East Meadow, NY|News|
Drunk Driver Crashed Truck Through Teen's Bedroom: Nassau Police
Police say the man drove through the home, then fled. He was found later by K-9 dogs. Watch video of the crash here.
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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Massapequa, NY|News|
Roadwork To Close Western Lanes Of Southern State Starting This Month
Overnight work will close western lanes along a stretch of the parkway for about two months, the state said.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Long Island Weekend Weather: Patchy Fog, Chances Of Rain, Not Much Sun
After a beautiful week, it's looking like the weekend is going to be overcast, and possibly rainy.
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Garden City|News|
Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold In Hempstead
Check your pockets, because you may suddenly be richer.
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Garden City|News|
Camp New York This Summer And Get Away From It All
New York has dozens of campgrounds at state parks. Here are some gems that you could check out.
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Garden City|News|
Hempstead Gang Member Gets 20 Years For 2020 Shooting
Trevor Ford was convicted in March of weapons and assault charges related to a shooting in Hempstead in May 2020.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Levittown Board Of Education Honors Student Achievement
The district honored students' achievements in and out of school.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Levittown Firefighters Battling House Fire
Firefighters are tackling a blaze being fueled by a home's oil burner.
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Plainview, NY|News|
Old Country Road Closed In Old Bethpage
Police say the road is closed in both directions while they investigate.
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Syosset, NY|News|
Oyster Bay Opening Swim Lesson Registration This Month
Parents can register their kids for summer swim lessons at the town pools.
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Garden City|News|
Garden City 2022-23 School Budget Vote: What You Need To Know
Residents will be voting on the budget and school board trustees on May 17. Here's what you need to know.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Levittown 2022-23 School Budget Vote: What You Need To Know
Residents will be voting on the budget and school board trustees on May 17. Here's what you need to know.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
PDQ Chicken Opening Second NY Location In Westbury
The award-winning chicken chain is opening a new location on May 15.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
Hicksville Water District Opens New Purification Plant
The plant is designed to remove 1,4-dioxane, a carcinogen, from the area's water supply.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Electrical Short Started Massapequa House Fire
Officials say the blaze destroyed most of the inside of the home, but no one was hurt.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Massapequa 2022-23 School Budget: What You Need To Know
Residents will be voting on the budget and school board trustees on May 17. Here's what you need to know.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Long Island Weather: Warm, Sunny Week Ahead
Get ready for a beautiful week of sunny skies and warm temperatures.
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Levittown, NY|News|
MacArthur High School students shine in gymnastics
Sean Purcell and Nicholas Marmo will soon be competing in the Men’s Eastern National Championships in Michigan.
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Garden City|News|
Nassau Duo Beat Man Unconscious, Robbed Him: Police
Police say the two beat the man in the head, then went through is pockets to rob him.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
Duo Charged With Attempted Murder In Nassau Shooting: Police
Police say the two shot two people in their legs in late April.
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