Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
New Health-Conscious Cafe Opens In Deer Park
A new eatery offering decadent and healthy breakfasts, smoothies, and acai bowls celebrated its grand opening in Deer Park in January.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
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West Islip, NY|News|
West Islip Tied For Highest-Ranking School District In NY: Report
West Islip Union Free School District is tied for the highest-ranking school district in New York according to a report by Syracuse.com.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Hometown Hero: NYPF Officer Honored With Heroism Award
NYPD Officer Robert Garvey who apprehended a man who stabbed and killed 3 people in Manhattan has been named a hero by Babylon officials.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Gambling Bust Leaves 8 Arrested On Long Island: Police
Eight people were arrested after a gambling bust at a Long Island eatery and market on Thursday, Suffolk police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Bay Shore|News|
'Brutal Cold Case' Killing Of Elderly Woman Solved After 22 Years: 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.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Bay Shore|News|
'Career Criminal' Guilty After Robbing Long Island Laundromat: DA
"This defendant is a career criminal as evidenced by his lengthy criminal record, including multiple convictions for robbery." — DA Tierney.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
ICE Tracker Covers Suffolk County After 'Unprecedented Interest'
An ICE tracker launched by a Long Island advocacy group has expanded to cover all of Suffolk County after "unprecedented interest."
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Bayport-Blue Point PTA Reflections Winners Announced
Bayport-Blue Point PTA and PTSA have announced the Suffolk winners of this year's Reflections art program.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Enough Fentanyl To Kill 2.5M People Trafficked By LI Man: DA
An LI man trafficked enough fentanyl to kill 2.5 million people, or almost everyone living in Nassau and Suffolk counties, the DA said.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
'Strength And Unity': Students Honor Basketball Coach Killed In Crash
Sayville and William Floyd athletes shared a meal in honor of Coach Darrel Sumpter’s memory 2 months after a car crash took his life.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
2025 Town Of Babylon Mobile Beach Passes On Sale
Mobile beach passes for Town of Babylon beaches are now on sale, officials announce.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Babylon Awarded $235K From U.S. Department Of Energy
The Town of Babylon received a $235,330 Bridge the Gap grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to fund its Green Homes program.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Neglect, Drugs, Sex Offender Violation: Suffolk Sheriffs Arrest 9
The Suffolk County Sheriff's Office deputies made 9 arrests between Jan. 29 and Feb. 4, Sheriff Errol D. Toulon announces.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Police Warn Suffolk Residents About New Phone Scam
Suffolk police are warning residents about a phone scam where callers use spoofing apps to impersonate law enforcement and threaten victims.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
'Critical Need' Prompts Blood Drive At West Babylon Fire Department
The West Babylon Fire Department is hosting a blood drive after a post-holiday decline in donations sparked a shortage in blood donations.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Sayville High Welcomes Wyandanch Students For Ambassador Exchange
Students from Sayville and Wyandanch High Schools’ leadership clubs recently met for their 2025 Ambassador Exchange.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
2 Dead After Apparent Murder-Suicide On Long Island: Police
An apparent murder-suicide left two men dead on Long Island on Monday evening, Suffolk County police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
6 Of The Best Places To Watch The Big Game In Brentwood-Central Islip
Find out which bars and restaurants will have the Big Game on screens around Brentwood and Central Islip.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
6 Of The Best Places To Watch The Big Game Around Sayville And Bayport
Find out which bars and restaurants will have the Big Game on screens around Sayville and Bayport.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
6 Of The Best Places To Watch The Big Game In Lindenhurst
Find out which bars and restaurants will have the Big Game on screens in Lindenhurst.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff