LI Principal Made Black Student Kneel In Apology: Patch PM

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

LI Principal Resigns After Making Black Student Kneel For Apology

The headmaster of the Catholic school, who is white, told the boy's mother it was the "African way" to apologize, according to reports.

School Bus Driver Saves Child: 'It Was A Very Close Call'

A bus driver and a police officer "acted quickly to avoid what could have been a tragic accident" as a car sped up, passed on right side.

Brides Of LI Owner Launches Petition To Change Wedding Guidelines

The petition asks that some of the restrictions put in place for weddings due to the coronavirus, be lessened to help those in the industry.

Man Hugs Daughters For First Time In 84 Days After COVID Recovery

It was "hug day" for Alfredo Hercules, who was able to hug his daughters for the first time since he was diagnosed with COVID-19 on Jan. 2.

Birds Abandoned On Parkway, 1 Killed By Car: SPCA

A $2,000 reward is offered for tips that lead to an arrest after rescuers tried saving as many birds as possible, the SPCA says.

Officials Investigate Anti-Asian Remarks: Reports

Long Island football players allegedly coughed on and told Asian tennis players to "go back to China," according to reports.

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