Garden City|News|
Garden City Schools Transportation Head Retires
Dave Murphy has led the district's transportation department for 15 years.
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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|
Anne Donnelly Sworn In As New Nassau County District Attorney
The career prosecutor has spent 32 years working in the office she now heads. She said she's committed to keeping residents safe.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
Trio Robbed Nassau Gas Station At Gunpoint: Police
Police say the three spent their New Years Eve robbing a gas station, and then getting arrested by officers.
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Garden City|News|
Man In Critical Condition After Being Hit By SUV In Nassau
Police say the man was crossing the road when he was hit by the car. Anyone with info is asked to come forward.
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Garden City|News|
Garden City Students Organize Donation Drives
Middle and high school students gave back to people in need during the holidays.
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Syosset, NY|News|
Syosset Student Chosen For Prestigious Stanford Program
Ethan Chiu was one of only 20 students from around the country picked for the special program.
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Garden City|News|
Hofstra Mandates Boosters, And The Deadline Is Approaching
Students and staff who are eligible must have have a booster shot by Jan. 18, the school said.
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Garden City|News|
Bruce Blakeman Sworn In As Nassau County Executive
The Republican vowed to transform Nassau County and to "leave no community behind."
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Levittown, NY|News|
Levittown Schools To Distribute Take-Home COVID Tests On Tuesday
The district will be giving out the tests to parents on a first-come, first-served basis.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
East Meadow Schools To Begin Distributing COVID Tests
The take-home tests will be available to parents, with a limit of one per student, starting on Tuesday.
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Garden City|News|
Top-Prize TAKE 5 Ticket Sold In Uniondale
Make sure to check your tickets, because you may be nearly $20,000 richer.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
Hicksville Schools Go Remote Amidst COVID Surge
Classes will be held online all week as there are too many cases in the district for schools to open, officials said.
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Syosset, NY|News|
Nassau Police Name Most Dangerous Intersections
Some intersections have seen more than 100 crashes. Police are stepping up enforcement in these areas as well.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
1 Dead, 3 Injured In Massapequa House Fire
Four men were hospitalized after a fire broke out in a group home, police said. One has since died.
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Garden City|News|
Man Attacked, Threatened Family Member: Garden City Police
See what else police say happened in your village this week.
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Freeport, NY|News|
Man Killed After Being Hit By 2 Cars: Nassau Police
One of the drivers involved fled the scene, and police are asking anyone with information to come forward.
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Merrick, NY|News|
Woman Dies After Crash On Southern State Parkway
Police say the woman was thrown from her car after crashing into the center median.
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Garden City|News|
Village Installs New Traffic Light At Cathedral Ave And Fourth St
The intersection has been the site of many serious accidents over the years, the village said.
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Garden City|News|
Nassau To Distribute 20,000 Take-Home COVID Tests
Residents who need tests can pick up the kits for free at the drive-through event.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Man In Critical Condition After Massive Nassau House Fire
Firefighters pulled the man from the basement. Two others escaped and suffered smoke inhalation.
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