Bay Shore|News|
Man Wanted For Hospitalizing Person With Pepper Spray: Police
A man sprayed another man with noxious material on Long Island in January, Suffolk police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
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Bay Shore|News|
$5M Lottery Prize Split By 5 Long Island Residents
Five people from Long Island split a $5 million prize from the New York Lottery, officials say.
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Bay Shore|News|
Drugs, Child Abuse, Stealing: Suffolk Sheriffs Arrest 13
The Suffolk County Sheriff's Office deputies made 13 arrests between Feb. 5 and 11, Sheriff Errol D. Toulon announces.
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Sachem, NY|News|
NYS Invests $150M Connecting MacArthur Airport And LIRR
New York State will invest $150 million to connect the LIRR’s Ronkonkoma Station with MacArthur Airport, Gov. Kathy Hochul announces.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Gambling Bust Leaves 3 Arrested On Long Island: Police
Three people were arrested after a gambling bust at a 2 Long Island delis on Monday, Suffolk police say.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Deer Park Students Win $3,500 Grant For Hydroponic Garden
Deer Park students will be growing their own food thanks to a grant from the TangerKids Members Choice grant program.
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Bay Shore|News|
Bay Shore Gears Up For St. Patrick's Day Parade
St. Patrick's festivities return in March.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
'No Survivors': 23 Cats Recovered From Rubble Of Raging LI Fire
The search for 23 cats that disappeared after a raging fire destroyed a Long Island couple's home has been called off after 2 months.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|News|
Kite Festival Returns To Overlook Beach In April
The Town of Babylon's kite festival returns to Overlook Beach in April.
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
LI Day Care Worker, Accused Of Intoxication, Fainted At Work: PD
A worker at a LI day care, in charge of 5 infants, was arrested after fainting on the job while intoxicated on Monday, police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Lindenhurst High Celebrates 7 College-Bound Athletes
Seven Lindenhurst High Bulldogs celebrated signings to top colleges, supported by family, coaches, and community, the district announces.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Rabid Raccoon Found in Suffolk County: Health Dept.
This is the first case of locally acquired terrestrial rabies since 2009, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services says.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Deli Gambling Bust Leaves 4 Arrested On Long Island: Police
Four people were arrested after a gambling bust at a Long Island deli on Saturday, Suffolk police say.
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Street Racers Busted On Long Island Expressway: Police
The pair were spotted on Friday day night by the county's Street Takeover Task Force, police say.
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Bay Shore|News|
2 Busted For Selling Alcohol To Minors On LI: Police
Two people were arrested after selling alcohol to minors on Friday, Suffolk police say.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Hypothermic Dog Rescued From Pool By LI Firefighters: Police
Firefighters rescued a dog trapped in an icy residential pool on Long Island on Saturday, police told Patch.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Sex Trafficking 'Epidemic' Inspires New Initiative By LI Officials
"Human trafficking in Suffolk County is at an epidemic proportion, we are in the top 20 percentile for human trafficking." - Sylvia Diaz.
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Bay Shore|News|
Family Recipe Skincare Line + 80-Year Business + New Smoothie Bar
Also: New health-conscious cafe / Party shop celebrates memories, milestones / Sisters grow design print studio / Nutty Irishman honored
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|News|
Pet Of The Week: Sweet Stanley Is An 'Excellent Family Dog'
Sweet Stanley is a "loving and friendly" American Bully who resides at the Babylon Animal Shelter and he's Patch's Pet of the Week.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Bay Shore|News|
Accused Murderer Charged After Killing Elderly Woman In 2003: DA
A suspect has been arrested for the 2003 murder of Edna Schubert, "one of the most brutal cold case killings on Long Island," the DA says.
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