Long Island, NY|News|
New York App Alerts You If You Come Near Someone With Coronavirus
The state has launched its new COVID Alert NY app, which tells users when they're near people infected with the coronavirus.
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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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Glen Cove, NY|News|
Ex-Nassau Investment Broker Arrested In $1M Ponzi Scheme: DA
Authorities say the investment broker swindled four people out of a total of $1 million as a part of a Ponzi scheme.
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Great Neck, NY|News|
Drug Dealer Charged In Great Neck Plaza Overdose Death: Police
A Queens man faces drug-dealing charges stemming from an overdose death, Nassau County police say.
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Syosset, NY|News|
Police ID Pedestrian Hit, Killed By Car On Long Island Expressway
Police said he was walking on the expressway when he was hit by a driver heading west in the high-occupancy lane.
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Long Island, NY|News|
'Little Pocket' On LI Among Virus Clusters Concerning Cuomo
Cuomo warned of clusters forming in New York. Some ZIP codes have infection rates that are five times higher than the rest of the state.
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Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Tightly Packed Nassau Bar Has Liquor License Suspended: Cuomo
Sixteen establishments recently had their liquor licenses suspended. Two were in Nassau County.
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Port Washington, NY|News|
Ex-Nassau Trader Sentenced To Prison For $19 Million Ponzi Scheme
Despite telling clients their money was being invested, the trader used only a small amount for trading, authorities say.
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Port Washington, NY|News|
Port Washington School Records 2nd Coronavirus Case In 8 Days
The positive COVID-19 test brings the Port Washington Union Free School District's total to five on the young year.
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Syosset, NY|News|
Driver Crashes Into Nassau Building: 2 Hit By Falling Debris
An SUV smashed into a building Monday. Two people were hurt by falling debris, police said.
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Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
New Jones Beach Center Opens Aimed At Climate Change Education
The center opened during Climate Week and aims to teach the public about how energy shapes New York's natural systems.
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Mineola, NY|News|
5 Contract Coronavirus In Mineola Public Schools, Records Show
Two people tested positive for COVID-19 at Hampton Street and Mineola Middle Schools. Mineola High School also recorded a case, records show
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Hicksville, NY|News|
Hicksville High-Schooler Contracts Coronavirus; School Stays Open
The student was on-site but was not determined to be in close contact with other students or staff, officials say.
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New Hyde Park, NY|News|
Sewanhaka High-Schoolers Named Advanced Placement Scholars
Five students earned the National AP Scholar Award. Twenty-seven earned the AP Scholar with Distinction Award. See them here.
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Plainview, NY|News|
Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK High School Named Blue Ribbon School
The school was one of just three Long Island schools to be named a National Blue Ribbon School this year.
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Syosset, NY|News|
Friendly's Restaurant In Syosset Closes For Good, Chain Confirms
Friendly's, a struggling family restaurant and ice cream parlor, closed amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
Nassau Fire: Trapped Woman Pulled From Home, Hospitalized
A woman was pulled from the home and taken to a hospital, officials and police say.
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Garden City, NY|News|
New York Assembly District 19 Election: Meet Ed Ra
Election Day is right around the corner. Stay informed with Assembly District 19 election coverage right here on Patch.
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Port Washington, NY|News|
Height Exemption OK'd In Port Washington Film Studio Plan: Report
Zoning changes have been approved to make "studio" a permitted use in Port Washington North, according to a report.
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Glen Cove, NY|News|
Man Pulls Down Woman's Pants In Sea Cliff, Drives Away: Police
Police say a woman was walking when a stranger approached her from behind and pulled down her pants.
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New Hyde Park, NY|News|
Fire Damages Multiple Nassau Businesses: Reports
A massive fire damaged multiple buildings and over 100 firefighters were called to the scene, according to reports.
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