Massapequa, NY|News|
Massapequa’s Birch Lane Students Donate To Bring Hope To Veterans
The school collected tons of supplies that will be given to veterans and military families on Long Island.
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|
Man Charged With Sexually Motivated Felony For Break-In: Nassau PD
Police say the man broke into a hotel room and made inappropriate remarks to a woman who was staying there.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
Man Was Displaying Gun In Nassau Motel Hallway: Police
Police say they found a loaded handgun in the man's room.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
Nassau Man Stabbed Another In Argument: Police
Police say the two were arguing in front of the man's house, when he pulled out a knife and stabbed the other person.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Where To Buy Your Own Fresh Christmas Tree In Levittown
There are plenty of places where you can buy real Christmas Trees this year.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Nassau Woman Sues Police, Alleging Racial Bias In False Arrest
Tivia Leith says she was arrested and strip searched for no reason last year, and accused Nassau police of a pattern of racial bias.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Twins Say They Were Attacked In Nassau Bar For Wearing Masks: Report
One said he was sucker-punched and another had a drink poured down her back by the same man, the twins say.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Division Avenue Students Are Recipients Of Heisman Scholarship
The scholarship honors student-athletes for their dedication to their communities.
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Garden City|News|
Garden City High School Plants Field Of Flags For First Responders
The school's Students Helping Students club erected the annual display, and used it as a fundraiser for the Garden City Fire Department.
Alex Costello, Patch Staff
Hicksville, NY|News|
Where To Buy Your Own Fresh Christmas Tree In Hicksville
There are plenty of places where you can buy real Christmas Trees this year.
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Garden City|News|
GCHS Marching Band Gets Highest-Ever Score At Nationals
The band placed fifth overall at the competition, which was their best result ever.
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Syosset, NY|News|
Mara's Southern Kitchen, A Syosset Staple, To Close
The restaurant has been serving up southern food in Syosset for more than a decade, but will be closing on Nov. 26.
Alex Costello, Patch Staff
Levittown, NY|News|
Long Island Housing Prices, Sales Continue Decline
The regional housing market may finally be starting to cool, as trends show housing prices continue to fall.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Oyster Bay Opening Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks On Nov. 25
The rinks will be open to the public on the weekends for ice skating.
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Syosset, NY|News|
Jericho Turnpike Reopens In Nassau
The road was shut down in both directions due to a crash, police said.
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Garden City|News|
Irish Fashion Retailer Primark Opening Roosevelt Field Store
The new store is part of the brand's rapid expansion into the US market.
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Garden City|News|
Man Hit By Van In Uniondale, Seriously Injured
Police say the man was crossing the road when he was hit by the van.
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Syosset, NY|News|
Where To Buy Your Own Fresh Christmas Tree In Syosset
There are plenty of places where you can buy real Christmas Trees this year.
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Garden City|News|
LI's Madison Beer To Headline 'End Hunger Thanksgiving Celebration'
The event will honor Beer for her achievements, and also collect food for those in need this holiday season.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
Where To Buy Your Own Fresh Christmas Tree In Garden City
There are plenty of places where you can buy real Christmas Trees this year.
Alex Costello, Patch Staff