Officer's Death Sparks Memories For NYPD Widow: 'I Lost My Breath': PM

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

Officer's Death Sparks Memories For NYPD Widow: 'I Lost My Breath'

"This one really hit me hard. The minute I heard a cop was shot, I lost my breath" — Wife of NYPD Det. Brian Simonsen, killed in 2019.

Gambling Machines Seized At 3 Long Island Businesses, Arrests Made: Police

Cash was also seized during what police called a "Quality-of-Life Initiative," the department said.

Funeral Plans Set For NYPD Officer From Long Island

Mass for Officer Jonathan Diller will take place on Saturday morning.

'The Call Anyone Would Dread': Beloved Sister Dies Unexpectedly At 39

A well-known animal rescue advocate who faced her own health challenges this year said her family is devastated by the loss —and needs help.

Sentencing In Drunken 2022 Crash That Killed LI Man: DA

Donnell Hill was sentenced to up to 15 years in prison, prosecutors said.

'Lower Vaccination Numbers' Could Cause Measles Outbreak: Expert

An unvaccinated child was admitted on Thursday to Cohen Children's Medical Center.

Patch PM shares some of the day's must-read items from our Long Island network. The Patch community platform serves more 50 towns and neighborhoods on the island. Learn how to post your own announcements and events on Patch.