Man Kept Pit Bull Locked In Cage In Dark Basement: Patch PM

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

Man Kept Pit Bull Locked In Cage In Dark Basement: SPCA

The 25-year-old was charged with animal cruelty after failing to feed and take care of his dog, the SPCA said.

106th Rescue Wing Hero Honored For Years Of Service

Lisha Jones Terry rescued two people after a plane crash by swimming out in rough waters to save them.

Bill Clinton Surprise Guest At Artists & Writers Softball Game

Former President Bill Clinton was all smiles at the 71st Annual Artists and Writers Charity Softball Game.

New Heartbreak: Mom Of Woman Dragged, Killed In Hit-And-Run Dying

In a new tragedy, the mother of a young woman dragged and killed in a hit-and-run now lays dying, her family says.

Rep. Pete King Weighs In On NYPD's Firing Of Daniel Pantaleo

Five years after the chokehold death of Eric Garner, the NYPD announced Monday that Officer Daniel Pantaleo was fired.

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