Hicksville, NY|News|
Hicksville Music Education Program Receives National Recognition
It is the seventh year the district has been recognized for its music program.
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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Levittown, NY|News|
Hempstead Turnpike Closed In Levittown Due To Crash
Police say they are investigating a crash involving a pedestrian on the roadway.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Long Island Weather: Rain Comes And Goes Throughout The Week
Keep your umbrella handy, because you're going to need it a lot this week.
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Garden City|News|
Fight At Roosevelt Field Causes Panic With Shoppers: Police
WATCH: Police say a large fight broke out in the mall, causing people to flee. Anyone with information is asked to come forward.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Investigation Into Overdose Leads To Arrest Of Drug Dealer: Nassau PD
Police say Jeffrey Huffman was selling drugs out of his apartment.
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Garden City|News|
Multiple Dangerous Drivers Taken Off The Road: Garden City Police
See what else police say happened in your village this week.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Multiple Levittown Shoplifters Arrested: Nassau Police
See what else police say happened in your area this week.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
LI Teacher Faked Vaccine Card: Patch Week In Review
ALSO: Man shot to death outside bar | Best high schools named | First Webmans coming to Long Island | Julia Roberts filming in area.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Nassau Police Charge 4 With DWI
See where Nassau police made DWI arrests this week.
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Garden City|News|
Samanea To Host Massive Pop-Up Of LI Restaurants, Specialty Stores
The event will be one of the largest pop-ups on Long Island, and is happening this weekend.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Get Outdoors And Help New York State Parks On 'I Love My Park Day'
You can get out and volunteer to help your favorite spaces during "I Love My Park Day" on May 7.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Massapequa's Alhambra Park Reopens A Decade After Sandy Destroyed It
The renovated park has new flood mitigation, as well as a better kayak and canoe launch to access the South Shore Blueway Trail.
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Garden City|News|
Nassau Man Gets 12 Years For Acting As Major Narcotics Trafficker
Officials say Able McTootle made more than $1 million a year selling drugs before he was arrested in 2021.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
Multiple Catalytic Converters Stolen In East Meadow: Nassau Police
The theft of the car parts has been on the rise. See where thieves struck in your area.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
Nassau DA Donates 100,000 Seized Counterfeit Jackets To Charity
Over the course of years, the DA's office has worked to donate the jackets to those in need. The last batch is going to help Ukrainians.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Long Island Weekend Weather: Clear, Sunny Skies And Mild Temperatures
It's not quite beach weather yet, but it'll definitely be a good weekend to spend some time outdoors.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Massapequa Schools Conducting Breakfast Program Survey
Let the district know whether or not you think it should have a breakfast program for elementary school students.
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Garden City|News|
Garden City Holocaust Survivor Speaks At Israeli Consulate
Renée Kann Silver spoke to a small gathering for Holocaust Remembrance Day
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Nassau Man Pleads Guilty To Fatal DWI Crash
John Cappello was driving at nearly three times the legal limit when he crashed head-on into another vehicle and killed a 74-year-old woman.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Mother's Day 2022 Gifts: What Do Massapequa Moms Really Want?
Stumped about what to get mom for Mother's Day? Here are some ideas.
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