Man Pleads Guilty To Killing 2 In Dirt Bike Crash: Patch PM

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Man Pleads Guilty To Killing 2 In Dirt Bike Crash: DA

He chased the pair who were on his brother's stolen dirt bike and struck the rear tire, causing the two young men, who later died, to be thrown off. Do you think the expected sentence is fair?

Teen Arrested For Fatal Long Island Hit-And-Run: Police

The 17-year-old was arrested 9 hours after the crash.

Serious Crash Closes Long Island Expressway

A portion of the westbound LIE was closed Thursday evening as police investigated a serious crash.

Cuomo Moves Closer To Legalizing Marijuana In NY

The governor created a group that will draft legislation on legalizing the drug in the Empire State.

Our Lady of Lourdes School Is Closing: Diocese

The local Catholic elementary school will be closing due to a drop in enrollment, officials say.

Man Indicted For Murdering Ex-Girlfriend At Belmont Park

Prosecutors say he had a friend drive him to LI from Kansas so he could murder his ex-girlfriend, who worked with horses at the racetrack.

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