Levittown, NY|News|
Used Fireworks Reignite, Cause Fire That Damaged Levittown Home
Used fireworks in a garbage can reignited, damaging the home and a nearby fence.
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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Levittown, NY|News|
Drunk Driver Hit Police Car At Full Speed: Nassau PD
Police say the drunk driver hit the police cruiser and pushed it 40 feet before coming to a stop. The police car was unoccupied at the time.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Heat Advisory Issued For Parts Of LI Due To High Temperatures
It could feel like 100 degrees or more in some areas, so residents should stay indoors and cool, if possible.
Alex Costello, Patch Staff
Hicksville, NY|News|
Nassau Opens Cooling Centers As Temps Climb
It could feel like 100 degrees today and tomorrow, so cooling centers are open for those without air conditioning.
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Garden City|News|
Woman Shot Leaving July 4 Party In Nassau
Police say the young woman was walking with friends when she was shot. She is in stable condition.
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Garden City|News|
Music Inspires Garden City HS Symphonic Band To Give Back
The band raised money for the organization United Sound, which brings music to kids with special needs.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Levittown Student Named Rensselaer Medal Award Recipient
Christopher Powers, a Division Avenue junior, could get scholarships of up to $30,000 a year for four years.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
County Opens New Massapequa Bird Sanctuary
The Michael Sperling Memorial Bird Sanctuary was created in a former sump, and is a nesting ground for native bird species.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Cars Broken Into, Stolen From: Massapequa Crime Report
See what else Nassau County police say happened in your neighborhood this week.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Car Broken Into And Robbed: Levittown Crime Report
See what else Nassau County police say happened in your community.
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Garden City|News|
Contractor Stole From Houses Where He Worked: Garden City PD
See what else police say happened in your village this week.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Shots Fired At Huge Beach Party: Long Island Patch Week In Review
ALSO: Town welcomes home boy fighting cancer | Woman found dead in submerged car | New Yorkers don't want Cuomo to run again
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East Meadow, NY|News|
East Meadow High School Sends Off The Class Of 2021
The graduates were honored at the school's commencement ceremony on June 27.
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Plainview, NY|News|
Long Island Girl Competing In National Spelling Bee Finals
Bhavana Madini is the only contestant from New York to make it to the finals of the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee.
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Syosset, NY|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Syosset's 4th Of July 2021
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Syosset.
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Plainview, NY|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Plainview's 4th Of July 2021
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Plainview.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Massapequa's 4th Of July 2021
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Massapequa.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Levittown's 4th Of July 2021
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Levittown.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Hicksville's 4th Of July 2021
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Hicksville.
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Garden City|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Garden City's 4th Of July 2021
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Garden City.
Alex Costello, Patch Staff