'Horrific Ordeal': How A LI Community Demanded Action After Cat Was Intentionally Shot | Patch PM

Also: Motorcylist, 18, dies in crash: PD / 'Professional burglars' convicted: DA / Young osprey rescued / 9/11 hero saved by lung transplant

Dead Shark Found Washed Ashore On Long Island Beach: DEC | Patch PM

Also: Man pulled into MRI machine: PD / BWI crash, fiancé hurt: DA / Lobster save / Cocaine bust: DA / Fire / Terrorist threat: PD / Oysters

'The House Exploded': LI Fundraises For Parents Who Survived House Fire That Killed Son: Patch PM

Also: New doc on accused Gilgo killer Tuesday / Nurses picket / Woman shot dead: PD / 3 sisters hurt in crash: PD / Murder for hire: DA

'The House Exploded': LI Fundraises For Parents Who Survived House Fire That Killed Son

"My parents lost everything, their son, their home, all their keepsakes. I am so grateful they both made it out alive."- Melissa Santoro.

Officers Rescue Baby Ducks On Long Island: Police

Police officers responded to a 911 call reporting a group of ducklings trapped in a Long Island storm drain earlier this week.

Officer Slashed While Making An Arrest On LI: Police | Patch PM

Also: School cellphone ban: Hochul / Parents survive house fire, son dies: PD / New farmers' market / Rite Aid closing / E-biker killed: PD

Rally Against Hate' Outside LI High School Leads To Arrest: PD | PM

Also: Gilgo search bodies ID'd: DA / Motorcyclist hurt: PD / $20K in Tesla damage: PD / 74 suspensions: PD / Missing cat / Tulip proposal

Beloved LI Basketball Coach Posthumously Honored With Diversity Award

Coach Darrell Sumpter "truly embodied the spirit of community and compassion," Legis. James Mazzarella says.

LI Girl, 7, In Cancer Fight, Feted For Organizing St. Baldrick's Event

Rayna Graziano received the Suffolk Sheriff's Community Leadership Award at Shaves for a Cure last Thursday in Mastic Beach.

Pizza Deliveryman Carjacked At Gunpoint On LI: Police | PM

Also: Thieves steal trailer, parts worth $135K: PD / Drugs, neglected dogs found: PD / Gilgo / Man dead in tent : PD / Missing girl case

New York Blood Center Declares Blood Emergency as Donations Plummet

NYBC has seen a nearly 30% drop in donations in recent weeks which has resulted in 6.5k fewer donations & crippled the region’s blood supply

Starlink Glimpsed Over Long Island Skies On New Year's Night

It's expected to appear over the next few days, according to findstarlink.com. Send us your photos.

Long Island Woman Honored For Rescuing Man From Icy Creek: Patch PM

Also: "Fearing for life" in gunpoint robbery: PD / Road improvements: Hochul / NYE DWI crackdown / Missing woman / 2nd stabbing arrest: PD

2 Shootings Within Minutes Of Each Other On LI Investigated: PD | PM

Also: Town wins eminent domain battle / Mets manager visits LI eatery / Man in wheelchair hit: PD / Day care investigation: PD / Moana

LI Woman Whose Dog Mauled Toddler, His Uncle Pleads Guilty: DA | PM

Also: 2 siblings with heart transplants head to school / Guilty plea in body parts case: Docs / 38-year mailman retires / Court dedicated

LI School Bus Driver, 71, Caught With Child Pornography: Police | PM

Also: Fatal crash into home: PD / Gas main break / Windmill's new chapter / Shellfishing moratorium hearing / Eatery turns 65 / Polish fair

July 4th 2024 Fireworks, Events Around Shirley-Mastic

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Shirley and Mastic.

Woman Shot In Long Island Home: PD | Patch PM

Also: Therapy dogs a home run with students / Man accused of rape, sex trafficking: DA / Missing man: PD / Police auction / Vets food drive

Suffolk Exec Touts County's Parks For Eclipse Viewing On Monday

"I encourage the public to take advantage of the various amenities our county has to offer in a safe and enjoyable manner," he said.

Solar Eclipse: How Much We’ll See In Mastic-Shirley, When To See It

Will I See The Total Solar Eclipse In Mastic-Shirley?

'Strong, Intelligent' LI Girl, 10, Battling Leukemia; Fundraiser Made

Aubrey, who is facing AML, encouraged everyone to "stay strong." The girl's father, Patrick, said "when she’s happy, I’m happy."

Will I See The Total Solar Eclipse In Mastic-Shirley?

Total Solar Eclipse: How Much We’ll See In Mastic-Shirley, When To See It

Long Island Businesses Host Free Meal Program For Patrons

"We've had plenty of people put into it. We're just trying to spread the word." - Beth Hanlon, manager of Pizza Time

LI Man Kills Girlfriend In 'Brutal, Horrifying Beating': DA | Patch PM

Also: Paralyzed man overcomes adversity / Caged, emaciated dogs saved: PD/ Store shut down, employee arrested: PD / Turkeys savd / Toy drive

'We Love You So Much': Family Of Dad Who Died In Crash Needs Help | PM

Also: Girl, 13, sex trafficked: DA / LI school supe's sudden leave / Cat stuck in fence / Social security fraud: DA / Garbage truck crash

'We Love You So Much': Family Of Father Who Died In Crash Needs Help

"The world is a lesser place without him here. There are simply no words for this."

Woman Rescued After Driving Into Forge River In Mastic

The woman drove through a guardrail and landed in a river, police say. Check out some photos from the rescue.

Dairy Queen In Mastic To Host Blizzard Treat Fundraiser Thursday

$1 or more will be donated to Cohen's Children's Medical Center.

Bash By The Bay Set For Mastic Beach This Weekend

There will be activities for kids, like a touch tank and story time, food vendors, and music by lovetempo.

Fireworks Near Me: Shirley-Mastic July 4th Events 2023

Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around the Shirley-Mastic area.

July 4th Fireworks 2023 Around The Shirley-Mastic Area

Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around the Shirley-Mastic area.

Juneteenth Celebration Planned For Longwood Estate On Saturday

It will include food, games, music, trivia contests, and other activities for children.

Environmental Group To Host 2-Mile Paddle Race In Suffolk

"It's an opportunity to connect with nature, have fun, and support a worthy cause together.": Johnnny Panessa, Mastic Beach Conservancy

Peconic Bay Medical Center recognizes Ridge EMS

Ridge EMS recognized for fast response in treating heart attack patient

LI Man Indicted In Girlfriend's 'Brutal' Beating: DA | Patch PM

Also: Man 'left for dead' on vacation / Housing crisis / Fatal train strike / Casino / Memorial Day travel / Hochul on migrants / Cat found

Memorial Day Weekend 2023: Shirley-Mastic Events, Parades

Highlight Of Weekend Events In Shirley-Mastic

Northwell offers Light Adjustable Lens

The only lens customizable after cataract surgery

PBMC Receives ‘A’ Rating by Leapfrog for Hospital Safety

Town Partners With Relic Design To Combat Pollution In Mastic Beach

A new environmental effort allows visitors to use a basket to pick up trash and deposit it into a trash receptacle.

Mastic Beach Conservancy Installs Clean-Up Stations In Local Parks

Relic Sustainability helped install three clean-up stations in local Bayview Park, Osprey Park and Cranberry Pier.

Small Businesses Are Recovering With Help From Flushing Bank

As a community bank, Flushing Bank worked closely with neighborhood businesses to help them stay on track throughout the pandemic.