Sachem, NY|News|
Bacteria Scare Closes 21 Brookhaven Beaches: Health Dept.
Suffolk County health officials have closed 62 Long Island beaches for bathing due to excessive bacteria, including 21 in Brookhaven.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
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Islip, NY|News|
Bacteria Scare Closes 10 Islip Beaches: Health Dept.
Suffolk County health officials have closed 62 Long Island beaches for bathing due to excessive bacteria, including 10 in the Town of Islip.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Bacteria Scare Closes 3 Babylon Beaches: Health Dept.
Suffolk County health officials have closed 62 Long Island beaches for bathing due to excessive bacterial contamination.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|News|
Prostitution Charges For 2 After Massage Parlor Bust On Long Island: Police
Two people were arrested at Long Island massage parlor and charged with prostitution, Suffolk police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Bay Shore|News|
Hochul Declares State Of Emergency As Torrential Rain Threatens Long Island
Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency for New Yorkers as heavy rain and possible flooding are expected.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Warriors To Wolves: Wyandanch UFSD Launches Survey To Choose New Logo
The Wyandanch Union Free School District has launched a survey to choose a new logo following the state's ban on Native American mascots.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Central Islip Fire Dept. Honors Beloved Ex-Chief
The Central Islip Fire Department honored beloved ex-chief at his funeral services in July.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
West Islip, NY|News|
Former UPS Worker Sentenced After Coaching Soccer In Workers' Comp Scam: NYSIG
A former UPS employee was sentenced for workers' comp fraud after coaching varsity soccer and making money off the books, the NYSIG says.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Sayville UFSD Students Help Their Community
Sayville Union Free School District's Cherry Avenue Elementary School students are giving back to their community this summer.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|News|
Prostitution Charges For 2 Women After Massage Parlor Bust On Long Island: Police
Two women were arrested at an East Northport massage parlor and charged with prostitution on Long Island, Suffolk police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Authentic Dominican Restaurant Celebrates Grand Opening On Long Island
A new restaurant serving authentic Dominican food, including vegetarian options, celebrated its grand opening on Long Island.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Half Hollow Hills, NY|News|
Elderly Woman Hospitalized After Car Crash Fire On LI: Police
An elderly woman was seriously injured in a car crash that caused her Lexus to burst into flames on Long Island, Suffolk County police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|News|
Metered Parking Comes To A Quaint Long Island Village
Paid parking in a Long Island village takes effect soon, but officials say it's the "cheapest" metered parking anywhere in New York State.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|News|
Bacteria Scare Closes Town Of Islip Beach: Health Dept.
Suffolk County health officials have closed a beach in the Town of Islip due to excessive bacterial contamination.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Islip, NY|News|
U.S. Army Recognizes Town Of Islip Veterans Advisory Board
The United States Department of the Army recognized the Town of Islip Veterans Advisory Board for supporting Long Island veterans.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Miller Place-Rocky Point, NY|News|
New Trader Joe's Opening Soon On Long Island
The popular national grocery chain Trader Joe's is opening a new store on Long Island soon, joining several others in Nassau and Suffolk.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Fire Dept. Hosts 'Summer Trauma Season' Blood Drive On LI
The New York Blood Center is calling for blood donations ahead of summer trauma season and Long Island residents may donate in Blue Point.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Stabbing Hospitalizes Man On Long Island: Police
A man was stabbed and hospitalized on Long Island on Monday morning, Suffolk County police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Fire Island, NY|News|
SCPD, Purple Rock Project Share Narcan Awareness On Fire Island
SCPD and the Purple Rock Project shared a healing strategy and Narcan training to curb opioid deaths at a popular LI vacation destination.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Teen Boy Reported Missing On Long Island: Police
A Long Island teen was reported missing after he was last seen riding a bike in Brentwood, Suffolk County police announced Monday.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
