Smithtown, NY|News|
Mother, Son Killed, 91-Year-Old Hurt In Smithtown House Fire: Police
Police say two people were found dead inside the home on Fifty Acre Road South, and a 91-year-old man was hospitalized.
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Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
- Huntington, NY
Award-winning journalist. Hofstra University Class of 2020 with a B.A. in Journalism. Covering Babylon Village, Sayville-Bayport, Lindenhurst, Deer Park, North Babylon, Huntington, Smithtown, Commack, Northport and more across Suffolk County.
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
GoFundMe Launched For Family Of LI Teen Police Say Was Shot, Killed By Ex-Boyfriend, 17: 'Sorely Missed'
"To know Emily is to love her."
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|Neighbor News|
Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly Marches In Deer Park Homecoming
The lifelong Deer Park resident and 1984 graduate joined students for the “Once a Falcon, Always a Falcon” homecoming parade.
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Huntington|News|
Friendsgiving Teaches Key Life Skills At Walt Whitman High School
The high school’s Life Skills program invited students, alumni, and staff for a home-cooked Friendsgiving.
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Commack, NY|News|
Man Wanted After Clothing Theft At TJ Maxx In Commack: Police
Police say the man stole assorted clothing.
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
West Babylon Concert To Help Feed LI Families This Saturday
Saturday’s “Dirty Dozen” concert and food drive will benefit Long Island Cares, with 13 bands contributing to a new compilation album.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
‘24 Days Of Ice Cream’: How This LI Shop Scooped 13,800 Mini Cups For The Holidays
Hershey’s Ice Cream of Copiague launched Christmas and Hanukkah countdown boxes filled with 23–7 mini scoops and giveaways.
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Smithtown, NY|News|
17-Year-Old Kills Ex-Girlfriend, Then Shoots Himself In Nesconset: Police
The teen' parents called 911 after the shooting unfolded late Wednesday morning, police say.
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Huntington|News|
WellLife Volunteers Fill Shelves At Huntington Food Pantry Ahead Of Holidays
Staff and volunteers packed shelves as the nonprofit launched its year-end campaign to support nutrition programs.
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Sayville, William Floyd AP Research Students Join Forces For Peer Mentoring Conference
Students from both districts presented proposals, exchanged feedback, and strengthened research skills.
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Northport, NY|News|
Thanksgiving Spirit on Stage: Harley Avenue Kindergartners Perform For Families
Kindergarteners at Harley Avenue Primary School performed festive Thanksgiving songs.
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Northport, NY|News|
Elwood Fourth Graders Give Back With Thanksgiving Gift Bags
Boyd Intermediate School students assembled handmade Thanksgiving gift bags for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Deer Park High School Wows Crowds With Neil Simon’s Hilarious ‘Fools’
The two-night performance showcased standout student acting, sharp direction, and a fully student-supported production team.
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Bay Shore, NY|News|
‘Reprehensible’: LI Father Sexually Abused His 8-Year-Old Daughter, DA Says
The abuse went on for about a year during the child’s visits with her father, prosecutors say.
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
Babylon Trio Among Only 24 LI Students Picked For Prestigious All-Island Art Program
The workshop, led by artist Andres Gallardo, brought together standout student-artists from across Long Island.
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
Babylon HS Senior Selected To Bring Student Voice To School Board
The senior class president will take on the non-voting role for the 2025–26 school year, acting as a liaison for her peers.
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Huntington|News|
This Cat Gave Birth In The Back Of A Car During A Storm: Huntington Adoptable Pet Of The Week
Porsche’s kittens were adopted immediately. She’s still searching for a forever home, according to the shelter.
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Northport, NY|News|
Young Tabby Found Pregnant In Northport Yard, Needs A Home: Northport Kitties Of The Week
The 1-year-old tabby raised four kittens and is now waiting for her own family, volunteers say.
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Huntington|News|
14 Charged In Massive Suffolk ‘Porch Pirate’ Ring That Stole Over 200 Phones Across LI: DA
The enterprise hit more than 30 communities and funneled stolen smartphones to Bronx stash houses and Manhattan stores, prosecutors say.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Prior Violent Felony Offender Convicted For Firing 10 Shots Outside LI Baby Shower: DA
Prosecutors say the Central Islip man, who was on parole, fired a loaded gun at another guest in the firehouse parking lot.
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