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​ 'Everyone Is Heartbroken' For LI Toddler Who Died In Hot Jeep: PM

Also: Delays in action against Santos / $25M grant to fight hunger on LI / Boy's lost surfboard / Little Leagues' World Series dreams / Chef

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

'Everyone Is Heartbroken': Community Rallies For LI Toddler Who Died In Hot Jeep

A GoFundMe was created for the toddler's mother after the baby's grandmother fatally left her in a hot Jeep for eight hours.

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

Congress Recess Delays Action Against Santos

Community advocate Jody Kass-Finkel told Patch that Santos is getting paid and "he's not doing anything."

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

LI Cares Gets 5-Year $25M Grant From NYS: 'Very Significant,' CEO Says

Roughly 220K Long Islanders suffer from food-insecurity each year. The funding will help feed people while supporting LI businesses.

Mom Puts Out Social Media Plea To Help Find Lost Surfboard Belonging To Son, 6

"My son's upset, but handling it very sweetly. I was in tears, and he gave me a huge hug and said, 'It's okay, Mom. It's not your fault.'"

World Series Hopes, Dreams For Pair Of Long Island Little League Teams

The Massapequa Coast plays in the Metro Region, while the Massapequa International softball squad awaits its first World Series opponent.

Italian Chef To Join Eric LeVine For 2 'Traditional Sunday Italian Dinners' On Long Island

"You just feel like you're in Italy," LeVine said of working with chef Alessandra Aiello. Here's how to get tickets to the upcoming events.

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