Garden City|News|
Man Shot To Death On Nassau Street: Police
Police are investigating the murder of a 49-year-old man. Anyone with information is asked to come forward.
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|
2 Nassau Men Die While Shoveling Snow
Police say both men suffered heart failure while shoveling out from the snow storm.
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Garden City|News|
Garden City PD Warn Of Scam Callers Impersonating Department
See what else police say happened in your village this week.
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Garden City|News|
NICE Bus Resumes Service On Select Routes
Service is being restarted as roads are starting to clear, the service said.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Mask Mandate Drama Causes Confusion, Anger: LI Week In Review
ALSO: Nassau gets new area code | 8 tried to smuggle drugs into jail | Woman left dog in freezing weather | Unmasked student 'reassigned'
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Garden City|News|
NICE Bus Service Canceled By Storm
All lines of the Nassau bus service are temporarily canceled.
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Syosset, NY|News|
5 Syosset Students Selected As Presidential Scholar Candidates
They are among just 30 students on Long Island who are vying for the honor.
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Garden City|News|
Nassau County Creates Antisemitism Task Force
The task force will investigate the rise of antisemitism in the county, and offer suggestions to combat it.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Massapequa Firefighters Battle Garage Blaze
Sources say the fire spread from a garage to a shed, and was threatening three nearby homes.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
East Meadow Honors Kelly Di Scalfani As She Retires
The principal of Meadowbrook Elementary is retiring at the end of the month after 31 years with the district.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
Nassau Man Gets 25 To Life For Trying To Kill Officers
Duane Costa fired multiple shots at officers as he fled a 2018 traffic stop.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
Long Island Man Pleads Guilty To Role In Mail Fraud Scheme
Officials say he took part in a scheme that sent mailers promising prizes to people in exchange for fees.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Levittown Science Olympiad Brings Home Multiple Wins
The team placed in the top in multiple events, and is going on to further competitions.
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Syosset, NY|News|
Police Looking For Third Teen Missing From Mercy First Facility
Police say 15-year-old Amya Johnson was last seen leaving the facility Sunday night. Do you know where she is?
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East Meadow, NY|News|
NCPD Arrest Second Man In Connection With Human Remains Near Road
Police have charged him with second-degree murder in connection with the skeletal remains found near the Meadowbrook Parkway last July.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
After Ruling, Is Mask Mandate In Effect? Depends Who You Ask.
Confusion over the ruling and appeal on the state's school mask mandate has some scratching their heads, wondering what to do.
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Garden City|News|
MS-13 Member Gets 32 Years To Life In Prison For Nassau Murders
Raul Ponce admitted his involvement in four different murders in Nassau County. He will now spend decades behind bars.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Levittown Restaurant Cited: La Focaccia
Here are the latest restaurant, business, and school health inspection results in Levittown.
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Plainview, NY|News|
Plainview Restaurant Cited: Fireside Caterers
Here are the latest restaurant, business, and school health inspection results Plainview.
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Syosset, NY|News|
Syosset Restaurant Cited: Mario's Pizzeria
Here are the latest restaurant, business, and school health inspection results in Syosset.
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