10 Long Island Schools Named 2018 Distinguished Schools: Patch PM

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10 Long Island Schools Named Distinguished Schools For 2017-18

Check out which Long Island schools received the honor.

Northwell Nurse Stole $34K Worth Of Medical Devices: DA

The nurse tried to sell the devices on eBay, officials say.

NTSB Corrects Info: Man Didn't Fall Through LIRR Gap

A 65-year-old Lynbrook man died on the Lynbrook platform earlier this month. But he didn't fall through the gap, the NTSB now says.

Long Islanders With HIV Mostly Live In 'Hot Spot' Areas

Nearly 7,000 Long Island residents are HIV-positive and another 1,000 are undiagnosed, Northwell AIDS researchers say.

Who's Top Dog In NY? Find Out The Most Popular Breed.

The American Kennel Club released its list of the most popular breeds for 2017? But who's the big dog in New York?

Also Worth a Look Today

• Robber Hit Man With Baseball Bat, Stole Backpack: Police
• Memorial Fund Set Up To Honor Scott J. Beigel
• Man Convicted Of Shooting Sister's Boyfriend
• First Car Show Long Island At TOBAY Beach This Saturday
• Caring Teen Honored For Service To Local Library

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