Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Vehicle Fire Kills Blue Point Man In Driveway: Police
A man was found dead in a Blue Point driveway on Sunday, Suffolk County Police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Man Wanted After Stealing $5K From Lindenhurst Businesses: PD
Suffolk County Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a man who burglarized two Lindenhurst businesses in May.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
LI Man Sentenced For DWI Crash That Killed 4 Students: Report
“This was a situation where a good person made a horrible decision that cost the lives of four of his best friends.” — DA Robert Granger.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Man Pulled Unconscious From Suffolk Pool In Critical Condition: PD
A Connecticut man is in critical condition after being found unresponsive in a Suffolk County pool on Saturday, Suffolk County police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Exotic Produce Brings Cultural Diversity To Food Bank Farm
“We wanted to offer culturally diverse produce for Long Islanders who are food-insecure from different backgrounds."- Island Harvest CEO.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Traffic Advisory: Lindenhurst Roads Slated For Closure, Heavy Traffic
Lindenhurst roads may be congested during a farmers' market.
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
Traffic Advisory: Babylon Roads Slated For Closure, Heavy Traffic
Babylon roads may be congested during a car show.
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
Traffic Advisory: Babylon Roads Slated For Closure, Heavy Traffic
Babylon roads will be closed during the Spring Fling.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
New Farmers' Market Debuts In Lindenhurst, Officials Celebrate
"Opening day was great. The community welcomed the Lindenhurst Farmers' Market with open arms." - Darlene Perez Fantel, market organizer.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Bay Shore|News|
Healthcare Pros Talk Gun Violence At The White House
Northwell Health members joined healthcare leaders at the White House to honor National Gun Violence Awareness Day.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|News|
West Babylon Police Blotter: Crack-Cocaine Bust
Northport man arrested in connection with crack-cocaine on Long Island.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Deer Park Police Blotter: Driving While Intoxicated
Babylon man arrested in connection with driving while intoxicated in Deer Park, Suffolk County police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Copiague Police Blotter: Fleeing An Officer
Copiague man arrested in connection with fleeing a Suffolk County police officer in Farmingdale.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Bay Shore|News|
Bay Shore Police Blotter: Cash Robbery, Forced Sex Act
Bay Shore man arrested in connection with robbery, forced sex act on Long Island.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Central Islip Police Blotter: Fentanyl, Crack-Cocaine, Stolen Truck
North Babylon man arrested in connection with fentanyl, crack-cocaine and grand larceny in Central Islip.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Brentwood Police Blotter: Drugs And Firearms
Brentwood brothers arrested in connection with selling selling drugs and possessing firearms on Long Island.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|News|
Pet of the Week: The 'Godfather' Of The Babylon Animal Shelter
Louie, a mastiff mix known as the "Godfather" of the Babylon Animal Shelter, is the Pet of the Week.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Experience Colonial Life At Islip Grange Park's 'Living History Day'
Islip's family-friendly event will feature demonstrations of colonial cooking and military drills, a mock town meeting and more.
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