Bay Shore|News|
New Department Store Comes To Long Island
New Jersey-based Burlington Stores will open a new location on Long Island this year, occupying a former Big Lots building, a rep says.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Fugitive From Kansas Arrested And Jailed On Long Island: Sheriff
A fugitive wanted for sexually exploiting a minor in Kansas was arrested on Long Island, the Suffolk sheriff's office says.
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
New Party Supply Store Opens On Long Island
A new party supply store offering decorations, helium balloons and full-service party planning has opened on Long Island.
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
Kite Festival Postposed Due To Inclement Weather On LI
The Town of Babylon's kite festival at Overlook Beach has been postponed by one day due to expected rain on Long Island.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
LI Ducks Kick Off 2025 Season With Pregame Anniversary Celebration
The Long Island ducks will kick off the 2025 baseball season with a pregame anniversary celebration at Fairfield Properties Park.
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
Court Adjourned For Accused Murderer In LI Body Parts Case: Court Docs
Court was adjourned on Monday for Jeffery Mackey, 1 of 4 involved in dismembering 2 people with knives and a meat cleaver, the DA says.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Joann West Babylon Is Closing For Good: Here's When
A Long Island Joann set it's official closing day and is offering huge liquidation sales on fabric and crafts until the doors close.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
West Babylon FD Hosts Volunteer Firefighter Recruiting Event
Attendees can learn how to train to become a firefighter or emergency medical technician at events across Long Island and New York State.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|News|
Kite Festival Returns To Long Island Beach This Weekend
The Town of Babylon's kite festival returns to Overlook Beach this weekend and is expected to draw more than 10,000 guests.
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East Islip, NY|News|
'Dangerously Low' Blood Supply Prompts Donation Drive In Suffolk
The New York Blood Center has announced a "dangerously low" decline in donations after spring break deterred potential donations.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Bay Shore|News|
1 Dead After 3-Vehicle Crash On Long Island: Police
A Long Island man was killed on Saturday after the driver of a Bentley SUV crashed into a 3-wheel motorcycle he was driving, police say.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
'A Servant's Heart': Former Teacher Volunteers at LI Cares Food Pantry
"It's not just about the food. There are friendships that develop over time with getting to know each other."-Laura Martin, LI Cares.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Hit-And-Run-Crash Hospitalizes LI Man With Serious Injuries: Police
A hit-and-run crash hospitalized a man who was crossing the street on Long Island over the weekend, Suffolk County police say.
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
1 Dead After Getting Hit By Car On LI: Police
A man was hit and killed by a person driving a Ford Mustang on Long Island on Saturday night, Suffolk County police say.
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
New Food + ER Opens + Best Breakfast
Also: Burger Joint Opens / New Brewpub / Anniversary Bash / More Food / Restaurant Reopens / Japanese Cuisine
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
New Brewpub Babylon Social Will Open On Long Island This Spring
Babylon Social, a new "community-centered brewpub" offering American and Italian cuisine, will open its doors on Long Island this spring.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Friends Rally For Family Of Tow Truck Driver Killed On LI Highway
A fundraiser has been launched for the family of the tow truck driver hit and killed while assisting a driver on Long Island last week.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
10 Hospitalized After Carbon Monoxide Poisoning On LI: Police
Ten people were hospitalized by carbon monoxide poisoning at a multi-family home on Long Island Thursday morning, police say.
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Animal Cruelty Charges For LI Woman Who Abandoned Dog: SPCA
A Brentwood woman has been charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty after abandoning a dog named Toby at a Long Island hotel, the SPCA says.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Bay Shore|News|
'Hope And Healing': LI Unites To Help Child Mauled By Pit Bull
A fundraiser has been created to help a 9-year-old girl whose face was attacked by her neighbor's pit bull on Long Island last week.
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