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Dryer Fire Sends 3 To Hospital For Smoke Inhalation: Patch PM

Also: Local students to participate in national school walkout / Photos of adorable seals at LI beach / Hero teacher laid to rest

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

Dryer Fire Sends 3 To Hospital For Smoke Inhalation [VIDEO]

A dryer caught fire inside a Long Island home Monday afternoon.

Playful Seals Spotted At Long Island Beach: Photos

Some fun-loving seals were spotted at a local beach Monday. You are going to want to check out the adorable photos.

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

After Florida Shooting, LI Students Plan To Participate In National School Walkout

Do you agree with high school kids planning a national walkout to protest gun violence and advocate for security upgrades at their schools?

Hero Florida Teacher From Long Island Remembered At Funeral

Scott Beigel's fiance said he once made a comment on how he wanted to be remembered if he died in a school shooting, reports say.

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

Police Rescue Ralphie The Golden From Pond

The 12-year-old dog was treated for hypothermia.

Man Busted 2X In 2 Days Crashed Under Influence Of Drugs: Cops

His license was revoked after a head-on crash in 2012 that left a man dead, police say.

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