2 Die In Separate Long Island Crashes Friday: PD | Patch PM

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Man Dies In Long Island Motorcycle Crash

The motorcyclist lost control and struck a curb, sign, and a fire hydrant before crashing into a fence, police say.

LI Man Dies In 2-Vehicle Crash Off LIE Exit Ramp: Police

He died at the scene, police say.

Pedestrian Hospitalized After Train Strike On Long Island: MTA

A pedestrian was hospitalized after being hit by a Long Island Railroad train, according to reports.

2 Domestic Geese On Loose On LI Beach Found Safe, Need New Home

"Domestic ducks and geese are sensitive individuals, not school science experiments, Easter props or objects to be discarded like trash."

County Says It's Fully Prepared To Host World Cup Cricket Matches

"Every threat is considered credible to us until it's not," Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said.

'Underperforming' Stop & Shop Stores To Close, LI Locations Await Fate

Stop & Shop, which has 100 stores in New York, plans to close "underperforming" locations.

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