Massapequa, NY|News|
LI Weather: Storm To End Week Of Clear Skies, Mild Temperatures
The storm will bring warmer temperatures with it, but also the possibility of heavy rain and winds.
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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East Meadow, NY|News|
Man Steals Car From Westbury Gas Station, Quickly Crashes It: Police
It's the second time in a week someone has stolen a car while it was refueling at a Nassau gas station.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Levittown Servicemember Surprise Family For The Holidays
Jesse Quijije came home for the holidays and surprised his daughters at their school.
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Garden City|News|
Multiple People Charged With DWI In Garden City: Police
See what else police say happened in your village this week.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Salk Students Brought Holiday Cheer With 'Elf'
The middle school's performance of the musical got everyone in the holiday spirit.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Man Injured Other Driver In Drunken Nassau Crash: Police
Police say the man was drunk when he hit the back of another car on the Southern State, forcing it off the road and into a tree.
Alex Costello, Patch Staff
Garden City|News|
Things Remembered To Close All Long Island Stores This Weekend
The purveyor of personalized gifts is closing all of its stores, including the three in Long Island malls.
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Garden City|News|
LI Weekend Weather: Sun Finally Returns To The Forecast
Skies will be clear and temperatures mild starting this weekend.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
Charity Chicken Wing Eating Contest Returns For Third Year
The event will benefit Camp Good Mourning, a non-profit helping children deal with the loss of a parent or sibling.
Alex Costello, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
Massapequa Community Mourns Coach Joseph Laudisio
The beloved and respected Little League coach died suddenly on Jan. 1. He was 42.
Alex Costello, Patch Staff
Garden City|News|
New Stores, Restaurants Coming To Roosevelt Field This Year
From high-end jewelry to fast-food chicken, the mall is adding a lot this year.
Alex Costello, Patch Staff
East Meadow, NY|News|
Third Nassau Bank Robbed This Week
The robber used a similar method as the other two robberies, but no money was stolen this time, police said.
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Syosset, NY|News|
Syosset Sophomore Selected for NYSSMA Piano Showcase
Aaron Liu was one of only a dozen students statewide to participate in the special recital.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
New Cafe Coming To Massapequa Park In April
Cafe Bella will serve coffee, food and gelato when it opens later this year.
Alex Costello, Patch Staff
Levittown, NY|News|
Thousands Of Tickets Issued On LI During Holiday Enforcement Period
State police also arrested dozens of people for drunken driving during the period, which started Dec. 14.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Man Robbed Nassau Gas Station, Made Off With Cash: Police
Police say the robber demanded money from an employee and then fled the scene.
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Garden City|News|
Garden City Bank Robber Threatened To Use Weapon: Nassau Police
Police say the man passed the teller a threatening note, then fled with cash. No one was injured.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
W.T. Clarke High School Students Win Young Writers Contest
Cassandra Cascone and Samantha Leonard both won the "Twisted Tales" story contest.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Levittown High School Students Recognized As HOBY Leaders
The students will attend the HOBY Leadership Seminar in Albany this summer.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
Delivery Driver Attacked Outside His Car: Nassau Police
Police say three men attacked the driver, then stole his keys and cash before they fled.
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