LI Man Kills Girlfriend In 'Brutal, Horrifying Beating': DA | Patch PM

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Long Island Man Admits To Killing Girlfriend In Manslaughter Plea: DA

The beating of Ruth Para-Martinez was described as "brutal" and "horrifying" by Suffolk DA Ray Tierney.

Paralyzed Former Asst. DA On LI Outlines Overcoming Adversity In Book

Long Island's Ken Kunken details to Patch about his half-century struggle as a quadriplegic, but also his career and family life.

Caged, Emanicated Dogs Discovered In Long Island Apartment: Police

Eliakim Ishchayil is accused of having the five dogs and two young children living in unsanitary conditions, police said.

LI Store Shut Down, Employee Arrested

There had been community complaints about the business, police said.

Turkeys Saved Just Days Before Thanksgiving By LI Animal Advocates

"Turkeys, like dogs, enjoy having their bellies rubbed and light up when their favorite person is in the room." John Di Leonardo, Humane LI

Holiday Toy Drive For Childhood Cancer Patients Hosted By Sarah Grace Foundation Of LI

"For many of the children we serve, the gifts The Sarah Grace Foundation can provide are the only ones they will receive," the charity says.