Suffolk Hackers Got Residents' Personal Data: LI Patch Week In Review

LONG ISLAND, NY — Here are the biggest stories that Long Island Patches covered for the week of Sept. 19-23.

Suffolk Hack: Residents Told Obtain Credit Report, Look Over With Care

Suffolk officials recommend residents places a fraud alert or a security freeze on personal credit files, and remain vigilant.

LI Officers Recognized For Rescuing Passengers From Burning Car

The officers rescued 4 passengers trapped in a car that had burst into flames.

2 Saved From LI Sound After Wave Knocks Them Overboard

The brothers, who were fishing, were thrown overboard and clung to an inflatable seat cushion for more than an hour, screaming for help: PD.

Long Island Man Indicted For Killing Girlfriend: DA

Mark Small faces second-degree murder for a July shooting, district attorney announced.

Yes, There Was Definitely A Fighter Jet Flying Over Long Island Today

Officials say the plane was sent to intercept a civilian aircraft entering restricted air space due to the president speaking at the UN.

Heartbroken Community Mourns LI Teen: 'You Fought Like No Other'

"He was and always will be my hero." Todd Newman, Dylan Newman's father.

20-Year-Old Caught That Aaron Judge 60th Home Run Ball

The college player may someday find his own way into MLB record books, but for now, a star is lucky a real fan caught a piece of history.

Sloth Encounters Of Long Island Making Home Visits

Sloth Encounters was ordered to close its storefront last week.

Also worth a read:

• LI Teen Killed When SUV Crashes Into Overpass
• $14M In Federal Funds Slated For Long Island MacArthur Airport: Report
• 3 Deer On LI Test Positive For Bluetongue Virus, 1st In New York State
• Montauk Named 4th Best Surfing Spot In United States, Study Says
• MTA To Deploy Cops On LIRR, Metro-North Trains: Reports
• Homeless Hit Hard By Pandemic: 'They Had Nowhere To Go'
• Adventureland Raises $275K For Long Island Organizations
• Trump Sued By NY AG After Civil Probe Into Family Business
• Nassau Coast Guard Vet Pleads Guilty Again In DWI Crash That Hurt Cop
• LI District In Talks Of Revising Policy, After School Bus Controversy
• Services Set For Beloved Long Island Teen: 'Live Like Dylan'
• Beloved Long Island Tea Room Closes Its Doors, Ending An Era Of Scones
• New Jennifer Lawrence Film Shooting Scenes On Long Island