West Islip, NY|News|
State Opens COVID Testing Site At West Islip Hospital
The site, run by the state health department, is first-come, first-served, with no appointments needed. It will be open 7 days a week.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
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Bay Shore, NY|News|
Bay Shore Coaching Couple Makes Suffolk Sports Hall Of Fame
Both were longtime Bay Shore High School coaches of multiple sports, including lacrosse and gymnastics.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Money, Car Keys Stolen From North Lindenhurst Home: Police
The burglary was reported overnight Wednesday, police said. No arrests have been made at this time.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
2 Men Attempted To Rob Deer Park Bank; Both Arrested: Police
One man, who has been charged in four other bank robberies, allegedly handed the bank teller a note demanding cash, police said.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|News|
'Metaphysical Crystal Shop And Healing Center' Coming To Babylon
At Spirit + Soul Studio, which opens later this month on West Main Street in Babylon, patrons can shop a slew of products and take classes.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Popular Lindenhurst Bakery Announces Closure After 30+ Years
"There are just too many factors affecting us right now and we needed to be realistic with ourselves," the owners wrote on Facebook.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
3 LI Women Attacked JFK Airport Security Officer: Feds
The women are charged with assaulting a security officer after they were denied boarding for a flight, the Department of Justice says.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|News|
First Female Officer Elected To Patchogue Fire Department: Report
Firefighter Morgan Poulos Keating is the department's new first lieutenant of the Euclid Company, the Long Island Advance reported.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Photos: FDNY Honors Retiring Deer Park Firefighter With Ceremony
FDNY Chief of Department Thomas Richardson, who got his start as a Deer Park firefighter, retired on Wednesday after 41 years of service.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Rocky Hill, CT|News|
Car Drove Under Parked Vehicle In Rocky Hill; Driver Injured
A woman was taken to the hospital after her car drove underneath a car parked in a Rocky Hill parking lot, police said.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Milford, CT|News|
3 Men Allegedly Noncompliant With Sex Offender Registry: Police
The three Milford men were arrested on Thursday on charges of neglecting to update their addresses in the Sex Offender Registry Unit.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Milford, CT|News|
United Way Of Milford CEO Retiring After Decades Of Service
Gary Johnson, who has led United Way of Milford since 1986, will retire on June 30 after nearly 44 years at the nonprofit.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Glastonbury, CT|News|
Glastonbury Will Distribute COVID-19 Test Kits, Masks Saturday
Tests are first-come, first-served and are intended for people who are in immediate need and have been unable to find one elsewhere.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
New Haven, CT|News|
New Haven Man Crashed Car Into Building, Fled On Foot: Police
When the 29-year-old was taken into custody, police determined he had an outstanding warrant for a probation violation.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Milford, CT|News|
Man Crashed Car Into Building, Fled On Foot: Milford Police
When the 29-year-old was taken into custody, police determined he had an outstanding warrant for a probation violation.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Suffield, CT|News|
2 Men Die Of COVID-19 While Incarcerated In Suffield
The men, 54 and 67, died earlier this month. They were treated at the MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution's Medical Isolation Unit.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Canton Residents Can Get 0% Interest Loans For Home Improvements
Qualifying residents can apply for a loan to pay for roof repair/replacement, plumbing, public water hook-up and other projects.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Simsbury Council Will Lead Inclusive Housing Effort With Grant
The Simsbury SPIRIT Council will host a year-long effort aimed at building support for inclusive housing development in the town.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Granby-East Granby, CT|News|
Hungary Road Bridge In Granby Closes As Replacement Begins
The bridge repair is expected to take around four months. During that time, the road will be closed near the Suffield line.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
121 Canton Schools Personnel Test Positive For COVID In 2 Weeks
Every Canton public school had community members get the virus, and the results came as case rates in the Farmington Valley nearly doubled.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
