LI Man Faces Upgraded Hate Crimes Charges In Attacks: Patch PM

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

LI Man Faces Upgraded Hate Crimes Charges In Hispanic Attacks: DA

He lured men under pretense of hiring them, then beat them, choking one until he lost consciousness, prosecutors said.

Girl, 17, Loses 2 Parents In 8 Months: 'I Cannot Fathom The Pain'

"We are by her side every step of the way." Friends are rallying for a Long Island high school senior who lost both her parents in 8 months.

Residents Of Long Island Town File Aircraft Noise Complaints

Planes from JFK Airport are flying over the community, which already receives lots of aircraft noise from Republic Airport.

NY Officials Issue COVID-19 Vaccination Scam Warning

If you get a text message about confirming your vaccine status that seems to be from the state: Delete it right away.

Long Island Bank Robber Arrested: Police

The bank was robbed in early October, police say. The man had handed a teller a note that he had a gun and demanded cash, police say.

LI Contestant Saved in NBC The Voice's 'Battles Premiere'

Bella DeNapoli, 22, battled fellow contestant Katie Rae in Monday night's episode of NBC's The Voice.

Heartbroken Long Island Community Mourns Kind-Hearted Veterinarian

" In true James Herriot style, all that mattered to Dr. John were the creatures both great and small."

Volunteers, Donations Sought For Gabby Petito Foundation Event

"We would love to see as much support as we can get for this beautiful life that was just cut short for no reason." — Christian Cabrera

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• Gabby Petito's Cause Of Death Was Strangulation: Coroner
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• Wyandanch High School Principal Reassigned, Ordered Off Grounds
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• Bronx Men Nabbed For Parking Lot Robbery In Bethpage: Police
• Candidate Profile: Lauren Rogers-Smalley For Town Council
• Nassau's Acting DA Proposes Higher Pay For Jury Members
• Renovated East Meadow Library Holds ‘Soft’ Opening
• Wow House: $7M Home With Huge Glass Windows, Underground Garage
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• Free Skin Cancer Screenings In Glen Cove: Oct. 15
• Town Of Islip Razes Derelict Bay Shore House On Tuesday
• U.S. News K-8 School Rankings: How East Meadow Placed
• Candidate Profile: Trish Bergin for Suffolk County Legislature
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