Levittown, NY|News|
Motorcycle Crash Closes Hempstead Turnpike In Levittown
The crash occurred at the intersection with Wolcott Road. It's unclear if anyone was injured.
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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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Garden City|News|
Meet The Garden City 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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East Meadow, NY|News|
Islanders Beat Bruins, Head To Stanley Cup Semi-Finals
It's the team's last season calling the Coliseum its home, and fans are hoping for one more big win to close out the Barn.
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Plainview, NY|News|
Plainview's Charlize Tuozzo Sings National Anthem At Ducks Game
The 9-year-old singer/actor wowed the crowd at the stadium with her performance. You can watch it here.
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Garden City|News|
Joyce A. Smith Sworn In As Acting Nassau District Attorney
Smith is the first African-American woman to hold the position as the county's top prosecutor.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Nassau To Help School Districts Recoup Coronavirus Costs
The county is launching an initiative to help districts apply for federal grants to make up the money spent on coronavirus precautions.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Planned Parenthood Reopens Massapequa Office For In-Person Visits
Patients can once again access the health services the organization provides. It had been doing telehealth since last spring.
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Garden City|News|
Madeline Singas Confirmed As New York Court Of Appeals Justice
The new justice will swear in her replacement as District Attorney, Joyce Smith, at a ceremony this afternoon.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Massapequa Schools Name 4 New Administrators
Three of the appointments come from within the district, and one is a new hire with lots of experience.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
East Meadow Seniors Sign Letters Of Intent For College
The nine seniors pledged to play sports at colleges around the country.
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Huntington, NY|News|
Huntington Station Woman Stole From Kids Aid Company: Nassau DA
Officials say the woman, who was the director of finance, made out checks to herself for more than $143,000.
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Plainview, NY|News|
Employee Stole $143,000 From Kids Aid Company: Nassau DA
Officials say the woman, who was the director of finance, made out checks to herself for more than $143,000.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Massapequa Reverses Mask Policy Under Threat From State
Facing threats from the state, the school district reinstated its mask policy effective immediately.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
Hospital Staffer Inappropriately Touched Patient: Nassau Police
Police say he touched her while taking her back to her room after a procedure.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
Hicksville High School Names 2021 Valedictorian And Salutatorian
Navpreet Singh and Cailin Hoang, both impressive students, are at the top of the Hicksville High School class of 2021.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
East Meadow Street Renamed After Firefighter Joseph Hatzelman
The Town of Hempstead dedicated the street to Hatzelman, who died last year from an illness he contracted while working at Ground Zero.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Long Island Weather: Warm Week, But Maybe Lots Of Rain
The forecast is calling for great temperatures. But there's a good chance of rain just about all week, which could ruin outdoor plans.
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Garden City|News|
Rep. Rice Introduces Trio Of Impaired Driving Bills
One bill would make New York's Leandra's Law national, making it a felony across the country to drive drunk with a child in the car.
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Garden City|News|
Geese Injured In Hit-And-Run: Garden City Police
See what else police say happened in your village this week.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
State Police Issue Hundreds Of Tickets Over Memorial Day Weekend
On Long Island, state troopers issued multiple tickets for speeding and distracted driving, and arrested 9 for DWI.
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