Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
'Dangerous' LI Man Sentenced To 13 Years For Violent Home Invasion: DA
“This dangerous individual is now off of our streets." – Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
LI Ducks Defeated By Stormers In Four-Game Series Finale
The Ducks were defeated by the Lancaster Stormers on Sunday in the final of a four-game series at Fairfield Properties Ballpark.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Funeral Set For West Islip Fire Department Honorary Chief
Islip Fire Department said Honorary Chief Ronald W. Pfuhl 'answered his last alarm' on April 27.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Holocaust Survivor Shares Positive Message With Deer Park Students
"The similarities in our lives must outweigh the differences and by working together we can make a better world." – Jeannie Parnes Wechsler
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Deer Park Student Environmentalists Gave Back On Earth Day
Deer Park students practiced hands-on environmentalism on Earth Day.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Islip Town Honors 17 Suffolk Students For Community Service Efforts
"We are so proud to have such inspiring young members as a part of our community."- Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter .
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Bay Shore|News|
Bay Shore Woman Missing For More Than 1 Week: Police
Sharie Dopwell was reported missing on April 22, police said.
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
Knives, Meat Cleavers Used To Kill 2 In Grisly LI Body Parts Case: DA
The investigation revealed the 2 killed were stabbed and beaten with a meat cleaver, Suffolk DA Ray Tierney says.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Central Islip Senior Awarded 'Life Changing' Scholarship: Report
The Central Islip High senior was one of 750 students choses from over 53,000 high schoolers, News12 reported.
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Bay Shore|News|
Man Charged In DWI Crash After Seriously Injuring Motorcyclist: PD
The motorcyclist was airlifted via helicopter to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries, police said.
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Bay Shore|News|
Suffolk Man Dies In Police Custody After Drug Charges: PD
A West Islip man died in police custody in Bay Shore Friday morning, police said.
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West Islip, NY|News|
LI Ducks Claim Opening Night Victory With New Manager
The Ducks kicked off the summer season with an opening night win against the Lancaster Stormers with veteran player Lew Ford as manager.
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Bay Shore|News|
Bay Shore Firefighters Extinguish Vehicle Blaze On Southern State
The Bay Shore Fire Department extinguished a vehicle fire on Southern State Parkway on Thursday.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Local Teens Graduate From Suffolk PD Youth Academy
Week-long program introduces youth to police tactics and training.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Young Entrepreneurs Jump Into The Food Biz At Deer Park Intermediate
“The students are learning skills that are taught in the classroom and carrying it over for authentic experiences,” teacher Heather Buksa.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
LI Students Get Fancy At Suffolk PD's Annual Prom Event
"We had a great time watching the teens walk the runway in their dresses and suits." - Suffolk PD.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
PD Warns Of Possible Road Closures During Deer Park Foodie Fest
Roads will be closed in Deer Park during the Foodie Fest on Saturday and Sunday.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Liquor Authority Slaps Central Islip Eatery With Violations: PD
El Tenampa on Islip Avenue got hit with multiple violations from the SLA
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Nearly 200 Suffolk PD Members Honored During Promotion Ceremony
"Thank you to all of our members for continuing to challenge themselves and their hard work and dedication to the SCPD." - Suffolk PD.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Central Islip Mom Begs Public For Help In Son's Unsolved Murder
"My grandkids are suffering really bad because their dad is not here with them anymore.” - Theresa Sexton.
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