New Report Ranks Long Island's Best School Districts​: Patch PM

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New Report Ranks Long Island's Best School Districts

Niche.com named one Long Island school district the best in the nation for 2019. See the full list of 43 Long Island school districts that made the top 100 in the statewide rankings.

Bookkeeper Stole Thousands From Long Island Church: DA

Authorities say the theft went on for years, and that she spent the money on jewelry, cars, toys and more.

MS-13 Member Sentenced For Coercing Recruits At Long Island Park

The Long Island man said "this is how you end up dead in the park" to the men who resisted his recruiting attempt, the DA says.

Mitchel Field Added To Register Of Historic Places

The air field was one of the most important East Coast installations during the beginning of the 20th century.

Long Island Man To Pay $30K For Sandy Contracting Scam: DA

The 49-year-old misused over $60K from two residents who paid him to lift their homes which were damaged by Sandy, the DA said.

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