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18 Years After 9/11, A Son Remembers His FDNY Father: Patch PM

Also: Man stole pocketbooks at 8 gas stations: cops / LI teacher competing on new season of 'Survivor'​ / Dortoni Bakery opening new shop

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18 Years After 9/11, A Son Remembers His Father, A Forever Hero

"9/11 shaped my future because I was inspired to make my father proud." — Andrew Jordan.

Long Island Teacher Competing On New Season Of 'Survivor'

The fourth-grade teacher says he's competing in the show to win money, and maybe make people smile along the way.

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Man Stole Pocketbooks From 8 Cars At Long Island Gas Stations: Cops

Police released video of one of the thefts. A 47-year-old man was arrested Tuesday.

Dortoni Bakery Adding Commack Location

The bakery and pastry shop, a Levittown staple, is expanding into Commack by next month.

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