Library Reverses Pride Display Ban: LI Patch Week In Review

LONG ISLAND, NY — Here are some of the biggest stories that Long Island Patches covered for the week of June 27 to July 1.

LI Library Board Reverses LGBTQ+ Pride Children's Room Ban

The trustees voted at an emergency meeting to reinstate the Pride Month displays; Gov. Hochul says she will investigate bias at the library

6 Long Island High Schoolers Respond To Fire On Graduation Day

The high school graduates, volunteers with a Long Island Fire Department, rushed to a garage fire still wearing their caps and gowns.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning At Religious Camp On Long Island

Multiple people were treated for carbon monoxide poisoning on Tuesday.

Man Painted Swastika On Lee Zeldin Campaign Sign On Long Island: Police

A swastika, "187," and the word "Gambino," were found painted on the sign, and the man was charged with a hate crime, police say.

'Keep Your Laws Off Our Bodies': LIers Rally For Reproductive Rights

"Making abortion illegal will not stop abortions. It only stops safe abortions."

Body Found In Water, Believed To Be Missing Man: Police

A 75-year-old man, who matched the description of a missing person, was found floating off a pier, police said.

July 4 2022: Events Across Long Island

Patch has your guide to Independence Day fireworks shows and other celebrations in and around the region.

Man Possibly Bitten By Shark While Swimming At Jones Beach

The incident happened Thursday afternoon, police said.

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• Nassau Man Convicted In Brutal Murder Of 73-Year-Old Grandmother
• MS-13 Members Plead Guilty To Brutal 2017 Murder
• Gabby Petito’s Mother ‘Fed Up’ After Release Of Laundrie’s Notebook
• Nassau's Top Doctor To Step Down Next Month
• Man Charged With Attempted Rape, Assault: Police
• Legislator, Congressional Candidate, Proposes Gun Ban At County Places
• Man Dies In Long Island House Fire
• Massapequa Soccer Player Named One Of Best In Country
• Feds Expand Monkeypox Vaccine Access: Will New York Get Doses?
• Patch AM Rewind: 'Tough Competitor' Hochul Faces Zeldin For Governor
• Osprey Settle On New Long Island Platform: 'Oscar Is Home!'
• Man Left Dog In 103.8-Degree Car On LI: Police
• LI Man Gets Lifesaving Kidney Donor From Neighbor
• Hawk Attacks 2 More In Northport: Report
• LI's First 'LGBT-Friendly, Affordable Senior Housing' Is In Bay Shore
• Nassau Man Gets 3-9 Years For DWI Crash That Injured Young Girl
• Man Critically Injured In Crash Involving Tractor-Trailer In Suffolk
• MS-13 Member Pleads Guilty To Luring 15-Year-Old To His Death: Feds
• Petito Civil Lawsuit Heading To Jury Trial, Judge Denies Laundries Motion To Dismiss Case