Bay Shore|News|
Teen Missing From West Babylon For Over A Week: Police
West Babylon resident Ashly Andino, 13, has been missing since May 30, Suffolk County Police Department announced Monday.
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
West Babylon Revised School Budget Explained, Re-Vote Set For Tuesday
Here's what you need to know about West Babylon's revised school budget after voters failed to pass a budget piercing the cap in May.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|News|
West Babylon District Hosts Revised Budget Meeting Before Re-Vote
West Babylon is hosting an info meeting before the budget re-vote after voters failed to pass a proposed budget piercing the cap in May.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Disabled Drivers Exempt From New Paid Parking In Lindenhurst
Disabled drivers with a handicap placard displayed in the vehicle are exempt from paid parking in Lindenhurst—and all of New York State.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Bearded Dragons In 9 States: CDC
A Salmonella outbreak linked to pet bearded dragons has sickened 15 people in 9 states—4 in New York—the Centers for Disease Control says.
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West Islip, NY|News|
Man Dies After Being Pulled From Long Island Pool: PD
The man was found unresponsive in a Long Island pool on Sunday, police say. He was pronounced dead, police stated in an update Monday.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
West Islip, NY|News|
Man Pulled Unconscious From Suffolk Pool In Critical Condition: PD
A man is in critical condition after being found unresponsive in a Suffolk County pool on Sunday, Suffolk County police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Bay Shore|News|
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Bay Shore Crash: PD
The motorcyclist was transported via ambulance to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore for treatment of serious physic, police said.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Suffolk's Class Of 2024 Valedictorians Honored By SCSSA
The Suffolk County School Superintendents Association honored the class of 2024 valedictorians at Villa Lombardi in Holbrook.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
West Islip, NY|News|
West Islip Senior Earns First Haas Mill Operator Certificate On LI
West Islip High School senior Camryn Byrnes received the first Haas Basic Mill Operator Certification.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|News|
Pet of the Week: 'Pit-o-licious' Bella Of The Babylon Animal Shelter
"Bella is a silly girl who loves to play with toys and any kind of fetch you can offer her." - Christine Franke, Babylon Animal Shelter.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Touch-Screen Parking Meters Come To Lindenhurst
The Village of Lindenhurst is upgrading parking meters on Wellwood Avenue to touch-screen meter kiosks that accept coins and credit cards.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Traffic Advisory Deer Park Roads Slated For Closure, Heavy Traffic
Deer Park roads may be congested during weekend events.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Traffic Advisory: Lindenhurst Roads Slated For Closure, Heavy Traffic
Lindenhurst roads may be congested during weekend events.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Traffic Advisory: Lindenhurst Roads Slated For Closure, Heavy Traffic
Lindenhurst roads may be congested during weekend events.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|News|
Illegal 'Pop-Up Party' Busted By Babylon Town Officials, Police
Suffolk police and Town of Babylon officials shut down an illegal "pop-up" party organized and advertised via Snapchat on Saturday night.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Deer Park High Celebrates 5 College-Bound Athletes
Five Deer Park High School students have committed to playing college sports in New York and Connecticut.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
JetBlue's Islip To Florida Flights: Everything You Need To Know
JetBlue is flying between 3 Florida destinations and Long Island MacArthur Airport. Here are the flight details you need to know.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Traffic Advisory: Amityville Roads Slated For Closure, Heavy Traffic
Amityville roads may be congested during weekend events.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Suffolk Officials Granted $8.8M To Fight Youth Vaping
Suffolk officials have received over $8.8 million in funding from a settlement with e-cigarette giant JUUL Labs Inc. to fight youth vaping.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
