Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Man Killed In Blue Point Car Crash: Police
A man was killed in a Blue Point car crash on Tuesday, Suffolk County police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
Eat Long Island Pizza On Wednesday To Support Babylon Crash Survivors
For every pizza sold, $5 will be donated to the families affected by the fatal Babylon car crash. Here's what you need to know.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Bay Shore|News|
New Court Date For Mom Accused Of Murdering Son In Wrong-Way Crash: DA
The 9-year-old son of Centerport's Kerri A. Bedrick, 32, died in a car crash after she drove the wrong way on the Southern State Parkway.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Bay Shore|News|
4 Charged After Assaulting, Sex Trafficking Woman For Drugs: DA
Four men were indicted for sex trafficking and other charges after forcing a female victim to have sex with drug dealers, the DA says.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Bay Shore|News|
7 Indicted For Murder, Abduction, Carjacking After Parking Dispute: DA
"The alleged murder in this case occurred with no provocation and for no good reason."-Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Scarecrows Wanted For Oakdale's 'March Of The Scarecrows'
The Oakdale Historical Society is seeking last-minute competitors for this year's March of the Scarecrows.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
'Trunk Or Treat' Brings Safe Halloween Fun To Deer Park
The event offers a fun, free, and safe twist on traditional Halloween trick-or-treating. There will be candy, prizes, music, and more.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Copiague School District's Food Pantry Receives $30K Donation
Stop & Shop and Kellanova, formerly known as the Kellogg Company, donated $30,000 to the Copiague School District in-school food pantry.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
'Urgent Call' Prompts Monday's Blood Drive At Amityville Fire Dept.
The Amityville Fire Department is hosting a blood drive in conjunction with the New York Blood Center on Monday.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
East Islip, NY|News|
'Urgent Call' Prompts Monday's Blood Drive In East Islip
The Ancient Order of Hibernian Hall in East Islip is hosting a blood drive in the face of an "urgent call" for blood.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|News|
Road Rage Brawl Hospitalizes Man On Long Island: Police
A man was run over and hospitalized after a road rage incident turned into a parking lot brawl in West Babylon on Saturday, police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
NYS 4th Senate District Preview: Monica Martinez Vs. Teresa Bryant
Incumbent Democrat Sen. Monica Martinez will be challenged by Republican Teresa Bryant in the 4th Senate District.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
West Islip, NY|News|
NYS 9th Assembly District Preview: M. Durso Vs. Steven Dellavecchia
Incumbent Republican Assemb. Michael Durso will be challenged by Democrat Steven Dellavecchia in the 9th Assembly District.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Bay Shore|News|
NYS 6th Assembly District Preview: Philip Ramos Vs. Daniel Mitola
Incumbent Democrat Assemblyman Philip Ramos will be challenged by Republican Daniel Mitola in the 6th Assembly District.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Bay Shore|News|
Bloods Gang Member Gets 40 Years In Prison For Double Murder: DOJ
A Bloods gang member was sentenced to 40 years in prison for murdering and robbing two Long Island residents at the Bay Shore LIRR station.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Investigation Continues In Deadly Deer Park Nail Salon Crash
Court was adjourned on Thursday for Steven Schwally, the man accused of DWI in the Deer Park nail salon crash that killed 4 and injured 9.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
NYS 8th Senate District Preview: Alexis Weik Vs. Francis Dolan
Incumbent Republican Sen. Alexis Weik will be challenged by Democrat Francis Dolan in the 8th Senate District.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Injured Kitten Police Rescued From Wheel Well Heals Up In Foster Home
A 2-month-old kitten Suffolk police rescued from a car's wheel well in Oakdale is healing a fractured leg and tail in foster care.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
3 Men Charged After Stealing Catalytic Converters In Suffolk: DA
Three men were arrested and charged after stealing catalytic converters from vehicles around Suffolk County, the DA says.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
NYS 11th Assembly District Preview: Kwani O'Pharrow Vs. Joe Cardinale
Democrat Kwani O'Pharrow will be challenged by Republican Joe Cardinale in the 11th Assembly District.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff