Allergy Misery Has Long Islanders Weeping As Pollen Count Spikes

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

Allergy Misery Has Long Islanders Weeping As Pollen Count Spikes

It's a rough week on Long Island if you have seasonal allergies. Check out a crazy video of a digger striking a tree and unleashing a pollen bomb.

Man Found Dead At LIRR Station: Cops

It doesn't appear that foul play was involved, police say.

WATCH: Tractor Fire Breaks Out At Long Island School

See video of firefighters knocking down the blaze.

East Meadow's Empress Diner Closes

The diner, which had been a community staple since the 1950s, quietly closed earlier this month.

Man Stole From Dealership Where He Worked: Police

Police say he was skimming some of the down payments people put on cars, costing the dealership thousands.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Fire Chief Honored By Man He Saved
• Man Arrested For Robbing Bank In Supermarket: Police
• Daisy Honored For Saving Brother From Choking
• Three Arrested In Vicious Bowling Alley Assault
• Community Teams Up To Help Local Boy Beat Cancer

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