Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Help Stop The Spread Of West Nile Virus, Dengue Fever: Islip Officials
Islip officials ask the public for help in preventing the spread of West Nile virus and Dengue fever on Long Island.
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
West Nile Virus Confirmed In Suffolk County: Health Dept.
12 cases of West Nile Virus have been confirmed on Long Island, officials say. Get the details here.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Beat The Heat In Islip: Town Extends Spray Park, Swimming Pool Hours
The Town of Islip has extended pool and spray park hours as Long Island endures a heat advisory through Wednesday night.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Teacher Spotlight: Christina Rea Makes An Impact In Wyandanch
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Teacher Spotlight: Patty Riegger 'Goes Above And Beyond' In Islip
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Teacher Spotlight: North Babylon UFSD's Extremely Special' Keeley Beck
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Summer Fun: North Babylon Students Enjoy Arts And Music Camp
The North Babylon School District provided summer fun for students at an arts and music camp.
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West Islip, NY|News|
West Islip UFSD Board Of Ed Officials Begin New Term
West Islip Union Free School District swore in its Board of Education officials in early July.
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Bay Shore|News|
Babies "R" Us Is Opening 9 New Stores On Long Island
New Babies "R" Us stores adjacent to Khol's are opening soon on Long Island.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
'Extraordinary' Firefighter Honored By Street Renaming In Brentwood
The Islip community paid tribute to volunteer fireman Marcos Ledesma's legacy with a recent street renaming honoring him.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Firefighters Battle Raging Fire In Brentwood, Arson Squad Probes: FD
The Suffolk arson squad is investigating a fire that engulfed a Brentwood garage storing fireworks on Saturday, Suffolk County police say.
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West Islip, NY|News|
3 Hospitalized In Head-On Car Crash In West Islip: Police
A wrong-way, head-on, motor vehicle crash injured three in West Islip Sunday night, Suffolk County police say.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Teen Missing From North Amityville: Police
Andy Pineda, 16, has been missing since June 18 from North Amityville, Suffolk County police announce.
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West Islip, NY|News|
3 Hospitalized After Multi-Vehicle Crash In West Islip: Police
3 Long Island residents were injured in a multi-vehicle accident involving two motorcycles and a Tesla in West Islip Friday, police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|News|
Pet Of The Week: Hunky Handsome Of The Babylon Animal Shelter
"He's four 4 young and the sweetest boy. I just adore him and would be thrilled to find him a family." - staff member Lyndsey Grosjean.
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
Looking For Love: Pet Adoption Party Links Dogs With Forever Families
Adoptable dogs will be at Pups & Pour, a meet-and-greet adoption event hosted by Babylon Animal Shelter at Villages Vines on Saturday.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced For 'Brutal' Murder: DOJ
“As Amaya-Sanchez admitted, the murder he committed was premeditated and brutal." — U.S. Attorney Breon Peace.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Lindenhurst Roads Slated For Closure On Sunday
Lindenhurst roads will be closed during The Holy Black Hot Rod Block Party on Sunday.
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East Islip, NY|News|
$32K Prize-Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Islip 7-Eleven
The winning ticket was sold at a 7-Eleven in East Islip, according to the New York Lottery.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Swim Safety: Suffolk Officials Spread Water Awareness
Suffolk officials partnered with End Drowning Now in North Babylon to spread safety tips as toddler pool drownings on Long Island spike.
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