Cop-Impersonator Had Badge, Car Altered To Resemble Officer's: DA

Share-worthy stories from the Long Island Patch network to talk about tonight:

Long Island Man Impersonating Police Officer Even Had Badge: Police

Police say the man had a badge, airsoft guns and a vest, and that his car was also made to look like a police vehicle.

13-Gallon Plastic Bag Found In Dead Sea Turtle, Officials Say

Four other pieces of plastic were also found in the sea turtle's gastrointestinal tract, officials say.

Man Who Lost Brother To Heroin Saves A Life With Narcan

"He was blue. He had no color in his skin, his eyes were wide open, there was no pulse. . . My brother was definitely watching over me."

Officer Helps Furry Residents Beat The Dog Days Of Summer

The two dogs, and their owner, were waiting in the heat for car help. So he helped them cool off, then helped them get going.

Companies Accused Of Contaminating Long Island Drinking Water

The U.S. Attorney's Office filed a civil complaint against the companies for allegedly contaminating a superfund site.

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• Firefighters Battle 2 Car Fires In Lindenhurst
• Police Officers Help Deliver Baby
• 'Camp Lucy,' Named After Artist's Beloved Dog, Sells For $2.9M
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• Top Culinary Equipment Vendor Leases LI Building

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