Teen Trapped In Dressing Room That Was Bank Vault: Week In Review

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

WATCH: LI Girl Rescued From Old Bank Vault Converted Into Dressing Room

Fire crews had to use drills to cut through the 12-inch thick wall to free her; she was uninjured. See video of the rescue.

Ex-Slave, Soldier, Turned 'Pickle King' Honored: Watch

Samuel Ballton, who was born into slavery and served in the Union Army before becoming a successful farmer, was honored on Juneteenth.

900-Pound Shark, Freya, Spotted Off Coast Of Long Island

A Long Island shark "nursery" discovered in 2016 has seen a steady increase in its population of white sharks.

Long Island Man Strangled Dog While FaceTiming Family: DA

Three children were on the call, and the man is accused of threatening his family to not report the dog's killing, DA says.

Traveling This 4th Of July? Check Gas Prices On Long Island

Gas prices are at a seven-year high this Independence Day. Before you travel, see how much you can expect to pay at the pump.

Also worth a read:

• LI Animal Advocates React To Parrot Nest Destruction
• Dog Tied To Mile Marker Home With Police Officer Who Saved Her
• Duo Arrested Trying To Break Into LI Elementary School: Police
• LGBTQ Club Built, Opened In Pandemic
• Jewish State Senator Receives Hate-Filled, Anti-Semitic Message
• Long Island Home Of Famous Boxing Referee Hits The Market
• As State Of Emergency Ends, So Does Utility Shut-Off Protection
• Retired Teacher Publishes First Children's Book
• Dog Stuck Under LI Deck Rescued By Firefighters
• Vaccinating Staff Against COVID-19: How LI, HV Hospitals Compare
• Several Unregistered Guns Found In Pickup Truck: Nassau Police
• LI Teacher Named As Special Olympics Coach In USA Games
• 12-Year-Old Bicyclist Seriously Hurt In East Rockaway Crash: PD