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No One Votes In LI Ambulance Election — Not Even Own Members: Patch PM

Also: Northern lights / Polio/ Sloth exhibit faces heat / Shoving death trial/ LIer signs with Yankees / Deer virus / Person hit by train

​Share-worthy stories from Long Island Patch sites to talk about tonight.
​Share-worthy stories from Long Island Patch sites to talk about tonight. (Patch file photo)

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

No One Votes In LI Ambulance Election — Including Its Own Members

"What was surprising to all of us is that not even any of their own members voted," one councilwoman said.

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

Northern Lights: Where In New York Might You See Them?

Depending on where you are in New York and the weather, you may be able to see the aurora borealis over the next few days.

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

Polio In The U.S: What New Yorkers Need To Know

The CDC says a full round of childhood polio vaccinations between 2 months old and 6 years old is at least 99 percent effective.

Humane Long Island Wants 'Emergency Action' To Shut Sloth Exhibit

Sloth Encounters on Long Island has been cited for town violations.

Trial Set For Long Island Woman Accused In Vocal Coach's Shoving Death

Lauren Pazienza is accused of shoving Barbara Maier Gustern to the ground, resulting in her death several days later.

Long Island Native Signs Deal With New York Yankees

Harrison Cohen recently signed a deal to be a free agent for the Yankees.

1st Case Of Deer-Killing Virus Reported In New York For 2022

Epizootic hemorrhagic disease is caused by a virus that is transmitted by biting midges and is often fatal.

Person Hit By Long Island Rail Road Train In Southampton: MTA

The LIRR train was headed west when someone was hit; an investigation is ongoing, an MTA spokesperson said.

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