Mineola, NY|News|
1 Rescued From Nassau House Fire
Video from the scene shows flames leaping out of the second story of the home.
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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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East Meadow, NY|News|
Driver Crashes Into Westbury Office Building: Police
State police say the driver suffered a medical emergency and lost control of their car while coming off the Northern State Parkway.
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Syosset, NY|News|
Lanes on LIE In Syosset To Be Closed Overnight
Work crews will be closing lanes near the Seaford-Oyster Bay overnight April 27.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Long Island Unemployment Falls, Approaches Pre-Pandemic Levels
More people are working now than last month, but there are still tens of thousands of people looking for jobs.
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Levittown, NY|News|
MacArthur Generals Celebrate Homecoming With Big Victory
The high school held its homecoming game last week, and celebrated its graduating seniors.
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Merrick, NY|News|
State Senate Passes Bill To Municipalize New York American Water
The bill creates the Nassau County Water Authority, which would be in charge of municipalizing the utility.
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Malverne-Lynbrook, NY|News|
Malverne Honors Valedictorian And Salutatorian For Class Of 2021
Ronaldo Atiencia and Gabriel Ciccarello were recognized for their outstanding academic achievement.
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Garden City|News|
Man Attacked 7-Eleven Employees With Knife: Nassau Police
Police say the employees suffered multiple cuts to their arms and that one had a knife held to his throat.
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Malverne-Lynbrook, NY|News|
Police ID Victims In West Hempstead Stop & Shop Shooting
Ray Wishropp, 49, was killed, police said. The alleged shooter, Gabriel DeWitt Wilson, is charged with murder and attempted murder.
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Malverne-Lynbrook, NY|News|
Gunman Arrested In West Hempstead Stop & Shop Shooting: Police
Officials say they have arrested Gabriel DeWitt Wilson, accused of shooting three people at a West Hempstead Stop & Shop.
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Long Beach, NY|News|
Long Beach Launches Website For Residents To Track Financials
The new site gives residents a look at the city's finances, and how they are changing.
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Long Beach, NY|News|
Nassau Police Looking For Man Who Tried To Lure Children
Police say the man tried to lure two children to him when their mother stepped away, but they refused.
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Garden City|News|
Garden City High School Senior Spotlight: Natalie Palmeri
Natalie Palmeri is a talented student and athlete who donates her time and efforts to helping the less fortunate.
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Malverne-Lynbrook, NY|News|
Hempstead Town To Pilot New Electric Garbage Truck
The town would be the first on Long Island -- and one of a few around the world -- to use new electric vehicles to collect trash.
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Long Beach, NY|News|
Long Beach May Sell Naming Rights To Lifeguard Pavilion
The city is considering a proposal to sell the naming rights for 50 years in exchange for $300,000.
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Long Beach, NY|News|
Long Beach Proposal Ups Beach Permit, Business and Building Fees
The plan would increase family beach pass costs by 75 percent, double building permit fees and increase business licenses by 20 percent.
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Rockville Centre, NY|News|
Man Robbed Nassau Gas Station At Gunpoint: Police
Police are asking for the public's help to identify the man, who robbed a Baldwin gas station at gunpoint.
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Garden City|News|
Nassau Virus Positivity Rates Hit Summertime Lows: Curran
Despite hundreds of new cases every day, the county's positivity rate is decreasing, a sign the vaccine rollout is working, officials say.
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Rockville Centre, NY|News|
The Rockville Centre Crime Report
See what police say happened in your village this week.
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Malverne-Lynbrook, NY|News|
Nassau Officers Rescue Dog Whose Head Was Stuck In Crate
Bentley the dog got his head stuck in a hole meant for looking through. The officers carefully cut him free.
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