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
Peter Mathews, 24, of Bay Shore, fell Thursday night as he snowboarded down a slope at the Big Snow American Dream. He died at a hospital.
The team beat Sayville, the returning champions, last week.
We all know someone who's making a difference. Here's one local resident who is having an impact in Lindenhurst.
The incident occurred Tuesday morning, 511NY reports.
Missy is a "low maintenance gal" who like to cuddle on a blanket and appreciates her caretakers. Will you be her forever home?
The town is expected to work with the company in a pedestrian revitalization project. Here's what they've previously done.
Joshua Goncalves-Radding, 20, of Long Island, was the driver in a crash that left four dead and injured three Saturday, state police said.
The businessman was remembered for his legacy on Amityville Village.
She officially began her term on Thursday.
The men entered and stole from a Rutledge Avenue property, police say.
Here are some things on the agenda for the Dec. 13 Islip Town Board meeting.
The 87-year-old was walking when he was fatally struck, police say.
Here are some fun activities to check out this weekend on Long Island.
The scammers impersonated homeowners, stole information, and forged legal documents of elderly homeowners, the Attorney General says.
The unauthorized person was struck by the Ronkonkoma Long Island Rail Road train, Metropolitan Transportation Authority officials say.
The man stole 7 gold chains from the store's display, police say.
Jessica Gonzalez, 19, of Commack, was originally believed to be the driver in a fatal September crash, state police say.
The woman was injured when another car collided into her vehicle, police say.
Danie Philistin, 29, was fatally shot in the head last summer. An arrest has yet to be made in the case.
The chemical had leaked slowly from a storage tank overnight into the street, soil, and drain, the DEC says.
