LI Police Officers Reunite With Boy, 8, From 'Christmas Miracle' Ice Rescue: Patch PM

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LI Police Officers Reunite With Boy, 8, From 'Christmas Miracle' Ice Rescue

"It's nice, yes, but I don't do it for thank yous - It's our job." - Sgt. Michael Santillo

Locals Share Terrifying, Haunting Memories Of The Real-Life Montauk Camp Hero That Inspired 'Stranger Things'

As "Stranger Things" airs its final episode, Joyce and Hopper speak of moving to Montauk — where creepy Camp Hero inspired the hit series.

'Long Island Deserves Better:' NYSNA Northwell Nurses Deliver 10-Day Strike Notice

If agreements are not reached, more than 1,000 NYSNA nurses would go on strike on Jan. 12.

'The Purest Love Has Arrived' In 1st Baby Of New Year Welcomed At Stony Brook University Hospital

SEE PHOTOS: The baby boy, Liam Ramirez-Enriquez, weighs 6 lbs, 15 ounces, Stony Brook Medicine officials say.

'New Year's Miracle:' The First Of 2026 Babies Welcomed At Northwell

One mother had her cousin and LIJ Medical Center delivery nurse assist.

Meet Long Island’s First Babies of 2026 Born at Huntington, South Shore Hospitals

The first babies of 2026 were born just minutes apart at Northwell Health's Huntington Hospital and South Shore University Hospital.

DWI, Reckless Driving Charges For Ronkonkoma Man Who Drove Wrong Way On Sunrise Highway: Police

The man crashed into another vehicle Thursday morning, leaving both drivers in critical condition, police say.

Man Killed in Early New Year's Day Shooting: Police

Anyone with information can contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-Tips. All callers will remain anonymous.

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