Baby Who Needs Transplant Gets New Heart For Christmas​: Patch PM

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Baby Who Needs Transplant Gets New Heart For Christmas

It's a true Christmas miracle: A new heart for 6-month old Ruby.

Ex-Long Island Fire Department Captain Dies Of 9/11 Illness

Scott "Brutus" Johnston, who was also an NYPD sergeant, was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma two years ago.

$2,000 Reward For Info Leading To Arrest In Missing Dog Case

Bella was found by an Amazon driver who may have turned her over to a woman who claimed she knew who Bella belonged to, authorities say.

Long Island Girl, 10, Becomes US Figure Skating Gold Medalist

The honor comes after she won a bronze medal at the Eastern Sectional Singles Final in Massachusetts.

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