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LI Not-For-Profit Seeks Support To Fight Puppy Mills: Patch PM

Also: Gang member guilty: DA / Woman, 83, struck on road dies: PD / 2 held hostage: PD / Hope for Tesla Center / Teacher sentenced: DA

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:

LI Not-For-Profit Seeks Support To Fight Puppy Mills

The charity is asking for donations to help it "stomp out puppy mills and hold those responsible who are harming the dogs in them."

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Long Island Bloods Gang Member Found Guilty In Fatal Shooting: DA

His attorney plans an appeal based on some "interesting" legal issues that might result in the conviction being overturned.

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

Woman, 83, Struck On Long Island Roadway Saturday Dies: Police

She was taken to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead by a physician assistant, Nassau police said.

LI Man Holds 2 People Hostage In Home: Police

John Howell was captured while hiding in the attic, police said.

Hope Rises From Ashes: Tree Lighting At Tesla Center A Go After Fire

Despite a devastating fire last week, a tree lighting at LI's Tesla Science Center will happen, and plans for the future are coming soon.

LI Teacher Gets Probation After Sex With Minor Student: DA

Timothy Harrison's previous charges, including rape, were dismissed; he pleaded guilty to endangering welfare of a child, DA's Office says.

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