Lack Of Rapid Tests Frustrates Residents As Cases Spike: Patch PM

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

Lack Of Rapid Tests Frustrates LI Residents Desperate For Results

Pharmacies across Long Island have shelves bare of home testing kits as coronavirus numbers soar. President Biden, governor promise more.

LI Girl Loads 'Sleigh' Full Of Toys At Children's Hospital

"It's not fun to be in the hospital at Christmas, so it will give them a little more Christmas spirit." - Sydney O'Sullivan, 9

NYAG Gets Court Order To Stop LI Pet Store From Getting Dogs

Shake A Paw is accused of selling sick puppies. It won't be allowed to import new animals during the Attorney General's lawsuit.

Trucks Crash, Spilling Diesel Onto LIE Service Road

A two truck and pickup truck collided on Long Island Tuesday, fire department officials said.

Hospital Shuts Emergency Room To Visitors

Amid the latest COVID-19 surge, the hospital has updated its policy, effective immediately.

Father-Son Duo's Holiday Light Shows Raise $15K For Charity

Wayne Imperati, 61, and Anthony Imperati, 32 are using their family's traditional holiday light displays for a good cause.

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• NYAG Warns Of Price Gouging As COVID Tests Fly Off Shelves
• 2 Nabbed For Trying To Fill Fraudulent Narcotics Prescription: PD
• Suffolk Coronavirus 7-Day Positivity Rate Is Nearly 14%: Bellone
• Smithtown Home Fire Causes Road Closure
• Port Jefferson Students Raise $600 For Madagascar Relief
• Truck Sheared Off Highway Overpass: Fire Marshal
• Shelter Dogs Desperately Need Homes For The Holidays
• LI Restaurant Gets Booster Shot As Group
• With Omicron Spreading, NHL Postpones All Games Through Weekend
• Nesconset's Paws Of War Helps U.S. Soldier Fulfill His Kids' Christmas Wish
• Sachem Phys Ed Teacher Recognized As ‘Amazing Person’
• Man Steals $1,000 In Clothes From Huntington Station Macy's: SCPD
• Hicksville Restaurants Cited: La Finca, Dunkin' Donuts
• Omicron Cases Explode In New York: See Latest CDC Data
• School Prepares To Transition Back To Remote, Hybrid Model
• 'Disney On Ice' To Debut At UBS Arena In January

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