Maureen is an editor at Long Island Patch with a passion for local news, covering the areas of Deer Park-North Babylon, Babylon Village, Bay Shore, Islip, East Islip, Sayville-Bayport, Brentwood-Central Islip, Lindenhurst, and West Islip. Born and raised in Queens, NY, she received her bachelor's in English Literature at SUNY Binghamton, and recently graduated with her master's degree from New York University's Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, running, all things podcasts, and busting out a tune with friends at karaoke. Want to connect? Send tips, ideas, press releases, podcast recommendations and photos of your pets to maureen.mullarkey@patch.com
We all know students who excel in academic, arts or volunteer service. Here's one local resident who is having an impact in West Islip.
The man was struck by a car while walking, police say.
Here are some fun activities to check out this weekend on Long Island.
The League 3 champs have the longest active winning streak on Long Island.
The beloved Long Island tradition will be recognized every second Friday of February.
The space will include 36 private patient rooms for maternity care.
The purebred German Shepherds went missing more than 1 week ago.
LaSalle was rejected by senators on Wednesday.
Read onto learn more about estuaries and Save the Great South Bay.
Deputies observed the woman to swerve over the road lines.
The incident occurred Tuesday night.
The military veteran was one out of 3 people to win free groceries for one year.
The incident occurred Tuesday morning, police say.
"We have to have an answer to this. There has to be a resolution."
The men confronted the owner of the store and stole cash, police said.
The restaurant will open in the former Bank of Babylon.
The 6-time Grammy winner and one-third of the iconic Amityville rap group died on Sunday.
Campers will participate in both a production class and in performances.
The student is one out of 1,157 nationwide to earn semifinalist status.
The students are two out of 1,157 nationwide to earn semifinalist status.
