LI Paramedic Murdered In NYC: Patch Week In Review

LONG ISLAND, NY — Here are the biggest stories that Long Island Patches covered for the week of Sept. 26-30.

'We Lost A Hero': EMS Lieutenant From LI Stabbed To Death In NYC: PD

She was stabbed while working as an EMS worker, police say. "She will be dearly missed by everyone," her Huntington First Aid squad wrote.

Empire State Teachers Are Among Highest Paid In US: Study

A just released Wallet Hub survey found, even when adjusted for cost of living, teachers in NY lead the pack when it comes to earnings.

Tornado Touched Down On LI, NWS Confirms

See where the tornado touched down Sunday night as residents turned to social media with photos.

LI Man Pleads Guilty After Beating Nephews With Pipe, Fleeing Country: DA

One nephew's injuries were so severe, his leg had to be amputated, the DA says.

Neighbor Charged With Homicide For Fatal Long Island Fire: Police

One person was killed and two others injured in the fire, which started early Monday morning.

'I Will Beat Them Until They Bleed': ADA Says Text Shows Valva's Abuse

During opening arguments, ADA says the jury will see Michael Valva's abuse, while defense attorney says Thomas didn't die of hypothermia.

Georgia Men Charged With Trafficking Guns To Long Island: Feds

Officials say the men bought more than two dozen handguns in Georgia and illegally resold them in New York. Many have been linked to crimes.

Fire 'Destroyed Everything' At Knicks' Voice Breen LI Home: Friend

Mike Breen has been the lead NBA play-by-play announcer since 2006.

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• NYCLU Sues Suffolk PD Over Officer Misconduct Records Request Denial
• 10,000 Pounds Of Goods From Long Island Headed To Ukraine
• LI Man who Lured 2 Women Who Escaped His Moving Car Convicted Of Sex Trafficking: Feds
• New York's Best High Schools: New Rankings Released
• 'Overwhelming' Response Helps Police ID Man Hit By 2 Vehicles On LI
• New Yorkers Asked To Donate Blood As Hurricane Ian Ravages Florida
• 6 LI School Districts Named Among The Best In America In New Ranking
• NYC Friar Charged With Blocking Access To LI Planned Parenthood
• LI Women Charged With Animal Abandonment After 'TNR' Program