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Teen Stabbed, Beaten While Leaving School: Patch PM

Also: Heart transplant baby home safe / Sporting goods store owner illegally sold guns: SCDA / Flu uptick / Sgt. brings dog from Afghanistan

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Teen Stabbed, Beaten While Leaving School

Police say the 15-year-old is in serious condition after he was stabbed and hit in the head with a baseball bat on his way home from school.

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Baby Who Had Christmas Heart Transplant Home At Last

"She got lots of snuggles from mom and dad and a full night's sleep.'" Baby Ruby is all smiles as she returns home after a heart transplant.

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Suffolk Sporting Goods Store Owner Illegally Sold Guns: SCDA

He sold assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, according to the SCDA.

Long Island Sees Double Digit Increase In Flu Cases

This is the sixth consecutive week flu activity has been considered widespread in the state.

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