East Meadow, NY|News|
Fireworks Near Me: East Meadow's 4th Of July 2021
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around East Meadow.
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|
Division Avenue HS Junior Named Softball Pitcher Of The Year
Alyssa Weinberg was recently recognized as the best pitcher in the county.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
Crash Closes 2 Lanes Of Westbound LIE
An incident involving a tractor trailer is causing traffic delays in the area.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
W.T. Clarke Graduates Celebrate Their Achievements
The school sent off the class of 2021 at its annual commencement ceremony on June 27.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
Hicksville High School Celebrates The Class Of 2021
The school said goodbye to the class at a commencement ceremony on June 26.
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Garden City|News|
Garden City Honors 2021 High School Graduates
Garden City High School sent out the class of 2021 in style on June 26.
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Garden City|News|
Third Man Arrested For Theft Of Instruments From Nassau School
Police say he helped another man break into Carle Place High School to steal instruments.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Oyster Bay Summer Concerts, Movies No Longer Drive-In
Guests should bring chairs and towels to sit on the sand and enjoy the free concerts, just like in years past.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
MS-13 Member Pleads Guilty To 2016 Massapequa Preserve Slaying
Samuel Ponce is facing up to life in prison for the brutal murder of 18-year-old Bryan Steven Cho Lemus.
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Garden City|News|
Nassau Lawmakers Propose Special Fund To Treat Opioid Addiction
With millions coming to the county from lawsuits with drug manufacturers, legislators said they want to make sure it is used properly.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Oyster Bay Town Collects More Than 12,000 Pounds Of Food At Drive
The town's "Cruise Thru Food Drop" in Massapequa was a big success, collecting thousands of pounds of food for Island Harvest.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Air Quality Advisory Issued For Long Island Wednesday
Wednesday's heat will create increased ozone, which can cause problems for people outdoors and with lung conditions.
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Garden City|News|
Nassau Legislature Approves $62.9 Million COVID Relief Package
The unanimously approved package includes spending for small businesses, water infrastructure, community investments and more.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
Car Crash In Nassau Leads To Gas Leak And Home Evacuations
Police evacuated multiple homes in the early morning hours due to a gas leak caused by a car crash.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Massapequa Park Honors Firefighters Of The Year
The firefighters were named at the recent Chamber of Commerce Installation Ceremony.
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Garden City|News|
Man Broke Into Multiple Units At Nassau Storage Facility: Police
Police are still trying to determine what was stolen after 17 units were broken into.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Oyster Bay Opens Cooling Centers, Extends Pool Hours This Week
With a heat wave hitting this week, the town is offering locations for residents to cool off.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Heat Warning Issued For Long Island As Temperatures Climb
It could feel like more than 100 degrees out in some areas, according to the National Weather Service.
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Garden City|News|
Nassau Opens Cooling Centers As Heat Wave Hits Long Island
With a heat index above 100 degrees, Nassau County is opening cooling centers for residents who need to get out of the heat.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
Shooting At Nassau 7-Eleven Leaves 1 Injured
Police say Mathew Escarria fired five shots into the store, hitting a man in the hip.
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