38-Year-Old Police Officer Dies Unexpectedly: Patch PM

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

SCPD Mourns Loss of Officer: 'He Was A Great Guy All Around'

The Suffolk County Police Department is mourning the death of 38-year-old officer Fadi Rafeh. The father of two died unexpectedly Sunday.

LI Kidnapping Victim Says Jayme Closs Has 'Long Road To Recovery'

"It's not going to be easy but with the right support system she'll work through victimization and become a survivor." — Katie Beers

Truck Loses Brakes, Strikes 3 Vehicles On Service Road; 3 Hurt

A 9-year-old girl and her parents were hospitalized after the truck rear-ended their vehicle on Monday afternoon.

Hempstead Town Councilwoman Announces Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Erin King Sweeney said she already underwent surgery, and advocated the importance of routine mammograms.

Man Threatens Teens With Shotgun: Cops

During a verbal dispute he told the teens on bicycles he he was going to "get his gun." He returned with the gun — and menaced the teens.

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• Man Caught Performing Lewd Act In Home Depot Parking Lot: PD
• Long Island Children's Museum Announces New Sonic Exhibit
• Library Honors Local Vietnam Veteran
• Community Joins Hands, Hearts For Martin Luther King Jr. Service
• LI Man Kills Wife, Hurts Teenage Son: SCPD
• Local Eatery Offers Free Meal For Furloughed Government Employees
• Lindenhurst Bar Issued 7 Code Violations After Inspection: PD
• Duo Robbed Man At Gunpoint At Bay Shore Laundromat: SCPD

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