Plainview, NY|News|
Nassau Patio Furniture Catches Fire After Torch Falls
Officials say fuel in the torch ignited surrounding patio furniture at the home.
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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Plainview, NY|News|
Nassau Shooting At Backyard Party Leaves 1 Hurt
Police say one person was shot at a large party in the backyard of the home.
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Plainview, NY|News|
SUV Crashes Into Tree In Plainview, Trapping Driver; 1 Hurt
Officials say an SUV crashed into a large tree near Plainview Old Bethpage Park. Town of Oyster Bay workers helped remove a trapped driver.
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Syosset, NY|News|
Nassau Head-On Crash Traps Driver: 4 Seriously Hurt, 1 Critical
Police and officials say at least one person was hospitalized in critical condition following a head-on crash.
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Syosset, NY|News|
Nassau Group Facility Staffer Accused Of Abuse
Police say the staffer hit a woman and mistreated her during meals while forcing her to eat befouled food.
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Plainview, NY|News|
Golf Cart Crashes At Old Bethpage Village Restoration; Woman Hurt
Police say a worker was driving the cart on the service trails and crashed into a tree. A woman had to be flown to a hospital.
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Glen Cove, NY|News|
U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi Declares Victory In Democratic Primary
U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi thanked supporters for helping him defeat challengers Melanie D'Arrigo and Michael Weinstock in the New York primary.
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Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Black Lives Matter Graffiti Found At Seaford LIRR Station
Officials say the letters "BLM," an acronym for Black Lives Matter, were found in a stairwell of the Seaford Long Island Rail Road station.
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Syosset, NY|News|
Nassau Crash Closes Ramp To Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
BREAKING: Police closed an entrance ramp onto the Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway on Thursday morning following a crash.
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Plainview, NY|News|
SUV Crashes In Plainview, Flips On Roof
Emergency crews had to flip the vehicle upright and clear the roadway so traffic could resume.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Firefighters Called To Levittown Home For Strong Burning Smell
The Levittown Volunteer Fire Department rushed to a home overnight when the homeowner reported a strong burning odor inside.
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Long Island, NY|News|
New York Adds 4 States To Coronavirus Quarantine List; 1 Removed
BREAKING: The two-week quarantine order applies to anyone arriving from a state seeing significant community spread of the coronavirus.
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Long Island, NY|News|
Cuomo Unveils Formula For NY Schools To Open — And Stay Open
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday revealed a formula to determine whether schools will reopen, and when they'll have to close.
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Port Washington, NY|News|
Man Shot To Death In Roslyn Harbor; Homicide Detectives Probing
Police are looking for clues after the man was found with multiple gunshot wounds.
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Commack, NY|News|
Car Crashes In Suffolk, Catches Fire; 2 Dead: Firefighters
BREAKING: Police say two people died and several others were hurt in the crash. Photos showed the car engulfed in flames.
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Port Washington, NY|News|
Hundreds Lose Power Near Flower Hill Following Blustery Storm
BREAKING: Strong winds lashed Port Washington on Friday, causing homes and businesses to lose power.
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Plainview, NY|News|
Plainview Sees Power Outages Following Blustery Storm
BREAKING: Strong winds lashed Plainview on Friday and multiple communities lost power.
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Syosset, NY|News|
Nassau Teen Collects Graduation Gowns For Underprivileged Kids
As graduates move on from high school across Long Island, a teenager wants them to think twice before tossing their gowns.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Levittown Public Schools BOE, Superintendent Sworn In
Three board members for Levittown Public Schools were sworn in this week, along with the superintendent.
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Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Seaford Students, Teachers, Parents Raise Money For Kids Charity
The Seaford Middle School/High School PTSA presented a gift to the John Theissen Children's Foundation.
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