Crackdown On Coronavirus 'Spreader' Events On LI: Patch PM

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

Crackdown On Coronavirus 'Spreader' Events On Long Island: Officials

Officials are cracking down on "spreader" events with more than $15K in fines for a wedding with 30 cases and a party with 200+ guests.

Man Indicted In Rage-Fueled Slaying Of Wife

Authorities say the enraged man shot his wife in August during an argument in their bedroom, then grabbed a second gun and shot her brother.

Rat Problem Squarely In Crosshairs For Lawmaker

A Long Island lawmaker has been inundated with calls about rats. He's fed up and wants to do something about it.

Woman Realizes American Dream Of Citizenship, Votes For 1st Time

A LI woman officially became an American citizen last week. Her first thought? "Oh, my God, I am able to vote. I am so excited."

'They're My Family': How An LI Marine Was Reunited With His Pets

Matt Hulse met cats Prince and Isa in Bahrain. Getting them back to America was a challenge.

Haunted Car Wash Attraction To Take Place This Weekend

Johnnie's Car Wash on Oak got into the Halloween spirit this month, transforming into the "Tunnel of Terror."

Also Worth A Look

• Person Barricaded In LI Home; Schools On Lockdown: Cops
• Suffolk Man Pleads Guilty To Shooting At Police Officer
• New Restaurant Opening In Lindenhurst This Fall
• California Added To New York's Coronavirus Quarantine List
• Man Attacked And Robbed While Walking Long Island Street: Police
• Parade Organized To Help North Fork Teen Battling Cancer
• Police Release Additional Info On Restaurant Burglaries
• 'Very Dedicated Nurse' Her Peers Look Up To: Huntington Hero
• Hempstead Town Awards $2.8 Million In New CARES Act Grants
• Missing Coram Woman Found Safe: Police
• East Northport Family Will Host 'Modified' Halloween Bake Sale
• 6 More Brentwood Students Test Positive For Coronavirus
• Judge Rules In Town Of Islip Voting Rights Case
• Lindenhurst Academy Student Tests Positive For Coronavirus
• Active Coronavirus Cases Drop Below 1,000 In Rockland
• 2 Riverhead Teachers Test Positive For Coronavirus: District

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