'We Need A Christmas Miracle': LI Family Loses Everything In Fire: PM

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

'We Need A Christmas Miracle': LI Family Loses Everything In Fire

The grandson of an iconic Long Island civil rights leader who recently died, lost everything in a devastating fire — and needs help.

Long Island Woman Kept Dog In Filth, 100s Of Dead Flies, Piles Of Garbage: SPCA

It had large areas of missing fur, red and irritated skin, open sores around the ears, overgrown nails, Chief Roy Gross says.

Flu Declared 'Prevalent' Across NYS: Health Department

Health care workers who have not received this year's flu vaccine must wear masks in certain health care settings, the state declared.

Local Doctor Pens 2nd Book; Novel About Growing Up On LI

The book was released in September.

Long Island Basketball Coach Remembered For Making 'World Go Round For A Lot Of People'

"Coach D gave us his all — he deserves a proper goodbye." - Dejiah Sumpter

Long Island Lawmakers Propose Making It Illegal For Spectators To Watch Street Takeovers

County Executive Ed Romaine says Suffolk is "stepping up to the plate to address a problem before it gets out of hand."

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