News 12's Carol Silva Diagnosed With Stage 4 Cancer​: Patch PM

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News 12's Carol Silva Diagnosed With Stage 4 Cancer

The longtime news anchor made the emotional announcement on her Facebook page Friday afternoon.

50 Rescued After Long Island Restaurant Floods

Flooding trapped dozens inside a Long Island restaurant Thursday night. Rescue crews used a military truck to reach them. Check out videos.

Replica Of Columbus' Historic Santa María Sails Into Greenport

Just in time for Columbus Day, step back into time aboard a magnificent recreation of the Santa Maria, which is docked in Greenport.

Long Island Boy, 7, Violently Attacked By Stranger In Kew Gardens: Reports

A 7-year-old boy was critically injured after a stranger picked him up and slammed him to the ground in Kew Gardens, reports say.

28 Dogs Rescued From NY Fighting Ring: Officials

Police raided homes in Manhattan and Uniondale connected to a dog-fighting ring and arrested Benito Gittens.

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• Man's Desperate Kidney Search: 'I Want To Be Here For My Family'
• MS-13 Member Sentenced To 25 Years In Prison For Brutal Slaying
• Inmate Found With Balloons Of Drugs, Lighter In Prison: Sheriff
• Thief Steals 'Smokey The Bear' Sign
• Storm Leaves Flooded Roads In Lindenhurst

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