Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Woman Reported Missing After Hospital Discharge On LI: Police
A Long Island woman has been missing since April after she was discharged from an area hospital, Suffolk County police announced Monday.
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
'Inhumane Conditions': Nearly 100 Cats Found In LI Home: SPCA
Nearly 100 cats—both dead and alive and needing medical help—were found in a Long Island home on Thursday, according to the Suffolk SPCA.
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Bay Shore|News|
Man Fatally Stabbed On Long Island: Police
A man was stabbed to death over the weekend on Long Island, Suffolk County police say.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Teen Stabbed, Seriously Injured In Long Island Park: Police
A teenager was assaulted and stabbed in a Long Island park before being airlifted to a hospital with serious injuries, Suffolk police say.
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West Islip, NY|News|
Firefighters Battle 2 Fires At The Same Time On LI: FD
Long Island firefighters were called to battle two fires at the same time on Friday afternoon, according to fire department officials.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
New Flea Market + Cinema Opens + Cookie Store
Also: Farmers' Market News / Amazon Warehouse? / Malls Future / Sports Store / New Boutique / Açaí Bowls
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
New Warehouse Comes To Abandoned LI Site: Here's The Details
Rumors have been swirling that a new warehouse on Long Island will be an Amazon distribution center, but officials said it has other plans.
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Bayport-Blue Point Celebrates Valedictorian, Salutatorian Of 2025
Bayport-Blue Point High School has announced its Class of 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian.
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West Islip, NY|News|
'Dangerously Low' Blood Supply Prompts Donation Drive At West Islip FD
The New York Blood Center has announced a "dangerously low" decline in donations after spring break deterred potential donors.
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Huntington, NY|News|
'Vicious Beating': LI Man Who Assaulted Toddler Goes To Prison: DA
A Long Island man who beat his girlfriend's toddler and caused life-threatening injuries has been sentenced to years in prison, the DA says.
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
'Violent Criminality': Gun Bust Gets Convicted Felon Prison Time: DA
A convicted felon on Long Island has been sentenced to over a decade in prison after being found guilty on firearm charges, the DA says.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
LI Farmers' Market Embraces Program To Help Vets, Low-Income Families
The Lindenhurst Farmers' Market will implement a new program to help veterans, service members, their families, and low-income seniors.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Police ID Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash On Long Island
New York State Police have identified the man who died in a motorcycle crash on Long Island's Southern State Parkway on Wednesday.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Child Pornography Charges For Long Island Man: Police
A Long Island man was arrested on Wednesday for possession of child pornography, according to Suffolk County police.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
New Flea Market Opens On Long Island This Weekend
Warm weather means yard sale season is here, and a new flea market with around 100 vendors is opening on Long Island this weekend.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Girl Scouts Blend Fashion And Fundraising On LI
Girl Scout troops on Long Island held a fashion show fundraiser to raise money for a scouting campsite at a local beach.
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Bay Shore|News|
Accused Drug Dealer Arrested After Auto Shop Narcotics Bust: DA
A Long Island man dealing drugs out of an auto garage was arrested after police found large amounts of cocaine during a search, the DA says.
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Autism Awareness Fair Comes To Long Island Thursday
The event raises awareness and provides support for individuals with autism while promoting community mental health and wellness.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
'Preyed On His Stepdaughter': LI Man Charged With Sexual Abuse: DA
A Long Island man is facing decades in prison after being found guilty of sexually abusing his stepdaughter, according to the Suffolk DA.
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Bay Shore|News|
Drunk Driving, Child Abuse, Child Support: Suffolk Sheriffs Arrest 8
Suffolk County Sheriff's Office deputies made 8 warrant arrests between April 23 and April 29, according to Sheriff Errol D. Toulon.
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