"Nothing's Changed": Active Shooter Drill Prepares Town For Worst: PM

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

"Nothing's Changed": Active Shooter Drill Prepares LI Town For Worst

"We want the public out there to know how hard their local responders are trying to protect them." HBO is reportedly filming the drill.

No Swimming At Jones Beach, Day After Shark Bite At Rockaway Beach

There were also possible shark sightings Tuesday leading state officials to make the decision.

Dog Dies After Suffolk Man Leaves It In A Car In Hot Temps: SPCA

The dog was discovered to be deceased, SPCA says.

Gilgo Beach Investigation Discovery Special Report To Be Hosted By Nancy Grace

"Our hearts go out to the victims' families, their children, parents, friends, but now is the time to fight for justice." - Nancy Grace

2-Year-Old Boy Found Unresponsive In Pool Of Long Island Home: Police

He was taken to Peconic Bay Hospital before being transferred to Cohen Children's Hospital in New Hyde Park, police said.

1st, Only Dedicated Tick Clinic In Northeast To Open On Long Island

"This year is one of the worst for tick bites and tick-borne disease illnesses."

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