Black Friday Madness Sparks Major Traffic Woes: Patch PM

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

Black Friday Madness Sparks Major Traffic Woes

Traffic backed up for miles as shoppers rushed out to score Black Friday bargains.

2 Hurt, 1 Seriously, After Car Strikes Tree

Photos from the scene show the car was ripped apart by the collision.

Avoid This New York Intersection During The Holiday Weekend

As you shop Black Friday sales and head to holiday gatherings, beware of the most dangerous intersection in each state.

Pair Chase Man Through Parking Lot, Slash Him With Machete: Cops

A verbal argument turned violent Thanksgiving morning, police say.

Detective Charged With Setting Husband's Clothes On Fire: Report

The NYPD detective allegedly set her husband's clothes on fire because she suspected he was having an affair.

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• Teen Reported Missing
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• Montauk 'Turkey Trot' Draws Huge Crowd: Photos
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