East Islip, NY|News|
East Islip Student Earns Prestigious Eagle Scout Badge
A young man from East Islip is the 114th Eagle Scout in the history of Troop 205 of Great River, East Islip, and Islip Terrace.
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Jade is a graduate of the University of Hawaii at Hilo where she fell in love with journalism.
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Bay Shore|News|
Rollover Crash With Gasoline Spill Injures Driver In Bay Shore: FD
A rollover crash totaled a Dodge Ram truck, injured a driver and caused a fuel spill on Sunrise Highway early Friday, Suffolk police say.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Halloween Stabbing Hospitalizes Man On Long Island: Police
A man was stabbed by a person wearing a mask while sitting in his car on Halloween in Central Islip, police say.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Cosmetology Program Comes To Lindenhurst High School
Lindenhurst High School celebrated the grand opening of its new cosmetology classroom in late September.
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West Islip, NY|News|
$3M Goes To Bay Shore, Brentwood, Central Islip After-School Programs
West Islip Youth Enrichment Services has been awarded $3 million for after-school programs in Bay Shore, Brentwood, and Central Islip.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Stealing, Drugs, Child Abuse: Suffolk Sheriff's Deputies Arrest 10
The Suffolk County Sheriff's Office deputies made 10 arrests the week of Oct. 23 to 29, Sheriff Errol D. Toulon announces.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
'Incredibly Grateful': Teen In Babylon Car Crash Faces Long Recovery
"Jack is doing better but still has an incredibly long road to recovery ahead of him. He has good days and bad days. " - Theresa DePietto.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Islip Town Historian Earns Prestigious Award
Islip Town Historian earns Edward Winslow Award for Excellence, town officials announce.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Long Island Man and Dog Dead After Getting Hit by Car: Police
A dog and a pedestrian were killed in an Amityville car crash on Wednesday morning, police say.
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
'Unwavering Dedication': Bayport FD Mourns Beloved Firefighter
"He will forever be remembered for his humor, kindness, and commitment to the fire department and community." - Bayport Fire Department.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Veterans Day Remembrance Service Planned For Lindenhurst
The United Veterans Council and the Village of Lindenhurst are hosting a Veterans Day ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11.
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Sayville Fundraisers Grow As Community Recovers From Raging Fire
"Let's show our Sayville strength. Let's show our pride for our beloved Main St. We need to start rebuilding right away."-Sayville Chamber.
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
'Determined To Rebuild': Sayville Boutique Recovers From Raging Fire
"We are determined to rebuild our store but need our community's help now more than ever." - Dominique Maciejka, Paper Doll Vintage owner.
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
Babylon Community Mourns Lifetime Lions Club Member
The Babylon community is mourning the death of a beloved lifelong West Babylon Lions Club member.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Five Below Announces Official Grand Opening Date In Lindenhurst
The new Five Below in Lindenhurst Plaza has set an official grand opening date, store reps announce.
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East Islip, NY|News|
Duo Wanted After Stealing Over $400 Of Liquor In East Islip: Police
Suffolk police are searching for a man and woman accused of stealing alcohol from an East Islip liquor store, police say.
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Drunk Man Crashes Mini Cooper Into Oakdale Bagel Shop: Police
A West Islip man was arrested and charged with DWI after crashing a Mini Cooper into an Oakdale bagel shop, police say.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Teen Critically Injured After Getting Hit By Car: Police
A teen was hit by a car in North Amityville and hospitalized in West Islip on Monday evening, police say.
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
'Heartbreaking Tragedy': Sayville Rallies To Rebuild After Brutal Fire
"Let's show our Sayville strength. Let's show our pride for our beloved Main St. We need to start rebuilding right away."-Sayville Chamber.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Dog Rescued From Woman Accused Of Animal Cruelty: SPCA
A Shih Tzu-Poodle mix named Richard was rescued from an Amityville woman accused of animal cruelty, the Suffolk County SPCA says.
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