Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
North Babylon School District Kicks Off The New School Year
Students in North Babylon School District were welcomed back to school on September 3.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
LI Ducks Catcher Tapped By Major League Baseball Organization
Long Island Ducks catcher Chance Sisco has had his contract purchased by a major league baseball organization.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Islip Firefighters Rescue Driver Trapped In Main Street Car Wreck: FD
Islip firefighters rescued a driver trapped in a Kia in a 2-car crash at Main Street and Cedar Avenue in Islip on Tuesday, officials say.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Driver Runs Over Person's Foot In Bank Parking Lot: PD
A driver ran over a pedestrian's foot in a bank parking lot in Lindenhurst Tuesday afternoon, according to Suffolk County Police.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Brentwood Man Charged After Fleeing Motorcycle Crash That Killed 1: DA
"A 31-year-old motorcyclist lost his life in this tragic event and we intend to seek justice for him and his loved ones."— DA Tierney.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Firefighters Battle Boat Blaze At Lindenhurst Marina: FD
One person was hospitalized in a boat blaze over Labor Day weekend at a Lindenhurst marina, firefighters say.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Islip Goes Purple For Recovery Awareness Month
The Town of Islip kicks off a series of events on Wednesday in recognition of Recovery Awareness Month, town officials announced Tuesday.
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West Islip, NY|News|
2 New Human Cases Of West Nile Virus Reported In Suffolk: Health Dept.
Two more human cases of West Nile Virus have been reported in Suffolk County this season, the Suffolk County Department of Health announces.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Man Seriously Injured In Copiague Scooter Crash: Police
The crash took place on Oak Street near the Long Island Railroad Station in Copiague, police say.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Man Charged With Public Lewdness After Watching Girls From Window: PD
An Islip Terrace man is accused of committing a lewd act while watching young girls from his window, Suffolk police say.
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Bay Shore|News|
Man Wanted For Stealing Wallet From Bay Shore Supermarket: PD
Suffolk police are asking for help in identifying a man who stole a wallet from a Bay Shore Stop & Shop in August.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
300+ Backpacks Stuffed With School Supplies Up For Grabs Saturday
Suffolk police and Pickleball Express will give away 300 backpacks stuffed with school supplies to students on Saturday, August 31.
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Bayport-Blue Point Hosts Superintendent’s Conference Day
administrators, faculty and staff gathered at Bayport-Blue Point High School for Superintendent’s Conference Day.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Copiague School District Welcomes New Teachers
Copiague School District welcomed 24 new teachers to orientation to prepare them for the new school year.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Submarine Psychologist From Islip Receives Prestigious Award
A Navy submarine psychologist from Islip has received a high honor from the American Psychological Association.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
North Babylon Preps For School Year At Superintendent’s Conference
North Babylon School District administrators welcomed staff during Superintendent's Conference Day.
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Bay Shore|News|
Bay Shore Theater Company Receives $20K From New York State
A Bay Shore theater company received $20,000 in state funding to support the programs held during the school summer break.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Bloods Gang Members Charged With Gun Trafficking Face 25 Years: DA
“The trafficking and sale of illegal firearms poses a significant risk to public safety, and has no place in Suffolk County.”-DA Tierney.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Amityville UFSD Preps For School Year At Superintendent’s Conference
Amityville School District administrators welcomed staff during Superintendent’s Conference Day.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Summer Fun: Combining Creativity And Collaboration In West Babylon
West Babylon Junior High School hosted hundreds of students over the summer across its various programs.
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