4-Alarm Fire Engulfs Long Island Diner: Patch PM

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

Fire Sweeps Through Long Island Diner

The blaze broke out around 5 a.m. Thursday. See photos and video inside the story.

3 Long Island Schools Earn Blue Ribbon Honors

They are among just 19 New York schools to receive the prestigious honor from the Department of Education.

Man Denied Pizza, Slashes 7-Eleven Worker: Police

When he was told the store wasn't selling food, he followed the employee behind a counter and into a back room marked employees only, police say.

Long Island Man's NCAA Game-Winning Goal Makes SportsCenter Top-10

His goal propelled SUNY Old Westbury over Yeshiva University in their NCAA DIII men's soccer match-up.

Controversial Shinnecock Sign Spotlighted In 'Daily Show' Segment

The segment takes a humorous look at a serious controversy brewing between the Shinnecocks and Hamptonites. Watch the video.

Also Worth A Look

• Man Who Drunkenly Crashed Into Vet Hospital Sentenced
• Vegetarian And Vegan Cafe To Open In Patchogue
• Man Pleads Guilty In Brutal Beating, Rape
• Nassau County Home Destroyed By Flames Overnight
• Caring North Fork Neighbors Saved A Home From Being Lost To Fire
• Long Island Mansion Up For Auction
• Armed Robbery Attempted At Wantagh Hotel
• New Fully Adaptive, Wheelchair-Accessible Playground Unveiled
• Subway Restaurant Robbed Twice In 8 Days

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