Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Back To School: Mastic-Shirley Area 2023-24 School Calendar
Parents in the Mastic-Shirley area can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Patchogue|News|
Back To School: Patchogue Area 2023-24 School Calendar
Parents in Patchogue can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Medford, NY|News|
Back To School: Patchogue-Medford 2023-24 School Calendar
Parents in Patchogue-Medford can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Miller Place-Rocky Point, NY|News|
Rocky Point Beach Closed Over Bacteria, Becomes 65th Suffolk Beach
It will reopen when testing shows the bacteria has subsided to acceptable levels.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
West Nile Virus Found In Mosquitoes In 5 Suffolk Areas
The virus was found in samples collected on July 25, authorities said.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|News|
'Light In Room' LI Hit-And-Run Crash Victim Honored With Blood Drive
"He was too broken." - Theresa Puzio on losing her beloved son, Nick, who died after cops say he was struck by two hit-and-run drivers.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Patchogue|News|
2nd Man Charged In Same Sex Couple Hate Crime Incident In Suffolk: PD
The 66-year-old Patchogue man is accused of harassing and assaulting a same sex couple at Mascot Dock, Suffolk police said.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|News|
2 Smoke Shop Workers Sold Marijuana Products To Minors In Selden: Cops
The arrests took place during an investigation by the 6th Precinct and Suffolk's Department of Health, Suffolk police said.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
6 Juveniles Nabbed With Stolen SUV In Yaphank: Police
They were in a Hyundai Santa Fe stolen from Mastic Beach, along with a sedan that was involved in a crash Tuesday afternoon, cops say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Mastic Man Gets 13 Years For 'Incomprehensible' Shooting: DA
“This defendant did not care who or what the shots of his illegal gun struck when he pulled the trigger.": DA Ray Tierney
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Patchogue|News|
'The Magic Garden's' Carole And Paula To Perform On Long Island
The duo will sing classic songs, as well as perform a Story Box tale, and share behind-the-scenes stories with video clips.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Patchogue|News|
Suffolk Closes 64 Beaches After Heavy Rainfall
The beaches range from East Hampton, Brookhaven and Huntington to Islip and Babylon. Is yours on the list?
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Ambulance Arrived 'In Minutes' After LI Boy Found In Pool: Chief
"CPR was already in progress. Our paramedics got the child in the ambulance right away," Chief Wesley Phillips said.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
Gilgo Investigation Discovery Special To Be Hosted By Nancy Grace
"Our hearts go out to the victims' families, their children, parents, friends, but now is the time to fight for justice." - Nancy Grace
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Sachem, NY|News|
Suffolk Woman Dies After Hit-And-Run Crash: Police
She was struck crossing Rosevale Avenue, and was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital where she was pronounced dead, cops say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Patchogue|News|
Pedestrian Hurt In North Bellport Hit-And-Run; Driver Arrested: Cops
The driver was charged with leaving the scene of an accident, Suffolk police said.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|News|
LI Man's BMW Plows Though Queens Park, Plunges Into East River: Cops
The 24-year-old's body was pulled from the submerged SUV late Sunday, NYPD officials said.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|News|
Man Struck, Injured By SUV That Fled Scene In Farmingville: Police
The SUV, driven by a man, was leaving a gas station on Portion Road on Aug. 1, Suffolk police said.
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
LI Triathlon Bicyclist Seriously Injured By SUV; Driver Arrested: Cops
The woman drove into the race route during the bicycle portion of the race, Suffolk police said.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
East Meadow, NY|News|
'Gentle Soul Of The Barn,' LI Police Horse, 'Charlie,' Mourned
"Charlie," named after Police Officer Charlie Cole, who died of 9-11-related cancer, visited thousands of school children, officials said.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
