2 'Rip Down' Pride Flag, Yell Anti-LGBTQ Slurs On LI: PD | Patch PM

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2 On Bikes 'Rip Down' Pride Flag, Yell Anti-LGBTQ Slurs At LI Home: PD

The duo, who are described as white, tore down the Pride Flag from a tree outside the home back in May, police said.

Several Shark Sightings Leads To Jones Beach Halting Swimming

A Long Island town has shark patrols in the water for beachgoers' safety.

Man Charged With Sexual Abuse At Long Island Party: Police

He lured the teen, who was attending a party at the home where he lives, into the basement, police say.

Sloth Encounters Owner 'Going Nowhere' Despite Claims Of Mistreatment

Larry Wallach, a guest on a special edition of "Patch AM," said he's never been charged or arrested for animal abuse.

Winning Lottery Ticket Sold On Long Island

The Take 5 payoff is more than $18,000.

Severe Drought Now Impacting Long Island's South Shore

Residents are being asked to conserve water wherever possible as Long Island's drought worsens.

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