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Elementary Students, LI School Aide Save Choking Girl's Life: Patch PM

Also: Grand Central Madison opens / Fraud exposed: feds / Bowling tech / Man indicted in crash that killed brother: DA / Tree touches hearts

Share-worthy stories from Long Island Patch sites to talk about tonight.
Share-worthy stories from Long Island Patch sites to talk about tonight. (Patch file photo.)

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

Elementary Students, LI School Aide Save Life Of Choking Girl

"I couldn't believe I had helped to save my best friend's life," one of the girls told Patch.

Find out what's happening in Smithtownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

New Grand Central Madison LIRR Service Set To Begin Wednesday

The long-awaited service will bring Long Island Rail Road passengers to the East Side and will increase LIRR service by 41 percent overall.

Find out what's happening in Smithtownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

NYPD Sergeant Union Pres., Of Long Island Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud

Edward Mullins stole $600K from the Sergeants' Benevolent Association with fake expense report scheme, DOJ said, to fund "lavish lifestyle.

Long Island's Maple Lanes Uses New Technology For Bowling

The state-of-the-art graphics, lights and video game feel will enhance the action.

Long Island Man Indicted In Crash That Killed Brother: Prosecutors

Joshua Pena was believed to be driving more than 125 miles per hour at the time of the June collision, DA said.

Christmas Tree On Long Island Lit In Memory Of Husband Touches Hearts

"I looked up at the sky and said, 'Ed, I did it. I lit it, like we wanted to do. And I hope you have the best view ever.'"

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