Ex-Scout Leader Charged With Child Porn Pleads Guilty: Patch PM

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Swan With Fishing Hook In Beak Freed

A swan with a hook in its eye at was freed earlier this month, the state's Department of Environmental Conservation said.

LI Woman, 87, Sends Over $650K To Fake FBI Agent In Elder Scam: DA

An 87-year-old woman was tricked into sending over $650,000 in checks to a bogus FBI agent pretending that her bank account had been compromised, prosecutors said.

Server Recognized As An 'Applebee's Hometown Hero'

A Long Island resident was recently honored by Applebee's for her extensive volunteer work and community impact.

LI Retail Chains Say They'll Accept Expired Bed Bath & Beyond Coupons

After the home furnishings giant Bed Bath & Beyond filed for bankruptcy this week — and begins the process of closing its stores — other Long Island retailers are stepping up to accept its coupons.

Kitchen Fire Breaks Out At Stony Brook Library Starbucks: Officials

A fire broke out inside a Starbucks at the Melville Library of Stony Brook University on Friday morning.

Ex-Scout Leader Charged With Child Porn Pleads Guilty: DOJ

Damon Rallis, a longtime government employee and Boy Scout leader — who was arrested and charged with distribution of child pornography — pleaded guilty Wednesday.

Casino Deal For Nassau Coliseum Land Clears Next Hurdle

Fresh off County Executive Bruce Blakeman making the deal with Las Vegas Sands officially for the Nassau Hub land, the county Planning Commission gave its blessing for the project, according to a report.

Student, Driver Injured In Mini School Bus Rollover On LI: Police

One student and the driver were injured after a mini school bus rolled onto its side Friday morning, police said.

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