Beloved Teacher Unexpectedly Dies: LI Patch Week In Review

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

'Genuine' LI Teacher Mourned After Unexpected Death

"Greg was a kind hearted, genuine, loving, and charismatic gentleman," his wife said.

WATCH: Fallen New York State Trooper Escorted Home

Trooper Joseph Gallagher died last week, three years after he was struck by a distracted driver on Long Island.

Miracle Coronavirus Baby Celebrates 1st Birthday

Last year, Yanira Soriano gave birth while on a ventilator battling COVID-19. This weekend, the family celebrated the milestone birthday.

Driver Killed In Fiery Crash Into Jones Beach Sign

Police say the driver was speeding on the parkway when they left the road and struck a "Welcome to Jones Beach" sign Tuesday morning.

Man Indicted In Fatal Long Island Shooting

Authorities say he killed a man in broad daylight.

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• These LI Billionaires Are Among Richest In World: Forbes
• Car Drives Straight Through Long Island Home
• Man And His Dog Killed After Being Hit By Car
• Man Exposes Himself At Long Island Middle School: Police
• 2 Killed In Box Truck Crash On LIE
• LI Man Wins $3 Million Lottery Prize
• Nassau Fire Leaves 13 Families Homeless
• LI Vending Company To Pay $4.3 Million Over 'Tired Scheme': AG
• UFC Fighter AL Iaquinta Gives Pep Talk To Wantagh HS Students
• Correction Officer Who Died After Being Choked At Bar Honored
• 14th Annual Great South Bay Festival Pushed Once Again To 2022
• Officer, Preserve, Rescue Baby Owl On Long Island
• LI Native Delivers NY Bagels In Philly As 'Bagel Butler'