East Meadow, NY|News|
Alleged Gang Member Arrested After Shootout With Cops: Nassau PD
Police say he was seen driving a stolen car and started shooting at officers when they tried to pull him over.
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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East Meadow, NY|News|
Clarke Wrestler Is First State Champ In School's History
Jordan Soriano took home the gold, defeating his final opponent 10-1 in the 2022 NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships.
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Syosset, NY|News|
Nassau Police Searching For 2 Missing Teenage Girls
Police say the two girls were last seen leaving the Mercy First facility in Syosset together. Do you know where they are?
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Garden City|News|
Garden City HS Names 2022 Valedictorian And Salutatorian
Emma Nagler and Aidan Wu, the top students in the class, have an incredibly impressive list of achievements between them.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Town Seeking Nominations for 2022 Women Of Distinction
Find out how you can nominate a worthy woman who has helped others.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Division Avenue Science Olympiad Team Makes School History
The team earned its highest-ever score in the regional tournament, and is now heading to the state championship later this month.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Long Island Weather: Mild, Sunny Week Ahead
March is coming in like a very tame lion, with sunny skies and mild temperatures all week, before possible weekend rain.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Town Offers Environmental Volunteer Opportunity On March 26
Residents can come to TOBAY Beach to help plant dune grass and protect the shoreline.
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Plainview, NY|News|
LI Company Facing Major Fines After Employee's Fatal Fall
A Long Island contractor is facing more than $1 million in fines following the death of an employee on a work site in 2021.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Division Avenue Cheerleaders Make School History
For the first time, the cheerleaders it to the final round of the Universal Cheerleaders Association National Championship.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Man Sent Threatening Letters To LGBTQ+ Groups: Week In Review
ALSO: Mall leases expiring for redevelopment | County bus hits parked cars | LI students may have eaten THC candy
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Garden City|News|
Multiple Dangerous Drivers Arrested: Garden City Police
See what else police say happened in your village this week.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Multiple Cars Robbed In Massapequa: Nassau Police
See what else police say happened in your area this week.
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Levittown, NY|News|
LI Weekend Weather: After Crazy Week, Cool And Clear Skies
Long Islanders should expect sunny skies and seasonal temperatures this weekend and into next week.
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Garden City|News|
FCA Honoring Philanthropic LI Women At Inaugural Event
The Family and Children's Association is holding its first Long Island Women in Philanthropy breakfast and fashion show next month.
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Garden City|News|
Nassau County Police Looking For Missing Teenage Girl
Tianna Ravenell,15, was last seen Wednesday afternoon in Hempstead. Do you know where she is?
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Hicksville, NY|News|
Hicksville HS Students Receive Special Recognition
The students were honored by the College Board's National Recognition programs.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
Long Island Chef Named James Beard Award Semifinalist
Eric Gao, the chef at O Mandarin in Hicksville, is in the running to be named the best chef in New York state.
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Garden City|News|
Live Theater Returns To GCHS With 'Cinderella'
Students will be staging a production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein show on March 10, 11 and 12.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Get Ready To Shiver: TOBAY Polar Plunge Returns On March 19
The Town of Oyster Bay's annual event raises money for the Special Olympics of New York. You can sign up now to participate.
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