Hicksville, NY|News|
Person Hit, Killed By Train Near Hicksville: MTA
Officials say the incident shut down service for more than two hours.
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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Garden City|News|
GCHS Students Stage ‘Rodgers And Hammerstein’s Cinderella'
The students brought the magical musical to life at three performances this month.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Ex-Husband Responsible For Massapequa Stabbing That Killed Woman
Nassau police say Vincent Maiolica killed his 29-year-old ex-wife, and later died from his wounds. The couple had an 18-month-old daughter.
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Garden City|News|
Prosecutors Seek 2.5 Years In Prison For Linda Mangano
Prosecutors say the sentence would send a message that the "pervasive" "culture of corruption" on Long Island will be punished.
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Garden City|News|
Hempstead Gang Member Found Guilty Of 2020 Shooting
Trevor Ford shot a man in the leg after an argument at a busy intersection, officials say.
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Garden City|News|
Garden City Community Comes Together For Hoops For Hope
The community supported the high school's Challenger team, and raised money for the I’m Not Done Yet Foundation.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Fundraiser Launched For Daughter Of Woman Killed In Massapequa
Friends and family started a fundraiser to help the infant daughter of Irene Maiolica-Spantopanagos, who was murdered over the weekend.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Record-Low Inventory Keeps LI Home Prices Near Pandemic Highs
Both Nassau and Suffolk saw huge year-to-year drops in the number of home sold, but prices remain sky high.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
Nassau Man Mugged Teen: Police
Police say he also had drug paraphernalia on him when he was arrested.
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Garden City|News|
Chocolate Expo Returns To Long Island This Year
After being canceled last year, the tasty event is back at the Cradle of Aviation Museum.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Nassau Police ID Woman Killed In Attempted Murder/Suicide
A 29-year-old woman was killed. Another woman, and the man police think is responsible, remain in critical condition.
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Garden City|News|
GC Student Advances To International Science And Engineering Fair
Two high school students did impressively well at the LI Science and Engineering Fair, and one will move on to the international contest.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
Hicksville Schools Cut Ribbon On New Aquatic Center
The new center provides a brand new location for students and the community to swim.
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Syosset, NY|News|
Syosset Among Best To Raise Families In New Rankings
Among thousands of towns surveyed, Syosset was ranked among the best in America to raise a family.
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Great Neck, NY|News|
Great Neck Gardens Among Best To Raise Families In New Rankings
Among thousands of towns surveyed, Great Neck Gardens was ranked among the best in America to raise a family.
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Long Island, NY|News|
Long Island Towns Among Best To Raise Families In New Rankings
Among thousands of towns surveyed, these Long Island communities were ranked among the best in America.
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Levittown, NY|News|
LI Weekly Weather: Early Spring Brings Warm Temps, Sunny Skies
You won't need your winter coats this week. Temperatures are going to be in the upper 50s all week, with sunny skies nearly every day.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
1 Dead, 2 Critical After Attempted Murder-Suicide: Nassau PD
Police say one person was stabbed to death. The alleged attacker and another victim are still in critical condition.
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Garden City|News|
Man Was Driving With 17 License Suspensions: Garden City Police
See what else police say happened in your village this week.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Person Shot At Busy Long Island Mall: Patch Week In Review
ALSO: Woman fears for family in Ukraine | LI singer advances on "American Idol | Charles Entenmann dies | Harry and Louise say goodbye.
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