'Dangerous' LI Man Sentenced After Violent Home Invasion: DA | PM

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

'Dangerous' LI Man Sentenced To 13 Years For Violent Home Invasion: DA

"This dangerous individual is now off of our streets." – District Attorney Ray Tierney

Long Island Insurance Broker Bilked Client Of $1.5K For Fake Auto Insurance: PD

The policy he sold did not exist, police say.

Long Island Bakery To Resume Processing 'Shortly' Following Recall: Attorney

The business expects to implement a new labeling system, according to statement released by attorney.

Giraffe Who Died At LI Game Farm Lacked Heat, Proper Nutrition: USDA

The beloved giraffe, Bobo, had a heavy parasite load and was suffering from malnutrition and cold temperatures, USDA says.

Long Island Home Badly Damaged In Fire; 50 Firefighters Respond

No one was injured, but the building sustained "moderate structural damage," police say.

Antiques Roadshow Appraiser Comes To LI For Museum Fundraiser

The Phillips House Museum hosts Antiques Appraisal Day on May 19.r

LI Student Creates App To Reduce Food Waste In School Cafeterias

"It's one of the largest problems in food waste," he told Patch.

New MTA Perks For Outer Borough Riders Anger LI, HV Congressmen

But Long Islanders and Hudson Valley residents already got discounts on their monthly commuter tickets, the head of the MTA pointed out.

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