East Meadow, NY|News|
Nassau Launching Therapy Program For Veterans
The county is hiring two counselors who specializing in military issues to help Nassau's veterans.
Alex Costello, Patch Staff
Alex Costello, Patch Staff
- Garden City, NY
Alex is an award-winning journalist who has spent more than a decade covering Long Island, and Nassau County in particular. He loves the nitty-gritty of local politics, his dog and tea. You can reach him at alex.costello@patch.com.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Massapequa Students Donate To 9/11 Charities
The ninth graders at the Ames Campus raised nearly $1,000 for charities to help 9/11 victims and their families.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Stink Bugs In NY: How To Stop Them Before They Smell Up Your Home
Brown marmorated stink bugs, which have been detected in New York and 46 others, are trying to crawl into your house for the winter
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Garden City|News|
2021 Long Island Haunted House Guide
The spooks and scares are back this year, and we've found the best professional and amateur haunts on the Island.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
Nassau Holding Gun Buy Back Oct. 2
Residents can turn in firearms for cash, and will remain anonymous.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
2 Officers Injured While Arresting Man: Nassau Police
Police say the man violently resisted, injuring the two officers before they placed him under arrest.
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Garden City|News|
Long Island 2021 School Superintendent Salaries Ranked
Long Island has many of the highest-paid superintendents in the state. See how much the head of your district makes and where they rank.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Lively Homecoming Crowd Cheers On Chiefs Win
Massapequa High School dominated its competition at its first homecoming in two years.
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Levittown, NY|News|
MacArthur Generals Dominate Homecoming
The community came together to celebrate and watch the team score a big win over the Herricks Highlanders.
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Garden City|News|
Nassau County Named Safest Community In America For Second Year
The county cited declining crime rates as proof that its police methods work in keep residents safe.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
AG Reaches Settlement With National Grid Over LIPA Fraud
National Grid under-reported its billing of some accounts, costing the utility millions of dollars.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
Nassau County Holding Its First Fall Music Festival This Weekend
Three different bands will play at Eisenhower park, and there will also be a dozen food trucks and a classic car show.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
Dog Rescued From East Meadow House Fire
One police officer suffered smoke inhalation getting the dog out of the burning home.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Long Island Mourns Gabby Petito: Patch Week In Review
ALSO: Barney the bull is captured | High school drops "Redmen" mascot | MS-13 member confesses to murder of teen.
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Garden City|News|
Traffic Stop Leads To Forgery Arrest: Garden City Police
See what else police say happened in your village this week.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Massapequa Names Michael Draper New Varsity Boys Lacrosse Coach
Draper will return to his alma mater from Adelphi University, where he was an assistant coach for seven years.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Best Schools + Top Of 2022 Class: The Massapequa Weekly
Here's a five-minute guide to everything worth knowing today in town.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Best Schools + Grumman Plume Recovery: The Levittown Weekly
Check out the latest edition the Levittown Weekly, your source for the lowdown on all things Levittown.
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Garden City|News|
Masseur Touched Women + New GCPD Officer: Garden City Weekly
The Garden City Weekly is the quickest way to get caught up on all things happening today in Garden City.
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Garden City|News|
Nassau Masseur Inappropriately Touched Female Clients: DA
Officials say the masseur was practicing without a license, and inappropriately touched at least two female clients.
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