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Northport Police Reminds Drivers To Be Cautious During School Year
Small people with backpacks will soon cross the street near you, oftentimes without regards to traffic laws.

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Small people with backpacks will soon cross the street near you, oftentimes without regards to traffic laws.

One of the brothers was caught selling drugs in a Taco Bell parking lot, police say.
The items will be sent to Texas to help the thousands of families that have been devastated by Hurricane Harvey.
The new principal held a meet and greet with students and parents.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, four children, four grandchildren and her sister.
Here are recent incidents reported in the Northport Police Department log.
The space will alleviate overcrowding issues at the high school.
Northport-East Northport students participated in the week-long summer program for the first time.
The only injury she received was a small cut from crawling out the window.
The man tried to steal Louis Vuitton duffle bags, backpacks and a wallet last month.
Both drivers were hospitalized on Saturday afternoon.
New York's largest health care provider will be withdrawing from the state insurance market over the next year.
The 28 new faculty members attended an orientation prior to the start of the 2017-2018 school year.
Here's to hoping the weather complies as summer comes to a close.
Police and Gang Unit officers executed the warrant last week.
He won two gold medals and one silver medal at the 2017 USA Taekwondo National Championships.
A caller named "Bill Church" convinced the woman her granddaughter needed money to avoid jail, police say.
“These two helpless dogs were left to die a horrific death when they were left trapped in crates in sweltering conditions,” the DA said.
The lifeguard is a recent graduate from Harborfields High School.