FDNY Member From Long Island Dies From Coronavirus: Patch PM

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FDNY Member From Long Island Dies From Coronavirus

Joseph A. Ferrugia, who "ran toward danger his entire career," was the first active-duty member of the department to die from the disease.

LI Healthcare Heroes Heading To Super Bowl In Honor Of Their Work

They are among thousands of vaccinated healthcare workers the NFL is sponsoring at this year's Super Bowl to thank them for their work.

Lost, Deaf Dog Found Safe In Snowstorm: 'We Are Forever Grateful'

A kind couple found Peaches, who is old and deaf, standing in the middle of the road in the snowstorm and brought her to safety.

Woman Charged With 2 Brutal Assaults: Police

Police say she attacked a woman in front of her young children and also stabbed a man.

LI Volunteers Sought For Virtual Coronavirus Clinical Trial

People recovering from COVID-19 were asked to participate in a trial that would help scientists study a potential drug treatment

Malverne Mel Makes His 2021 Groundhog Day Prediction

The meteorological rodent made his prediction at a small, socially-distanced ceremony this year. You can watch it here.

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