10 Arrested In Huge Dog Fighting Ring: LI Patch Week In Review

LONG ISLAND, NY — Here are some of the biggest stories that Long Island Patches covered for the week of Aug. 9-13.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo Resigns After Sexual Harassment Accusations

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned after controversy involving sexual harassment allegations and coronavirus deaths.

10 Busted In 'Depraved' LI Dog-Fighting Ring Takedown: DA

Underground interstate op included an 80-year-old man known as the "Godfather of Dogfighting," who treated dogs' injuries, DA says.

Ex-Long Island DA, Aide Sentenced To 5 Years: Feds

They covered up an incident during which a man was beaten after he stole a duffel bag from a former police chief filled with sex toys: feds.

21 Long Island Restaurants Earn 2021 Wine Spectator Awards

Despite unprecedented challenges due to the pandemic, 2,900 restaurants nationwide were recognized on this year's list.

Curran Vetoes Nassau Police Protection Bill

The bill would have given first responders the right to sue citizens and made offenses against them hate crimes unable to be refuted.

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• Woman Abandoned Cats For 2 Weeks: SPCA
• 'I Will Fight Like Hell For You': Lt. Gov. Hochul On Future
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• 2,000 Animals Saved By Guardians of Rescue
• Man Charged With Exposing Himself To Girls: Nassau Police