LI Man Threatens Congressman Over Vote, Cops Say: Week In Review

LONG ISLAND, NY — Here are the biggest stories that Long Island Patches covered for the week of Nov. 8-12.

Disgruntled Long Island Man Threatens U.S. Rep. Garbarino: Police

Nassau cops say Kenneth Gasper, 64, threatened Garbarino with death "over the telephone" related to "a recent congressional vote."

LI Cop Killed In Crash Remembered For Overcoming Adversity

Officer Vincent Pelliccio was honored with the Theodore Roosevelt Association Award in 2019 after beating cancer and returning to the force.

WATCH: LI Native Wows Judges In 'The Voice' Live Top 20 Performance

Bella DeNapoli, 22, from Long Island, impressed the judges in Monday night's live episode as a Top 20 finalist.

New LI Hospital Safety Grades: 2 As, 3Ds, Lots Of Cs

The nonprofit graded nearly 3,000 hospitals on Long Island and across the country on how well they prevent errors, infections and more.

LI Woman Accuses Teacher Of Sexual Abuse: 'We Deserve An Apology'

A LI woman wrote an 8-page letter to the BOE about the abuse, which she said led her to consider suicide.

Shaq, Veterans Pay Tribute At Long Island Arena

The "Chair of Honor" was unveiled on Veterans Day and remain unoccupied to represent Prisoners of War and those Missing in Action.

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• Long Island Native Named L'Oreal Paris Women of Worth Honoree
• LI Legislator Indicted After Trying To Trade Drugs For Sex: DA
• Woman Tasered After Slashing Another With Box Cutter: Police
• Long Island Woman Opens Burger Franchise At Only 22
• Buttigieg Draws Criticism For Reopening Racism Roads Theory
• No 'Criminal Activty 'Found In Long Island Teacher Investigation: PD
• LI Teen Stars In Sopranos Sequel 'The Many Saints Of Newark'
• Season Ticket Holder Complains; Lack Of Accessible UBS Parking
• Covid-19 Numbers Increase At Elementary School In Sachem SD
• Alleged MS-13 Member Charged In 2 More Murders: Nassau Police