5 Die In Long Island House Fire: Patch Week In Review

LONG ISLAND, NY — Here are some of the biggest stories that Long Island Patches covered for the week of Nov. 15-19.

New Details In Fire That Killed 5: 'I Can Hear Them Screaming'

Neighbors watched in horror as a historic home on Long Island erupted into flames that ripped through the 3-story structure and left 5 dead.

Long Island Teen Dies After Trying Out For School Basketball Team

Carmyne Payton, 15, died Wednesday after trying out for his school's basketball team, officials say.

'Predator' Teachers Accused Of Abuse Reassigned; Kids Walk Out

Parents refused to leave an explosive Long Island school district's Board of Education meeting, saying they would remain all night if necessary until a number of teachers accused of abuse and still employed by the district were barred from returning to the building.

6th LI Tornado Confirmed From Weekend Storm: NWS

The tornado was one of 6 on Long Island Saturday, the National Weather Service says.

LI Photographer 'Had Nowhere To Go' During Tornado

WATCH video: "I was literally like a sitting duck waiting for something catastrophic to happen." — Christine Heeren after an EF1 tornado.

NYPD Officer Found Dead Of Apparent Suicide At LI Marina

The death is believed to be the fourth NYPD suicide this year.

Also worth a read:

• Best Nursing Homes On Long Island: 2022 Ratings Released
• Journey And Billy Idol Coming To UBS Arena In February
• LI Storm Chaser 'A Little Nervous' Staying Ahead of Tornado
• LI Educator Sues District, Board Of Ed, For $80M: Reports
• CDC Approves Coronavirus Booster For All Adults
• Numbers Tick Up, New Protocols Could Come: 'This Is Your Warning'
• Blakeman Beats Curran In Absentee Ballot Count
• LI Man Wins $5 Million Playing Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket
• Family Of Jo-Jo Wright Files $150M Lawsuit Against Hempstead Town
• Largest-Ever Transport Of Homeless Pets Headed To North Fork
• Long Island's Blue Line Deli Partners With Islanders, Shaq, For UBS Arena Food
• Mother, Son Escaped Deadly Fire With Just Clothes On Their Backs
• LI Fire Department's First Career Female Firefighter Appears On Drew Barrymore
• Brother Remembers 5 Killed In LI Fire: 'I'm Still In Shock'
• Blakeman Begins Transition Process, Seeks New Hires