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Purple Heart Found At Yard Sale: 'Like Having My Dad Back': Patch PM

Also: 2 escaped horses on LIE / Bus passengers threatened: PD / Gun law overturned / $20K in coins stolen: PD / Kids vaxed / Skate park a go

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

Daughter On Purple Heart Found At Yard Sale: 'Like Having My Dad Back'

A woman saw the Purple Heart at a LI yard sale. And with research and miracles, his daughter, who didn't know the medal existed, was found.

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

WATCH: 2 Escaped Horses Join Morning Commute On Expressway

The two loose horses were escorted to safety by police cars after they were spotted trotting along the LIE.

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

2 Arrested In Connection To Threatening Bus Passengers With Knife: PD

One person was found with a plastic bag believed to be filled with crack cocaine, police say.

$20K In Collectible Coins Stolen From Long Island Home: Police

The coins were stolen earlier in the week, and the thief is wanted for grand larceny, police say.

New York Gun Law Overturned By Supreme Court In Major Ruling

New York's strict limits on carrying concealed weapons were struck down by the Supreme Court on Thursday in a major gun-rights ruling.

Kids Under 5 Get COVID-19 Vaccine At LI Medical Center

The newly approved pediatric COVID-19 vaccines are now available for kids ages 6 months to 5 years.

LI Skate Park Garners Needed Funding After Outcry

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