Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Shooting Kills 1 On Long Island: Police
A man was shot and killed while sitting in his vehicle at home on Long Island on Sunday, according to Suffolk County Police.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
1 Dead After Getting Hit By Car On LI: Police
A pedestrian was hit and killed by a car on Long Island early Saturday morning, Suffolk County police say.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
New Shoe Stores + Restaurant Reopens + Islip Flights Expand
Also: Applebee's Refresh / NoFo Art / Shamrock Shake Fundraiser / Excellent Hospital / Crazy Socks / Protecting Nurses
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East Islip, NY|News|
Applebee's Completes 'Refresh,' Expands Menu With New Dishes
Applebee's completed a renovation on a Long Island location and put new offerings on the menu.
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
3 Hospitalized After Car Crash On LI: Video
A car crash involving 3 vehicles hospitalized a pedestrian and 2 other people on Friday, Suffolk police say.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
'Banana Quest' Heats Up As Benny Secures Residency On Long Island
"People say this has brought their family closer. Kids that were getting picked on at school are now stars because they got to meet Benny."
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|News|
Pet Of The Week: 'Calm, Gentle and Loving' Hope
"These are very scary times for all the dogs. We are pleading to our community to take a chance and meet your new best friend."- C. Franke
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Firefighters Extinguish Truck Fire On LI: FD
West Sayville firefighters battled a blaze that broke out in a Dodge Ram after a former chief reported the fire, firefighters say.
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Bay Shore|News|
'Repeat Offender' Sentenced After Robbing Long Island Laundromat: DA
A Long Island man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for armed robbery after robbing a laundromat in 2023, according to Suffolk DA.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
West Islip, NY|News|
Services Set For West Islip Woman Found In CT River
'Paigey, we love and miss you so much already, it is truly unimaginable. We are at peace knowing you are at rest and are free.'—Jade Batsch.
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Bay Shore|News|
Illegal Dental Practice Bust Leaves 1 Arrested: Police
A woman was arrested for operating a dental practice without a license in a Long Island home, according to Suffolk County police.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
'Banana Quest' Continues On Day 6 Of Community Hide 'N Seek
The adventure of Benny the Banana is going strong on day 6 of a game of hide 'n seek that's bringing a Long Island community together.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Job Fair Focusing On Degree-Free Career Paths Comes To Babylon
The fair will focus on careers that don't require college degrees, including jobs in skilled trades, emergency services and healthcare.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Bay Shore|News|
Hit-And-Run Driver In Fatal Crash Arrested On LI: Police
The driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash on Long Island has been arrested, according to Suffolk County police.
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Bay Shore|News|
Loaded Gun, Cocaine Found In DWI Crash On LI: Troopers
A man was arrested after a DWI crash with drugs and a loaded gun in the car on Long Island, according to New York State Police.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Prostitution Charges For Woman After LI Massage Parlor Raid: Police
A woman was arrested and charged with prostitution after police raided a Long Island massage parlor on Wednesday, police say.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
'Banana Quest' Goes Strong On Day 5 Of Community Hide 'N Seek
Benny the Banana had a close call on day 4 of an elaborate game of hide 'n seek that's bringing a Long Island community together.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Bay Shore|News|
Measles On LI: 12 People May Have Been Exposed: Dept. Of Health.
Several people may have been exposed to measles after a case was confirmed in a Suffolk resident, Suffolk County Department of Health says.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
New Footwear Stores Come To Tanger Outlets On LI
Two new shoe stores are slated to open their doors at a Long Island Tanger Outlets this year.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
LI Pastor Pleads Guilty To Sexually Exploiting Children: DOJ
A Long Island pastor pleaded guilty on Tuesday to sexually exploiting a child, according to the Department of Justice.
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