Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Smoke Shop Busted For Selling Tobacco Products To A Minor: PD
Suffolk County police arrested an Islip Terrace smoke shop as part of "Operation Smoke Out" on Sunday, police say.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Man Busted After Selling Tobacco Products To A Minor: PD
Suffolk County police arrested an Islip Terrace smoke shop as part of "Operation Smoke Out" on Sunday, police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
North Babylon Teacher Honored With STEM Award
North Babylon High School chemistry teacher Mary Susan Noll was awarded the Long Island STEM Education Leadership Association Star Award.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
MacArthur Airport Brings Memorial Day Fun To The Bethpage Air Show
Long Island MacArthur Airport will have a pop-up at the Memorial Day weekend Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Board Of Ed Honors Bayport-Blue Point Debate Team
Bayport-Blue Point High Debate Team members were honored for competing in the NYSFL State Championship at The Bronx School of Science.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
'Brave' Firefighter With A 'Heart Of Gold' Honored By Street Renaming
The Deer Park community paid tribute to fireman John Caldwell Sr.'s legacy with a recent street renaming honoring him.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Motorcyclist Killed By Unlicensed Driver In Brentwood Crash: PD
An unlicensed driver hit and killed the motorcyclist in Brentwood, police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|News|
Man Hits Low-Hanging Wires, Crashes Car On Route 109: PD
A man was hospitalized with minor injuries Wednesday night after hitting low-hanging wires on Route 109 in West Babylon, police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|News|
Traffic Alert: Crash Closes Route 109 In West Babylon
The closure is on Route 109 in West Babylon, Suffolk County police said.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
West Islip, NY|News|
West Islip High Celebrates 14 College-Bound Student Athletes
Fourteen senior-athletes from West Islip High School’s Class of 2024 committed to play college sports, the school announced.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
As Memorial Day Approaches, Islip Officials Promote Boat, Water Safety
"The safety of our residents is our top priority." — Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|News|
West Babylon District 'Discouraged' With Budget Defeat, Plans New Vote
The district was 1 of only 2 on Long Island to see its budget, which sought to pierce the cap, defeated.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Memorial Day Weekend 2024: Events And Parades Around North Babylon
North Babylon will celebrate Memorial Day with a parade and festivities around town.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Memorial Day Weekend 2024: Events And Parades Around Central Islip
Central Islip will celebrate Memorial Day with a parade and festivities around town.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Memorial Day Fun With The Long Island Ducks
The Long Island Ducks are playing a weekend-long Memorial Day series with fireworks and other festivities.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|News|
West Babylon School Budget Fails To Garner Votes To Pierce Tax Cap
The proposed budget didn't secure the 60% voter approval needed to pierce the cap; next steps could involve new vote, contingency budget.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
100+ Marijuana Products Seized In Sayville Smoke Shop Bust: Police
Officers seized over 100 marijuana products, some of which looked like candy, from a smoke shop on Sayville's Main Street, police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|News|
West Babylon School District Budget Vote: What You Need To Know
Here's what you need to know before you cast your ballot in West Babylon.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|News|
Memorial Day Weekend 2024: Events And Parades Around Babylon
Babylon will celebrate Memorial Day with a parade and festivities around town.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Memorial Day Weekend 2024: Events And Parades Around Lindenhurst
Lindenhurst will celebrate Memorial Day with a parade and festivities around town.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff