Community Corner

Body Found Floating Off Long Island Ruled Homicide: Police | Patch PM

Also: Santos sentenced / School employee's missing gun: district / Mannequin for HOV lane / Theater back / Swan / Shop shutters / Happy Cat

Share-worthy stories from Long Island Patch sites to talk about tonight.
Share-worthy stories from Long Island Patch sites to talk about tonight. (Patch graphic)

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

Body Found Floating Off LI Ruled Homicide: Police

The man's body was located near a dock earlier this month, police said.

Find out what's happening in Long Beachfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Santos' 'Blatant Corruption' Gets Him 87 Months In Federal Prison: DOJ

The disgraced former congressman is being "held accountable for his years of fraud, deceit and theft." U.S. Attorney John Durham said.

Find out what's happening in Long Beachfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

School Employee's Missing Gun Found By Police: District

The employee's licensed firearm, which went missing from a vehicle, was found. It was never near school property, the district stated.

LI Man Used Mannequin For Passenger In HOV Lane: Police

An officer became suspicious of the driver's "passenger" and stopped him on the Long Island Expressway, police say.

Movies Are Back In Westhampton Beach: Iconic Theater Sees New Chapter

"The community is thrilled to have its theater back."

Swan Caught In Fishing Line, Hook Rescued On LI Lake Was In 'Easily Avoidable' Situation

It was "super-evasive and unable to be caught" in multiple attempts with dozens of rescuers, Frankie Floridia says.

Lifestyle Brand Closes LI Shop, Says It's Not Good-Bye

Another Long Island shop is closing, but owners plan to keep the lifestyle brand alive, saying "This is not a goodbye, but a see you soon."

Long Island Non-Profit Seeks Property, Cats From Sanctuary Founder's Daughter

Happy Cat Inc. is asking a Suffolk court to force Kristen Arsenault to turn over the sanctuary's property and any cats, legal filing states.

Patch PM shares some of the day's must-read items from our Long Island network. The Patch community platform serves more 50 towns and neighborhoods on the island. Learn how to post your own announcements and events on Patch.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.