Garden City|News|
Garden City High School Fencers Compete At Junior Olympics
The two stars of the school's fencing team got to shine on the national stage.
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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|
Heavy Rain To Hit Long Island Friday Night
Forecasts call for one to two inches of rain to fall on the Island, along with strong wind gusts.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
Car Crashes Through Hicksville Home
Police say the driver lost control of his car and crashed through the home Wednesday afternoon.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
Nassau Jail Inmate Dies After Being Found Unconscious In Cell: Police
The 45-year-old man is the second inmate to die in the jail in the last few months.
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Garden City|News|
Hofstra Athletics Names 2023 Hall Of Fame Inductees
The star-studded class of inductees includes professional athletes and coaches.
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Oyster Bay, NY|News|
Oyster Bay Accepting Applications For Women Of Distinction
Do you know a woman who has made a big difference in the town? Nominate her!
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East Meadow, NY|News|
East Meadow Overpaid $1.1 Million In Overtime: Audit
The school district does not have procedures to properly monitor overtime, an audit found, leading to $1.1 million in unbudgeted costs.
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Glen Cove, NY|News|
Trio Stole $24,000 Worth Of Bags From Nassau Store
Police are searching for the three, who fled the scene in a car with New Jersey plates.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
Hicksville Public Schools Accepting Nominations For 2023 Hall of Fame
The district is looking for outstanding alumni who can act as role models for students.
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Garden City|News|
California Fugitive Caught Trying To Steal From LI Store: Police
Police say the man was trying to steal $1,100 worth of merchandise from a department store, and had multiple fake IDs on him.
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Syosset, NY|News|
Oyster Bay Town Honors Employee For Saving Child From Fire
Sanitation worker John Huttle, Jr. was on his way back to the yard when he saved a child from a car fire.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Long Island Weather: Rain, More Snow In The Week's Forecast
There may not be much more accumulation, but there is definitely more precipitation heading our way.
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Plainview, NY|News|
Multiple Ferraris Stolen From Nassau Dealership
Police say three people broke in and drove away in the stolen high-end cars.
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Glen Cove, NY|News|
Body Recovered From Water Near Glen Cove Marina
Police have not yet released the identity of the 68-year-old man pulled from the water.
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Garden City|News|
Garden City Student Accepted Into Prestigious Science Program
James Nagler will participate in teh Research Science Institute at MIT this summer.
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Garden City|News|
Adelphi University's IDEATE Program Wins Prestigious National Award
Adelphi is the only school to earn the 2023 John L. Blackburn Award from the American Association of University Administrators.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
Grammy Winners The Manhattan Transfer To Play Westbury Benefit Show
The show will raise money for Long Island Cares - The Harry Chapin Food Bank.
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Plainview, NY|News|
Nassau Woman Scammed Out Of $30,000: Police
Police say she was duped by someone claiming to be from her bank.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
Nassau Man Assaulted Officer During Arrest: Police
Police say the man violently resisted when officers were trying to place him into custody.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Long Island's First Snowfall To Hit Region Tonight: Latest Forecast
The National Weather Service has also issued winter weather and coastal flood advisories for parts of the Island as the winter storm hits.
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