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3 Shot, 1 Killed In Long Island Supermarket: Patch Week In Review

ALSO: Teacher charged with raping student | Marine surprises his younger brother | Community celebrates 'Hug machine' teacher

Here are some of the biggest stories that Long Island Patches covered this week.
Here are some of the biggest stories that Long Island Patches covered this week. (Kristin Borden/Patch)

LONG ISLAND, NY — Here are some of the biggest stories that Long Island Patches covered this week.

3 Shot, 1 Killed In Long Island Supermarket

Ray Wishropp, 49, was killed, police said. The alleged shooter, Gabriel DeWitt Wilson, is charged with murder and attempted murder.

Long Island High School Teacher Charged With Rape

The 28-year-old woman had a sexual relationship with a student, police say.

Find out what's happening in Massapequafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

WATCH: Long Island Marine Pays Surprise Visit To Younger Brother

After spending the past year away, Daniel Busa surprised his brother at school, leading to a heartwarming reunion.

People 60+ Can Now Get Vaccines Without Appointments

"No excuses." Anyone 60 and up can now be vaccinated without an appointment at the state's mass-run vaccination sites.

Find out what's happening in Massapequafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Community Celebrates Life Of Beloved 'Hug Machine' Teacher

The many who loved Keri Lynn Stomski describe "soul-crushing loss," vow to be her voice and village, fighting for "Stage IV needs more."

Woman Fatally Struck By Garbage Truck On Long Island

The woman was walking when she was hit and killed by the truck on Thursday morning, police say.

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