Garden City|News|
Crashes In Hempstead This Weekend Leave 1 Dead, Many Injured
Police responded to two different incidents over the weekend. A 29-year-old man was killed, and many more people were 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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Syosset, NY|News|
Drunken Driver Jumps Curb, Hits 3-Year-Old Girl: Nassau Police
Police say the girl and an adult man were both injured when the drunken driver hit them, but they both survived.
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Garden City|News|
Garden City High School Senior Spotlight: Robin Mahabir
Robin Mahabir is always kind and gracious, and is a star on the track.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Division Avenue Student Earns Presidential Award For Volunteerism
Freshman Armaan Singh volunteers much of his free time with charities that help students in need and children battling cancer.
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Garden City|News|
Investigation Of Vehicle Leads To Arrest For Illegal Gun: GCPD
See what else Garden City police say happened in your village this week.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Division Avenue Softball Field Renamed In Michael Verdi's Honor
The school dedicated the field to the longtime softball coach, who died in 2019.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Nassau Sees Longest Stretch With No COVID Deaths In Months
The county just went a week without a death from the coronavirus, something that hasn't happened since October.
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Garden City|News|
2 Tried To Steal More Than $4,600 Of Merchandise From Macy's: PD
Police say the two also attacked a store security officer as they tried to get away with the stolen goods.
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Garden City|News|
Curran Announces New Nassau Police Body Camera Program
The county executive also said she's creating a new committee to explore how to increase hiring diversity in the police department.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Will Long Island's Memorial Day Be A Washout?
Those looking for a hot and sunny holiday weekend may be disappointed by the National Weather Service's forecast.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
Man Threatened Another With Gun, Injured Officer: Police
Police say the man resisted arrest when police found him and injured an officer in the process.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
New Source Mall Owner Bringing Adventure Park To Property
Samanea New York has completed a $30 million renovation of the Source Mall, and is growing the property's tenants.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Summit Lane Students Help Homeless With Drive-Thru Event
The school's student government collected goods to help the families of the New Ground organization of Levittown.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Massapequa Opens Registration For Summer Recreation, Sports Camps
The district is holding summer activities again this year, and you can sign your kids up now.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
Fatal Overdose Leads To Arrest Of Suspected Dealer: Nassau Police
Police say their investigation into the fatal overdose of a Nassau resident led them to the suspected dealer.
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Plainview, NY|News|
COVID Vaccine Child Safety Webinar Be Hosted By Nassau Legislator
Parents will be able to have their questions about the safety and efficacy of the vaccine answered by a panel of pediatric experts.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Long Island Unemployment Continues To Fall
Data from the state shows that as the recovery continues, more Long Islanders are going back to work, but not yet at pre-pandemic levels.
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Garden City|News|
Nassau DA Madeline Singas Nominated To New York's Highest Court
Gov. Andrew Cuomo nominated the Nassau DA to serve on the state's Court of Appeals. She needs to be confirmed by the state Senate.
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Garden City|News|
Garden City's Luke Islam Cast In New Netflix Musical
The singing teen will be playing Carlos in an adaptation of the Broadway musical "13."
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Garden City|News|
Nassau To Ban Marijuana Smoking At All County Parks, Buildings
The Legislature unanimously passed the measure, and County Executive Laura Curran said she plans to sign it.
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