Hicksville, NY|News|
Hicksville Student's Art Wins National Competition
Lily Wagner's piece placed first in the 2022 Congressional Arts competition, and will be displayed at the Capitol.
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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East Meadow, NY|News|
Seattle Couple Sold Fake Jewelry Out Of Their Car: Nassau Police
Police say the two were selling knock-off jewelry on the side of the road.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Oyster Bay Extending Pool Hours, Opening Cooling Centers
As a heat wave hits the area, the town is giving residents different ways to help cool off.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Oyster Bay Honors Local Veterans At 'Salute To America'
The town honored four veterans from Massapequa and Farmingdale who continue to give back to their communities.
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Plainview, NY|News|
Drunk Driver Abandoned Teens On Side Of Highway: Nassau Police
Police say the driver hit a median and pulled over. Three girls got out of his car, and he drove away.
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Garden City|News|
Hit-And-Run Driver Had 9 License Suspensions: Garden City Police
See what else police say happened in your village this week.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Multiple Shark Attacks Plague LI Beaches: Patch Week In Review
ALSO: 3 shot at party at posh hotel | Many arrested in protests in the Hamptons | Amazon grocery store opens on Long Island.
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Garden City|News|
Garden City Library Hosting School Supply Drive
Residents can donate much-needed supplies, which will go to help homeless children on Long Island.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Registration Open Now For Massapequa Preschool Program
Parents can register their children now for the program, which fills up quickly. There will be a lottery for spots.
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Garden City|News|
Mangano Ordered To Pay More Than $10 Million In Restitution: Report
A federal judge set up a payment plan for Mangano, who will fork up 10 percent of his monthly income when he gets out of prison.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
LI Weekend Weather: Thunderstorms Could Hit Area Starting Sunday
Thankfully, Saturday is going to be sunny and beautiful, so the whole weekend won't be a wash.
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Garden City|News|
Garden City Library Honors Outgoing Trustee
Charles Murphy was recognized by the library for his years of service as a member of the Board of Trustees.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Consent Decree To Clean Northrop Grumman Plume Formally Filed
The filing finalizes the requirements that Northrop Grumman and the Navy have to do to clean contaminated water in the area.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
Old Country Road Reopens After Gas Leak
Drivers should avoid the area.
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Garden City|News|
Another Air Quality Advisory Issued For Long Island
More high temperatures today mean that ground-level ozone is still a concern for some people.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Massapequa Players Past And Present Instruct Future Chief Stars
The annual Summer Sports Skills lets young players learn from their older peers.
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Syosset, NY|News|
Syosset Presidential Scholar Honored By Town
The town honored Ethan Chew, the only student from Long Island to be named a Presidential Scholar this year.
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Garden City|News|
Grant Will Help Adelphi Expand Psychological Services For Hempstead
The $6 million grant will allow the university to expand its services in the Hempstead School District's Derner Hempstead Child Clinic.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Nassau Housing Prices Skyrocket To New Record Highs
Housing prices on Long Island keep climbing and setting new record highs, boxing out many people from purchasing homes.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Man Robbed Nassau Ice Cream Store At Knifepoint: Police
Police say he threatened a clerk at the store, then made off with the cash from the register.
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