Teacher Saves Choking Student's Life: LI Patch Week In Review

LONG ISLAND, NY — Here are some of the biggest stories that Long Island Patches covered for the week of March 22-26.

Long Island Teacher Saves Life Of 10-Year-Old Autistic Boy

When Jack Borger choked on his food while at his Long Island school this week, his aide sprang into action to save his life.

Foul-Language Flag Sparks Ire Among Long Island Residents

Though people find the flags offensive, officials say they can't remove them because they are protected under the First Amendment.

Man Arrested After Leaving 17-Week-Old Puppy In Dumpster: Police

The 44-year-old, who was watching the puppy for an acquaintance, left him in a dumpster at a park, police said.

LI Village Official Charged With Child Pornography Possession

David Corwin was arrested and charged with having child porn, a federal official says.

Man Shot To Death On Port Jefferson's Main Street: Police

A man was shot to death in Port Jefferson on Wednesday afternoon, Suffolk police said.

LI Principal Resigns After Making Black Student Kneel For Apology

The headmaster of the Catholic school, who is white, told the boy's mother it was the "African way" to apologize, according to reports.

School Bus Driver Saves Child: 'It Was A Very Close Call'

A bus driver and a police officer "acted quickly to avoid what could have been a tragic accident" as a car sped up, passed on right side.

Officials Investigate Anti-Asian Remarks: Reports

Long Island football players allegedly coughed on and told Asian tennis players to "go back to China," according to reports.

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• Community Comes Together To Raise Over $2K For Homeless Man
• Long Island Diocese To Close Third Elementary School
• CVS Adds More Coronavirus Vaccination Sites In New York
• Teachers Gave Alcohol To Minors, School Sued For $10M: Attorney
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• Man Hugs Daughters For First Time In 84 Days After COVID Recovery
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• MacArthur Airport Announces New Direct Flights To Nashville