Lottery Winners Bilked In $107M Scheme; 3 LIers Charged: Patch PM

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

Lottery Winners Bilked In $107M Scheme; 3 Long Islanders Charged

Authorities say a self-described "Lottery Lawyer" helped defraud clients who won massive jackpots. Four New Yorkers in all were charged.

Montauk Brewing Co. Nixes Black Lives Matter Gathering Plan

A Black Lives Matter organizer had planned a gathering to support Montauk Brewing Co., but owner just wants to get back to normal business.

Dueling Demonstrations Held Over Ex-Hampton Inn Plan On LI

About 100 residents demonstrated both for and against the plan to turn a former Long Island hotel into a transitional housing facility for homeless.

Long Island 'Miracle Patient' Released After 111-Day COVID Fight

Tito Velasquez could barely breathe and suffered multiple strokes. But he made a full recovery and was finally able to go home.

'Loyal, Loving, Courageous': Nurse Is Long Island Hero

This nurse took on all responsibilities at home after her husband's death and still cares for patients.

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