Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Man Convicted In Nassau DWI Crash That Left Woman Paralyzed
Lumumba Woods' car rolled more than 10 times after the high-speed crash, which left a woman paralyzed from the chest down.
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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Garden City|News|
Popular Kwanzaa, New Years Events Return To LI Children's Museum
It's the first time the museum has hosted its Kwanzaa and "Noon" Year's Eve celebrations since 2019.
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Bellmore, NY|News|
Drunken Driver Caused Multi-Car Crash In Nassau: Police
Police say he and one other person had minor injuries from the crash, which involved five cars.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Firefighters Battling Massapequa Garage Blaze
Multiple departments have responded to help put out the fire.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
Drunken Driver Injured 3 Others In Crash: Nassau Police
Police say four people were injured, including the driver, in the crash. One passenger is in critical condition.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
LI Weather: Storm Could Cause Major Travel Problems For Christmas
A storm in the area could make travel dangerous, and delay flights. It will also be one of the coldest Christmases on record.
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Garden City|News|
Nassau Woman Hit Cop With Her Car, Drove With Him Clutching Hood: PD
Police say she was acting as a getaway driver for two others who were shoplifting from the Roosevelt Field Mall.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Man Charged With Criminal Mischief In Massapequa: Police
See what else police say happened in your neighborhood this week.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
Multiple East Meadow Shoplifters Arrested
See what police say happened in your neighborhood this week.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
Chainsaws Stolen From Hicksville Church
See what else Nassau County police say happened in your neighborhood this week.
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Garden City|News|
Multiple Dangerous Drivers Arrested: Garden City Police
See what else police say happened in your village this week.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
Barnum Woods Elementary School Students Collect Toys For Tots
The students collected more than 100 toys to be donated to children in need this holiday season.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Centenarian Dies From Injuries Sustained In Crash With NCPD Cruiser
Police say the man turned in front of a squad car that was on its way to respond to a call.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Nassau Woman, Acting As Guardian, Stole $150K From Disabled Man: DA
Officials say she stole thousands from the man and allowed his home to fall into disrepair, and nearly let him lose it.
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Syosset, NY|News|
AG Sues Another LI Nursing Home, Alleging Widespread Fraud, Neglect
The facility stole government funding and was criminally understaffed, neglecting patients and letting them wallow in filth, the AG said.
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Rockville Centre, NY|News|
2 Men Robbed Baldwin Smoke Shop At Gunpoint
Nassau police are asking anyone with information about the robbery to come forward.
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Malverne-Lynbrook, NY|News|
Man Killed In Early Morning Hit-And-Run In West Hempstead: Police
A witness saw a man lying on the road and went over to help. A four-door sedan ran the man over and drove away, police say.
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Plainview, NY|News|
Plainview Area Restaurants Open Christmas Day And Christmas Eve 2022
If you're not in the mood to cook for the family, these restaurants offer delicious alternatives.
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Syosset, NY|News|
Syosset Area Restaurants Open Christmas Day And Christmas Eve 2022
If you're not in the mood to cook for the family, these restaurants offer delicious alternatives.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
Clarke High School Students Honored At Community Gala
The two students were recognized by The Committee Civico Argentina for their outstanding work.
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