Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Car Crash Hospitalizes 2 On Long Island: Police
Two people were hospitalized after a car crash on Long Island on Thursday morning, according to Suffolk County police.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
New Charges For Man Accused Of Slashing Officer On LI: PD
The Long Island man who slashed a police officer early Tuesday morning has been charged with prior crimes, Suffolk County police say.
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
'Cats In A Freezer': Animal Cruelty Charges For Elderly LI Man: SPCA
A Long Island man kept nearly 100 cats—including 20 in a freezer—in deplorable conditions in his Long Island home, the Suffolk SPCA says.
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Officers Rescue Baby Ducks On Long Island: Police
Police officers responded to a 911 call reporting a group of ducklings trapped in a Long Island storm drain earlier this week.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Here's How To Help 'Stamp Out Hunger' In Your Long Island Town
To help relieve food insecurity nationwide, Long Island residents can participate in Stamp Out Hunger this weekend.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
'Dangerously Low' Blood Supply Prompts Donation Drive In Deer Park
The New York Blood Center has announced a "dangerously low" decline in donations after spring break deterred potential donors.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Gang Member Sentenced For Role In Slaughtering 4 Youths: DOJ
An MS-13 gang member is 1 of many found guilty of slaughtering 4 youths who were hacked to death with machetes on Long Island, the DOJ says.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|News|
New NYS Rule Suspends Licenses Of Teachers Accused Of Sex Abuse: DOE
The NYS Board of Regents has approved a rule to immediately suspend the teaching licenses of educators accused of sex abuse.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Breeze Airways Adds New Flight Destination From Long Island
Breeze Airways has announced a new roundtrip flight from Long Island MacArthur Airport to a warmer, southern state just in time for summer.
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Sachem, NY|News|
Shooting Hospitalizes LI Man With Serious Injuries: Police
A man was hospitalized after getting shot in an apartment on Long Island early Tuesday morning, according to Suffolk County police.
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Bay Shore|News|
Murder Charges For Woman Who Fatally Stabbed LI Man: Police
A woman has been arrested and charged with murder after stabbing and killing a man last weekend on Long Island, Suffolk County police say.
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
Babylon Celebrates Valedictorian, Salutatorian Of 2025
Babylon Union Free School District has announced its valedictorian and salutatorian for the class of 2025.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Town of Islip 2nd Half Property Taxes Due Soon
Town of Islip officials announced to local taxpayers that second half property taxes are due soon. There's several ways to pay, here's how.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Man Accused Of Slashing Officer On LI Identified: PD
A Suffolk County police officer was injured while apprehending a man who slashed him with a knife early Tuesday morning, police say.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Deer Park High Celebrates Valedictorian, Salutatorian Of 2025
Meet Deer Park High School's 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian.
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Patchogue, NY|News|
Man Cut With Knife During Altercation Hospitalized On LI: PD
A man was hospitalized after another man cut him with a knife during an altercation on Long Island on Monday, according to Suffolk police.
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Man Dies In LI House Fire, His Parents Survive: Police
Two elderly people escaped a house fire that killed their son on Long Island on Monday evening, according to Suffolk County police.
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
New Sentencing Date For Woman Involved In LI Body Parts Case: Court
Sentencing was rescheduled for Amanda Wallace, 1 of 4 involved in dismembering 2 people with knives and a meat cleaver, court docs say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Here's How To Help 70+ Rescue Cats On LI Need Medical Care
Nearly 100 cats—around 70 alive, including newborns and many needing medical help—were found in a Long Island home. Here's how to help.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
West Islip, NY|News|
West Islip High Celebrates 15 College-Bound Athletes
Fifteen West Islip High student-athletes have committed to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level, the district announces.
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