Crime Family Members Face Racketeering Charges, Feds Say:Patch PM

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

Crime Family Members From LI Face Racketeering Charges: USAO

The charges are related to criminal activities that took place on Long Island over the past four years, officials say.

Brentwood Schools Knew MS-13 Threatened Teen Before Killing: Mom

The mother of 16-year-old Kayla Cuevas filed a $110 million lawsuit against the Brentwood School District on Monday.

Hobby Lobby To Open Third Long Island Store

The new store is expected to bring 35 to 50 jobs the area.

Pair Charged In Jewelry Store Gunpoint Robbery: Police

The two were caught after a 911 reported a "suspicious man" entering a car near the Long Island store, police say.

Hempstead Town Approves Raises, Transfers And Union Changes

Despite overwhelming public opposition, and nearly 90 minutes of public testimony against it, the Town of Hempstead on Tuesday approved two measures that would give raises and departmental transfers to nearly 200 employees, as well as make those that are union members unable to be fired.

Uber Driver Exposed Himself To Female Passenger: Police

Police have charged the 24-year-old with public lewdness following the incident Monday morning.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Man Dies After Good Samaritans Pull Him From Smoking SUV
• 5 Rescued After Boat Capsizes In Nissequogue River
• Man Tries To Rob Floral Park Bank
• Happy Ending: Cat Stuck In Tree For 5 Days Rescued Safely
• UberEATS Expands Service
• Police Seeking Man Who Stole Nintendo Systems
• Several Snow Chances In The Long Island Forecast
• 2 Glen Cove Schools Evacuate For Threatening Note

Patch PM shares some of the day's must-read items from our Long Island network. The Patch community platform serves more 50 towns and neighborhoods on the island. Learn how to post your own announcements and events on Patch. Have a story idea or news tip? Email ryan@patch.com.