Syosset, NY|News|
Police Searching For Teen Missing From Syosset Youth Group Home
Police are searching for a teenager who was last seen leaving MercyFirst Facility.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
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Hi! My name is Dan Hampton and I'm the breaking news manager for Patch's National Desk. Send tips and/or photos to dan.hampton@patch.com.
Previously: program manager for Patch's Test Kitchens, local editor on Long Island; and senior breaking news editor. Before Patch, I worked as a news associate at The Associated Press.
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Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Wantagh Funeral Set For Vietnam Vet Who Earned Purple Heart
Fred Haag, who earned two bronze stars and a purple heart, died Saturday at 72. The public is welcome to attend his funeral.
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Oyster Bay, NY|News|
2nd Worker's Body Found After Upper Brookville Sand Wall Collapse
BREAKING: Police say the body of a second worker has been found after a sand wall collapsed at a work site Tuesday afternoon.
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Glen Cove, NY|News|
Arrest Made In Slew Of Glen Cove-Area Auto Break-Ins, Thefts
Glen Cove police said there have been at least 11 reports of vehicle break-ins over the last two weeks.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Driver Crashes Into Levittown Home, Speeds Off
Photos from the scene show the damage after the driver of an SUV plowed into the door of a home then fled.
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Mineola, NY|News|
Nassau Police Detective Shortage May End With New Contract
Nassau County has a shortage of police detectives. But that may end after lawmakers unanimously approved a labor deal with the union.
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Oyster Bay, NY|News|
Motorcycles Damaged In Break-In At Billy Joel's Mansion: Reports
Police say a dozen motorcycles were damaged in a break-on over the weekend. Multiple media outlets say the home belongs to Billy Joel.
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Port Washington, NY|News|
Health Aide Racks Up $22K On Nassau 92-Year-Old's Card: Cops
Police say the home health aide now faces multiple theft charges.
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Oyster Bay, NY|News|
2 Workers Dead After Sand Wall Collapses At Upper Brookville Home
BREAKING: Police say one person has died and rescue crews are searching for a second worker's body after a sand wall caved in.
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Plainview, NY|News|
Plainview School Probes 'Irresponsible' Facebook Posts
Police were called to Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK High School on Tuesday and the district said it is investigating social media rumors.
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Oyster Bay, NY|News|
Trump Signs Law Renaming Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Trump signed into law H.R. 263, renaming the refuge in honor of former U.S. Rep. Lester Wolff.
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Port Washington, NY|News|
Jeep Driver Dies In Northern State Parkway Crash, Troopers Say
BREAKING: The crash forced all eastbound lanes to close Tuesday morning.
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Oyster Bay, NY|News|
Nassau 80-Year-Old Bilked Out Of $30K In Crash Scheme: Cops
Police say the woman was told her son was arrested following in a crash overseas and needed money.
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Syosset, NY|News|
Oyster Bay To Pay Millions In Syosset Property Lawsuit: Report
Developers sued last year accusing the town of breaching its contract by not paying rental fees and cell tower revenues on the property.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Outstanding Levittown Athletes Honored By Board Of Education
The district congratulated the students on their athletic accomplishments.
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Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Seaford Students Learn To Separate Fact From Fiction Online
Finding credible internet sources is a key research skill. These fourth-graders now have the tools to find them.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
Hicksville Company Recalls E. Coli-Tainted Cheese Products
Federal health officials say the cheese product, shipped to five states, was found to be contaminated with a potentially deadly bacteria.
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Syosset, NY|News|
Driver Rescued When SUV Crashes Near SUNY College At Old Westbury
Rescue crews had to use a special ladder to remove the driver from her car, officials say.
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Plainview, NY|News|
Nassau Woman Killed In Fire Loved Yankees, Dogs, The Doors
Family and friends are asking for the public's help in raising money for unexpected funeral costs.
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White Plains, NY|News|
Watch: Possible Bobcat Spotted On White Plains Driveway
Video posted on the Neighbors app showed a big feline meander around the home around 4:30 a.m. Sunday.
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