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Man Caught With Heroin, 26 Needles In Front of Supermarket: Cops

Also: 'Ryan's Law' honors boy killed in sailing lesson / Superintendent to teachers: You are more than a score / Rolex stolen in burglary

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

Man Caught With Heroin, 26 Hypodermic Needles: Cops

He was arrested in front of a Long Island supermarket, police say.

'Ryan's Law' Honors Boy Killed In Sailing Lesson On Long Island

The boy's mother hopes this law will prevent other families from experiencing such a tragic loss.

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LI Superintendent To Teachers: You Are More Than A Score

"I DO NOT CARE what your state growth score is...you have my permission to throw it out, or use it for any creative ways you may think of."

Couple Arrested After Trying To Flee Officers: Cops

The two led officers on a chase while they were attempting to arrest the man on a parole warrant, police say.

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After Suicides, 45 Hamptons Shops Go Yellow To Fight Depression

"The yellow balloon represents hope and commitment to changing staggering statistics . . .every 12 minutes a person dies by suicide in U.S."

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