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Suspect Sought In New Year’s Eve Hit-And-Run On Long Island

Ryan McCarthy was hit by a car around 10:30 p.m. Monday night on Udall Road and was found lying in the street unconscious, police said.

2013/01/03

Desperate Dog Sneaks Out To Find Owner At L.I. Hospital

They’re called “man’s best friend” for a reason.

2012/10/04

A blanket from Sean's Gift. (Credit: Sophia Hall/ WCBS 880)

After Son’s Tragic Death, Long Island Mother Helps Family Members Of Organ Donors

Marie Lapersonerie, whose son tragically died after a car crash, began Sean’s Gift, giving blankets to family members of organ donors in an effort to bring them comfort.

2012/04/12

Generic Hospital Bed File Photo (credit: CBS 2)

NJ Man In Serious Condition After Train Hits Car In NY

A police officer and volunteer firefighter rushed to the scene and manage to pull the unconscious man off the tracks just before the train barreled by, smashing into the man’s car.

2012/02/25

Sam Melman,17, presented with Community Service Award at Good Samaritan Hospital on July 28, 2011 (credit: Mona Rivera/1010 WINS)

Huntington’s Sam Melman, 17, Awarded For Heroism In Alaska Bear Mauling

A teenager credits skills he picked up as a junior volunteer in the intensive care unit at Good Samaritan Hospital in helping him think clearly during a brutal grizzly bear attack in Alaska over the weekend.

2011/07/28