Fire Destroys Long Island Businesses: Patch PM

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

Fire Destroys Long Island Businesses [VIDEO]

A fire ripped through a strip of stores on Long Island Thursday morning, destroying two of them, authorities said.

MS-13 Vows To 'Take Back Streets,' Take Out Long Island Cop

Police said Thursday that MS-13 had issued a deadly threat — stating that it was time to "take back the streets . . .and take out a cop" on Long Island.

Powerball Ticket Worth $1M Sold On Long Island

Check your tickets!

Long Island Man Shot While Stopping Sexual Assault Honored By Joe Biden

Kyle Richard, captain of his college's football team, was shot three times after stopping a rape at a party. Watch him receive his honor.

74-Year-Old Man Crashes Into Supermarket, Clothing Store: Police

The man and two others were hospitalized after the crash on Tuesday afternoon.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Teen Threatened His School With Bomb: Police
• Trio Charged In Nassau Murder
• NUMC Hospital President/CEO Unexpectedly Fired By Board
• Watch Stolen In Burglary That Led To Priest's Death: Cops
• Man Charged With Driving On Drugs After Hitting Pedestrian: Cops
• Job Fair For 2018 U.S. Open Golf Championship Planned
• Greenlawn FD Member Dies On Duty; Services To Take Place Friday

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