Bay Shore|News|
Firefighters Battle RV Blaze That Injures 1: FD
Long Island firefighters battled a blaze that broke out in a mobile home with jet skis and propane tanks nearby, Suffolk county police say.
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Jade is a graduate of the University of Hawaii at Hilo where she fell in love with journalism.
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Islip, NY|News|
Firefighters Respond To Reported Electrical Fire At LI Home: FD
Long Island firefighters responded to a call reporting an electrical fire in a residence over the weekend, firefighters say.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
New Bridal Shop Opens On Long Island
A new bridal shop also offering home decor and custom hand bags celebrated its grand opening on Long Island just in time for wedding season.
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
10 Ducklings Rescued By Long Island Firefighters: FD
"Whether it’s flames or feathers, we’re always here to help our community: 2-legged, 4-legged, or web-footed!" - Sayville Fire Department.
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Port Jefferson, NY|News|
LI Hospital Earns Outstanding Patient Experience Award
The Long Island hospital has been honored with Healthgrades' 2025 Outstanding Patient Experience Award for the 5th year in a row: officials.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
5th Rabid Raccoon Found In Suffolk County: Health Dept.
This is the 5th case of locally acquired terrestrial rabies since 2009, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services says.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Dog, 5 Children Rescued From 'Filthy, Unsanitary' Home On LI: SPCA
A Long Island man is charged with animal cruelty, endangering children after a dog and 5 kids were rescued from a "filthy" home last week.
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Rollover Crash Knocks Down Utility Pole On Long Island: FD
Long Island firefighters responded to the scene rollover crash that knocked down a utility pole over the weekend, firefighters say.
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Bay Shore|News|
Teen Reported Missing From Long Island: Police
A Long Island teen has been missing since February when he left his Bay Shore home, Suffolk County police announced Monday.
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
'This Field Is Yours': LI Coach Honored With Baseball Field Renaming
A Long Island high school coach and Vietnam War veteran has been honored with a field renaming bronze plaque dedication.
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Port Jefferson, NY|News|
SUV Plunges Onto Dock At Long Island Marina: FD
Firefighters brought a woman to safety after she drove a Jeep over the bulkhead and got stuck on a dock at a Long Island marina on Sunday.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
New Flights + Mother's Day + Shops Closing
Also: New Coffee Shop / Bread Biz / Rite Aid / New Farmers' Market / Hospital Expands / Gourmet Market Closes
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Police Chase Drunk Florida Man On Long Island: PD
A Florida man on drugs and alcohol took Long Island officers on a wild chase, causing property damage along the way, Suffolk police say.
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Murder Charge For Convicted Felon Who Shot His Friend: DA
A previously convicted felon has been found guilty of murder after fatally shooting his longtime friend on Long Island, the Suffolk DA says.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Hit-And-Run Crash Hospitalizes Teen On Long Island: Police
A hit-and-run crash hospitalized a teen boy in front of a Long Island high school on Friday morning, Suffolk police say.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
West Babylon Celebrates Valedictorian, Salutatorian Of 2025
West Babylon School District has announced its valedictorian and salutatorian for the class of 2025.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Rollover Crash Hospitalizes Driver On Long Island: Police
A man was hospitalized following a rollover crash involving a parked car and a utility pole on Long Island, Suffolk police say.
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West Islip, NY|News|
West Islip FD Hosts Blood Drive To Help Nation's Low Supply
West Islip Fire Department is urging Long Islanders to donate blood after the New York Blood Center announced a "dangerously low" supply.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Former NBA Player, LI Coach Inducted Into Sports Hall of Fame
A former NBA point guard and Amityville graduate and coach will be inducted into the Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame for the Class of 2025.
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Sachem, NY|News|
3 Arrested After Massage Parlor Raid On Long Island: Police
Three people from Flushing were arrested after police raided two massage parlors on Long Island, Suffolk County police say.
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