Medford, NY|News|
Long Island Expressway Crash Slows Traffic Near Medford
The crash happened around 10:30 a.m. Thursday near Patchogue-Port Jefferson Road, according to 511NY.
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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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Long Island, NY|News|
Salmon Recalled In NY Due To Potential Listeria Contamination
St. James Smokehouse has chosen to voluntarily recall 93 cases of the salmon because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria.
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Glen Cove, NY|News|
Anna Kaplan Declares Victory In 7th Senate District Race
New York State Sen. Anna Kaplan declared victory Tuesday night in the Democratic primary for the 7th Senate District.
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Long Beach, NY|News|
LI Colleges Among Princeton Review's 'Best' In 2023 | Patch PM
Also: Dreams come true a for pup in need / Rapper Fetty Wap pleads guilty on Long Island / Monkeypox / No more COVID quarantine for schools
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Commack, NY|News|
Mortar-Style Firework Explosion Leaves Commack Man Seriously Burned
Police are investigating after a man was seriously injured by a mortar-style firework in Suffolk County.
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Long Beach, NY|News|
1 Dead After Being Pulled From Waters In Long Beach; Police Probing
One person died after he was pulled from the Reynolds Channel in Long Beach, police say.
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Half Hollow Hills, NY|News|
Mail Truck Catches Fire In Melville; Postal Worker Saves Mail
A U.S. Postal Service mail truck caught fire Wednesday afternoon in Suffolk County, fire officials say. The postal worker saved the mail.
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Huntington, NY|News|
Duo Breaks Into Huntington Deli, Makes Off With Safe: Police
Police are searching for two people who they say broke into a Huntington deli and made off with a safe.
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Merrick, NY|News|
'Dark Day' As Ex-LI Fire Captain, 38, Dies At Fundraiser | Patch PM
Also: LIRR's new track / Home prices continue to climb / Carousel reopens after 2-year hiatus/ Anti-Semitic flyers found on Long Island
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Levittown, NY|News|
Levittown Man Barricaded Self, Threatened To Harm Officers: Police
A Levittown man faces a charge of making a terroristic threat after police say he barricaded himself and threatened to harm officers.
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Freeport, NY|News|
Nassau Man Bred, Sold Pit Bulls For Dogfighting: Prosecutors
Prosecutors say Lonnie Poindexter was indicted on a felony animal fighting charge. He faces up to four years behind bars.
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Campbell, CA|News|
Ex-UFC Champ Cain Velasquez Enters Plea To Attempted Murder Charge
Cain Velasquez reportedly entered a plea Friday on charges including attempted murder stemming from a February shooting in Morgan Hill.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
Windsor Hills Crash: Nurse Arrested On Manslaughter Charges
A fiery crash in Windsor Hills left five people dead, including a pregnant woman and baby. A nurse was arrested on manslaughter charges.
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Anchorage, AK|News|
Driver Gives 'White Privilege Card' To AK Police; Traffic Stop Probed
Two Anchorage police officers violated department policy when they reportedly let a driver go who showed them a "white privilege card."
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Las Vegas, NV|News|
Mirage Hotel Room Shooting: 1 Dead, 2 Critical, Las Vegas Police Say
Three people were shot Thursday night at the Mirage on the Las Vegas Strip, police say. One person is dead.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
At Least 5 Dead, Several Hurt In Fiery Windsor Hills Crash: Reports
Four adults and an infant died in a fiery crash in Windsor Hills, according to reports.
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Oakland Township-Lake Orion, MI|News|
Ex-Lake Orion Teacher Gets Jail For Sex Crimes With Student: Report
Kathleen Boozer, a former teacher at Lake Orion High School teacher, was sentenced to a year in jail this week, according to a report.
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Redondo Beach, CA|News|
Hustler Casino Shooting: Police Swarm Building, 1 Reportedly Hurt
Police swarmed Hustler Casino on Thursday morning amid reports of gunshots. One person was reportedly shot during a robbery attempt.
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Berkeley, CA|News|
Berkeley Council To Hold Special Meeting On Suspending Tear Gas Ban
Berkeley city council will hold a special meeting Thursday night on whether to suspend a ban on tear gas, smoke and pepper spray.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Phoenix Mercury Star Brittney Griner Sentenced To 9 Years In Prison
U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner was convicted Thursday in Russia of drug possession and sentenced to nine years in prison
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