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Woman Kills Lawyer Who Didn't Take Case: LI Patch Week In Review

ALSO: Woman murdered by ex-husband, orphans infant | LI mom helps stranded Ukrainian athletes | Motorcyclist killed by drunk driver.

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LONG ISLAND, NY — Here are some of the top stories that Long Island Patches covered for the week of March 14-18.

LI Lawyer Stabbed To Death By Client In His Office: Police

A lawyer from Long Island was stabbed to death by a woman enraged he wouldn't represent her, according to police and media outlets.

LI Mom Helps Stranded Young Ukrainian Athletes: 'It's Terrifying'

The young fencing champions left for a tournament — then war broke out. "They can't talk about their families without bursting into tears."

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Ex-Husband Responsible For LI Stabbing That Killed Woman: Cops

Police say Vincent Maiolica killed his 29-year-old ex-wife, and later died from his wounds. The couple had an 18-month-old daughter.

Motorcyclist Dead In Crash With Suspected Drunken Driver: Cops

Authorities only identified the victim who died in the crash as a 29-year-old man.

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Prosecutors Seek 2.5 Years In Prison For Linda Mangano

Prosecutors say the sentence would send a message that the "pervasive" "culture of corruption" on Long Island will be punished

'Hero Dog' Arrives On Long Island After Saving Another Pup's Life

Zeus, a former lab animal, faced his share of struggles but still saved another dog's life before beginning a new chapter.

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