Bay Shore|News|
Car Gets Stuck On Long Island Railroad Tracks: MTA Police
A person drove a gray hatchback onto the Long Island Railroad tracks in Brightwaters on Monday afternoon, MTA police told Patch.
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
Babylon Art Teacher Honored With Prestigious Award
A Babylon Junior-Senior High School art teacher has been honored with a prestigious award.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Santa Claus Set To Visit Copiague On Saturday: FD
Santa Claus and his elves are coming to Copiague on Saturday, Dec. 14, and will cruise around town with the Copiague Fire Department
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Bay Shore|News|
Bay Shore Teen Missing For More Than 1 Week: Police
Bay Shore teen Shawn Dewar has been missing since July, Suffolk County Police Department announced Monday.
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West Islip, NY|News|
Racial Slurs Shouted At LI Varsity Basketball Players: Report
Racial slurs were shouted at Patchogue-Medford players after a basketball game on Friday night against West Islip, according to News12.
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Bay Shore|News|
Bay Shore Bar Slapped With Drug And Alcohol Violations: PD
A Long Island bar is facing multiple drug and alcohol violations after law enforcement raided the business on Sunday, Suffolk police say.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
193rd Class Of Suffolk County Police Recruits Sworn In Monday
Suffolk County Police Department's 193rd Recruit Class will be sworn in Monday morning by Acting Commissioner Robert Waring in Brentwood.
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Bay Shore|News|
Teen Hit By Car And Hospitalized On Long Island: Police
A Long Island teen was hospitalized on Saturday morning after getting hit by a car while riding his bike in Brightwaters, police say.
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
'Traffic Stoppages' Expected Around LIRR Babylon Station
Motorists are advised of "traffic stoppages" near Long Island Railroad's Babylon Station next week, according to the Village of Babylon.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Town of Islip First Half Property Taxes Due By Jan. 10
Town of Islip officials announced to local taxpayers that the first half taxes are due by Jan. 10.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
'A Dream For Us': Cannabis Dispensary Opens In Deer Park
The Long Island Cannabis Club—a new licensed retail recreational cannabis dispensary—celebrated its grand opening in Deer Park on Friday.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Suffolk PD Detective, Officer Receive Attorney General's Award In D.C.
Two members of the Suffolk County Police Department received the Attorney General’s Award For Distinguished Service in Community Policing.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Pet Holiday Event Hosted By Lindenhurst Historical Society
Families can take holiday photos with their beloved furry family members at Lindenhurst Historical Society's first Furry Friends Fotos event
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|News|
Accused Drunk Driver Crashes Into Home; Displaced Family Needs Help
A fundraiser has been created for a family who's been displaced after an alleged drunk driver crashed into their West Babylon home.
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Bay Shore|News|
$50K Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In Bay Shore
The winning Powerball ticket was sold at a business in Bay Shore, according to the New York Lottery.
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Wellness Center Opens At Bayport-Blue Point High School
Bayport-Blue Point School District held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the outdoor portion of the high school's wellness center.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
$13.7M Sewer Project In Central Islip Supports Development: Hochul
A new sewer line along Carleton Avenue in Central Islip will support Downtown revitalization and growth, Governor Hochul announces.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Where Are The Best Holiday Lights In Deer Park And North Babylon?
Let us know where the best holiday displays are in Deer Park and North Babylon.
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Bay Shore|News|
Drugs, DWI, Child Abuse, Child Support: Suffolk Sheriffs Arrest 5
The Suffolk County Sheriff's Office deputies made five arrests between Nov. 27 and Dec. 2, Sheriff Errol D. Toulon announces.
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
Where Are The Best Holiday Lights In Babylon Village?
Let us know where the best holiday displays are in Babylon Village.
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