Garden City|News|
Woman Charged In Nassau Motel Murder: Police
Police say Ruth Toussaint murdered 28-year-old Desiree Lavender in a motel room in Floral Park.
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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Massapequa, NY|News|
MS-13 Member Pleads Guilty To 2017 Massapequa Preserve Slaying
Antonio Cullal confessed to the 2017 murder of 19-year-old Julio Cesar Espantzay-Gonzales, who was hacked to death with machetes.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Long Island Housing Prices Hit Record High For Third Time
Low inventory and eager buyers are leading to increased prices, and it doesn't look like it's stopping any time soon.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
Hicksville High School Seniors Honored With Car Parade
The school's teachers and administrators recognized the students with the special parade.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Oyster Bay Considering Seizing Golf Course Through Eminent Domain
The town is planning a public hearing on its plan to seize the Peninsula Golf Club in Massapequa.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Meet The Division Avenue High School Class Of 2021
These students completed their high school education under extraordinary circumstances, and they deserve to be celebrated.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Hours-Long Effort To Free Trapped Kitten Has Happy Ending
The cat was hiding in the engine compartment of a car. After hours of work, rescuers freed her. And now she's on her way to a new home.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Massapequa Student Earns Coveted Military Scholarship
Michael Augello earned a full-ride scholarship to San Diego State University from the Marine Corps.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Long Island Weather: Wet Start Gives Way To Warm, Sunny Week
There's a good chance of rain Monday and Tuesday. But after that, it seems like it will be a beautiful week.
Alex Costello, Patch Staff
Hicksville, NY|News|
Six-Month Investigation Leads To Arrest Of Failed Robber: NCPD
Police say video and DNA evidence led to the man who tried to steal a woman's purse at knifepoint while she was sitting in her car.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Meet The MacArthur High School Class Of 2021
These students completed their high school education under extraordinary circumstances, and they deserve to be celebrated.
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Syosset, NY|News|
Man Seriously Injured In Syosset Car Crash
Police say the two cars collided and caused one to overturn. The 35-year-old man was rushed to the hospital and is in critical condition.
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Garden City|News|
Woman's Body Found In Long Island Motel Room
Police are investigating after the body of a 28-year-old woman was found in a motel room.
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Garden City|News|
Multiple Dangerous Drivers Taken Off The Road: Garden City Police
See what else police say happened in your village this week.
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Levittown, NY|News|
School Mask Policies Cause Confusion, Protests: Week In Review
ALSO: Officer adopting dog they saved | 6-year-old thrown from motorcycle in crash | Gang leader gets decades behind bars | Eclipse wows LI.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Salk Student-Journalists Win National Newspaper Award
The students behind the Salk Spirit won second place in the Scholastic Newspaper Award.
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Garden City|News|
Hofstra Breaks Ground On New Science And Innovation Center
The new building, scheduled to open in 2023, will be the home of the school's engineering and nursing programs.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Car Crash Leads To Arrest For Stolen Motorcycle: Nassau PD
Police say Joseph Scardino was driving a stolen motorcycle when he crashed into a car and suffered multiple injuries.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
Clarke High School Team Wins State Business Competition
The students took home first place in the Junior Achievement of New York Business Plan Competition.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Curran Announces New Programs To Help COVID Economic Recovery
The county will help residents apply for many different types of grants, and is boosting spending on programs to revitalize the economy.
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