Matt Lauer Spotted On LI After Sexual Misconduct Claim: Patch PM

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

Matt Lauer Spotted On Long Island After Sexual Misconduct Claim

Photographs of Lauer show him meeting with his attorney on the island Thursday, the first time he's been seen since being fired from "Today."

Brothers Open New Speakeasy On Long Island

"Unlike other speakeasies, when you are in our space you are standing where people stood over 80 years ago hiding from the police. Many of the old features are still here, tin ceilings, tin wall covering, 10 to 12 foot ceilings and the original arched entrance leading to our outdoor patio. We also still have the escape route intact where they would exit the building in case the cops showed up."

Man Forcibly Touched Woman During Massage: Police

The Long Island Massage Envy employee was arrested on Wednesday. More than 180 women have reportedly accused massage therapists of sexual assault at Massage Envy locations across the country.

Pickup Trucks Destroyed In Fire; Arson Squad Investigating

Firefighters responded to two fully engulfed vehicles in a Long Island driveway this morning. See video of firefighters battling the blaze.

Supermoon Visible This Weekend On Long Island

The supermoon visible over Long Island this weekend won't be as large as last year's, but it should still be a magnificent sight.

Couple Used First Wife's Identity For Medical Care: DA

The man and his girlfriend used his first wife's identity and medical insurance to receive medical care.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Driver Hits 2 Pedestrians, Critically Injuring 1, In Huntington
• Man Tried To Sell Undercover Officer Heroin: Police
• Earthquake Rattles Long Island
• Polar Bear Plunge To Help Needy In Southampton
• Man Charged In String Of Nassau Burglaries: Cops
• Two Men Found Guilty In Suffolk Home Invasion

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