Northport, NY|News|
Northport High School Class Of 2025 Graduates
"You are not just the future, you are the present, and your voice matters now," the board of education president told students.
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Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
- Farmingdale, NY
Michael is an editor at Long Island Patch who covers Farmingdale, Huntington, Northport, Smithtown and more. He's lived in Farmingdale his whole life. He earned his bachelor's degree in journalism at Stony Brook University and master's from the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism.
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Hauppauge, NY|News|
Hauppauge HS Hosts Legacy Tree Ceremony Honoring Classes Of 2020 And 2025
Trees were planted and dedicated to each class whose high school experience was impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Commack, NY|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Commack July 4th 2025 Events
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Commack.
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Miller Place-Rocky Point, NY|News|
LI Congressman, Vietnam Veterans Demand Veterans Affairs To Take Action Against War-Related Cancer
"Vietnam War veterans who served in-theater are 30 percent more likely to develop bile duct cancer than those who served elsewhere."
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Smithtown, NY|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Smithtown July 4th 2025 Events
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Smithtown.
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Huntington, NY|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Huntington July 4th 2025 Events
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Huntington.
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Smithtown, NY|News|
Smithtown High School East Celebrates Class Of 2025
"Your achievements have been nothing short of remarkable and your perseverance and commitment have paid off," Principal Robert Rose said.
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Port Jefferson, NY|News|
Human Remains Found In Submerged Vehicle In Mount Sinai: Police
BREAKING: Divers found a human bone in a submerged car after sonar devices picked up the vehicle near a boat ramp, police say.
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Commack, NY|News|
Fundraiser For Camp Helen Keller To Be Held At Miller's Ale House In Commack
The fundraiser is scheduled for tonight, July 1. It will feature live music and raffles.
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Huntington, NY|News|
South Huntington's Walt Whitman High School Class Of 2025 Holds Graduation Ceremony
"With careful attention, Whitman has fundamentally shaped us into the people we are today," valedictorian Sienna Leaver told her peers.
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Hauppauge, NY|News|
Hauppauge High School Class Of 2025 Celebrates Graduation
"Be a good person, be an interesting person, care about things and prove that you care about them..." the valedictorian said.
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Huntington, NY|News|
'Clever Trickster' Phoenix: Huntington Adoptable Pet Of The Week
Phoenix, a 1-year-old dark tabby male, is a "gentle giant with a heart ready to heal" after his previous family died.
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Smithtown, NY|News|
2 Kayakers Rescued After Boat Sinks In Smithtown
The kayakers were treading water when they were rescued, police say. One was not wearing a lifejacket.
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Northport, NY|News|
East Northport Massage Parlor Raid: 2 Women Arrested, Police Say
Both women were charged with unauthorized practice of a profession and prostitution, police say.
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Northport, NY|News|
'Fearless' Meeko: Northport Adoptable Pet Of The Week
Meeko, a 1-year-old male, is a "very special kitty," as "everyone who meets him falls in love."
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Huntington, NY|News|
Suffolk Man Charged In $2 Million Medicare And Medicaid Fraud Scheme: Feds
In all, 15 people have been indicted as part of 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, prosecutors said.
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Huntington, NY|News|
Huntington Police Blotter: Driver Chases Pedestrian In Car, Hits Them, Assaults Them With Weapon
ALSO: Man steals from The Home Depot despite being previously banned from the store, police say.
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Smithtown, NY|News|
Smithtown Police Blotter: Diamond Bracelet, Gift Cards Stolen From Home
ALSO: Check altered and deposited; and items stolen from mall, police say.
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Port Jefferson, NY|News|
Man Who Shot Relative Outside Mount Sinai Billiards Bar Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison: DA
The man, a previously convicted felon, shot his family member, causing him shattered bones and organ damage, the DA says.
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Northport, NY|News|
Crab Meadow Beach Closed To Bathing After High Levels Of Bacteria Found
Swimming in bacteria-contaminated water can result in gastrointestinal illness and other infections, health officials warn.
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