Babylon Village, NY|News|
Babylon Community Hosts School Supply Drive At South Bay Elementary
Community members can donate or pickup school supplies at South Bay Elementary School.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
SCPD Cancels National Night Out Event Due To Weather Forecast
Suffolk County Police Department has canceled some National Night Out events and moved the Lake Grove event inside due to bad weather.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
SCPD Hosts National Night Out In Brentwood To Enhance Community Safety
The national initiative seeks to improve bonds between police and the public during an evening of family fun.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
SCPD Hosts National Night Out In Wyandanch To Enhance Community Safety
The national initiative seeks to improve bonds between police and the public during an evening of family fun.
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
Man Dies After Car Crash In West Babylon: Police
A man died after he crashed his car in West Babylon on Monday, Suffolk County police announce.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Friends Help Mom Whose Son Died In Crash: 'He Will Not Be Forgotten'
"Olivier was a loving son, brother, and friend to many, who will be greatly missed." — Kelli Hinkson.
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
Funeral Set For Teen Killed In Rollover Crash On Southern State
The wreck killed two out of five people in the car, including Dymond Saunders, 15, of West Babylon, and Olivier Charles, 18, of Deer Park.
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
Firefighters Battle Vehicle Blaze In Babylon: FD
"Our guys are awesome." - Babylon firefighter William Sadousky.
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
$1 Million Powerball Prize Claimed By Oakdale Woman
The winning ticket was sold at a smoke shop in Newburgh, according to the New York Lottery.
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Bay Shore|News|
Bacteria Scare Closes 3 Long Island Beaches: SC Health Dept.
Suffolk County health officials have closed 3 beaches for bathing due to bacteria contamination, officials announce.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Teen Arrested After Fleeing Hit-And-Run That Hospitalized 3 People: PD
A Brentwood teen was arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that injured a pedestrian in Wyandanch on Sunday, Suffolk police s
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Arrest Made In Fatal Brentwood Hit-And-Run: Police
A motorcyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash Monday in Brentwood and an arrest was made Friday, Suffolk County police say.
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
Bank Robbery Attempted By Masked Man In West Babylon: Police
A masked man robbed a bank in West Babylon Friday afternoon, Suffolk County police say.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
New Parking Meters Go Live On South Wellwood Avenue In Lindenhurst
Lindenhurst's upgraded parking meters on South Wellwood Avenue are now open for business after the meters on North Wellwood opened in June.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Town Of Islip Police Blotter: Burglary And Grand Larceny
Woman charged with burglary while in prison, man arrested at the Central Islip courthouse in connection with stealing.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Brentwood UFSD Names New Superintendent And Assistant Superintendent
The Brentwood Union Free School District appointed Wanda Ortiz-Rivera as superintendent and Matthew Gengler as assistant superintendent.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Half-Naked Man Mysteriously Dies In Wyandanch: Police
A man died in Wyandanch on Thursday after police found him half-naked and acting belligerent, Suffolk County police say.
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Bay Shore|News|
20 Cases Of West Nile Virus Confirmed In Suffolk County: Health Dept.
20 more cases of West Nile Virus—including one in a crow—have been confirmed on Long Island, officials say. Get the details here.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Bayport-Blue Point School District Hosts Unique Summer Sports Program
The Bayport-Blue Point School District has been hosting Inclusive Sports and Fitness, which offers summer programs for student-athletes.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
2 Teens Killed In Rollover Crash On Southern State: Police
A car carrying five people overturned on the Southern State Parkway, killing 2 teens early Thursday morning, police say.
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