Big Names Depart News 12; Former Anchor Blasts Altice: Patch PM

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

Familiar Faces At News 12 Bid Adieu After Altice Staffing Shifts

"It pains me to see so many award winning, popular and highly talented journalists leaving" - Former News 12 LI anchor Drew Scott

Horse Trainer Must Pay $130,000 In Back Pay, Penalties: Feds

The trainer and his stables company denied workers overtime pay even though they were over 40 hours for the week, a federal court ruled.

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