Babylon Village, NY|News|
Babylon Doctor Pleads Guilty To Child Porn Charges: DA
“This defendant’s actions not only violated the law but also betrayed the sacred trust placed in medical practitioners." — DA Tierney.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
LI Man Who Solicited Sexual Images From Children Online Indicted: DA
A LI man who posed as a dance teacher was indicted after using social media to contact 10-year-old girls and solicit sexual images, DA says.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
2 Injured In Deer Park Rollover Crash: Police
A rollover crash involving a tractor-trailer and two other vehicles injured two people in Deer Park on Monday, police say.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
LI Man Indicted After Fleeing Car Crash That Seriously Injured 2: DA
Jamal Graham allegedly fled a car crash after he ran a stop sign, slammed into another vehicle and injured its passengers, the DA says.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Teacher Spotlight: Sequoyah Wharton Goes Above And Beyond In Brentwood
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|
'Drenched In Blood': MS-13 Gang Leader Pleads Guilty To 8 Murders: DOJ
An MS-13 gang leader pleaded guilty Wednesday to 8 murders, multiple attempted murders, arson and firearms offenses, officials announce.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Breeze Airways Doubles Flights From Islip To Vero Beach, Florida
Breeze Airways is doubling its flights from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Vero Beach, Florida in October, the Town of Islip announces.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Teacher Spotlight: Margaret Ivy Is A 'Great Educator' In North Babylon
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Teacher Spotlight: Kelley Parker Is A 'Great Teacher' In Wyandanch
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
'Critical Need' Prompts Wednesday's Blood Drive In Islip: FD
The Islip Fire Company is hosting a blood drive in the face of a "critical need" for blood, the fire department says.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Firefighters Battle Vehicle Blaze On Southern State Parkway: FD
The Brentwood and Islip fire departments extinguished a vehicle fire on Long Island's Southern State Parkway on Monday night, officials say.
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
Bacteria Scare Closes 1 Beach In The Town Of Babylon: SC Health Dept.
Suffolk County health officials have closed a beach in Copiague for bathing due to bacteria contamination, officials announce.
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Bacteria Scare Closes 1 Beach In The Town Of Islip: SC Health Dept.
Suffolk County health officials have closed a beach in Bayport for bathing due to bacteria contamination, officials announce.
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West Islip, NY|News|
Teacher Spotlight: Kurt Tummel Makes Learning Fun In West Islip
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Teacher Spotlight: Thomas Shingler Makes Magic In North Babylon
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Bay Shore|News|
Volunteer Opportunity Of The Week: Growing Oysters
Every week, Patch will spotlight volunteer opportunities around Long Island.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Suffolk County Sprays Aerial Mosquito Larvicide Into Marshes
The spraying will take place Tuesday through Thursday. Read on to see which marshes will be affected.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Amityville 2nd-Graders Celebrated During Moving-Up Ceremony
Northwest Elementary School 2nd graders were celebrated during a moving-up ceremony at Amityville Memorial High School.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Lindenhurst Teen Missing For More Than 1 Week: Police
Lindenhurst resident Katherine Monterosa-Herrera has been missing since July 3, Suffolk County Police Department announced Monday.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
LI Mourns As NYPD Officer Killed In Nail Salon Crash Is Laid To Rest
Hundreds gathered on Saturday to mourn NYPD officer Emilia Rennhack, 1 of 4 killed when a drunk driver plowed through a Deer Park nail spa.
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