Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Teen Boy Reported Missing On Long Island: Police
Suffolk County police are seeking the public’s help to locate a Long Island teenager who has been missing since July.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Teen Shot At LI House Party, Hospitalized In Serious Condition: Police
A teenage boy was shot multiple times during a party on Long Island on Friday, according to Suffolk County police.
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East Islip, NY|News|
2 Rescued From Sinking Sailboat In Long Island Waters: Police
Two men were rescued from an overturned sailboat in Long Island's Great South Bay over the weekend, according to Suffolk County police.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Child Hospitalized After Getting Hit By Car While Riding Bike: Police
An 8-year-old boy was struck by an SUV and seriously injured on Long Island Friday afternoon, Suffolk County police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
New JetBlue Flights + Billy Joel's Shop + Halloween Stores Open
Also: McDonald's / Just Salad / Focaccia Restaurant / Tractor Supply / Bagel Store / New Pizza / Mall Events / Saving Zaros
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle In Long Island Parking Lot: Police
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in West Babylon on Friday morning, Suffolk County police told Patch.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Day Camp Supporting Children With Cancer Honored By LI Officials
A Long Island day camp that provides services for children living with cancer received a high honor from local officials earlier this week.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
School Supplies And Haircuts Offered At Brentwood Event
Senator Monica Martinez and Liga de Justicia Abogados are bringing free school supplies, barber services and more to Long Island.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Firefighters Respond To House Fire On Long Island: Police
Firefighters extinguished flames that broke out in a Long Island home on Wednesday, Suffolk County police told Patch.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
25 To Life For Man Who Killed Another Man At Backyard Party On LI: DA
A Pennsylvania man found guilty of murder has been sentenced to 25+ years after shooting someone at a party on Long Island, the DA says.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
East Islip, NY|News|
'Couldn’t Be Happier': LI Film Director Wins Award For Music Documentary
An East Islip filmmaker won an award at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame's first-ever Music Documentary Film Festival.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Murder Charges For Teen After Shooting At LI Apartment Complex: Police
A teenager is facing murder charges after being arrested for a shooting that seriously injured 2 people on Long Island in June, police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Islip, NY|News|
JetBlue Launches 2 New Long Island Routes To Warm-Weather Destinations
JetBlue is expanding its service to 2 new destinations from Long Island MacArthur Airport, the airline announced Thursday.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Bay Shore|News|
Bacteria Scare Closes Town Of Islip Beach: Health Dept.
Suffolk County health officials have closed a Town of Islip beach for bathing due to excessive bacterial contamination.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Motorcyclist Hospitalized After Crashing Into Honda On Long Island: Police
A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash with a Honda on Long Island on Wednesday morning, Suffolk County police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Lindenhurst Educators Honored With Leadership Roles
Two educators in the Lindenhurst Union Free School District have been honored with statewide leadership positions, the district says.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|News|
Concrete And Construction Supply Company Expands On Long Island: Report
A concrete and construction product company has leased space in Ronkonkoma, according to Long Island Business News.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Drugs, Fugitives, Child Abuse, Harassment: Suffolk Sheriffs Arrest 11
Suffolk County Sheriff's Office deputies made 11 arrests between Aug. 6 and Aug. 11, according to Sheriff Errol D. Toulon.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
New Halloween Store Opening In North Babylon Soon
As the end of summer approaches, a Halloween retail giant is planning its expansion around Long Island to kick off the holiday season.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Mom Arrested At LI School After Hitting Teen With Bottle: Police
A mother was arrested at a Long Island school for hitting a teen girl with a metal water bottle, according to Suffolk County police.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff