Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Hit-And-Run Crash Hospitalizes LI Man: Police
A man was hospitalized on Tuesday after getting hit by a car that fled the scene on Long Island, Suffolk County police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
LI Coach Honored With School Baseball Field Renaming
A Long Island high school coach and Vietnam War veteran will be honored with a field renaming bronze plaque dedication on Thursday.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
'Best Feeling Ever': LI Teen Elected New York State Student Governor
A Brentwood High School student has been elected to represent New York State at National Student Governors Conference.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|News|
Free Boat Safety Checks Offered On Long Island
America's Boating Club of Great South Bay is offering free U.S. Coast Guard approved Vessel Safety Checks to ensure Long Islanders are safe.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
West Islip, NY|News|
Firefighters Battle Vehicle Blaze On Long Island: FD
Firefighters battled a blaze that ravaged a vehicle on Long Island's Robert Moses Causeway Friday night, according to West Islip FD.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Islip, NY|News|
LI High School Unveils First Responders Wall Of Honor
Islip High School is unveiling its First Responder Wall of Honor that recognizes 91 members of fire, police and EMT community.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Death Of Man After Encounter With LI Police Probed By NY AG
The New York Attorney General's Office is investigating the death of a man who died after being handcuffed by police on Long Island.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Voter Fraud Charges For Long Island Man: DA
A Long Island man has been arrested for voter fraud after voting in the general election more than once, the Suffolk County DA says.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Bay Shore|News|
Teen Reported Missing From Long Island: Police
A Long Island teen has been missing since mid-April, Suffolk County Police Department announced Monday.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
'Starting Over': LI Rallies For Family Displaced By Raging House Fire
A GoFundMe has been organized to help a Long Island family whose home was destroyed by a devastating fire that hospitalized 8 on Saturday.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Arsonist Wanted After Setting Car Fire On LI: Police
Suffolk police are searching for a man who set a car on fire on American Boulevard in Brentwood on Long Island earlier this month.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Firefighters Battle Raging House Fire That Hospitalized 8 On LI: FD
Suffolk police are investigating a house fire on Long Island that hospitalized 1 firefighter and 7 civilians on Saturday, firefighters say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Bay Shore|News|
Party Shop + Dirty Tacos + Ben & Jerry's
Also: Joann's Closes Soon / Discount Department Store / Shop Closes / Tennis and Pickleball / Casino Plans Squashed / Restaurant Award
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Town Of Islip Hosts Workshop On TOI-360 Plan In Oakdale
The Town of Islip is hosting a workshop about TOI-360, a comprehensive plan designed to guide the community's growth over the next 20 years.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
West Islip, NY|News|
'Torture' Charge For Animal Rescuer After Dog's Death: Court Docs
The director of a Long Island animal rescue allowed the "unjustifiable suffering" of a female pit bull who died in her kennel, the DA says.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
12+ 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.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Lifestyle Brand Closes Brick-And-Mortar Store On Long Island
Another Long Island shop is closing, but owners plan to keep the lifestyle brand alive, saying "This is not a goodbye, but a see you soon."
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
'Dangerously Low' Blood Supply Prompts Donation Drive In North Babylon
The New York Blood Center has announced a "dangerously low" decline in donations after spring break deterred potential donors.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Bay Shore|News|
Mom Accused Of Murdering Son In LI Crash Gets New Court Date: Court
The 9-year-old son of Centerport's Kerri A. Bedrick, 32, died in a car crash after she drove the wrong way on the Southern State Parkway.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Doo Wop Fundraiser Aims To Buy New Chairs For Long Island Seniors
A Long Island senior center is hosting a doo wop fundraiser featuring the Del Satins to buy new chairs for senior citizens.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
