Ida Dumps Deluge On Long Island: Patch Week In Review

LONG ISLAND, NY — Here are some of the biggest stories that Long Island Patches covered for the week of Aug. 30 to Sept. 3.

Ida Slams LI: Town-By-Town Rain Totals, Water Rescues, Mudslide

One LI community received over 9 inches of rain. That's more than double the average amount of rainfall for an entire month on the island. See photos and videos of flooding and storm damage inside the article.

Man Fired Shots During Argument At Long Island Middle School: Cops

The man, who was arguing with his girlfriend, fired the shots late Thursday night, including one toward a security guard, police say.

LI Farm Owner Arrested After Driving Tractor Through Tent At Party

He faces a felony charge.

LI Marks OD Awareness Day: 'I Can Still Hear My Mom Screaming'

Across Long Island, ceremonies honored the lost on International Overdose Awareness Day. One woman shares her inspiring story of survival.

Baby Discharged From Long Island Hospital After 110 Days

The baby was born two months premature at just 1 lb. 12 oz. He now weighs more than 8 pounds.

MS-13 Member Gets 24 Years To Life For 2 Gang-Related Murders: DA

Kevin Lopez-Moralez, 23, pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree murder on September 9, 2019.

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• Long Beach Synagogue Holds Rally In Wake Of Stolen Torahs
• 'Never Forgotten': LI Girl Scout Collects First-Person 9/11 Stories
• 'Horrific': Dispute At Laundromat Was Discrimination, Woman Says
• LI Dentist Pleads Not Guilty To Trading Drugs For Sex: Officials
• Man Struck By Boat Propeller Saved By Bay Constable
• Man Charged In 2020 Home Invasion: Police
• Missing Cat On LI Found Safe After 5 Weeks: 'We Never Gave Up'
• 'A Miracle:' Pet Reunites With Owner After 6 Weeks Apart
• 'We Are Still In A Pandemic,' Expert Shares Back To School Tips
• Kitten Rescued From LI Storm Drain During Henri Gets Happy Ending
• Curran Calls On Legislature To End Recess, Pass Her Payment Plan
• Lawmaker Calls Extension Of Eviction Moratorium 'Detrimental'