Teacher Dies In Skiing Accident: Long Island Patch Week in Review

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

Long Island Teacher Dies In Skiing Accident In Vermont

Police say the 48-year-old was skiing in Killington, Vermont, when he lost control and hit a tree.

Officer Rescues Family From Devastating House Fire

The officer, who woke one of the residents after seeing the fire, helped the couple and their two kids escape. Sadly, the family dog died.

Shinnecock Tribe Protests Building On Sacred Burial Site

The protest is the latest battle the Shinnecock tribe is waging to protect their ancient burial sites from development in the Hamptons.

LI Reps Call For Investigation Into Anti-Semitic Attacks

The group pledged support, and also called for investigations into whether foreign adversaries were sowing hate here via social media.

Nassau Man Leads Police On Chase In Car He Stole At Gunpoint: PD

Police say the man was responsible for other robberies, including another carjacking, in 2019.

After 4-Car Nassau Crash, 1 Facing Charge In Accidental Shooting

Police say four people were hurt in the crash Thursday night. It started with an accidental shooting inside a home.

2 Dead, 2 Injured In Southern State Crash

The fatal crash shut down a portion of the parkway on Friday morning. Drivers are advised to avoid the area.

Also worth a read:

• Missing Dog, Bailey, Home Safe After Dramatic Rescue On Highway
• 40 Juveniles Caught Drinking Alcohol; Parents Charged: Cops
• Police Find Body Of Missing Man In Pond
• Curran Outlines New Bail Law Effect On Nassau Jail
• People Fled NY Faster Than Any Other U.S. State In 2019: Census
• Man Hit, Killed By SUV While Crossing LI Road
• It's A Girl: Westhampton Beach Mom Delivers New Year's Baby
• Northwell Health's First 2020 Baby Is Born
• South Nassau Welcomes The First Baby Of The New Decade
• New T-Mobile Center To Have Big Economic Impact: Report
• Trash-Hauling Company Unexpectedly Ends Contract With Town
• Woman Broke Into Nassau Elementary School, Ran Through Halls: PD