Garden City|News|
3 People Attacked Clerk, Robbed Store: Nassau Police
Police say a man handcuffed the clerk and punched him in the head, then others helped him rob the store.
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|
Massapequa Grows Girls Sports With Flag Football Pilot
The district is one of just eight in Nassau County to receive grant funding to start new teams.
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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|
LI Nurses Charged With Selling Fake Vax Cards: Week In Review
ALSO: Planes collide at MacArthur | 'Exhausted' nurse recounts pandemic | Setauket Patriots leader arrested | Man threatens police.
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Garden City|News|
Nassau Police ID Man Shot To Death On Street
Police are still investigating the 49-year-old man's murder. Anyone with information is asked to come forward.
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Garden City|News|
2 Nassau Stores A Mile Apart Robbed At Gunpoint
Police are investigating both armed robberies, and ask anyone with information to come forward.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Nassau Woman Hit, Killed By Car While Crossing Street: Police
Police say the 60-year-old woman was hit by an SUV driven by a 76-year-old man, and died shortly after.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
East Meadow FD Warns Of Scam Letters Impersonating Department
Scammers are mailing letters asking for donations to the department's fund drive. Residents should be on the lookout.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Sunrise Highway, Broadway Reopen In Massapequa
Multiple lanes were closed on both roads earlier as police investigated a crash.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
Hicksville Fire Department Hosting Blood Drive In March
There's a critical shortage of blood nationwide. You can sign up now to donate and save a life.
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Garden City|News|
Garden City Considering Leaf Blower Ban
If enacted, the ban would be applied to gas-powered leaf blowers during the summer months.
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Garden City|News|
Dinosaurs Come To Life At Long Island Children's Museum
Now through May, you can see animatronic dinosaurs in the museums new, interactive exhibit.
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Garden City|News|
State Releases Proposed Assembly, Senate Redistricting Maps
The proposed maps make big changes to some Long Island districts.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Levittown Kiwanis, Lee Road School Honor Terrific Kids
The organization and the school recognized children who have been working hard all year.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
NY Jets, Nike Launch Girls Flag Football Teams Across Long Island
Nike and the Jets are funding 16 teams in two divisions on Long Island, with the goal of eventually making it a full varsity sport.
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Garden City|News|
Nassau Bail Reform Executive Order Uses Fear, Not Facts: NYCLU
“People [who are presumed innocent] are thrown into a cage because they can't afford their freedom," said policy council Jared Trujillo.
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Garden City|News|
Woman Indicted On Charges Of Stabbing Her Brother To Death: NCDA
Officials say the upstate woman was at Thanksgiving dinner with her family on Long Island, when an argument between siblings turned deadly.
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Syosset, NY|News|
Nassau Legislator Proposes Adding 3 Holidays To County's Calendar
Josh Lafazan wants to give county employees off for Lunar New Year, Eid al-Adha and Diwali
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Massapequa, NY|News|
LI Weather: Warm Temps To Melt Snow Before Cold Plunge Comes
It's going to gradually warm all week, and then temperatures will plummet again over the weekend.
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Garden City|News|
New Congressional Maps Could Change Shape Of LI Representation
The new maps drastically change Long Island's districts, and could give another seat to Democrats.
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