Overdoses Kill 6 In One Week: Long Island Patch Week In Review

LONG ISLAND, NY — Here are some of the biggest stories that Long Island Patches covered this week.

6 Lost To ODs Mourned At LI Vigil: 'He Had A Beautiful Spirit'

Rocked by a rash of overdoses that took 6 lives in 1 week, mourners gathered Sunday. "It's heartbreaking. This is a parent's worst fear."

2 Children Critically Injured In Long Island Crash: Police

Six other people, including three other children, 13, 10, and 3, were also injured in the crash Tuesday, police say.

Couple Arrested After Leaving Baby In Hot Car To Shop: Police

Police have arrested a couple they say left their child in a hot car at a Long Island mall parking lot.

Long Island Library Accidentally Gave Families Pornographic Comic

The comic book was inadvertently added to a giveaway bag meant for families on "Free Comic Book Day" on Saturday.

2 Injured After Boat Explodes In Long Island Driveway: Police

One man was airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital Medical Center; the other was to a local hospital, police said.

Also worth a read:

• 3 Kayakers Rescued 'Clinging To Pilings' At Long Island Park
• Long Island Bowling Alley Abruptly Announces Closure
• Bicyclist Struck By Police Cruiser Responding To Call In Shirley
• Seaford H.S. Graduate Remembers Five Alumni Who Died On 9/11
• Book Revue, Long Island's Largest Independent Bookstore, To Close
• Nassau Reaches New Milestone With 85% Of Adults Vaccinated
• Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze Sets Fall 2021 Schedule For HV, LI
• 'Great Experience' For Olympic Silver Medalist Andrew Capobianco
• Sonic Set To Open Latest Long Island Drive-In This Fall
• Long Island's Jack Coan Named Notre Dame Starting Quarterback
• LB Boardwalk Property Gets Green Light For Condos/Apartments
• New 'Death By Dealer Law' Would Mean Homicide Charges In ODs: DA
• Massapequa Won't Mandate Masks For Students This Year