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Best Places On Long Island To Raise A Family​: Patch PM

Also: Construction begins on new Starbucks / Brothers guilty of concealing millions in income / Kittens rescued from hoarder up for adoption

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

Best Places On Long Island To Raise A Family

Fifty-three Long Island towns made it into New York's top 100 best places to raise a family. Agree with the rankings?

Long Island Brothers Concealed Millions In Income From Government

The men pleaded guilty to filing false tax returns on Wednesday.

Find out what's happening in Merrickfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

New Starbucks Coming To Long Island

Construction is now beginning on the new coffee shop, which will replace a short-lived Chase Bank.

Also Worth a Look Today

Patch PM shares some of the day's must-read items from our Long Island network. The Patch community platform serves more 50 towns and neighborhoods on the island. Learn how to post your own announcements and events on Patch. Have a story idea or news tip? Email ryan@patch.com.

Find out what's happening in Merrickfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Photo by Laura Ann/Avalon Park in Stony Brook

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