LI Restaurant Week Founder, 'Lover Of Life', Mourned: Patch PM

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Community Mourns Loss Of LI Restaurant Week Founder, 'Lover Of Life'

"Steve was a friend, a mentor, an inspiration, a helper, and a true beacon of light for the entire community."

LI Man Struck By Car, Seriously Injured After Walking On Highway: PD

After his car broke down, the man walked onto a Long Island highway, where he was struck by a vehicle, police say.

LI Dream Homes: A Piece Of History; $3.2M House On Creek

Check out Patch's latest roundup of Long Island dream homes.

101 New York Employers Make Forbes’ ‘America’s Best’ List

There are many familiar names on the list of "America's Best" employers in New York.

Free Mets Tickets When You Donate Blood On Aug. 30

Find out the details here.

1M Oysters Added To Bay On Long Island As Part Of Conservation Effort

On Aug. 12, 1 million oysters got to call the bay their home.

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