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The Best Places To Buy A House On Long Island: Patch PM
Also: Missing boater found dead in Great South Bay / Hate crime charges for man accused of terrorizing neighbor / Scary new phone scam

Share-worthy stories from Long Island Patch sites to talk about tonight:
16 LI Communities Make 2019 List Of Best Places To Buy A House
Niche.com recently released its 2019 rankings of best places to buy a house. Check out which LI areas made the list.
LI Dealership Thwarts Bogus Bentley Buy; Florida Man Charged
Prosecutors say a Florida man tried to buy a $135,000 Bentley convertible using a stolen identity.
Find out what's happening in Merrickfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Missing Boater Found Dead In Great South Bay
The 47-year-old man was found nearly two days after he fell off a boat in the Great South Bay on Monday night.
Long Island Village Named Among 2019 Great Neighborhoods
The local downtown area was recognized by the American Planning Association as one of four "Great Neighborhoods" for 2019.
Find out what's happening in Merrickfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Graphic Texts Show Execution Style Murder In Scary New Phone Scam
Police are warning the public about a terrifying new phone scam.
Hate Crime Counts For Man Accused Of Terrorizing Neighbor
He threw barbells through his neighbors' windows then threatened them with a shotgun, police said.
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- Man Arrested for Driving With 53 License Suspensions
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