Riverhead|News|
Accused Gilgo Beach Killer's Case 'Ready For Trial': Prosecution
The defense has filed motions challenging, again, the admissibility of the DNA and, to sever the trials; the judge will rule on the motions.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
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North Fork, NY|News|
Pirates And Mermaids And Sea Shanties, Oh My! 35th Annual Greenport Maritime Festival Unfolds This Weekend
The event takes place Saturday and Sunday, with a Merry Merfolk Parade, Cardboard Boat Regatta, artisan street vendors, food, music, more.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
LI Police Officer Accused Of Stealing $200K From Fellow Officer To Buy Vehicle, Pay Off Credit Cards: DA | PM
Also: Boy stabs mom with kitchen knife: PD / $2M in theft revealed in labor investigations: DA / Mystery cat / Teen assaulted: PD / Eatery
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Westhampton-Hampton Bays, NY|News|
9 All-County Musicians Named In Westhampton Beach
9 WHBHS student-musicians were chosen for the New York State Council of Administrators of Music Education 2025 All-County Music Festival.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Five Towns, NY|News|
Boy, 12, Stabs Mother 2X In Chest With Kitchen Knife On LI: PD
She suffered a partially collapsed lung; her son was charged with first-degree assault, police say.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
LI Police Officer Accused Of Stealing $200K From Fellow Officer To Buy Vehicle, Pay Off Credit Cards: DA
"The allegations here represent a shocking abuse of the essential trust that exists between fellow police officers." — DA Ray Tierney
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Levittown, NY|News|
17-Year-Old Assaulted In Parking Lot Of Nassau Middle School: Police
He was walking home from high school when 2 18-year-olds, who were not students, punched and kicked him, police say.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Bay Shore, NY|News|
Deadly Fentanyl Seized In LI Traffic Stop Could Have Caused 'Countless Overdoses': Sheriff | Patch PM
Also: Remembering Robert Redford / Water save / Fall foliage / Trump's emergency board prevents LIRR strike / Dad sexually abused girl: DA
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|News|
Community Set To Honor Life Of Beloved LI Teen At Annual Golf Outing: 'We Choose To Celebrate Dylan'
"As much as the day could be a sad one, we choose to celebrate Dylan with lots of love, laughter and smiles."
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Westhampton-Hampton Bays, NY|News|
Trump Convenes Presidential Emergency Board To Prevent LIRR Strike That Could Have 'Crippled' Commuters
President Trump convened the board at the request of 5 labor unions representing the Long Island Rail Road, a White House spokesperson says.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|News|
The Way He Was: A Generation Weeps As Robert Redford Dies At 89
A generation is mourning the loss of their first (screen idol) love Tuesday after Robert Redford died at 89.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
East Hampton, NY|News|
'Montauk Mary,' Unidentified Since 1978, Spotlighted During National Cold Case Month: DA
'Montauk Mary' is 1 of 3 cold cases shared by the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office this month.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
4 Jet Skiers Rescued From Nassau Marsh Monday Night: Police
A helicopter from the Nassau County Police Department's aviation unit responded to illuminate the area, police say.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
LI Man Arrested After Stabbing Friend Multiple Times In Fight: Police | Patch PM
Also: No LIRR strike / Ex-Scout leader charged with child porn in prison: feds / Charlie Kirk honored / Lottery win / Brawl: PD / Fatal ID
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|News|
Ex-LI Scout Leader Charged With Child Porn Begins 7-Year Sentence In Ohio Prison: Feds
Damon Rallis surrendered on Monday as directed by a judge in April, according to federal officials.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Southampton, NY|News|
LI Lawmaker Unveils Legislation To Counter Political Violence In Honor Of Charlie Kirk, Melissa Hortman
Southampton Town Councilman Michael Iasilli seeks to honor Charlie Kirk and Melissa Hortman with enhanced political discourse.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Westhampton-Hampton Bays, NY|News|
LIRR Strike Delayed As Unions Request Presidential Emergency Board Intervention; MTA Responds
"After months of radio silence, these outlier unions have finally admitted that they weren't serious about negotiating." – MTA
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|News|
Man Menaces Motorist With What Appears To Be A Firearm In Greenport: Police
A realistic looking BB handgun was located within the vehicle, police say.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Southampton, NY|News|
Man Who Crashed Into Sign, Flees Scene, Charged With DWI: Police
He was arrested early Monday, police say.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Southampton, NY|News|
23-Year-Old Dies In Long Island Crash; 1 Woman Ejected, Another Entrapped: Police
The vehicles sustained "catastrophic damage" in a Flanders crash that left 1 man dead, 1 woman ejected, and 1 entrapped, police say.
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