Merrick, NY|News|
Nassau Man In Drunken Fight Had Gun, Knife: Police
Police say the man was drunk and belligerent and tried to resist arrest.
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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Levittown, NY|News|
LI Weekly Weather: Mostly Clear And Sunny Skies, Mild Temps Ahead
There are brief and small chances of rain during the week, but it's likely to be sunny skies for Long Island.
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Garden City|News|
1 Killed, 1 Hospitalized By Nassau House Fire
The fire started early this morning. Reports say seven other people were left homeless by the blaze.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
Overdose Investigation Leads To Arrest Of Drug Dealer: Nassau Police
Police say he sold drugs responsible for a fatal overdose in Hicksville.
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Garden City|News|
Motorcyclist Killed In Garden City Crash: Police
See what else police say happened in your village this week.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Multiple Levittown Shoplifters Arrested: Nassau County Police
See what else police say happened in your neighborhood this week.
Alex Costello, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
Suffolk Hackers Got Residents' Personal Data: LI Patch Week In Review
ALSO: Fighter jet flies over Long Island | 2 pulled from Sound after being knocked overboard | Officers rescue passengers from burning car.
Alex Costello, Patch Staff
Levittown, NY|News|
LI Weekend Weather: Sunny And Cool, But Rain Possible On Sunday
It's the first full weekend of autumn, and it's definitely starting to feel like it.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
5 East Meadow Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
The students are now in the running for thousands of dollars in scholarship money.
Alex Costello, Patch Staff
Hicksville, NY|News|
Hicksville Student Selected As Scholar-Artist In Music
He was one of only 40 from across Long Island to receive the honor.
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Syosset, NY|News|
Syosset Doctor Elected Head Of State Medical Society
Dr. Paul Pipia was recently named President-Elect of the Medical Society of the State of New York.
Alex Costello, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
Nassau Police Report Multiple Catalytic Converter Thefts
Thieves are cutting the part off the bottom of cars and selling it for scrap. See what areas were affected this week.
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Garden City|News|
Garden City Musician Selected For All-National Choir
Garden City High School senior Justin Koczko will be performing as a bass in the mixed chorus.
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Mineola, NY|News|
Suffolk Man Killed In Crash On Northern State Parkway
Police say his motorcycle hit the guard rail and he was thrown into the woods.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
LIRR Announces Multiple Travel Suspensions In Coming Weekends
Crews will be working on the LIRR Expansion Project, and service will be suspended between Jamaica and Hicksville.
Alex Costello, Patch Staff
Garden City|News|
Garden City Holding Meeting To Kick-Off Village-Wide Traffic Study
A contractor will be studying traffic-calming measures the village can take in multiple areas to make roads safer.
Alex Costello, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
LI Towns Repeal Abortion Restrictions After Call By State Pols
The decades-old laws were repealed after an investigation by state politicians found them in the codes of a few Long Island municipalities.
Alex Costello, Patch Staff
Garden City|News|
LI Weather: Thunderstorms And Plummeting Temperatures Today
The rain could stick around, and temperatures are going to fall steeply this afternoon.
Alex Costello, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
Yes, A Fighter Jet Definitely Flew Over Long Island Today — Here's Why
Officials say the plane was sent to intercept a civilian aircraft entering restricted air space due to the president speaking at the UN.
Alex Costello, Patch Staff
New Hyde Park, NY|News|
LI Man Charged As Part Of Scheme To Defraud NYC Of Millions: DOJ
Prosecutors say he also scammed Medicaid out of thousands of dollars by lying about his income.
Alex Costello, Patch Staff
