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Family of LI Scout Killed Urges Lower DUI Limit in NY: Patch PM

Also: Woman woken up by man climbing into window​ / First electronic Shinnecock billboard erected on highway / Cross Sound Ferry car fire

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

Family Of Scout Killed Urges Lower .05 % BAC NY DUI Threshold

"My heart has been broken and our lives shattered by something that was 100% avoidable." – Alisa McMorris. MADD wants lower DUI threshold.

First Large, Electronic Shinnecock Billboard Erected on Sunrise Highway

The 61-foot tall structures, with large electronic billboards, have some livid and Shinnecock leaders lauding opportunity. What do you think?

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Woman Woken Up By Man Climbing Into Window

Police say the woman kicked the man, who then threw her to the ground and stopped her from calling 911.

Car Fire Breaks Out On Cross Sound Ferry

"This could have been a pretty bad disaster," fire officials say, commending Cross Sound Ferry staff for their rapid response.

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