Busy week? No worries. Patch highlighted the top stories of the week so you can catch up on local news. This week, the top stories are:
5. North Woodmere Resident's Debate Question Creates Buzz
North Woodmere resident Jeremy Epstein had no idea a simple question about job prospects after college would spur an online frenzy and bring him local fame.
4. UPDATE: Nassau Police Officer Fatally Shot
A Nassau County police officer was fatally shot near the Cross Island Parkway in Bellerose Terrace Tuesday morning.
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A Nassau County Highway patrolman was struck and killed on the Long Island Expressway last Thursday morning.
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A Woodmere man was arrested last Wednesday after allegedly stalking and attempting to lure teens into his car on multiple occasions in the Bellmore area.
1. N. Woodmere Man Dies After Being Hit by Train
A man who died after being struck by an empty Metro-North train last Wednesday night in Greenwich has been identified as a 21-year-old from North Woodmere, according to a Metro-North spokeswoman.