Woman Drove Away After Abandoning Dog in LI Street: SPCA

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

Woman Drove Away After Abandoning Dog In Street: SPCA

The dog was seen running in circles, barking in the middle of a Long Island road by himself, the SPCA said. A 57-year-old woman was arrested.

Sully Was Local Hero Before Meeting President Bush

Before a heartbreaking photo of Sully, the service dog who lay faithfully beside the coffin of George H. W. Bush, went viral — the pup was a local hero, honored for his service on Long Island.

Teen Punches Macy's Employee When Confronted For Stealing: PD

Another unidentified woman pushed the same employee to the ground, kicked her and punched her multiple times, police say.

6 Fire Departments Battle Massive Blaze At LI Home

The firefighters worked to put out the fire for nearly 2 hours in the cold early Thursday.

Brownstones Coffee to Open 4th Long Island Location

The new coffee shop will open next summer.

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• Man Stole Video Cameras Worth $800: Police
• Restoration Work Continues On Westhampton Beach Treasure
• Major Gas Leak Reported In Islip
• Officials Cut Ribbon For New Center Moriches Recreation Center
• Riverhead Holiday Parade And Bonfire Unfolds Saturday

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