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Firefighter Injured Battling Raging LI House Fire: Patch PM

Also: 10 years after 'Miracle on The Hudson,' LI survivor thanks Sully​​ / Tappan Zee Bridge demolished / Sheriff's office hiring

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

Firefighter Injured Battling Raging LI House Fire

Five fire departments battled the blaze Tuesday afternoon.

10 Years After Miracle on The Hudson, LI Survivor Thanks Sully

"My son wouldn't be here if Sully wasn't able to do what he did. Baby Billy says, 'Thank you for my daddy, Sully."

Find out what's happening in Port Jeffersonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

LI Councilwoman To Amazon: Ditch NYC, Come To LI

She blasted Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and "Socialist politicians" for criticizing the HQ2 project, and offered Hempstead as an alternative.

Police Release Video From Fatal Hit-And-Run

Two cars struck a homeless 22-year-old man and fled the scene, police said.

Find out what's happening in Port Jeffersonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Tappan Zee Bridge Span Comes Down With Controlled Explosion

It was later than everyone had anticipated, but the eastern anchor span of the old Tappan Zee Bridge was brought down by a controlled explosion. See video of the explosion inside the story.

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