2 Long Islanders Win Multi-Million Dollar Lottery Prizes

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

2 Long Islanders Win Multi-Million Dollar Lottery Prizes

A 21-year-old college student and a 28-year-old local resident became millionaires after winning lottery prizes this week.

Woman Found Shot in Car Dies From Injuries

The 48-year-old was shot by a man who then killed himself, police say.

Kids Kept Home After Social Media Threat Get 'Illegal' Absences

Do you think kids should get an unexcused absence if parents keep them home due to a social media threat to the school?

Islanders Holding Pre-Game Events Before First Coliseum Game

Fans can play games, visit food trucks and listen to music before the puck drops.

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