Syosset, NY|News|
Nassau Legislator Lafazan Donates Thousands To LI Dog Charity
The legislator, spurred by the accusations against Rep. George Santos, started a fundraiser for Paws of War.
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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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Garden City|News|
Garden City Firefighters, Police Rescue Cat Stuck In Tree
See what else police say happened in your village this week.
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Port Washington, NY|News|
'Truly A Leader In Every Possible Way': Port Washington Star Student
We all know students who excel in academic, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one resident who is having an impact in Port Washington.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
LI Weather: Warm, Wet Week Ahead For Long Island
Temperatures will remain above-normal for this week, but it's also likely to rain most days.
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Mineola, NY|News|
Nassau Gas Station Robbed At Gunpoint: Police
Police say the robber threatened and employee with a gun, then made off with the cash from the register.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
East Meadow High School Students Give Donation To American Legion
The students raised hundreds of dollars with their annual Field of Honor.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Oyster Bay Launching Pet Food And Supply Drive In March
The town is partnering with LI Cares to help feed hungry pets across Long Island.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
LI Weather: Warm, Mostly Sunny Presidents' Day Weekend
Temperatures will continue to be well above average for the three-day weekend, and skies will be mostly clear.
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Oyster Bay, NY|News|
'Chance Is Very Compassionate And Kind': Oyster Bay Star Student
We all know students who excel in academic, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one resident who is having an impact in Oyster Bay.
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Garden City|News|
StepCrew Brings Celtic Dance, Music And Song To Adelphi
The unique show will come to the stage of the Adelphi Performing Arts Center in March.
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Garden City|News|
Death Of Woman Found Near Dumpster Deemed Homicide: Nassau Police
Police did not say how the woman died, but ruled her death a homicide.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
'Robert Is Smart And A Helper': East Meadow Star Student
We all know students who excel in academic, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one resident who is having an impact in East Meadow.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Long Island Home Prices Fluctuate In January, Data Shows
Median prices went up in Nassau and down in Suffolk from December to January, according to data from OneKey MLS.
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Garden City|News|
Multiple Road Closures In Garden City For LIRR Track Work
The MTA will be raising the Cherry Valley overpass and improving the grade crossings at two other locations next month.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
North Carolina Man Had Illegal Handgun: Nassau Police
Police say the handgun was found during a traffic stop, and was loaded with 21 rounds.
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Freeport, NY|News|
Alleged Gang Member Pleads Guilty To Murder For Freeport Killing
Officials say Marvin Moralez was part of a group that lured an 18-year-old to a Nassau park and shot him in the head.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
Hicksville Street Dedicated To Fallen NYPD Officer
Terence P. Connelly Way was named after a Hicksville police officer who died of illness he got from responding to 9/11.
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Rockville Centre, NY|News|
Queens Man Gets Prison For 120 MPH Police Chase On Southern State Pkwy
Bently Butler was driving 120 MPH on the Southern State while drunk and high before crashing into the center median, police say.
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Garden City|News|
Woman's Body Found Next To Dumpster In Nassau
Police are investigating the death of a 39-year-old woman whose body was found Tuesday morning.
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Plainview, NY|News|
Plainview Getting Millions From State For Water System Improvements
The Plainview Water District is getting more than $5 million to improve its treatment plant to remove emerging contaminants.
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