'Life's Dream' As LI Singer Opens For Zac Brown Band: Patch PM

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

'Life's Dream' As LI Singer Opens For Zac Brown Band

Ellis Melillo, who grew up on Long Island, was bitten by the singing bug when she was just 5 years old. Her songwriting prowess waited until she was 11.

LI Man's Wrongful Death Trial Against Police Begins: Report

A wrongful death trial of a 25-year-old man who died in police custody in 2008 is underway in federal court.

Woman Convicted After Slashing Boyfriend In Neck: DA

A woman was found guilty of second-degree assault Tuesday after she slashed her boyfriend in the neck in July 2022.

Gilgo Beach Latest: Search Of Rex Heuermann's Home Wraps Up

The search for evidence at the home of the accused Gilgo Beach serial killer wrapped up Tuesday.

LI Town Renames Street in Honor Of Fallen Officer

A beloved officer was recently honored on Long Island for his "exemplary professionalism and unwavering courage, integrity and selflessness."

Woman Indicted In Connection To $450K Church Embezzlement: Prosecutors

A woman has been arraigned on charges stemming from allegedly embezzling more than $450,000 while working for a Long Island diocese and church.

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