Levittown, NY|News|
Camp Bus Driver Charged With DWI: LI Patch Week In Review
ALSO: Rescuers find 30 abandoned rabbits | Fireman, deli owner save business | Pediatrician accused of abusing 70+ patients.
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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Hicksville, NY|News|
Multiple Cars Burglarized Around The County: Nassau Police
See where Nassau Police say cars were broken into this week.
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Syosset, NY|News|
Former LI Teacher Alleges Racial Discrimination, Sues District
The former teacher says she was forced to resign last year as a result of discrimination and harassment she faced because she is Black.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Heat, Air Quality Advisories Issued For Long Island
High temperatures today and tomorrow could pose a risk for sensitive Long Islanders. It could feel like more than 100 degrees at times.
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Garden City|News|
Man Hit By Car Crossing Nassau Road In Critical Condition
Police say the man suffered severe head trauma after he was hit while crossing a street in Hempstead.
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Garden City|News|
Fire At Nassau Masonic Lodge Deemed Arson: Police
Police say a fire was set in the doorway of Doric Lodge No. 53 in Hempstead early Thursday morning.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Massapequa Beaches Closed Due To Bacteria
High levels of bacteria in the water prompted health officials to close the beaches to swimming.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Massapequa Schools Renovating Auditoriums, Classrooms Over Summer
The district is making big changes to dozens of areas across all of its schools while children are home for the summer.
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Long Island, NY|News|
Long Island Ice Cream Tour Is The Tastiest Way To Beat The Heat
Sign up to join the group and sample flavors from creameries all over Suffolk County this Sunday, which is National Ice Cream Day.
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Garden City|News|
Air Quality Advisory Issued For Long Island As Temps Rise
It will feel close to 100 degrees today in some areas of the Island, creating more ozone at ground level.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Levittown Crash
Police say the motorcyclist collided with the back of a Jeep. He is currently in critical condition.
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Garden City|News|
Garden City Board Of Education Elects New President
Trustee William Holub will serve as the new president of the educational body.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Former Teacher Named New Fairfield Elementary Assistant Principal
After spending 15 years teaching, Megan Pavlick is moving to an administrative role in the Massapequa School District.
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Levittown, NY|News|
COVID Infections Hit All-Time Low In Nassau In June
The county's high vaccination rate has led to its lowest number of coronavirus infections since the pandemic began.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
How Racially Segregated Is Masspequa? New Project Weighs In.
Among U.S. cities with more than 200,000 residents, 81 percent were more segregated in 2019 than in 1990, a new report says.
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Garden City|News|
How Racially Segregated Is Garden City? New Project Weighs In.
Among U.S. cities with more than 200,000 residents, 81 percent were more segregated in 2019 than in 1990, a new report says.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Levittown Senior Finalist For Prestigious Baseball Award
Division Avenue's Nick Roselli was one of four finalists for the Don Lang Diamond Award, a county-wide baseball award.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Massapequa Art Teacher Pens Book About Self-Acceptance
Melinda Gibbons wrote and illustrated "You Are The Perfect You," and shared it with Massapequa students.
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Garden City|News|
School Bus Stop-Arm Cameras Coming To Nassau County
The cameras will record drivers who pass stopped school buses, endangering the lives of children.
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Plainview, NY|News|
Plainview Jewish Center Member Honored For Work During Pandemic
Plainview Jewish Center member Barbara Berse helped keep people connected and informed during the pandemic.
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