Man Released By LI Judge Claims He's A Serial Killer​: Patch PM

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

Man Released By LI Judge Claims He's A Serial Killer

The 27-year-old told police he's killed as many as seven people, at least one of them on Long Island, a report says. He allegedly killed nurse just days after being released by a local judge against the objections of prosecutors.

Man Left 2-Year-Old Son In Hot Car While He Worked At LI Mall

Police officers may have very well saved the child's life on Sunday.

WATCH: Heckscher State Park Found Riddled With Trash

A couple taking a drive around the park on Sunday found the area covered in garbage. Watch the full video of the scene below.

32 People Found Living In Single-Family Hamptons Home: Town

Of the 32 living in the house, 18 were sleeping on mattresses on a basement floor near a gasoline generator and storage tank, town says.

State Investigating Water Company After Bill Spikes

Many customers reported their water bills increased, sometimes doubling, after new meters were installed.

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