LI Hospital Safety Grades Fall 2018: The Best And Worst​:Patch PM

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Long Island Hospital Safety Grades Fall 2018: The Best And Worst

Three Long Island hospitals received an A by the Leapfrog Group. None received an F, but there were four that were graded a D.

Man in Ski Mask Approaches 11-Year-Old Boy

The man, who was driving a van, asked the boy if he needed a ride to school Thursday morning, the boy's mother said.

DA Releases Mugshots of People Charged After Drug Ring Takedown

The massive ring contributed to several overdoses on Long Island including 3 fatal ones. Officials released details on Thursday.

New Long Island Target Holds Grand Opening Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Store set to officially open on Sunday.

Long Island Man Who Stole $4.5M From Mom Gets Prison Time

The man spent the funds on private jets, a $100,000 bottle of champagne and Super Bowl box seats, the DA says.

Alleged Latin Kings Member Resists Arrest; Officers Injured: PD

The Long Island man was arrested following an assault at a gas station, police say.

Halloween Scare: Resident Finds Burglar In Living Room: Cops

A resident came home to a Halloween scare — a burglar in the living room, police say.

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• Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued For Long Island
• Restauranteur Buys Yacht Designer's Long Island Home
• Woman Seriously Injured After Being Hit By Car In Nassau

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