Syosset, NY|News|
Coronavirus Closes Syosset Nursery, First Time In 55-Year History
The school board made the decision to shutter the nursery this fall amid dwindling enrollment.
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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|
Nassau Gas Station Fire Leaves 1 Seriously Hurt: Police
The fire broke out in an underground tank, firefighters say. Pictures showed orange flames and black smoke shooting out of the ground.
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Port Washington, NY|News|
$28K In Merchandise Stolen From High-End Nassau Store: Police
Police say two men broke into a high-end fashion designer store and drove off in a Honda Civic.
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Port Washington, NY|News|
Nassau Homeowner, 66, Finds Burglar In Home: Police
Police say the man broke into a home and took a wallet. Investigators later determined he was responsible for other thefts in the area.
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Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Thief Steals From Nassau Grocery Store, Drives Off In Cab: Cops
Police are searching for the thief who loaded a shopping cart and left a grocery store, then pushed a cab driver and drove away in his car.
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Port Washington, NY|News|
Volkswagen Stolen From Nassau Home's Garage; 3 Arrested: Cops
Police say someone entered a garage and drove off in a Volkswagen. Three men were arrested.
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Long Island, NY|News|
Mail-In Voting In New York: Deadlines, How To Get A Ballot
Follow these steps to properly cast your ballot by mail in New York.
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Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Hempstead Town Councilman To Schools: Let Students Play Sports
A Town of Hempstead councilman is urging Nassau superintendents to let student-athletes play sports.
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Port Washington, NY|News|
Storm Cancels First 'Port Outdoors' Event In Port Washington
Organizers canceled the event after restaurants said they wanted to avoid having patrons scramble away mid-meal due to thunderstorms.
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Mineola, NY|News|
3 Firefighters Hurt Battling Fire At Mineola Restaurant
Police say nearby roads were closed while firefighters battled a blaze at the eatery.
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Port Washington, NY|News|
Port Washington Couple's Kids Book Explains New Normal In Schools
A Port Washington couple penned a new children's book to help children understand why classrooms will look very differently this year.
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New Hyde Park, NY|News|
LI Man Helps Restaurants Fraudulently Avoid Taxes: Authorities
Authorities say the man became the first person to face charges under a 2017 law governing the use of sales suppression devices.
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Long Island, NY|News|
Cuomo Reveals Coronavirus Threshold To Close New York Colleges
BREAKING: Gov. Andrew Cuomo says colleges will have to close for two weeks if their infections reach a certain threshold.
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Port Washington, NY|News|
Port Waterfront Business District: Moratorium Deal Reached
Officials and neighbors agreed to a deal on a two-year pause on construction for the Port Washington Waterfront Business District.
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Plainview, NY|News|
SUV Catches Fire On Long Island Expressway: PHOTOS
Firefighters arrived to an SUV ablaze on the eastbound lanes of the Long Island Expressway.
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Long Island, NY|News|
Justice Department Asks Cuomo For Data On NY Nursing Home Deaths
The department is evaluating whether state orders requiring admission of COVID-19 patients to nursing homes led to the deaths of residents.
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Syosset, NY|News|
Worker Steals From Nassau Law Firm For 2 Years, Police Say
Police say she repeatedly stole company money and spent it on herself.
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Mineola, NY|News|
Long Island Nets Visit Westbury Day Camp: PHOTOS
The Long Island Nets recently visited the "Yes We Can" Community Center.
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Long Island, NY|News|
New York To Apply For $300 Weekly Federal Jobless Payment Program
Here's when unemployed New Yorkers can expect to see an extra $300 a week — and how long that will last.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
Hicksville Public Schools Unveil First Day Of School In Virus Era
The district said staff needed extra time to receive training on "many new procedures"required under pandemic guidelines.
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