Mineola, NY|News|
LI Lawyer, Ex-School Board Member, Charged In Jan. 6 Riot: Feds
East Williston's John O'Kelly, a former school board member, is accused of assaulting police officers at the Jan. 6 riots.
Jacqueline Sweet, Patch Staff
Jacqueline Sweet, Patch Staff
- East Islip, NY
Patch editor covering the North Shore of Nassau County: Great Neck, Port Washington, Glen Cove, New Hyde Park, Mineola, Oyster Bay and surrounding towns.
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Port Washington, NY|News|
Nassau Father, Daughter Acted As 'Illegal Agents Of China,' Feds Say
Seven people are charged with working with Chinese officials in a scheme to "coerce" a Chinese national in the U.S. to return to China.
Jacqueline Sweet, Patch Staff
Glen Cove, NY|News|
Glen Floors' Bill Capobianco, 'Effervescent Part Of Glen Cove' Dies
The Capobianco family has owned Glen Floors in Glen Cove for 91 years. Friends and family remember "a quintessential giver of kindness."
Jacqueline Sweet, Patch Staff
New Hyde Park, NY|News|
Dogtopia, A Doggy Day Care, Spa, Holds Grand Opening In New Hyde Park
The rapidly expanding doggy day care franchise opened a location earlier this month in the Garden City Park Shopping Center.
Jacqueline Sweet, Patch Staff
Garden City, NY|News|
Hempstead Man Gets 12 Years In Prison For Attempted Murder 'Ambush'
In 2020, Arem Rodgers fired 11 rounds, injuring a 26-year-old in a building lobby, who "miraculously survived," Nassau prosecutors say.
Jacqueline Sweet, Patch Staff
Mineola, NY|News|
Fire Breaks Out In Mineola Commercial Building Early Thursday
Firefighters from Mineola and Garden City fire departments battled a blaze on Mineola Boulevard in the early morning hours, now contained.
Jacqueline Sweet, Patch Staff
Great Neck, NY|News|
Northern Blvd. Westbound In Flower Hill Closed For Investigation: NCPD
The westbound lanes of Northern Boulevard in Flower Hill closed to traffic Thursday morning due to a Nassau County Police investigation.
Jacqueline Sweet, Patch Staff
Port Washington, NY|News|
First American To Get COVID Vaccine Named VP Of Public Health Advocacy
Sandra Lindsay, of Port Washington, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and takes on a new leadership role at Northwell Health.
Jacqueline Sweet, Patch Staff
Oyster Bay, NY|News|
SUNY Old Westbury To Get State Child Care Funding, For Students, Staff
The state funding to address "child care deserts" at SUNY and CUNY campuses will allocate $7.6M to schools with the "highest demand."
Jacqueline Sweet, Patch Staff
Glen Cove, NY|News|
Michelle Obama's Official Portrait Painted By Long Island Artist
Artist Sharon Sprung was chosen for the official White House portrait: "It's hard to express the breadth of Michelle in one painting."
Jacqueline Sweet, Patch Staff
Oyster Bay, NY|News|
'The Watcher' Motel Scenes Filmed At Long Island's Tides Motor Inn
Outdoor scenes in the second episode of the hit Netflix series were filmed at The Tides Motor Inn, also featured in "The Punisher."
Jacqueline Sweet, Patch Staff
New Hyde Park, NY|News|
'Deadliest Roads': Schumer Seeks Federal Audit Of LI Roads
Senator Chuck Schumer, family advocates, called for a federal analysis of Long Island's most dangerous roads, routes 25 and 27.
Jacqueline Sweet, Patch Staff
Glen Cove, NY|News|
Ben's Kosher Deli Celebrates 50 Years, With Renovated Greenvale Store
The iconic deli held a celebration this week to celebrate turning half a century and as a grand opening of expanded Wheatley Plaza location.
Jacqueline Sweet, Patch Staff
New Hyde Park, NY|News|
New Hyde Park Man Sentenced For Drunk Driving, Injuring Police Officer
Following a second plea deal, Keith Dillon received prison time for a 2018 crash, where he seriously wounded a Nassau police officer.
Jacqueline Sweet, Patch Staff
Great Neck, NY|News|
ESPN's Mike Breen To Call First NBA Game Since Fire Destroyed LI Home
The NBA announcer is back on Wednesday for the season kickoff Knicks game, after a September blaze destroyed his home in North Hills.
Jacqueline Sweet, Patch Staff
Oyster Bay, NY|News|
Oyster Bay Town Holds Budget Hearing: Proposed Spending Up, Taxes Flat
The proposed 2023 town budget would increase spending but not raise taxes, Saladino stressed at Tuesday's hearings.
Jacqueline Sweet, Patch Staff
Mineola, NY|News|
FOUND: Adult From Albertson Was Missing, Last Seen In Wantagh: Cops
The Nassau County Police Department is asking anyone with information about Gregory Thomson's location to contact them.
Jacqueline Sweet, Patch Staff
Mineola, NY|News|
'70's Show' Actor And LI Native Danny Masterson's Rape Trial Begins
The actor, who grew up in Albertson, is accused of rape by three women, all members of the Church of Scientology.
Jacqueline Sweet, Patch Staff
Glen Cove, NY|News|
Sea Cliff Restaurant Owner Wins 'Best Pizza Napolitana' In Northeast
The Onion Tree's Jay Jadeja's pizza took the win at the 2022 Northeast Pizza & Pasta Expo in Atlantic City. Have you tried his pies?
Jacqueline Sweet, Patch Staff
New Hyde Park, NY|News|
Ridder's Pond Park Playground In New Hyde Park Gets An Upgrade
The playground was relocated to a safer part of the park away from traffic, and got new some equipment.
Jacqueline Sweet, Patch Staff
