Plainview, NY|News|
Driver Rescued After Crashing Into Utility Pole In Nassau: PHOTOS
BREAKING: A major roadway was closed in both directions while crews worked the crash.
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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New Hyde Park, NY|News|
Arson Investigators Probing Nassau House Fire
BREAKING: The blaze broke out Tuesday morning. Six people had to be rescued from the second floor.
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New Hyde Park, NY|News|
Nassau Seniors Offered Free Surgical Masks At Drive-Thru
Know a senior who needs masks? Here's how they can get them for free Tuesday.
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Syosset, NY|News|
Lottery Tickets, Money, Stolen At Jericho Gas Station: Cops
Nassau County police say the man faces a charge of 3rd-degree robbery.
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Syosset, NY|News|
Pickup Truck Bursts Into Flames On Long Island Expressway: PHOTOS
Photos from the scene show firefighters battling heavy flames shooting out of a red pickup truck.
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Port Washington, NY|News|
'The Goonies' And More Drive-In Movies Come To North Hempstead
Drive-in movies are coming to the Town of North Hempstead, beginning with the popular 1980s film "The Goonies."
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|News|
Cuomo Unveils More Details For Reopening NY Businesses
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday released more information on the phased reopening of New York businesses.
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Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Wantagh High School Welcomes New Principal
The new principal comes with expertise in special education and mental health and wellness.
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Plainview, NY|News|
Ambulance Crashes While Taking Patient To Nassau Hospital
The crash closed two major roads in the area, officials say.
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Long Island, NY|News|
NY Coronavirus: Cuomo Demands MTA Clean Subways Nightly
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday said he wants essential workers to have clean subways when they're heading to work in the morning.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Hicksville, NY|News|
7-Eleven Thanks Hicksville Firefighters With Energy Bars, Gloves
The convenience store chain donated food, drinks, gloves and coupons to thank first responders on the front lines of the virus outbreak.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
Hicksville Business Sends Firefighters Protective Gear: PHOTOS
The Hicksville Volunteer Fire Department received dozens of vital personal protective equipment this week thanks to a local business.
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Long Island, NY|News|
Coronavirus: NY's 12-Step Plan For Regional Business Reopenings
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday unveiled a 12-step guideline for regions to reopen, including data-driven metrics and thresholds.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Glen Cove, NY|News|
LI Native Ashanti Gives Back To Local Hospital Workers: Report
The Grammy-Award winning artist wanted to help hospital staff during the coronavirus outbreak with a "breakfast for champions."
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Sachem, NY|News|
Suffolk Coronavirus: 28 More Deaths, 210K Pieces Of PPE Delivered
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone says the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations continued to show a downward trend.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Kings Park, NY|News|
Man Barricades Self In Nearby Home After Domestic Incident
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone says police are negotiating the man's surrender after he broke into a neighbor's home.
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Long Island, NY|News|
NY Coronavirus: Cuomo Sheds More Light On Reopening Economy
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday gave more details about restarting the economy, including which industries will return to business first.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
East Meadow, NY|News|
Nassau Coronavirus Cases By Town
The virus continues to spread in Nassau County, even as the rate of infection slows. See how each community has been affected.
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Garden City, NY|News|
Nassau Shooting: Man Shot Multiple Times, Dies
Police are searching for his killer.
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Plainview, NY|News|
Nassau Store Hoarded PPE And Price-Gouged: Prosecutors
Prosecutors say N-95 respirators, face masks, surgical masks, face shields, gloves and more were hoarded and sold at a steep markup.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
