COVID Rules Loosened For New York Schools: LI Patch Week In Review

LONG ISLAND, NY — Here are the biggest stories that Long Island Patches covered for the week of Aug. 22-26.

New York Loosens COVID-19 Rules For Schools

As opening day looms, state officials said they wanted to give schools more flexibility.

Rapper Fetty Wap Pleads Guilty To Federal Drug Charges On LI

Officials say he conspired to circulate multiple different drugs around the area.

LI Man Throws Cat Trapped In Backpack Into Great South Bay: SPCA

The man threw the cat after assaulting its owner, the SPCA says.

LI Eliminated From Little League World Series

Everything was on the line in the elimination game for Massapequa Coast. They fell to Pennsylvania 7-1.

After LI Teacher's Rape Charge, School District Installs Safety Policy

The district, which was under scrutiny for accusations of sexual abuse, passed the measure with support of alumni.

Manganos' Prison Sentences Delayed Yet Again

The couple still remains free on bail while appealing their 2019 convictions.

Long Islanders Asked To Cut Down On Irrigation Usage During Dry Spell

Residents were asked to boost their water conservation efforts by the Long Island Water Conference.

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• LI 3rd In NY For Monkeypox As COVID-19 Quarantine Ends In School: Gov
• $7M Center For High-Risk, Complicated Pregnancies Opens On LI
• Long Island Man Gets 25 Years For Brutally Assaulting His Wife: DA
• Army Member Rescues Puppy Overseas; LI Group Helping Get Dog To U.S.
• Bellmore-Merrick Girls Football Champs Given Rings From Jets
• Long Island Resident Will Recall Brief Mets Stint At Old Timers Game
• Pair Of Suffolk Long Island Police Officers, 1st Responders Help Mom Deliver Baby Boy At Home
• Long Island Gang Beat And Shot Man, 20, With BB Gun In Park: Cops
• Man Who Slammed Car Into Long Island Home Arrested: Police
• Nick LaLota Wins GOP Primary For NY 1st Congressional District Race
• NY 2nd Congressional District Primary: Garbarino Declares Victory
• Zimmerman Declares Victory In NY 3rd Congressional Democratic Primary
• Gillen Declares Victory In NY 4th CD Democratic Primary