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Police ID Man Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On LI Highway: Patch PM

Also: School bomb threats hoaxes: PD / Slain officer mourned / Karako Suits opens / Lottery wins / Women burned with iron: DA / Vehicle fire

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Police ID LI Man Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On LI Highway

The Shoreham man, 66, died in the crash into a truck on the Sunrise Highway

Find out what's happening in Westhampton-Hampton Baysfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Bomb Threats In LI School District Found To Be Hoaxes: Cops

Threats were called into three schools over two days; a "male juvenile" was identified as the person responsible, police say.

Find out what's happening in Westhampton-Hampton Baysfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

LI Opens Hearts For Wife, Baby Of Officer Killed: 'More Than A Hero'

Donations, from diapers to baby food, toys, gift cards and more are being collected to help the wife and baby of a LI NYPD officer killed.

LI's Vice Doughnuts Making Special Pastries For Jonathan Diller's Family: 'It’s An Honor'

All proceeds are going to the family. "We wish we could do everything short of turning back time," co-owner Gina O'Brien said.

Karako Suits Opens; Ribbon Cutting Held

The new store is Karako Suits' 10th location. Owner Ezra Karako and his family attended the grand opening ceremony.

2 Winning Lottery Tickets In Separate Drawings Sold On Long Island

The tickets are for drawings in Tuesday's Mega Millions and Wednesday's Powerball drawing, NY Lottery officials said

Long Island Man Guilty Of Burning Women With Clothing Iron In Hotel Room: DA

He subjected two women to "brutal violence," then threatened them, dissuaded them from finding medical help, DA says.

Firefighters Battle Vehicle Blaze

The vehicle was partially in the woods, fire department officials say.

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