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LI 18-Year Old A 'Friend To Many' Will 'Be Missed By All': Patch PM

Also: "Bittersweet" changes for popular candy shop / Goats to eat Christmas trees / Blood drive planned to honor 4-year-old with leukemia.

​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)

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

LI 18-Year Old A 'Friend To Many' Will 'Be Missed By All'

Family and friends on Wednesday remembered a beloved Long Island teen for his infectious joy and love for others.

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'Bittersweet' Changes For Popular Long Island Candy Shop
Hope's Land of Candy is closing Jan. 31 and relocating to a smaller, nearby storefront.

Blood Drive Planned In Honor Of 4-Year-Old LI Boy With Leukemia

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Leonardo Portillo is being treated at Stony Brook Children's Hospital for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, affecting his white blood cells.

Hochul Signs Kyra's Law, LI Mom's Crusade After Child Slain

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed what is being called a "landmark law" Dec. 23, the result of six years of campaigning from a Long Island mother whose 2-year-old daughter Kyra was shot by her father in 2016.

83 Percent Of Southwest Flights Canceled At Long Island MacArthur Airport: Report

Southwest Airlines canceled 15 flights, or 83 percent, of all scheduled flights at Long Island MacArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma by Tuesday afternoon, according to a report.

Nassau District Attorney To Investigate George Santos: Report

The Nassau County district attorney's office has reportedly opened an investigation into incoming LI Republican congressman George Santos.

Nigerian Dwarf Goats To Eat Discarded Trees On Long Island

Residents can dispose of their Christmas trees and help the environment at the same time.

Where To Find A Great Cup Of Hot Cocoa On Long Island
Now that winter is officially here there's no better way to delight in the season with a hot cup of cocoa.

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