Hicksville, NY|News|
Man With Weapon Fled Officers In Park: Nassau Police
Police say the man was walking around the park with a box cutter, but tried to flee when officers approached him.
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|
Road Work To Close 2 Lanes On Meadowbrook For 3 Months
Northbound lanes between exits M6 and M5 will be closed overnight starting next week for much-needed repairs.
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Garden City|News|
Most LI Colleges To Require COVID Vaccines For Students In Fall
With the fall semester approaching, many students will have to be vaccinated in order to attend classes.
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Garden City|News|
Nassau Holding Student Vaccination Days Next Week
The goal is to get as many students vaccinated as possible before the new school year begins.
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Garden City|News|
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash; Other Driver Fled: Nassau PD
Police say they are looking for the driver of a 2020 Kia who fled the scene after a 57-year-old man was killed in a crash.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
Families Can Add Names Of 9/11 Victims To Memorial
Catholic Cemeteries of Long Island will add the names of any victims to its memorial for free.
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Syosset, NY|News|
Long Island Adoption Organization Receives National Grant
MercyFirst received a grant from the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption to help children and families in need.
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Garden City|News|
Nassau Police Release More Info On Hit-And-Run
Police say a man was hit by a newer model, dark-colored Jeep Cherokee while crossing a Hempstead street. He is in critical condition.
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Garden City|News|
LI Communities Get $2.1 Million To Combat Gun Violence
The state program will help provide job training and placement for young adults in areas impacted by gun violence.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Long Island Comedy Legends Holding Fundraiser For Bob Nelson
The fathers of Long Island comedy are coming together to help their friend with a special show on July 22 at Governor's Comedy Club.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
Skeletal Remains Found Off Meadowbrook State Parkway
Nassau County police are investigating after a body was found near the roadway.
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Garden City|News|
Western Wildfires Impact New York's Air Quality
The state has issued an air quality advisory for the area due to particles from the wildfires in the air.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
Drive-By Shooting Leaves Nassau Man Injured: Police
Police say the victim was also arrested for possessing illegal handguns.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
2 Arraigned For Deadly Gang-Related Shooting At July 4 Party: DA
A fight between alleged gang members left one person injured and another man dead.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
Alleged MS-13 Members Face New Charges In Nassau Murder
The five alleged gang members are now facing conspiracy charges in the 2017 murder of 21-year-old Carlos Rivas-Majano.
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Garden City|News|
Hit-And-Run Leaves Nassau Man In Critical Condition
The man was crossing a street in Hempstead when he was hit by a Jeep, Nassau police said.
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Garden City|News|
Nassau Man Dies From Injuries Sustained In Hit-And-Run: Police
Police are looking for a dark blue, older model Nissan Altima, which they believe was involved in the crash with the 31-year-old.
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Syosset, NY|News|
Nassau Man Gets 16 Years For Brutal Murder Of His Mother
Ian Kazer stabbed his mother 47 times and tried to kill his father in a 2019 attack in their home.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
Nassau Police Seeking Info On Hit-And-Run
A man riding a scooter was inured, and police are asking anyone with information to come forward.
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Garden City|News|
Couple Steals Stop Sign From Roadside: Garden City Police
See what else police say happened in your village this week.
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