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Rapper Jon Bellion, A LI Native, Plays Jones Beach​: Patch PM

Also: ​Woman becomes trapped in gap at LIRR station​ / ​Toxic algae that killed dogs found in NY lakes​ / Joan Johnson dies at 86

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Rapper Jon Bellion, A Long Island Native, Plays Jones Beach

Bellion said it was a dream of his to headline Jones Beach. On Saturday, he fulfilled that dream.

Woman Becomes Trapped Between Train, Platform At LIRR Station

The woman received only minor injuries and was quickly removed by emergency responders.

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Toxic Algae That Killed Dogs Found In New York Lakes

The kind of harmful algae that killed pets in North Carolina, Georgia and Texas threaten lakes and ponds all across New York.

Teen Charged With DWI After Striking Pedestrian, Fleeing: Cops

The 17-year-old had attended a house party hours before getting into two crashes. A homeowner is charged with violating a social host law.

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Witness Describes Macy's Robbery: 'He Hit This Woman Very Hard'

The witness at the Long Island Macy's also provided a description of the robber. A clerk was hospitalized after being assaulted Sunday.

Joan Johnson, Trailblazing Town Official and Advocate, Dies At 86

The grandmother of 10 was the first African-American to hold an elected office in the Town of Islip. Services will be held this week.

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