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A Subaru SUV overturned on Sunrise Highway Service Road on Tuesday after crashing into a woman stopped in a Nissan SUV, Suffolk police say.
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The new Aldi discount supermarket has opened in Central Islip and is slated to celebrate its grand opening this week, store officials say.
Court was adjourned on Tuesday for Steven Schwally, the man accused of killing 4 and injuring 9 in the Deer Park nail salon crash.
An employee of New York City’s Child Welfare Agency pleaded guilty to forging doctor's notes to avoid reporting to work, the DA says.
Do you have the most festive home in Babylon? Check out how to enter the contest, which closes this weekend.
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A "no questions asked" gun buyback event where money will be exchanged for surrendered firearms is coming to Bohemia in December.
Lindenhurst St. Patrick’s Parade Committee announces 2025 Lindenhurst St. Patrick’s Parade grand marshals.
Santa will be making a few stops around Sayville and Bayport before Christmas this year. Here's where to go to see him.
Santa will be making a few stops around Brentwood and Central Islip before Christmas this year. Here's where to go to see him.
Santa will be making a few stops around West Islip before Christmas this year. Here's where to go to see him.
Santa will be making a few stops around Bay Shore before Christmas this year. Here's where to go to see him.
"Our message is clear: retail theft in Suffolk County will earn you jail time, not a revolving door."-Suffolk County DA Raymond Tierney.
Santa will be making a few stops around Lindenhurst before Christmas this year. Here's where to go to see him.
Santa will be making a few stops around Deer Park-North Babylon before Christmas this year. Here's where to go to see him.
Santa will be making a few stops around Babylon Village before Christmas this year. Here's where to go to see him.