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Woman Punched In Head Asked Man To Wear Mask, Cops Say: ​Patch PM

Also: Man tortured puppy: SPCA / Protester lied about being hit: SCPD / Burger joint closes / Gyms sue / Ice cream store opens in pandemic

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Woman Punched In Head After Asking Man To Put On Mask: Police

The woman asked the man to put the mask on while both were riding a Suffolk County bus; they got off and he punched her, police say.

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Man 'Tortured' Pit Bull Puppy: SPCA

Nicholas Serrano, 37, was accused of throwing Diamond, a 3-month-old pit bill, across a yard and pinning the dog to the ground.

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Protester Lied About Being Hit By Car In Huntington Station: SCPD

He claimed he was the second Black Lives Matter protester hit by a driver who was arrested Monday after striking someone else, police say.

Bobby's Burger Palace At LI Mall Closes: Report

The Bobby Flay-owned burger joint, which has been a part of the mall since 2008, closed due to the coronavirus, according to a report.

New York Gyms Sue Cuomo Over Coronavirus Closure

Gyms were pulled from phase four of the state's coronavirus reopening plan and are closed indefinitely, causing concern among gym owners.

The Up Side Of Opening An Ice Cream Store In A Pandemic

Customers desperate for fresh air and fun are flocking to Bigfood Creamery's kiosk on the waterfront.

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