LI Alum: Diocese Fighting To Keep Sex Abuse Victims Small: Patch PM

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

Chaminade Alum: RVC Diocese Fighting To Keep Sex Abuse Victims 'Small'

A Chaminade High School alumni is among more than 500 people who claim to have been abused by a diocese employee and believed that after decades of suffering and dealing with trauma, justice would finally prevail. But two years later, the diocese has yet to settle any case filed under the victims act, leaving him on edge, and waiting.

LI Check Cashing Business Owner Gets 4 Years In Prison For Fraud

John Drago concealed more than $9.5 million from the IRS, prosecutors said.

Patch has highlighted five farm-to-table restaurants on Long Island, that are a must-visit this time of year.

State Invests Millions For Jones Beach Theater Upgrades: Governor

Adding concessions, expanding bathrooms and installing a new entrance are just some of the renovations planned at the historic venue.

Long Islanders Honored By Hochul At State Police Graduation

More than 20 Long Island residents graduated from the academy.

Long Island Man Gets 25 Years For Killing, Leaving Body In Bags: NCDA

Oscar Rios-Perez stabbed and killed his housemate in 2021. He also left the body in garbage bags outside, the Nassau County D.A. said.

National Offshore Wind Training Center Coming To Suffolk

Gov. Kathy Hochul says the future is off-shore wind, and New Yorkers will be trained in green jobs. "It's plentiful supply. It's God-given."

Man Charged With Selling Fireworks Illegally At Long Island Store: Cops

Nassau police arrested a man Thursday after finding "open bins of fireworks" for sale at Maharaja Farmers Market.

Suffolk's IT Department Got Nearly $4 Million For Security Before Cyberattack: Report

It was for technology upgrades, computer replacement, and a disaster recovery projects, News 12 reported.

LI Lawyer, Ex-School Board Member, Attacked Officers In Jan. 6 Riot: Feds

East Williston's John O'Kelly, a former school board member, is accused of assaulting police officers at the Jan. 6 riots.

New Brick Oven Pizzeria Opens, Replacing Pietro's

The new pizzeria and restaurant opened last month in a renovated space, and this weekend will get an official ribbon cutting.

Nassau Father, Daughter Acted As 'Illegal Agents Of China' Feds Say

Seven people are charged with working with Chinese officials in a scheme to "coerce" a Chinese national living in the U.S. to return to China.

Police Probing Fight Between Long Island Student, Teacher

It appears the student was the primary aggressor in the incident, but no charges have been filed at this time, police said.

Glen Floors' Bill Capobianco, 'Effervescent Part Of Glen Cove' Dies

The Capobianco family has owned Glen Floors for 91 years. Friends and family remember "a quintessential giver of kindness."

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