Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
LI Woman Reported Missing In June: Police
A Long Island woman was reported missing in June after her family didn't see her for around 2 weeks, Suffolk County police announced Monday.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
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Bay Shore|News|
LI Man Used Drugs, Violence For Control While Sex Trafficking Woman: DA
A Long Island man has been indicted for sex trafficking and allegedly using physical violence and drugs to control the victim, the DA says.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Bird's Nest Causes 800+ Customers To Lose Power On LI
An innocent but ill-placed bird's nest caused hundreds of PSEG customers to lose power last Thursday, PSEG reps told Patch.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Man Killed In Early Morning Car Crash In Suffolk: Police
A man was killed in an early-morning car crash involving a MINI Cooper and a Jeep Liberty on Long Island, Suffolk County police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Pedestrian Hit And Killed By Minivan On LI: Police
A pedestrian was hit and killed by a Dodge Caravan while crossing the street on Long Island early Saturday morning, Suffolk police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Islip, NY|News|
Donations Needed For Islip's Annual School Supply Drive
Youth Bureau's Annual School Supply Drive is in full swing, collecting donations for families in the Islip community.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Blissful Cookies + New Uncle Giuseppe's + Ben & Jerry's
Also: New Pilates studio / Children's boutique closes (and reopens) / New pizza place / Ambulatory center opens
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Islip, NY|News|
LI Non-Profit Founder To Be Honored With Community Leadership Award
The Suffolk Sheriff's office will honor a Long Island resident dedicated to supporting families who lost loved ones to substance abuse.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Islip, NY|News|
Teen Hospitalized After Crashing Minibike Into SUV On LI: Police
A teen was seriously injured after crashing a minibike into a Chevrolet SUV on Long Island, according to Suffolk County police.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
ICE Presence At LI Firehouse Sparks Fallout: Assemblyman’s Honorary Title Revoked
Long Island fire chiefs are revoking an assemblyman's honorary title, saying he spoke against them after ICE organized on FD property.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|News|
National Kitten Day: Here's 5 of 60 Adoptable Kitties At An LI Animal Shelter
It's National Kitten Day, and one Long Island animal shelter has 60 adoptable kittens waiting to find their forever homes.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Bacteria Scare Closes Sayville Beach: Health Dept.
Suffolk County health officials have closed a Long Island beach for bathing due to excessive bacterial contamination.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Girls Basketball Coach Let Go By Copiague High: Report
Kia Wright, Copiauge High's girls basketball team coach, who was adored by players and parents alike, has been let go, Newsday reports.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|News|
New Pilates Studio Comes To Long Island
A new Pilates studio is opening this summer in a charming, waterfront village on Long Island's South Shore.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
'Legendary Acts Of Kindness': Bayport-Blue Point Mourns Beloved Community Member
"The loss is tremendous, a life cut short but lived to the fullest. Lenore squeezed everything out of every day." - BBP Chamber of Commerce.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
West Islip, NY|News|
New Islip Recycling Program Shows 'Measurable Success' During Trail Phase
West Islip is getting greener, thanks to a successful new recycling pilot program that's boosted recycling in just 5 weeks, the town says.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
100 Kids Step Up To The Plate At Suffolk Sheriff's Baseball Clinic
The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office stepped up to the plate by hosting a free baseball clinic which around 100 children participated in.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
PSEG Begins Energy Grid Improvements In West Babylon
The storm hardening work on the distribution circuit is part of many system improvements included in the "Power On" program, PSEG says.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Tensions Flare After ICE Agents Organize At LI Firehouse
Tensions are flaring after ICE agents parked at a Long Island fire department in a predominantly Latino area as immigrant detentions soar.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Feds Move To Drop Charges Against High-Ranking MS-13 Gang Leaders: Report
Federal prosecutors on Long Island have moved to drop all charges against 2 high-ranking MS-13 gang leaders, Newsday reports.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
