Woman Dies After Being Hit By 79-Year-Old Driver: Week In Review

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

Woman Killed After Being Hit By Car While Crossing Nassau Street

Police say the 79-year-old woman was hit by a car driven by another 79-year-old woman and died shortly later from her injuries.

Local Baker Competes On Food Network

The competition show centers around Girl Scout cookies and contestants have to use them as the main ingredient for cakes and other desserts.

Michael Lohan Charged After Becoming 'Physically Abusive': Cops

Lindsay Lohan's father Michael was charged with criminal obstruction of breathing and harassment in Southampton, cops say.

Another LI Sears Store Will Close This Spring

Just three Sears stores will remain on Long Island. Up to 77 people will lose their jobs.

4K+ Letters Written To Help Man With Down Syndrome Meet 'Ellen'

The letters urge Ellen DeGeneres to invite a beloved man with Down syndrome on her show. A flood of outreach is slated for Valentine's Day.

Man Released Under Bail Law Arrested For Robbing 2 More Banks: PD

Police say the serial bank robber was released without bail after robbing two banks -- and then proceeded to rob two more.

Major Weather Changes On The Way For Long Island

Temperatures will fall off a cliff, but we will break our snow drought?

'Middle Man' In Long Island Drug Ring Gets 10-12 Years In Prison

Officials say he was found with two kilograms of heroin hidden in a secret compartment in his trunk.

Man Left Dog Locked In Room With No Food, Water For 4 Days: SPCA

The 22-year-old left his 2-year-old pit bull locked in a bedroom for days, the SPCA said. But the dog eventually got a happy ending.

Homeless Man In Wheelchair Fatally Struck By Car: PD

The 62-year-old was crossing the street in a wheelchair, when he was struck and killed by a pickup truck Monday night, police say.

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• Long Island Mom Spearheads Dyslexia Campaign
• Hit-And-Run Driver Wanted For Critically Injuring Pedestrian: PD
• Bus Driver, Student, Honored For Heroism
• REAL ID in New York: 8 Questions Answered
• Newest Resident Eagles Cause A Stir
• Man Accused Of Sex Trafficking, Extorting NY College Students
• 1 Injured In Patchogue Shooting: Police
• Rocky Point Cheerleading Wins National Championship
• Nassau Man Charged For Brutal 2019 Assault: Police
• MS-13 Lieutenant Gets 23 Years To Life For Murder Of Nassau Teen
• Broom Challenge Sweeps Social Media
• Andrew McMorris Memorial Walkathon And 5K Run Honors Scout Killed
• Duo Tried To Scam Elderly Man Out Of Thousands: Police
• Backstreet Boys 2020 Summer Tour Kicks Off In Jones Beach
• Man Tried To Light Car On Fire, Threatened To Kill Officers: Cops
• Former Gallery Owner Charged After Shinnecock Doc 'Rant': Cops
• Suffolk Vehicles To Be Towed For Unpaid Tickets, Fines: Reports
• Driver Arrested In Hit-And-Run That Seriously Injured Woman: SCPD
• 15 New York Hospitals Ranked Among America's Best In 2020
• Karamo Brown Of 'Queer Eye' To Speak At Adelphi University