Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
LI Teens Explore Law Careers In Court Program
Around 100 Long Island teens from Nassau and Suffolk high schools are spending the week in a federal court learning about the legal system.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
'Summer Trauma Season' Prompts Blood Drive In Lindenhurst
The New York Blood Center is calling for blood donations ahead of summer trauma season and Long Island residents may donate in Lindenhurst.
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
'Dire Need Of Help': LI Animal Shelter Calls For Adoptive And Foster Families
A Long Island animal shelter has issued a plea for help amidst a "critical shortage" of fosters and adoptions as cages near max capacity.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
LI Ducks Now Using Baseballs With QR Codes
The Long Island Ducks are now using baseballs with QR codes so fans can tag them on Facebook, X, Instagram and/or TikTok to enter a contest.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
'All Hands Needed' For Truck Blaze That Shutdown LI Highway: FD
Sayville Fire Department crews battled a blaze that broke out in a tractor trailer and shut down a Long Island highway Monday afternoon.
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Children's Boutique Announces New Store On LI
A children's clothing store on Long Island is closing its doors and reopening nearby with something "new and exciting."
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Uncle Giuseppe's Expands On Long Island
Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace, an Italian-inspired grocery store, is expanding on Long Island with a new store slated to open this year.
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Bay Shore|News|
Teen Missing After Taxi Ride To LIRR Station: Police
A Long Island teen was reported missing after taking a taxi to a Long Island train station, Suffolk County police announced Monday.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Infinity That Hit 110+ MPH And Fled Police On The LIE Impounded: PD
An Infiniti G37 that hit speeds over 110 mph on the Long Island Express while fleeing officers in June has been impounded, police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
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Islip, NY|News|
Cape Air's Islip To Boston Flights: Everything You Need To Know
Cape Air celebrated its inaugural flight from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Boston. Here's everything you need to know about the route.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Murder Charge For LI Man Who Used BMW As A 'Deadly Weapon': DA
A Long Island man has been indicted for murder after allegedly assaulting and killing a man by running him over with his BMW, the DA says.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Teen Motorcyclist Hospitalized After Crashing Into Pole On LI: Police
A teenager was critically injured after crashing into a utility pole on Long Island early Thursday morning, Suffolk County police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
'Justice, Equality, Community Uplift': LI Couple Honored By Street Renaming
The legacy of a Long Island couple dedicated to justice, equality and community uplift was honored with a street renaming on Long Island.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Bay Shore|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Bay Shore July 4th 2025 Events
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Bay Shore.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Brentwood-Central Islip July 4th 2025 Events
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Brentwood and Central Islip.
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West Islip, NY|News|
Fireworks Near Me: West Islip July 4th 2025 Events
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around West Islip.
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Sayville-Bayport July 4th 2025 Events
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Sayville-Bayport.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Lindenhurst July 4th 2025 Events
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Lindenhurst.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Deer Park-North Babylon July 4th 2025 Events
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Deer Park and North Babylon.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff