Levittown, NY|News|
Nassau Hardware Store Robbed; Officer Hurt In Arrest: Police
Police say a man robbed a home improvement store and pushed a loss-prevention officer. A police officer was hurt arresting him.
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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Oyster Bay, NY|News|
Drones Scour Oyster Bay/Cold Spring Harbor Waters For Pollution
A local environmental group is turning to heat-seeking drones to find pollution in the massive Oyster Bay/Cold Spring Harbor watershed.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Wantagh Middle-Schoolers Recognized For Achievements
Students at Wantagh Middle School were recently honored virtually for their achievements and character traits.
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Mineola, NY|News|
Long Island Gun Shop's Sales Soar Amid Violent Protests
Jimmy's Sport Shop owner Jimmy Gong said customers have waited in line for hours to buy guns over fears of criminals involved in protests.
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Port Washington, NY|News|
Port Washington Native Earns College Lacrosse Honors In Virginia
She was one of 12 players to earn first team honors for Virginia Sports Information Directors' university division women’s lacrosse.
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Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Nassau Convenience Store Break-In: Cigarettes, Gift Cards Stolen
Police say the thief remains on the loose.
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Glen Cove, NY|News|
Glen Cove To Close Downtown Streets For Outdoor Dining
Major streets will be closed three nights a week to spur outdoor dining as Long Island adjusts to a new normal in the coronavirus era.
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Syosset, NY|News|
Long Island Expressway Crash Sends Pickup Truck Onto Guardrail
A pickup truck crashed Monday morning on the Long Island Expressway, causing delays for commuters.
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Long Island, NY|News|
NY Dentists Can Reopen; AG Probing NYPD Clash With Protesters
Cuomo says dentists can reopen this week and announced a state investigation into videos that show two NYPD vans plowing into protesters.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Five Towns, NY|News|
Accused Burglar Breaks Into Nassau Auto Body Shop: Cops
BREAKING: Police have arrested a man who they said broke into an auto body shop overnight. He was arrested in August and October, too.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Hicksville, NY|News|
Luxury SUV Bursts Into Flames At Long Island Gas Station: PHOTOS
Officials say hazardous materials teams were sent to a BP gas station when a luxury SUV caught fire.
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New York City, NY|News|
NYC Mayor: Violent Protests Orchestrated; NYPD Made Some Mistakes
A small group of protesters organized with the goal of inciting violence, Mayor Bill de Blasio says.
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New City, NY|News|
Hillcrest Man Accused Of Killing 2 Valley Cottage Women
Clarkstown police say they've caught the man who killed two Valley Cottage women, both of whom were found dead with gunshot wounds.
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Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|News|
3 Accused Of Hurling Molotov Cocktails At NYPD Cars: Feds
Federal prosecutors charged two women and a man with using improvised incendiary devices to damage and destroy police vehicles.
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Half Hollow Hills, NY|News|
Suffolk Hit-And-Run Leaves Man Dead; Driver Arrested: Police
Police say the driver of a luxury sedan fled from the crash. He was arrested near his home shortly thereafter.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
SUV Crashes Into Hicksville Fire Hydrant; Occupants Flee
Officials say firefighters and police were called to the crash.
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Levittown, NY|News|
HAZMAT Team Sent To Levittown Home For Leaky Heating Oil Tank
Officials say a 250 pound oil tank leaked Friday night.
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Glen Cove, NY|News|
Glen Cove 2020-21 School Budget Vote: Everything You Need To Know
Residents in the Glen Cove City School District will vote next month on the proposed 2020-21 budget. Here's what you need to know.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
New Hyde Park, NY|News|
New Hyde Park-Garden City Park School Budget Vote: What To Know
Residents in the New Hyde Park-Garden City Park School District will vote next month on the proposed budget. Here's what you need to know.
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Plainview, NY|News|
Plainview-Old Bethpage School Budget Vote: What You Need To Know
Residents in the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District will vote next month on the proposed budget. Here's what you need to know.
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