Motorcyclist Killed After Trying to Drive Around Tractor-Trailer

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

Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash

The 23-year-old was attempting to drive around a tractor-trailer that had pulled out onto the road when he crashed this morning, police say.

Tractor Supply Company Opens First Long Island Store

The first Long Island Tractor Supply Company store is now open for business.

A 'Purrfect' Happy Ending: Cat Cafe Open For Business

"The mission of The Shabby Tabby is to get as many homeless cats into fur-ever homes as possible." Who else can't wait to go?

What's The Most Popular Halloween Candy In NY?

Candy Store recently released its map for the best-selling candy in each state. Find out which is the most popular in New York.

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• Couple Unknowingly Buys Home Near Site Of MS-13 Slayings: Report
• Drunk Driver Crashes Into Long Island Business: Police
• Students Injured In Collision Between School Bus, Car
• 2 Hurt In 2-Car Greenlawn Crash
• Huntington To Host Long Island Sons Of Italy Columbus Day Parade
• Machete Recovered During Traffic Stop: Police
• Present Your Pooch For The Annual Farmingdale Doggie Parade
• Fire Rips Through Billionaire Ron Perelman's Hamptons Home
• Reservations Available For New Edible Mystery Tour 'Food Done It'

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