Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Italian Food Festival Returns To Babylon In May
The Town of Babylon presents its second Italian Food Festival, a community event celebrating Italian culture, cuisine and history.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
$1M Winning Lottery Ticket Sold On Long Island
The winning ticket was sold at a 7-Eleven on Long Island, according to the New York Lottery.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Suffolk Sheriff Student Ambassadors Graduate
Thirty students graduated from the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office Student Ambassador Program at Central Islip High School.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
LI Man Sexually Abused Stepdaughter For 7 Years: DA
A Long Island man has been found guilty of sexually abusing his stepdaughter for 7 years, according to the Suffolk County DA.
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Bay Shore|News|
'Violent Murder' Gets Brooklyn Man 40 Years To Life In Prison: DA
A Brooklyn man was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison after an attempted robbery and fatal shooting of a Long Island man, the DA says.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Fire Rips Through LI Strip Mall: Police
Six fire departments responded to a fire that broke out at a Long Island strip mall early Wednesday morning.
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Patchogue, NY|News|
Murder Charges For LI Man After Fatal Stabbing: PD
A man has been charged with murder after fatally stabbing another man during a fight at a Long Island apartment complex, Suffolk police say.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Suffolk Sheriff Hosts Student Ambassadors Graduation
Over 30 students will graduate from the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office Student Ambassador Program at Central Islip High School.
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Bay Shore|News|
LI Restaurant Week Spring Edition Suffolk: Everything You Need To Know
Spring's Long Island Restaurant Week starts in April, offering foodies a great deal on a prix fixe meal. Here's what you need to know.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
New Stores Coming To Tanger Outlets On LI
Two new fashion and accessory stores are slated to open their doors at a Long Island Tanger Outlets this summer.
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Islip, NY|News|
Fire Ravages Business, Injures 3 Firefighters On LI: FD
Numerous fire departments battled a blaze that ravaged a longstanding business on Long Island on Monday.
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Patchogue, NY|News|
Man Stabbed To Death During LI Fight: PD
A man was stabbed and killed during a fight in a Long Island apartment on Sunday, Suffolk police say.
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
Pet Of The Week: Nas, A 'Gentle Soul Who Just Wants Love'
"These are very scary times for all the dogs. We are pleading with our community to take a chance and meet your new best friend."- C. Franke
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
New Health-Conscious Eatery Is Opening Soon On LI
A new eatery offering salads, warm grain bowls, poke bowls, acai bowls, avocado toasts and more is opening on Long Island soon.
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Bay Shore|News|
2 Busted For Selling Alcohol To Minors On LI: Police
Two people were arrested on Long Island after selling alcohol to minors on Sunday, Suffolk police say.
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Suspect Wanted In Hit-And-Run Crash On LI: Police
Suffolk police are searching for the driver of a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash on New Year's Day on Long Island, police say.
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Bay Shore|News|
Halal Food + Women's Health + Korean Fried Chicken
Also: Empowering Women/ Diner Closing / Dave & Buster's / New Hibachi
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West Islip, NY|News|
Fire Destroys 2 Homes On LI: Police
Firefighters battled a blaze that ravaged 2 Long Island homes on Friday, according to Suffolk County police.
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Patchogue, NY|News|
Protect Your Pets: Suffolk Offers Free Rabies Vaccines In April
Bring your dogs, cats and ferrets. Suffolk residents may bring pets to the Brookhaven Animal Shelter for free vaccinations.
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Bay Shore|News|
New Halal Restaurant Opening On Long Island
Shah's Halal Food is opening a new location on Long Island later this year.
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