NY Resident Dies Of Tick-Borne Virus​: Patch PM

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

NY Resident Dies Of Powassan Virus

The rare and often serious disease is spread by infected deer ticks.

Off-Duty Officer Springs Into Action To Help Hurt Surfer

A Suffolk Police officer quickly went from casual surfer to first responder when a woman seriously injured herself while surfing off a Long Island beach.

LI Dog Up For Adoption Gets Help From Famous Twitter Account

Laio, who has been at the Hempstead Town Animal Shelter for 450 days, got a shout out from WeRateDogs, which also gave her a stellar review.

New Law Allows Rescuers To Save Animals Trapped In Hot Cars

"The car becomes an oven in a matter of minutes, even with the windows cracked — a few minutes is a death sentence."

Man Faces Additional Charges In Connection To Rental Scam: PD

The 59-year-old was arrested in June in connection to the scam and since then, 7 more victims of the scam have been identified, police say.

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