Massapequa, NY|News|
New York Red Bulls Draft LI's Dylan Nealis To Team
The Long Island native will now be playing on the team with his brother, Sean.
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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|
2 Gang Members Plead Guilty To Violent Long Island Crimes
They pleaded guilty to murder, attempted murder, assault and more. They could face life in prison when sentenced.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
2 Dead In Apparent Murder/Suicide: Nassau Police
BREAKING: Police are investigating the incident, which left a 28-year-old woman and a 31-year-old man dead.
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Garden City|News|
Long Island Home Sales Slow, But Prices Remain High
Fewer homes are being sold, but prices are still taking their time to fall. It's a seller's market out there.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Winning Lotto Ticket Sold In Massapequa Supermarket
Check your pockets, because you may suddenly be a few thousand dollars richer.
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Garden City|News|
Blakeman Defends Decision On Mask Mandate After Criticism
Some called the county executive-elect's decision politically motivated, but he says it's "common sense."
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Plainview, NY|News|
Internet Search For Guns Causes Scare At LI High School
Officials say a student was searching for guns and made a disturbing social media post, but that they are not a threat to the school.
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Garden City|News|
Woman Stabbed Nassau Man To Death: Police
Police say the Hudson Valley woman murdered the man, who died two weeks after suffering chest wounds.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Levittown Board Of Education Honors Athletes
The district recognized high school athletes who had impressive seasons and won many honors.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Birch Lane Toy Drive Is Off To Smashing Start
Students have already collected hundreds of toys for needy kids, with days left to go.
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Syosset, NY|News|
Syosset Elementary School Principal Target Of Racist Harassment
South Grove Elementary School Principal Mi Jung An has been the target of racist letters and hand-made signs, the district said.
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Garden City|News|
Blakeman Won't Enforce Mask Mandate When He Takes Office
The Nassau county executive-elect said that he will use a "common sense" approach and won't enforce the mandate when he takes office.
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Syosset, NY|News|
Nassau Legislator Joshua Lafazan Launches Bid For Congress
Lafazan, a Democrat, is running to fill the seat being vacated by Tom Suozzi.
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Rockville Centre, NY|News|
2 Charged In October Murder Of Nassau Man: Police
Police say Rafael DeLossantos was found shot to death in Baldwin on Oct. 25. Two men have been charged in his killing.
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Garden City|News|
Adelphi University Student Recorded Woman In Bathroom: Police
Police say the man followed a woman into the bathroom to record her, then fled.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
Woman Killed In Crash On Jericho Turnpike: Nassau Police
Nassau police say her car was hit by an 18-year-old. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Wisdom Lane Builders Club Holds Coat Drive
Even though donations are still coming in, the drive has already been a big success.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
Man Suing LI Hookah Lounge, Claiming It Allowed His Assault
The man claims that Mystique Hookah Lounge over-served drunk patrons and didn't provide proper security, which led to his assault in 2019.
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Garden City|News|
Man Abandoned Dog By Tying It To Pole: Garden City Police
See what else police say happened in your village this week.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Division Avenue Senior Is Coca-Cola Scholarship Semifinalist
Emily Leicht is highly active in her school and community, and a stellar student to boot.
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