West Islip, NY|News|
Man Killed In LI Car Crash Identified: Police
Police have identified the man killed in a car crash on Long Island over the weekend, Suffolk County police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Man Hit By Car And Hospitalized On Long Island: Police
A pedestrian was hospitalized after getting hit by a car and seriously injured on Long Island over the weekend, Suffolk County police say.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Illegal Vehicles Removed From Long Island Road: Police
More than a dozen illegally parked vehicles were removed from a Brentwood road by Suffolk County police on Friday.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Family Fundraises For Little Girl Battling Brain Cancer On LI
"Recently, our world was turned upside down when Éowyn was diagnosed with a medulloblastoma, a rare and aggressive brain tumor."
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Trader Joe's + Gelato + New Hotel
Also: Dying Diners / Holiday Lights / Ice Cream/ Real Estate Deals / Gap Factory / Restaurant Award
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Local Hero Gets New Nose After Vicious Bus Stop Attack on Long Island
A Long Island man whose nose was bitten off after stopping 2 men from harassing a woman received nose reconstruction using a 3D model.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Plumbing, HVAC Company Leases Space On LI: Report
A plumbing and HVAC company has leased an office space in Oakdale, Long Island Business News says.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|News|
Bikers Ride For Breast Health On Long Island
The Maurer Foundation, a Long Island-based nonprofit supporting breast health education, will host its annual motorcycle ride this weekend.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Authorities Issue 50+ Violations At LI Smoke Shops
Town of Islip officials and Suffolk County police are taking action against illegal cannabis sales in smoke and vape shops on Long Island.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Packout And Storage Franchise Leases LI Warehouse: Report
A nationwide content restoration and storage company franchise has leased a large warehouse on Long Island, Long Island Business News says.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
West Islip, NY|News|
West Islip High Names Class of 2025 Top Students
West Islip High School has announced its top two students for the Class of 2025.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
New Gelato Shop Opens On Long Island
A new boutique ice cream serving Italian gelato and espresso dessert drinks is celebrating its grand opening on Long Island soon.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|News|
Fisherman Rescued From Long Island Creek: Police
Law enforcement and firefighters rescued an elderly fisherman stuck in a creek on Long Island on Wednesday, police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
LI Cub Scouts Celebrate Arrow Of Light Ceremony
The Village of Lindenhurst celebrated the Cub Scout Arrow of Light ceremony in April, the highest award a Cub Scout can achieve.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Bay Shore|News|
Long Island Dad Turns Holiday Lights Passion Into Joyful Business
A father of 3 turned his love for Christmas lights into a small business installing holiday and year-round lighting around Long Island.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Shooting Hospitalizes Man On Long Island: Police
A man was hospitalized after getting shot the chest while sitting in a vehicle on Long Island Tuesday night, according to Suffolk police.
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Bay Shore|News|
E-Bike Rider Hospitalized After Car Crash On Long Island: Police
An E-bike rider was critically injured in a car crash on Long Island after getting struck by a Toyota.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Aerial Mosquito Larvicide Set For Islip Marshes
Spraying will take place from Wednesday through Friday on Long Island. Read on to see which marshes will be affected in the Town of Islip.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|News|
Aerial Mosquito Larvicide Set For Babylon Marshes
Spraying will take place from Wednesday through Friday on Long Island. Read on to see which marshes will be affected in the Town of Babylon.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Ice Cream Shop Expands On Long Island
A woman-owned, family-run ice cream shop selling 48 flavors, cakes, acai bowls, boba tea and more opened a new location on Long Island.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
