'No One To Open His Stocking': Holidays Without Son, 12: Patch PM

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

'No One To Open His Stocking': Mom Who Lost Son To Drunk Driver

"That kind of pain, I wouldn't wish on anyone." A mother who lost her Boy Scout son to a drunk driver applauds new anti-DWI technology.

Internet Search For Guns Causes Scare At LI High School

Officials say a student was searching for guns and made a disturbing social media post, but that they are not a threat to the school.

Local Grad Opens New Island Empanada Location On Long Island

The new location of the LI franchise is the first from the founders' daughter, and is the first to serve beer, wine and sangria.

Christmas 2021’s Best, Worst Times To Travel In New York

More than 109 million people plan to travel over the holidays this year, a 34 percent increase from 2020, according to a AAA report.

3 Police Officers Rescue Dog From House Fire: PD

Three police officers rescued a dog that was trapped in a house fire on Long Island Monday morning.

Woman Stabbed Long Island Man To Death: Police

Police say the woman murdered the man, who died two weeks after he was stabbed in the chest.

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