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.
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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Plainview, NY|News|
Mercaz Academy Celebrates Inauguration With Official Ribbon Cutting
The new Jewish day school opened its doors for the first time earlier this month.
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Garden City|News|
Adelphi Receives 2022 Excellence In Diversity Award
It is the fifth year in a row the university has been recognized for its efforts to recognize and expand diversity at the school.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
2 Arrested For Selling Drugs From Convenience Store: Nassau Police
Police say they were selling drug-laced chocolate and cannabis products from the store.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
Fire At Long Island Hotel Displaces Guests
The fire broke out Wednesday evening and forced everyone out of the hotel. No one was injured.
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Garden City|News|
Teen Killed In Shooting At Nassau McDonald's
Police say the teen was shot multiple times just outside the restaurant. Anyone with information is asked to come forward.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
LI Senate Staffer Racially Harassed While Walking To Work: Senator
Two men reportedly hurled racial insults at the staffer for Sen. John Brooks as she was walking in Massapequa last week.
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Garden City|News|
Nassau Man Sentenced For 2019 Killing
Jose Ortiz-Trochez pleaded guilty to killing a man in 2019. He was sentenced to 19 years in prison.
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Syosset, NY|News|
LI Restaurants Team Up To Help Pizzeria In Need
Phil's Pizza and Restaurant in Syosset hosted the fundraiser this week, donating money to Hi-Class Pizza in Bellerose.
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Syosset, NY|News|
2 Free Rabies Vaccination Clinics Coming To Nassau County
You can make sure your pet's vaccinations are up to date, and keep them and your family safe.
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Oyster Bay, NY|News|
Oyster Bay Hosting First Annual 'Great Pumpkin Dunkin'' Fundraiser
The event, formerly a polar bear plunge, will raise money for the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County.
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Garden City|News|
Ed Mangano Must Start Prison Sentence Immediately: Court
A federal appellate court denied the ex-county executive's request to remain out on bail while appealing his conviction.
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Garden City|News|
Garden City Honors Fallen At Annual 9/11 Ceremony
The village's ceremony paid special tribute to the 23 residents who died that day.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
LI Man Sentenced For Selling Heroin That Caused Death
Officials say Donta Riddick sold fentanyl-laced heroin that caused the death of a 21-year-old woman.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Nassau Man Gets Life In Prison For Brutal Murder Of Grandmother
Benjamin Lopez hacked the 73-year-old woman to death with a machete when she found him robbing her home in 2017.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
LI Man Who Stabbed Housemate To Death Pleads Guilty: Report
Oscar Rios-Perez admitted to the killing, and will be sentenced to 25 years in prison.
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Garden City|News|
LI Native Gets Standing Ovation At Emmy's Acceptance Speech
Sheryl Lee Ralph won Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series at the award ceremony Monday night. You can watch her stirring speech here.
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Huntington, NY|News|
Thunderstorms To Rumble Over Long Island; Flood Advisory Issued
Some Long Island residents should be on the lookout for flooding streets caused by heavy rains.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Long Island's Largest Car Show Returns Oct. 2
Check out hundreds of classic and exotic cars, as well as cool trucks and emergency vehicles.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Andrew Alati Foundation Makes Donation To Angela's House
The foundation donated more than $30,000 in the memory of 13-year-old Andrew, who was killed in 2019.
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