Port Washington|News|
Quails Get Released Into North Hempstead Woods To Gobble Up Ticks
These quails are natural born tick killers. The best part is their extermination methods don't include pesticides.
Paige McAtee, Patch Staff
Paige McAtee, Patch Staff
- Port Washington, NY
Paige covers news on Long Island.
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Oyster Bay, NY|News|
4 Men Rescued From Disabled Boat In Long Island Sound
The boat operator was unsure of his location and did not know how to light a flare, police say.
Paige McAtee, Patch Staff
Port Washington|News|
Cops: Graffiti At LIRR Station, Items Stolen From Boat
Here are recent incidents reported in the Manorhaven, Manhasset and Roslyn areas, according to Nassau County Police.
Paige McAtee, Patch Staff
Plainview, NY|News|
Cops: Armored Vehicle Employee Stole Cash From ATMs In Plainview
Here are recent incidents reported in the Plainview area, according to Nassau County Police.
Paige McAtee, Patch Staff
Great Neck, NY|News|
Cops: Tire Punctured, License Plates Stolen In Great Neck
Here are recent incidents reported in the Great Neck area, according to Nassau County Police.
Paige McAtee, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Advisory Against Bathing Issued At 35 Suffolk Beaches
The advisory was issued due to the heavy rainfall.
Paige McAtee, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Homeless Man Burglarizes Huntington Station Church: Police
The man broke a stained glass window and stole cash and checks on Tuesday morning, police say.
Paige McAtee, Patch Staff
Glen Cove, NY|News|
New Greek Restaurant Opens In Glen Cove
Vilai serves Greek-influenced cuisine with an emphasis on fresh healthy seafood.
Paige McAtee, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Police Seek Huntington Station Beauty Product Thief
Do you recognize this woman? Police are looking for her.
Paige McAtee, Patch Staff
Five Towns, NY|News|
Man Sleeping In Car Found With Meth, Cocaine, Loaded Gun: PD
Police found the man sleeping in a Hewlett parking lot.
Paige McAtee, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Propane Tank Causes House Fire In Huntington Station
The fire broke out on Sunday evening, fire officials say.
Paige McAtee, Patch Staff
Oyster Bay, NY|News|
Long Island’s Best Public High Schools: New Rankings Released
Twenty-nine Long Island schools made Niche.com’s 100 best public high schools in New York.
Paige McAtee, Patch Staff
Half Hollow Hills, NY|News|
3 Hospitalized After Dix Hills House Fire
The family dog safely escaped the blaze.
Paige McAtee, Patch Staff
Half Hollow Hills, NY|News|
Woman, Daughter Rescued From Overturned Vehicle On LIE
The mother, her 15-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son were hospitalized from the Saturday afternoon crash.
Paige McAtee, Patch Staff
Hicksville, NY|News|
2 Struck By LIRR Trains Causes Morning Commute Delays
A person was struck near Hicksville and another was struck in Woodside, officials say.
Paige McAtee, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|News|
Long Island Native Finds Worm In Food At NJ Restaurant [VIDEO]
A family took a video of a parasitic worm slinking in their food – and then dealt with a heap of backlash from the restaurant.
Paige McAtee, Patch Staff
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Northport, NY|News|
Man Found Unresponsive In Fort Salonga Pool Dies [UPDATE]
The man was listed in critical condition on Sunday afternoon.
Paige McAtee, Patch Staff
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Huntington, NY|News|
6 Huntington-Area School Districts Rank Among NY's Best
Forty-three Long Island school districts made the top 100 in Niche.com's statewide rankings.
Paige McAtee, Patch Staff
New Hyde Park, NY|News|
Herricks Ranked Among Nation's Best School Districts
Plus, 43 Long Island school districts made the top 100 in Niche.com's statewide rankings.
Paige McAtee, Patch Staff
Great Neck, NY|News|
Great Neck Named Nation's No. 7 Best School District
Plus, 43 Long Island school districts made the top 100 in Niche.com's statewide rankings.
Paige McAtee, Patch Staff
