East Meadow, NY|News|
Israelfest Coming To Eisenhower Park June 12
The celebration of Israel will feature music, food, dancing and more.
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|
Hundreds Protest Gun Violence In Plainview-Old Bethpage HS Walkout
Hundreds of students walked out of class on Monday to protest gun violence, and remember the 21 victims of the Uvalde shooting.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
Fire At LI Bowling Alley Injures 2
Two people suffered minor burns after an electrical fire started, sources say.
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Syosset, NY|News|
Man Driving Stolen Car Fled From Officers: Nassau PD
Police say the man fled the stolen car on foot, but was found a short time later and arrested.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Levittown Students Take Home Record 30 DECA Awards
The Division Avenue students set a new school record with their medals. One student will go on to the international competition.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
Hicksville Elementary School Math Teacher Honored
The teacher was named the Elementary School Mathematics Teacher of the Year for all of Nassau County.
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Garden City|News|
Man In Critical Condition After Being Hit By Car: Nassau Police
Police say the man was hit by a driver with a suspended license.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
Nassau Man Injured Officer While Resisting Arrest: Police
Police say the man was in an argument with a woman when officers arrived, and he refused to cooperate with them.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
LI Weekly Weather: Sweltering Temps Cut By Possible Thunderstorms
Tuesday is going to be near record-high temperatures. Then a 20-degree plunge will cool things down.
Alex Costello, Patch Staff
Levittown, NY|News|
Man Died After Being Hit By Car Crossing Hempstead Turnpike
Police say the man was crossing the road Monday night when he was hit by a car and suffered serious injuries.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Nassau Boy Hit By Car While Riding His Bike: Police
Police say the boy suffered injuries to his head and legs, and was airlifted to a hospital.
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Garden City|News|
Freon Leak Caused Garden City Supermarket Evacuation: Police
See what else police say happened in your village this week.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Drunken Driver Arrested In Massapequa: Nassau PD
See what else police say happened in your area this week.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Long Island Man Sentenced For Capitol Riot: Patch Week In Review
ALSO: Proud Boys march on LI | Mother killed in hit-and-run | Bethpage Air Show returns | Man falls from hotel balcony.
Alex Costello, Patch Staff
Garden City|News|
Increased DWI Enforcement On NY Roads This Memorial Day Weekend
Drivers should expect to see an increased police presence on roads and more sobriety checkpoints.
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Mineola, NY|News|
Elderly LI Man Killed After Being Hit By Car
Police say the man was crossing the street when he was hit.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
State Urges Drivers To Watch For Turtles During May/June Mating Season
All of New York's native turtle species are in decline, so keep an eye out for them crossing roads while driving. And help them if you can.
Alex Costello, Patch Staff
Garden City|News|
Adelphi Awards 1,700 Degrees At 125th Commencement
It was the first time since the pandemic the school was able to graduate all its students together.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
Nassau Man Burglarized 9 Stores In 19 Days: Nassau Police
Police say the man robbed different places across the county, but targeted mainly delis.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Oyster Bay Holding Second Baby Formula Drive To Help Parents In Need
Residents can donate unexpired, unopened baby formula at the event on June 5.
Alex Costello, Patch Staff
