Plainview, NY|News|
Man Beaten In Plainview After Refusing To Drive Duo Home: Police
Two men were arrested Sunday night after police say they beat a third man who refused to drive them home.
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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Hicksville, NY|News|
Nassau High School Classrooms Damaged In Break-In: Police
Police say two men were found on the third floor and arrested. Both face burglary and criminal mischief charges.
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Glen Cove, NY|News|
Glen Cove Man Hit, Killed By Car While Crossing Street
The 62-year-old man was walking against the light when he was hit by a car, police said. He died at a hospital.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Syosset, NY|News|
After Foiled Nassau Car Break-In, Man Flees In Stolen Car: Cops
Police say a Queens man fled in a stolen car after he was confronted while breaking into a different car in Nassau County.
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Port Washington, NY|News|
Jet Skier Found Unconscious In Nassau Waters Flown To Hospital
Police and firefighters say the jet skier was found unconscious face down in the water. He had to be flown to a hospital.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
Hicksville Schools Unveils Reopening Plan: What You Need To Know
School is going to look very different this year for Hicksville students and teachers. What do you think of the plan?
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Glen Cove, NY|News|
Glen Cove Native Nick Markakis Joins Atlanta Braves Despite Virus
Markakis, 36, says he had a change of heart after watching his teammates play the first handful of games.
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Plainview, NY|News|
For LI-Based Mobile Gym Chain, A Virus Boom And Unthinkable Loss
As health clubs lost $1.3 billion a week at the height of the pandemic, a mobile gym firm flourished. But it didn't escape unscathed.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|News|
NY Adopts Strict Standard For Likely Carcinogen In Drinking Water
New York adopted strict new thresholds for 1,4-dioxane, PFOA and PFOS, which have been detected in drinking water nationwide.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Port Washington, NY|News|
Code Changes Drafted For Port Washington Waterfront Area: Report
Three years after a moratorium halted development on the waterfront, North Hempstead reportedly unveiled new drafted code regulations.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Port Washington, NY|News|
DEC: Remove Port Washington Dry Cleaning Site From Superfund List
The state Department of Environmental Conservation has proposed removing a Port Washington dry cleaning site from its Superfund list.
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Port Washington, NY|News|
'Bad Education,' HBO Film On LI Schools Theft, Gets 2 Emmy Nods
The film recounts the tale of how a local school district became embroiled in a multi-million dollar theft scandal.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|News|
U.S. Open Golf Tournament On; Driver's Ed Resumes Online: Cuomo
The state Liquor Authority issued 29 violations to bars and restaurants in New York City and Long Island, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Glen Cove, NY|News|
4 Glen Cove High School Grads Earn Thousands In Scholarship Money
Four members of the Glen Cove High School Class of 2020 won $5,000 in scholarship money thanks to a Long Island developer.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Port Washington, NY|News|
U.S. News Ranks Long Island's Best Hospitals
U.S. News & World Report released its latest hospital rankings by region. Here are the best hospitals on Long Island.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Port Washington, NY|News|
Nassau House Catches Fire: 1 Hurt
The Manhasset-Lakeville Volunteer Fire Department said all of its companies were sent to the inferno.
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Glen Cove, NY|News|
3 Long Island Universities May 'Perish' Due To Coronavirus
A new analysis identified 14 colleges and universities likely to "perish" due to the coronavirus. Three were on Long Island.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Seaford Councilman Shows Support At 'Back The Blue' Event
Hundreds of Long Islanders attended a "Back the Blue" demonstration over the weekend.
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Port Washington, NY|News|
Nassau Doctor Pleads Guilty To Federal Drug Dealing Charges
BREAKING: The doctor pleaded guilty to conspiring to illegally distribute oxycodone. Prosecutors say he unlawfully sold thousands of pills.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Woman Carjacked At Gunpoint In Nassau, Police Say
Police say a woman was parking her car over the weekend when two people walked up to her and pulled a gun.
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