Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Bacteria Scare Closes Town Of Islip Beach: Health Dept.
Suffolk County health officials have closed more Long Island beaches due to bacterial contamination, including 1 in the Town of Islip.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Lindenhurst Board Of Ed Completes Reorganization
The Lindenhurst UFSD Board of Education swore in its incoming school board during its annual reorganization meeting on July 2.
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
Pet Of The Week: 'Affectionate, Loving ' Lainey 'Desperately Needs A Hero'
"These are scary times for all the dogs. We are pleading to our community to take a chance and meet your new best friend."- C. Franke.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Captree State Park To Host Snapper And Crab Fishing Derby
Captree State Park's annual Snapper and Crab Fishing Derby will take place later this summer, the state announced Thursday.
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
New Beauty Bar Celebrates Grand Opening On Long Island
A mom and daughter duo opened a new beauty bar in Suffolk with a mission to "create a warm, welcoming space where beauty meets connection."
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Rare Orange Lobsters Cheat Fate After Communal Rescue On LI
Three rare and lucky orange lobsters were rescued from Long Island and Connecticut supermarkets around July 4 this year.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Pet Service Coming To New Tractor Supply On Long Island
A new Long Island Tractor Supply Co.—the largest retail farm and ranch supply chain in the United States—will feature specialty pet service.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
'Dynamic Leader': LI Women's Health Doctor Named 2025 Healthcare Hero
A Long Island doctor with a practice in Deer Park focusing on women's health has been named a 2025 Healthcare Hero.
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Bay Shore|News|
SCPD, Purple Rock Project Share Narcan Awareness In Bay Shore
SCPD and the Purple Rock Project shared a healing strategy and Narcan training to curb opioid deaths at Long Island block party.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Long Island Ducks Pitcher Joins Mexico Baseball Team
After joining the Long Island Ducks in June, a right-handed pitcher has signed with a Mexico baseball team.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
'Crazy Love Story': LI Lovebirds Compete For 'America's Favorite Couple' Title
"He was visiting from Brazil and we fell in love instantly. We got married after 40 days. It’s been 3 years now."- Long Island's Tom Opiela.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Free NY Mets Tickets For Donors At LI Blood Drive
Anyone who donates blood at the Copiague Fire Department's upcoming blood drive will receive 2 free tickets for a summer New York Mets game.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Shuttered LI School Leased To Western Suffolk BOCES: District
After the West Babylon School Board voted to close Forest Hills Elementary, Western Suffolk BOCES will lease the building, WBUFSD says.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Amityville Board Of Education Completes Reorganization
The Amityville School District Board of Education swore in its incoming school board during its annual reorganization meeting on July 8.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
New Blue-Green Algae Bloom Found In Babylon Pond
New cyanobacteria blooms, known as blue-green algae, have been found in a Babylon pond. People and pets should not use, swim, or wade in it.
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Islip, NY|News|
Bacteria Scare Closes 9 Islip Beaches: Health Dept.
Suffolk County health officials have closed 62 Long Island beaches for bathing due to excessive bacteria, including 9 in Islip.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Bacteria Scare Closes 3 Babylon Beaches: Health Dept.
Suffolk County health officials have closed 62 Long Island beaches for bathing due to excessive bacteria, including 3 in Babylon.
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'No Idea Who It Was': Officials Address Alleged ICE Presence At LI Firehouse
A fire chief is addressing alleged ICE presence at a Long Island firehouse and the subsequent revocation of an official's honorary title.
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Islip, NY|News|
Aerial Mosquito Larvicide Set For 7 Islip Marshes
Aerial mosquito treatment is happening on Long Island this week. Read on to see which marshes will be treated in the Town of Babylon.
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
Aerial Mosquito Larvicide Set For 4 Babylon Marshes
Aerial mosquito treatment is happening on Long Island this week. Read on to see which marshes will be treated in the Town of Babylon.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff