LI Man Battling Addiction 'Never Allowed Hopelessness In': Patch PM

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

LI Man Battling Addiction 'Never Allowed Hopelessness To Creep In'

His family hopes his story will inspire others to seek help and support the organization that helped him by contributing to a fundraiser.

13 People Evacuated From Long Island House Fire

The fire broke out at a Long Island home on Wednesday, police say.

Biden Cancels $10K In Student Loan Debt For Some New York Borrowers

President Biden also announced the final extension of an existing pause on federal student loan payments.

Long Island Organization Calls For End Of 'Barbaric Practice' Animal Testing

Guardians of Rescue put forth a petition calling for the end of products being tested on animals.

Long Island Unemployment Remains Low In July

The Island's workforce seems to have recovered from the pandemic shutdowns, with unemployment near historically low levels.

Long Island resident Will Recall Brief Mets Stint At Old Timers Game

Steve Dillon pitched for the Mets in 1963 and 1964.

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