LI Cat Missing For 2 Long Years Found In Time For Christmas: Patch PM

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

LI Cat Missing For 2 Years Found In Time For Christmas: 'She Is Home!

A woman who searched desperately when the cat she was planning to give a forever home to — 2 years ago! —was lost, got a Christmas miracle.

'Torso Killer' Admits 5 More Long Island Killings, Pleads Guilty To 1

On Monday, Richard Cottingham admitted to 4 more killings on Long Island, and pleaded guilty in 1968 murder of a young Nassau mother.

Fire Sweeps Through 6 Garbage Trucks In Huntington: Photos

Explosions were heard as firefighters doused the flaming trucks.

LI Teen With Autism And Perfect Pitch 'Superpower' Releases Xmas Song

Listen to Ben Blanchet's song, "Rock That Jingle," in the story. He did not have functional language until age 7 but had a gift for music.

Dream Car Restorations, Group Behind 'Lost Corvettes,' Opening LI Shop

The company wants to open a new restoration garage on Long Island. They previously restored and gave away 36 classic Corvettes.

Vanessa Williams Shares Great-Great-Grandfather's Story On Long Island

The singer's ancestor David Carll was a prominent free man of color, and five generations of family have lived in his home since 1865.

Long Island Teacher, Track Official Receives USATF'S Highest Award

David Katz has measured Olympic races, and won the Giegengack Award for "contributing to the excellence and high standards of the sport."

LI Entrepreneur Finds New Way To Make Vodka; Wants To Change Industry

Tim Kelly and Kim Laderer, both from Long Island make Felene Vodka, an organic sugarcane-based vodka, now selling across the country.

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