Man Stabbed Grandfather To Death: 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 June 13-17.

Man Charged With Stabbing LI Grandfather To Death: Police

He's facing a second-degree murder charge, police say.

Blow-Up Slide Tips, Injures 5 Children At Elementary School Field Day

The elementary school students, ages 6 and 7, were on the inflatable slide when it fell over; one child suffered a broken leg.

Students Describe Fear At Anti-Gun Rally: 'It's Not If, It's When'

"I find myself in class looking around and thinking of escape routes, and wondering if I would be able to jump out the window quick enough."

LI Student Arrested After Threat To 'Shoot Up The School': PD

The same boy was also previously investigated over a prior threat against the school last month, police say.

FedEx Truck Driver Killed In LI Crash

Two others were injured in the crash between a FedEx truck and a box truck.

Teen Rescues Driver, 18, Who Accidentally Drove Into Bay [Video]

The driver accidentally stepped on the gas pedal instead of the brake, police say.

LI Man Bilked 91-Year-Old Man Out Of $8.5M: Manhattan DA

The man was sentenced to prison after he fraudulently obtained millions in unauthorized mortgage loans, the Manhattan DA says.

Haunted House Of Hamburgers To Open At Former LI Friendly's Location

The hamburger restaurant is set to replace the long-vacated Friendly's this fall. "I thought it was way overdue," says owner Jordan Desner.

Also worth a read:

• Second Long Island Starbucks Votes To Unionize
• Homeless Woman Resists Arrest; Injures 3 Police Officers: Detectives
• MercyFirst Closing Syosset Foster Program After Break-Ins
• 13-Year-Old Charged With Shooting Workers With BB Gun: Police
• John Mulaney Adds Several Dates, Including UBS Arena In November
• $1 Million Powerball Ticket Sold On Long Island
• County Debuts Ridesharing Option For South Shore Residents
• 20-Year-Old Charged In Fatal Hit-And-Run
• Toddler Found Unresponsive In Backyard Pool On Long Island: Police
• Man Sentenced In North Shore Burglary Spree That Netted Over $1M: DA
• Homeless Man Charged With Murder In Death Of LI Vape Shop Owner
• 2019 Long Island Slaying: Police Looking For Killer(s) In Cold Case
• Motorcyclist Trapped By Wires Dies After Drunken Driver Hits Pole: PD
• Man Shot, Killed In Front Of Long Island Home: Police
• LI Gas Station Worker Stole More Than $1K In Scratch-Offs: Police
• Famed High School Soccer Coach Dies At 75: Report
• 2 Charged In Clothing Bin Larceny Spree, Part Of Business Scheme: PD