'Horrific Ordeal': How A LI Community Demanded Action After Cat Was Intentionally Shot | Patch PM

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'Horrific Ordeal': How A LI Community Demanded Action After Cat Was Intentionally Shot

Furious residents and the Suffolk County District Attorney worked together until an arrest was made — but the wounded cat still needs help.

Motorcyclist, 18, Dies After Crash With Truck, Car On LI: PD

The fatal crash took place in Riverhead Tuesday afternoon, police say.

3 LI Men Convicted After Long-Running Probe Into Putnam County Burglary

The crew, described as "professional burglars" by prosecutors, included one man from Suffolk County and two from Nassau County.

'It Truly Takes A Village': Juvenile Osprey Rescued, Returned To Nest By PSEG Long Island

"PSEG Long Island is pleased we were able to play a role in rescuing this young bird and giving it the best chance of thriving in the wild."

NYPD 9/11 Hero Saved By Double Lung Transplant Returns To Hospital To Thank Doctors: 'I Feel Very Lucky'

"It's the long-tail of 9/11." 1 year after working "The Pile" at Ground Zero, the NYPD hero was diagnosed with COPD, a 9/11-related illness

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