Long Island Woman Takes 5th Place At NYC Marathon: Patch PM

Share-worthy stories from the Long Island Patch network to talk about tonight:

Long Island Woman Takes 5th Place At NYC Marathon

"It was beyond my wildest dreams," 30-year-old Allie Kieffer told Patch. "It was amazing."

Man Killed In 2-Car Long Island Crash Involving Mother, Infant

A 26-year-old man lost control of his car and crashed into an SUV with a woman and her 9-month-old son inside, police say.

Long Island Man Choked Woman, Stole Her Car Keys: Police

Police say the man threw and choked the woman before stealing her keys.

Bus Strike Leaves Students, Parents Stranded

With little notification, thousands of Long Island parents had to figure out how to get their children to school Monday morning.

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• DEC Unveils Plans For New HQ In Nissequogue River State Park
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• Port Washington Police Note Rise In Crime
• Why 'Live Music' in Montauk Was A Win For The Community

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