3-Year-Old Wandered Hotel Hallway While LI Mom Gambled: Cops

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

3-Year-Old Wandered Hotel Hallway While LI Mom Gambled: Cops

A Long Island mom left her children alone in a hotel room while she gambled, police say.

Sinkhole Swallows Back of County Transit Bus

A terrifying experience for passengers on bus on its way to a Long Island mall this afternoon. See photos from the scene inside the story.

5 Charged In Massive Credit Union Fraud Ring

They allegedly stole hundreds of identities to get get loans they wouldn't pay back.

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• Ex-Custodian Indicted For Illegal Stash Of Weapons, Drugs: DA
• Man Stole Over $400K In Insurance Fraud Scheme: DA
• Hampton Bays Fire Department Listed As Superfund Site
• Martha Stewart Teams Up With Cannabis Company
• Alleged Gang Member Sentenced For Fatal LI Shooting: Report
• Mother Dies Of Pneumonia Complications, Leaves Heartbroken Family

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