Islip, NY|News|
Islip High Students Got Fancy For Annual Fashion Fundraiser
Islip High School's annual fashion show fundraiser was a success.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Great South Bay Brewery Opens In Lindenhurst: Report
The Great South Bay Brewery opened a second location in Lindenhurst.
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West Islip, NY|News|
Beach Street Students Race Boats In Regatta Challenge
Beach Street Middle School students used their engineering skills in a paddleboat race.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Deer Park Students Rally For Kindness With March Against Hate
Robert Frost Middle School's World of Difference Club promoted inclusion and kindness with March Out Against Hate.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Brentwood Rite Aid Among 4 LI Stores Slated For Closure
According to court documents for Rite Aid's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, four Long Island stores will close.
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Bay Shore|News|
$1K A Day For Life: Bay Shore Store Sells Lucky Lottery Ticket
The winning ticket was sold at a business in Bay Shore, according to the New York Lottery.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Islip Father Raped And Impregnated Daughter, Sentenced To 22 Years: DA
“It is unconscionable that a father would subject his own daughter to years of such disgusting acts of sexual violence.” — DA Ray Tierney.
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West Islip, NY|News|
Former LI Private School Official Sentenced For $8.4M Theft: DA
“This sentence sends a clear message that we take white collar crime extremely seriously here in Suffolk County.” — DA Ray Tierney.
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Bay Shore|News|
Police ID Motorcyclist Killed in Bay Shore Crash
The Brentwood man, 32, died crashing into a car in Bay Shore on April 15, police say.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Deer Park School District Named 'Best Community for Music Education'
The NAMM Foundation has once again named the Deer Park School District a Best Community for Music Education.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Suffolk Sheriff's Office Launches First Annual Wellness Conference
Over 200 law enforcement officials will attend the Suffolk County Sheriff Office's first annual Wellness Conference.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
2nd Man Arrested After Fleeing Fatal Brentwood Hit-And-Run: PD
Two drivers have been arrested after a hit-and-run left a woman dead.
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West Islip, NY|News|
Student Charged With Gun, Ammunition Possession At West Islip High: PD
A 17-year-old West Islip High student was arrested and charged with possession of a revolver and ammunition, police say.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Suffolk Man Found Guilty Of Repeated Sexual Abuse Of Girl, 8: DA
"The courage this child showed in testifying in an open courtroom against her abuser is nothing short of admirable." — DA Ray Tierney.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Man Arrested After Fleeing Scene Of Fatal Brentwood Hit-And-Run: PD
The driver fled the scene, police say.
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Bay Shore|News|
Motorcyclist Killed in Bay Shore Crash: PD
The driver struck another vehicle, police say.
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Bay Shore|News|
Art Therapy Saved This Bay Shore Sculpture's Life: Report
Bay Shore's TJ Savino considered suicide before art saved his life, according to one report.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
North Babylon Students Honored For Musical Talent
Thirty-five Robert Moses Middle School students were inducted into the Tri-M Music Honor Society.
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
West Babylon Senior High School Honored As Rising Stars
Students Kirra Murphy and Matthew Gennings have been recognized for their roles in "Mamma Mia."
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