Massapequa, NY|News|
Massapequa Ends Mask Mandate After Supreme Court Ruling
Just hours after a judge ruled the state's school mask mandate unconstitutional, Massapequa lifted the mandate for everyone.
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|
False Report Leads To Large Police Response At LI Middle School
A call to 911 said people were being held hostage in the school by a man with a gun, sparking a massive police response. It was a hoax.
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Syosset, NY|News|
Police Searching For 2 Teens Missing From Syosset Group Home
Police say the two girls were last seen leaving the Mercy First facility Saturday afternoon. Do you know where they are?
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Garden City|News|
New Nassau Area Code Assigned By State
The area code will be used for new numbers starting next year, the state said.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
Town Honors Hicksville Model Train Enthusiasts For Charity Work
Joel and Barbara Berse own Trainville Hobby Depot in Hicksville, and raised money for tons of local charitable causes.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Head-On Nassau Crash Leaves 2 Seriously Injured
Reports say two cars collided head-on near the entrance ramp of the Southern State Parkway Sunday night.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Contents Of Lockers Stolen From Massapequa Gym: Nassau Police
See what else police say happened in your neighborhood this week.
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Garden City|News|
Man Tried To Steal $600,000 From Garden City Business: Police
See what else police say happened in your village this week.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
School Employee Accused Of Sexual Abuse: LI Patch Week In Review
ALSO: Fifth man charged in gang-related killing | Teacher remembered at candlelight vigil | LI students named Regeneron finalists.
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Garden City|News|
State Approves New Area Code For Nassau County
Starting next year, new phone numbers in Nassau won't get a 516 area code.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Massapequa BOE Votes To End Mask Mandate
Citing Bruce Blakeman's executive order, the district will end mandatory mask wearing on Feb. 21.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Long Island Weather: Cold Weekend Ahead For The Area
Temperatures are going to be around freezing, or even colder, for the whole weekend.
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Syosset, NY|News|
7 Long Island Students Named Regeneron Finalists
Their research covers a huge variety of topics. They are all now in the running for a top prize of $250,000.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Levittown Senior Doubly Honored By College Board
Kayla Coradin was honored by both the National African American Recognition Program and the National Hispanic Recognition Program.
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Garden City|News|
Duck Donuts Opening First Nassau County Location This Weekend
The new store, which specializes in unique and custom-ordered donuts, will be giving away free donuts during its opening weekend.
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Levittown, NY|News|
NYAG Suing Energy Company For Deceptive Practices
AG Letitia James says Major Electric misled customers to get them to sign up with their company, scamming them out of millions statewide.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Town Honors Massapequa Resident For Helping Children
Mark Leff runs Companions in Courage, an organization that helps kids and families dealing with severe illnesses.
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Plainview, NY|News|
TJ Maxx Wants To Replace Closing LI Bed Bath & Beyond: Report
Aldi wants to move into TJ Maxx's vacated space as well. The move would come later this year, reports say.
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Garden City|News|
Search Finds Guns, Drugs In Gang Members' Home: Nassau Police
Police say a search of their home found weapons and large amounts of drugs.
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Plainview, NY|News|
Plainview Schools Cited In Health Inspections
Health inspectors examined the kitchens at three schools, and all had violations recorded.
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