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Healthcare Worker Punched 92-Year-Old In Face, Cops Say: Patch PM

Also: Lawsuits over fatal boat crash / LI HS track coach is Olympic hopeful / Planned $24M hotel moves forward / The latest NY flu report

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

Healthcare Worker Punched Elderly Woman In Face: Police

Police say she was employed at a Long Island assisted living facility when she assaulted the 92-year-old woman.

Long Island Track Coach Is Olympic Hopeful

The local track coach trains for the Olympic Trials, inspired by his own high school athletes.

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Special Weather Statement Issued For Long Island

See the latest from the National Weather Service.

LI Man Crashes Stolen Truck In CT., Leads Cops On Chase: Police

The 48-year-old lead cops on a chase after crashing the stolen box truck into a guardrail but was eventually apprehended by K-9, police say.

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Town Faces Multiple Lawsuits Over Fatal Mattituck Boat Crash

A notice of claim for a potential $30 million lawsuit against Southold Town has been filed, with another for $25 million, court docs say.

Planned $24M Hotel In Huntington Moves Forward: Reports

The Old Huntington Town Hall building would be converted into a Hampton Inn & Suites, according to reports.

U.S. Influenza A Cases Continue To Rise: Flu Report In New York

So far this season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 26 million people have been affected by the flu.

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