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'Kind And Generous' Long Island Man Remembered By Family, Friends: PM

Also: Home invasion leader update: DOJ / Alarming LI food insecurity / Rent hike shutters shop / Man hit at diner lot dies / Scallop die-off

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'Kind And Generous' Long Island Man Remembered By Family, Friends

Mike Berendowski had a giant heart of gold when he was alive. Now his dad has something important to say as a lesson to pass on to others.

Find out what's happening in Port Jeffersonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

LI 'Home-Invasion Robbery Crew' Leader Gets 8 More Yrs In Prison: DOJ

The LI and Queens home invasions included one with women and children being held at gunpoint, woman sexually assaulted, prosecutors said.

Find out what's happening in Port Jeffersonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

'Alarming' Food Insecurity Increase On Long Island, Food Bank Says

Long Island Cares served nearly 400K more meals in 2022 than 2021. Inflation and cost of food are factoring into the hunger increase on LI.

Long Island Mayor Tries To Save Longtime Clothing Shop: 'A True Loss'

"As with many small locally owned and operated businesses in the Hamptons we were faced with renewing our lease at an exorbitant rent."

Drunken Driver Hit, Killed Man In Long Island Diner Parking Lot: Police

Police say the driver backed up his car and hit a patron who was just leaving the diner.

Peconic Bay Scallop Die-Off Due To Global Warming, Heat Waves: Study

"We have been watching with dismay the collapse of our unique Peconic Bay scallop population."

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