Long Island Unemployment Rate Soars: Patch PM

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Long Island Unemployment Rate Soars

Nearly 2 million fewer people were employed in private sector jobs in April in New York compared to last year.

Pickup Truck Rolls; Driver Seriously Hurt In Long Island

Officials say a car collided with a pickup truck Wednesday afternoon. One person was seriously hurt.

Business Owners, Lawmakers Cry Out For 'Reopening Equity'

Small business owners want to open immediately under the same rules as "essential" big box stores. Do you agree?

County Cracks Down After Crowds Trash Suffolk Beach

Signage went up saying parking is for county residents only and a parking attendant is coming after crowds left trash, defecated on beach.

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