Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Traffic Advisory: Wyandanch Roads Slated For Closure, Heavy Traffic
Wyandanch roads may be congested during weekend events.
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
Bacteria Scare Closes 55 LI Beaches: SC Health Dept.
Suffolk County health officials have closed 55 Long Island beaches for bathing due to an advisory following heavy rain.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
$8 Million Deer Park Property Sells To New Jersey Firm: Report
New Jersey-based real estate investment firm Faropoint purchased an $8 million property in Deer Park, Long Island Business News reported.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Blue Point Student Band Marches In Memorial Day Parade
James Wilson Young Middle School’s band played in the Blue Point Fire Department’s Memorial Day Parade.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
$10 Million From NYS Builds Islip's New Shellfish Hatchery
New York State Gov.Kathy Hochul gave Islip $10 million to build a new shellfish hatchery and increase Long Island's oyster and clam supply.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|News|
Power Outages Affect 200 In Babylon: PSEG
PSEG Long Island is reporting two power outages in Babylon, causing nearly 200 residents to lose power.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Bacteria Contamination Closes Venetian Shores Beach: SC Health Dept.
Venetian Shores is closed until further notice due to high bacteria levels, according to the Suffolk County Department of Health.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Bacteria Contamination Closes Tanner Park Beach: SC Health Dept.
Tanner Park Beach is closed until further notice due to high bacteria levels, according to the Suffolk County Department of Health.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
West Islip, NY|News|
Missing Suffolk Man Found Safe: Police
UPDATE: Robert Lynch, 94, has been found after being reported missing in West Islip on Tuesday, Suffolk County police say.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Traffic Advisory: Lindenhurst Roads Slated For Closure, Heavy Traffic
Lindenhurst roads may be congested during weekend events.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
'A Ray Of Sunshine': LI Mourns EMT, Childhood Cancer Survivor
"Heather was a ray of sunshine who made such an impact and left a mark on this earth." - Heather's family wrote in her obituary.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Copiague 2nd Graders Connect With Nature During Field Trip
2n graders from Copiague School District visited Hoyt Farm Nature Preserve in Commack on a recent field trip.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Long Island Ducks Pitcher Heads To Foreign Pro League
Mexican League Pericos de Puebla purchased the contract of Long Island Ducks pitcher Emilio Marquez, formerly of the Kansas City Royals.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
West Islip, NY|News|
Man Missing From West Islip, Silver Alert Issued: Police
Robert Lynch, 94 hasn't been seen or heard from since he left his West Islip home on Tuesday to shop at Costco, Suffolk County police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|Neighbor News|
Nearly 150 Affected By Power Outages In Brentwood: PSEG
PSEG Long Island is reporting two power outages in Brentwood, causing nearly 150 residents to lose power.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Pro Baseball League Honors Long Island Ducks First Baseman
Long Island Duck first baseman Frank Schwindel is the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball's Player of the Month.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
'May Peace Prevail': Amityville Students Unveil Peace Pole
Amityville Memorial High School's Interact Club erected a Peace Pole on the school's front lawn to inspire peace in the community.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Bay Shore|News|
Bay Shore Teen Missing For More Than 1 Week: Police
Bay Shore resident Jamiya Green has been missing since October 2023, Suffolk County Police Department announced Monday.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Firefighters Battle House Fire In Suffolk, Arson Squad Probes: PD
Suffolk County Police Arson Squad detectives are investigating a residential fire in Lindenhurst Monday night, police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Bay Shore|News|
Firefighters Rescue People, Dogs From Suffolk Blaze: PD
Long Island firefighters extinguished a residential fire on Sunday that hospitalized three dogs and three people, Suffolk County police say.
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