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Homesense To Open First Long Island Store​: Patch PM

Also: Man drags officer with car while fleeing arrest: cops / 2 charged in HS basketball game brawl / Town hall added to historic places

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

Homesense To Open First Long Island Store

The grand opening of the new store is scheduled for next week.

Man Dragged Officer With Car While Fleeing Arrest: Police

Police say the man was fleeing a routine traffic stop when he injured the officer.

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

Candlelight Vigil For Lives Lost To Tragic Opioid Crisis: Photos

'It was sad but healing; we all vowed to keep the epidemic before the public and not allow the stigma to sweep this nightmare under a rug.'

Hempstead Town Hall Added To Registry Of Historic Places

The original Town Hall building is 100 years old, and steeped with Hempstead Town history.

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

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