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BOE Member Resigns After Yelling At Student: Patch Week In Review

ALSO: Gang leader convicted | Dozens of animals rescued from fire | Two saved from boat explosion | Custodian saves choking student.

Here are the biggest stories that Long Island Patches covered this week.
Here are the biggest stories that Long Island Patches covered this week. (Kristin Borden/Patch)

LONG ISLAND, NY — Here are the biggest stories that Long Island Patches covered this week.

Long Island BOE Member Resigns Amid Allegations He Yelled At Student

A female student reported a man "yelled and cursed at her on school grounds" on June 9, a police spokeswoman said.

LI Bloods Gang Leader Convicted Of Attempted Murder

Federal prosecutors say he waged a campaign of violence against his rivals, issuing a standing order to kill certain people.

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2 Airlifted After Boat Explodes At Long Island Marina

The man and woman were thrown from their boat, police say.

Long Island Housing Prices Hit Record High For Third Time

Low inventory and eager buyers are leading to increased prices, and it doesn't look like it's stopping any time soon.

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Long Island Girl, 12, Drowns In Backyard Pool

Police said officers responded to a home after Addison Delossantos was "found unresponsive."

Hero Custodian Saves Student From Choking

Avery Ward began choking on a French fry and custodian Dave Ward sprang into action using the Heimlich maneuver to open her airway.

Rescuer's Home Gutted In Blaze, Firefighters Save 36 Animals

"I was scared to death thinking all my babies were inside." A heroic effort by firefighters saved all 36 animals from a raging fire.

Man Found On Long Island Trail Was Stabbed To Death: PD

He was discovered just before 1 a.m. on the Greenway Trail, police said.

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