School Mask Policies Cause Confusion, Protests: Week In Review

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

Parents Protest State's School Mask Mandate: 'I Want To Breathe'

"It's one thing to play political games at the expense of adults, but to do it on the kids is deplorable. "

6-Year-Old Ejected From Motorcycle That Went Through Stop Sign

The driver of the motorcycle was arrested on a child endangerment charge after the crash Monday afternoon, police say.

Notorious LI MS-13 Gang Leader Sentenced To 25 Years In Prison

Ronald Catalan, who prosecutors say led a violent Brentwood clique, pled guilty to racketeering, drugs and weapons charges.

Town Protects Ancient Shinnecock Burial Sites In 'Emotional' Vote

Pink Floyd's Roger Waters, an advocate for the Shinnecock Indian Nation, attended the town board meeting and called the vote "emotional."

Police Officer Who Saved Dog Tied To Mile Marker Set To Adopt Her

"It's a great end to a very sad situation." The senior dog, found tied to a mile marker and abandoned, was named Fern and will have a home.

'Ring Of Fire' Eclipse Creates Surreal Morning Sky On LI: PHOTOS

The "ring of fire" solar eclipse Thursday morning did not disappoint. See the surreal images taken on Long Island.

Long Island Man Indicted In $700,000 Investment Scheme: DA

Matthew Gallagher allegedly bilked 24 investing in a fake California marijuana farm, and a Hamptons hard seltzer company, DA says.

Also worth a read:

• $30.7M Revetment Project Set To Shore Up Montauk Lighthouse
• Teen Drowns In Backyard Pool
• 3 Speeding On Montauk Highway Cause 2 Crashes: Police
• Bellone Announces #CampVax Initiative For Kids, Camp Counselors
• Hospital Staffer Inappropriately Touched Patient: Police
• Adventureland To Celebrate Grand Reopening With Ribbon Cutting
• Owners Want To Bring The 'Magic Of Toy Stores' To Long Island
• 9 HV, LI Communities Among NY's Least Vaccinated
• Glen Cove Woman Runs 7 Marathons In 7 Days For Troops: Report
• Madeline Singas Confirmed As New York Court Of Appeals Justice
• Islanders Beat Bruins, Head To Stanley Cup Semi-Finals
• Woman Charged In Stabbing Death Of Acquaintance In Brentwood: PD
• Long Island Native To Try Out For U.S. Olympic Team

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