• Real Estate Broker Arrested After Crash That Injures Woman, Child
• 9 LI Beaches On List Of Most Unsafe For Swimming In NY: Study
• Huge Sea Turtle Found Dead On Long Island
• Enes Kanter Basketball Camp Axed After Turkish Threat, He Claims
• LI Man Charged With Selling Meth, Ecstasy Through Dark Web: Feds