Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Students At Copiague Middle School Reflect On 9/11
Seventh graders at Copiague Middle School participated in a gallery walk to learn about the events of September 11, 2001.
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
LIRR Babylon Station To Undergo Repairs, Platform Closures
The Long Island Railroad's Babylon Station platforms will be partially closed while work is done for 2 months, officials say.
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West Islip, NY|News|
Bob's Stores In Suffolk Offer Liquidation Sale As Store Closure Looms
Bob's Stores is closing its doors for good in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey and Rhode Island.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
West Babylon Fire Department Named EMS Agency of the Year
West Babylon Volunteer Fire Department has been named EMS Agency of the Year by the Suffolk Regional Emergency Medical Services Council.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
3 New Human Cases Of West Nile Virus Reported In Suffolk: Health Dept.
Three more human cases of West Nile Virus have been reported in Suffolk County, the Suffolk County Department of Health announces.
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West Islip, NY|News|
West Islip UFSD Welcomes Students On Opening Day
The West Islip Union Free School District welcomed students to the 2024-2025 school year.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
4 North Babylon Student-Musicians Recieve High Honors
Four student-musicians from North Babylon School District have been honored for their hard work and dedication to the arts.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Amityville Memorial High School Student Selected For NYSSMA All-State
Amityville Memorial High School vocalist Victoria Pierre-Louis has been selected to perform at the NYSSMA All-State Festival in December.
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Bay Shore|News|
Remembering Pearl Heinlein: Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
"She continues to inspire faith, send signs, and spread love and hope to so many and that is what keeps our hearts afloat.”
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
Town of Babylon To Host Annual 9/11 Remembrance Service
The Town of Babylon and the Fire Chiefs Association will host the 23rd Annual Remembrance Service on Wednesday near the beach.
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Man Hit And Killed By LIRR Train Near Sayville: MTA
A Medford man was killed after being hit by a Long Island Railroad train west of Sayville on Tuesday, the MTA says.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Lindenhurst To Host Annual 9/11 Candlelight Remembrance Service
Lindenhurst will host its 23rd Annual Candlelight Remembrance Service on Wednesday.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Town of Islip To Host Annual 9/11 Remembrance Service
The Town of Islip will come together to remember those who died on September 11, 2001, officials say.
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Bay Shore|News|
Firefighters Battle House Blaze In Bay Shore, Arson Squad Probes: FD
Suffolk County Police Arson Section detectives are investigating a blaze that engulfed a Bay Shore home on Monday, police say.
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
Looking For Puppy Love? Babylon Animal Shelter Hosts Pet Adoption Expo
Adoptable dogs hoping to meet their forever families will be at Tanner Park this weekend at a pet expo hosted by the Babylon Animal Shelter.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
LI Doctor And Sex Offender Sentenced For Child Porn Charges
“Prison, not probation, is appropriate for consumers of child sexual assault materials." — Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Man Arrested After Selling Vape Products To Underage Customer: PD
A Long Island smoke shop employee was arrested Monday for selling vape products to a person under 21, Suffolk County police say.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Copiague Teen Missing For More Than 1 Week: Police
Copiague resident Celina Hernandez has been missing since August 29, Suffolk County Police Department announced Monday.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Town of Islip Honors Recovery Awareness Month
The Town of Islip recognized Recovery Awareness Month with a series of events at town hall.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Traffic Alert: Lindenhurst Roads Slated For Closure
The Village of Lindenhurst is warning drivers about road closures South Wellwood Avenue in September.
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