1 Dead in Long Island Expressway Crash​: Patch PM

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1 Dead in Long Island Expressway Crash

The crash occurred Tuesday afternoon. The LIE has been closed for hours near the scene.

Pivotal Midterm Elections Spark Sharp Uptick In Voter Turnout

"Voters on both sides are passionate."

GOP Chair Says HQ Targeted in Break-in; Police Say No It Wasn't

Town GOP chair says break-in try "looks like a "Bungled Blue Burglary." Democratic chair says Republicans are desperate.

Police ID Driver Critically Injured After Crashing Into Pole

Photos from the scene show an SUV overturned and a utility pole snapped in half Tuesday morning on Long Island.

Lowe's Shuttering 2 'Underperforming' NY Stores

The home improvement giant is closing 20 of its worst performing stores in the country.

MS-13 Gang Member Pleads Guilty To Fatal Shooting At Deli

The 20-year-old murdered a suspected gang member and shot an innocent bystander working at a Long Island deli in 2017.

Suffolk Police Reveal New 'Text 911' Service

The Suffolk County Police Department is the first in the region to implement this service.

Also Worth A Look

• Man Arrested After Robbing Bank: Cops
• LI Educator Pens Heartfelt Letter In Response To Indiana Crash
• Police Seeking Help to Find Man Who Stole Pocketbook
• Swastika Found Carved Into Nassau Sidewalk

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