Suffolk County Hit By Ransomware Hack: LI Patch Week In Review

LONG ISLAND, NY — Here are the biggest stories that Long Island Patches covered for the week of Sept. 12-16.

'Threat Actor' Claims Responsibility For Suffolk Hack On Dark Web

"The county's incident response team is assessing this information and working closely with law enforcement agencies," Bellone says.

LI Ride Share Driver Charged With Abusing Women On The Job

Milton Paguada, 40, is charged with raping and sexually abusing 2 female passengers, court documents say.

Amazon Driver Saves Long Island Family From Massive House Fire

The driver saw the blaze and rushed to get the family out before first responders had arrived.

Decapitated Animals Found On Long Island In 'Grizzly Discovery': SPCA

Five chickens and two goats, all headless, were found in garbage bags. A $2,000 reward is being offered.

LI Native Gets Standing Ovation At Emmy's Acceptance Speech

Sheryl Lee Ralph won Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series at the award ceremony Monday night. You can watch her stirring speech here.

LI Man Gets Life In Prison For Brutal Murder Of Grandmother

Benjamin Lopez hacked the 73-year-old woman to death with a machete when she found him robbing her home in 2017.

WATCH: Missing Long Island Cat Rings Owner's Doorbell, Seems To Meow 'Mom'

Lilly's owner thought she was furrever gone until the plucky gray came to her door after two weeks astray wanting back in.

Police ID Teen Killed In Nassau McDonald's Shooting

Police say the 19-year-old was targeted by the shooter. Anyone with information is asked to come forward.

Court Grants Shut Down Of Controversial Sloth Encounters In Hauppauge

The Town of Islip filed a temporary restraining order against the business on Wednesday.

Former RVC Resident Appointed Special Master To Review Trump Docs

Raymond Dearie was a longtime judge for the Eastern District in New York.

Long Island Apple Picking Guide 2022

A beloved fall tradition is back on Long Island as scores head to the orchards to pick apples. Here's where to head for apple-picking fun.

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• Kitten, Raccoon Freed From Storm Drains A Day Apart On Long Island
• Separate Trials Ordered For 2 Charged In Death Of Thomas Valva, 8
• Baby Locked In Car For 1 Hour At Long Island Parking Lot; Mother Charged: PD
• Man Tries To Lure 3 Students Into Minibus On Long Island: Report
• Ed Mangano Must Start Prison Sentence Immediately: Court
• LI Senate Staffer Racially Harassed While Walking To Work
• LI District Creates Citizen Advisory Group After Teacher's Rape Charge
• Great Neck Starbucks Employee Claims 'Firing' For 'Organizing Union'
• MS-13 Member Pleads Guilty To Role In 2015 Babylon Murder: Feds
• Long Island Medical Practice Named One Of Best In US
• LI Bed Bath & Beyond Store Shuttering As Part Of Mass Closings