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Steven Schwally, who killed 4 people and hurt 9 when he slammed through a nail salon, faces 38 charges, including 4 of murder, DA says.
Ducks outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. has had his contract purchased by a New York major league Baseball team.
Amityville’s kindergartners toured the Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center
The Babylon community is mourning the loss of a Navy veteran and lifelong member of the West Babylon Fire Department.
40 more cases of West Nile Virus—including 2 in birds—have been confirmed on Long Island, officials say. Get the details here.
Two Suffolk County men were arrested Tuesday in connection with shooting and killing a Bohemia man in his backyard in 2022, police say.
Youth Bureau's Annual School Supply Drive is in full swing collecting donations for families in the Islip community.
North Babylon School District was recognized because of its student-athletes' prowess in the classroom.
West Islip School District was recognized for its student-athletes' classroom prowess.
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.
Suffolk County health officials have closed 14 beaches for bathing due to bacteria contamination, officials announce.
A motorcyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash Monday evening in Brentwood and three men fled the scene, Suffolk County police say.
Funds will benefit Harold's Hoops For Hope and The American Foundation For Suicide Prevention Long Island Chapter.
West Babylon School District was recognized because of its student-athletes' prowess in the classroom.
Children in West Islip Union Free School District’s summer program
The West Babylon Fire Department extinguished a brush fire on Saturday, officials say.
Firefighters rescued one person trapped in a car that crashed into a West Babylon home Sunday and injured 3 people, officials say.
The Babylon Animal Shelter is hosting its Summer Lu'au Adoption Event to connect its furry residents with their forever families.
"Fluffy is a very sweet, loving and affectionate girl. With a full shelter, there is limited time to spend with each dog.—Christine Franke.
The Village of Lindenhurst has issued a reminder asking the public to take a stand against the "prevalent" problem of wrong-way parking.
