Massapequa, NY|News|
Nasasu Man Knifed Friend Over Argument About Open Window: Police
Police say an argument about opening a window led to a man slashing his friend with a knife.
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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|
Long Island Unemployment Continues Decline To Pre-Pandemic Levels
More people in the area are working than even before the pandemic began, according to data from the state.
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Mineola, NY|News|
Person Hit, Killed By Train Near Mineola: LIRR
The person was hit during rush hour Tuesday night, officials said.
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Freeport, NY|News|
Nassau Woman Assaulted Detective With Traffic Cone: Police
Police say the detective was at her house when she hit him with the cone, injuring his arm.
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Garden City|News|
Nassau Man Caught Fleeing Country After Botched Robbery: Police
Police say he tried to rob a Garden City store, but was stopped. He was arrested days later trying to board a plane.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Summit Lane Teachers Host Drive-Thru Toy Drive
The teachers collected bags full of toys for the John Theissen Children’s Foundation.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
Nassau Police ID Woman Killed In Jericho Turnpike Crash
Police say she was pulling into the street when she was hit by another car.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
NYAG Gets Court Order To Stop LI Pet Store From Getting Dogs
Shake A Paw is accused of selling sick puppies. It won't be allowed to import new animals during the Attorney General's lawsuit.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
Sarah Grace Foundation Has Successful Year, Looks Ahead To 2022
The Hicksville-based charity, which gives to children fighting cancer, is expanding its efforts next year.
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Garden City|News|
NYAG Warns Of Price Gouging As COVID Tests Fly Off Shelves
Anyone who thinks they've been a victim of price gouging, which is illegal, is encouraged to report it.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
Hicksville Restaurants Cited: La Finca, Dunkin' Donuts
A handful of eateries were out of compliance. Here are the latest restaurant, business and school inspection results around Hicksville.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Unqua Students Spread Holiday Warmth
The student council set up a collection for mittens, gloves, hats and scarves at the school.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Massapequa House Fire: 1 Dead, 3 Firefighters Hurt
At least one person is dead following the fire. Sources say there may be a second fatality, but it has not been confirmed.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Are You Dreaming Of A Wet Christmas?
There's a chance of rain on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but the temperature will be pleasant.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
Nassau Police ID Victim, Perpetrator Of Murder/Suicide
Police say a 31-year-old man killed a 28-year-old woman, and then himself.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
NCDA: Florida Man Gets 10 Years For Driving High, Killing Cyclist
Matthew Mummaw was high on multiple drugs when he left a path of destruction in Nassau and killed a bicyclist on his way home from work.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Massapequa Students Entertain Seniors With Holiday Tunes
The high school students invited seniors to a performance of holiday classics.
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Garden City|News|
2 Fled On Foot After Car Crash: Garden City Police
See what else police say happened in your village this week.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
Nassau Man Convicted Of Attempted Murder For Shooting At Officers
Duane Costa pulled out a gun and fired at four police officers as he fled a 2018 traffic stop. No one was injured during the shooting.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
NY Attorney General Sues LI Pet Store Over Sick Puppies
Attorney General Letitia James says Shake A Paw knowingly sold sick dogs from puppy mills and falsified paperwork to cover it up.
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