East Meadow, NY|News|
Many East Meadow Students Named To Hofstra Dean's List
The local university recognized students for their outstanding achievement in the Fall 2022 semester.
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|
Many East Meadow Students Named To Hofstra Dean's List
The local university recognized students for their outstanding achievement in the Fall 2022 semester.
Alex Costello, Patch Staff
Syosset, NY|News|
Syosset-Woodbury Park To Get Upgrades From Town
The Town of Oyster Bay says it plans to replace two baseball fields with synthetic turf, which will allow them to be used more often.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
Nassau Honors Cop Who Saved Woman's Life On Hicksville Train Tracks
Officer Chelsea Penn saved the life of a woman who was trying to commit suicide last September.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
Hicksville Honors Undefeated Marching Band
It is the second year in a row the band has taken home the championship in competitions.
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Garden City|News|
Four Stole More Than $12,000 In Merchandise From Nassau Macy's: Police
Police say the four are tied to a South American thievery ring, which has been responsible for many local thefts.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Rain, Snow Coming To Long Island, Followed By Clear Weekend
The snow shouldn't stick around long, but there could be up to an inch mid-week.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
1 Seriously Injured In Crash That Shut Down Northern State
Police say a 64-year-old man crashed into another car, injuring the two occupants and causing his vehicle to overturn.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
Nassau Teen Attacked, Threatened Nail Salon Workers: Police
Police say the teen also tried to resist arrest when officers found her.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
71-Year-Old Woman Caught Shoplifting From East Meadow Store: Police
See what else police say happened in your neighborhood this week.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Multiple Masspequa-Area Cars Broken In To: Nassau Police
See what else police say happened in your area this week.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Multiple Levittown Stores Had Items Stolen: Nassau Police
See what else police say happened in your neighborhood this week.
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Garden City|News|
Man Who Robbed Multiple Cars In Garden City Arrested: Police
See what else police say happened in your village this week.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
Northern State Parkway Lanes Reopen After Westbury Crash
An overturned car shut down all lanes of the roadway, officials said. The lanes have since reopened, according to 511NY.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
LI Weekend Weather: Possible Coastal Flooding, Then A Rainy End
Skies will be clear for most of the weekend, but possible coastal flooding and a rainy Sunday could ruin weekend plans.
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Syosset, NY|News|
Man Drinking In Hotel Parking Lot Had Loaded Gun: Nassau Police
Police say officers investigated when they saw the man sitting in his car in the hotel parking lot.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Handprints Show Bonds Made In Massapequa Preschool Program
The district's preschool program, run by high school students, creates unique bonds between older and younger students.
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Garden City|News|
GC Emergency Services Responded To Thousands Of Calls In 2022
The village released statistics showing how busy the local first responders were last year.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Nassau Warns Of Possibly Tainted Drugs After Overdose Spike
People with illegal drugs should be careful, officials said, as they may contain fatal amounts of fentanyl.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
LI-Native Alec Baldwin Faces Manslaughter Charges In 'Rust' Shooting
The Long Island native and actor discharged a gun on set that struck and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021.
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