Syosset, NY|News|
Oyster Bay Sends Out LI's Largest Shipment Of Aid To Ukraine
Town residents donated more than 7,000 pounds of goods, which will be sent overseas to help the Ukrainian people.
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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Syosset, NY|News|
Man Attacked, Raped, Robbed Woman In Nassau Motel Room: DA
Isaih Giles was indicted on multiple counts of sexual assault and burglary for the 2021 incident.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Thunderstorms, Damaging Winds Could Hit Long Island Tonight
The National Weather Service warned of wind gusts of up to 58 MPH, which could knock down branches. Localized flooding is also possible.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Duo Attacked 2 Men Minutes Apart: Nassau Police
Police are searching for the two, who tried to rob two different men and attacked them both.
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Garden City|News|
Nassau Launching Grant Program For Veterans' Halls
The facilities can apply for grants of up to $10,000 to help them financially recover from the COVID pandemic.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Unionizing LI Starbucks Workers Seek Help To Beat Union Busting
Workers at the Massapequa Starbucks say they are having their hours slashed in retaliation for trying to unionize. A fundraiser was started.
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Garden City|News|
Garden City Library Proposes $3.48 Million Budget For 2022-23
The budget is flat from the current spending plan, which means no tax increase for residents.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
East Meadow Community Celebrates WWII Vet's 100th Birthday
The community came together to hold a car parade to celebrate John Darte's milestone.
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Syosset, NY|News|
Free Family Fun Spring Festival Returns In April
The event a Syosset-Woodbury Community Park features games, inflatables, a petting zoo and much more.
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Garden City|News|
Adelphi's Giving Day 2022 Raises More Than $500,000
The school celebrated its 125th anniversary with its largest Giving Day ever.
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Levittown, NY|News|
LI Unemployment Finally Returns To Pre-Pandemic Levels
Data shows that unemployment is still high across the state, but nowhere near where it was during the worst of the COVID pandemic.
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Syosset, NY|News|
H.B. Thompson Middle School Educator Named NYS Master Teacher
Biology teacher Krista Hachadoorian was recognized for her passion for learning, both for her students and herself.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Town Seeking Counselors For 2022 Summer Program
Town of Oyster Bay residents 16 and older can apply to work at the six-week summer program.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
Hicksville Schools Taking Nominations For 2022 Hall Of Fame
You can submit names of Hicksville High School graduates who have distinguished themselves in their careers and communities.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Massapequa High School Pair Are National Merit Finalists
The two are among 15,000 students nationwide to be given the honor.
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Garden City|News|
GCHS Robotics Team Heading To World Competition
The team will be competing against more than 1,600 teams from 41 countries in Dallas this May.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
East Meadow High School Celebrates Its 'Champions'
The school honored 21 students at its annual Breakfast of Champions on March 23.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
LI Weather: Cold, Snowy Start To The Week, Then Comes Rain
The April showers are starting on day one this year. But it will get warmer as the week goes on.
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Garden City|News|
7-Year-Old Girl Shot In Nassau
Police say the girl was shot in the arm. Anyone with information is asked to come forward.
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Garden City|News|
Man Was Exposing Himself In Garden City Home's Yard: Police
See what else police say happened in your village this week.
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