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Man Skips Out on Applebee's Bill and Then Dies After Trying to Flee Police: Patch PM
Also: Carbon monoxide at Panera sends seven to hospital / Man bites dog / Iconic chef to help give Jones Beach Eats 'Taste of Long Island."

Stories worth talking about tonight featured from across the Long Island Patch network:
Man Dies After Trying to Escape Police For Running Out of Applebee's Without Paying: Police
The man was pronounced dead at a Long Island hospital on Wednesday morning, police say.
Long Island Man Bites Dog, Police Say
The 26-year-old was arrested Monday.
Taxi Company Employees Stole $158,000: Police
Five employees at All Island Taxi, including a receptionist, dispatcher and drivers were arrested on Wednesday.
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