Lethal Crash Breaks Heart Of Community: LI Patch Week In Review

Massapequa NY

31 July, 2021

8:20 PM

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LONG ISLAND, NY — Here are some of the biggest stories that Long Island Patches covered for the week of July 26-30. 5 Killed In Head-On Crash In Quogue Broken-hearted families call for road safety, pray for survivor — and plan to help wife and small children of Uber driver killed in crash. Lifeguard Possibly Bitten By Shark At LI Beach Swimming was halted at the beach for three hours Monday while state police canvassed the area. 100-Plus Firefighters Battle Long Island House Fire The family dog and cat were rescued from the blazing house on Monday. Battling the fire turned out to be a five-hour team effort. The Mastic Bull, "Barney," Remains Elusive Days After Escape "He just doesn't want to give up yet." — Mike Stura, owner of the awol bovine's "forever home" at Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue. Long Island Swimmer Splashes To Silver In Olympic Debut The diver, originally from Long Island, has another chance to win gold at the Toyko Games. Long Island Man Charged For July 4th Block Party Shooting Death: PD He faces multiple charges including second-degree murder, police say. NY Native Wins Gold At Tokyo Olympics For Basketball Stefanie Dolson was part of the women's three-on-three basketball team at the 2020 Olympics. Also worth a read: Long Island Mother, Daughter Killed In Suspected DWI CrashLI Teacher, 'Survivor' Winner Takes New MTV 'Challenge''Relieved and Excited': Long Island Native Drafted To NHL Team34 New York Hospitals Named Best In State: U.S. NewsDouglass Wins Olympic Bronze For Team USAEx-LIRR Conductor Pleads Guilty In Ticket Fraud SchemeAurora Festival In Patchogue Canceled Over Rise In COVID-19 CasesNassau County Vaccination Rate Among Best In CountryLI Plastic Surgeon Pleads Guilty To Gun Felony'Knee Deep' Swimming At Long Island Beaches After New Shark SightingLong Island Nonprofit Aims To Help Army Sergeant Save Poisoned DogOver $2,400 Raised For New Digs Of Barney, the Mastic Bull