Sachem, NY|News|
2 Dead In Head-On, Wrong-Way Crash On Long Island Expressway: Police
Both of the drivers died at the scene, Suffolk police said.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
New Details Of Gilgo Suspect Who Planned Carolina Retirement: Report
Rex Heuermann planned retiring at his home in Chester County, neighbors told Fox News Digital. Other details have emerged.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
Accused Gilgo Beach Suspect An 'Outlier' In Serial Killer Field: Doc
"The vast majority of these guys are not college graduates," John Jay College of Criminal Justice professor Louis Schlesinger says.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Patchogue|News|
Stony Brook To Provide EMTs At 'Sun Safe' Great South Bay Music Fest
The waterfront festival is celebrating its second year as a sun safe event with aims to reduce the effects of sun exposure.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
Gilgo Beach Killings Suspect Had Confrontation With Ex-Cop: Report
The bulky suspected serial killer, Rex Heuermann, came off as a bully to the former officer, Fox News reported, citing a podcast.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
Evidence Seized From Gilgo Beach Suspect's Home So Far
In five days, over 200 guns, a childlike doll, eerie portrait of a woman, and a cat tree have been removed, reports say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Patchogue|News|
Motorcycle Duo Charged In Patchogue, L. Ronkonkoma Bank Robberies: PD
The pair robbed Webster Bank in Patchogue and TD Bank in Lake Ronkonkoma; tried to rob Chase Bank in Yaphank, Suffolk cops say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|News|
Brookhaven Collecting Food Donations For Veterans
Four drop-off locations in Farmingville, Blue Point, Coram, and Mt. Sinai will collect food until July 28. Find out how to donate.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Glen Cove, NY|News|
$15K Raised For Glen Cove First Responders At Autostrade
“It is so wonderful that our community always rallies around the brave men and women who do so much to keep us all safe on a daily."
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Port Jefferson, NY|News|
Village Of Port Jefferson:
Harborfront Park Lawn Harborfront Park Lawn Harborfront Park, Performance Stage Harborfront Park, Performance Stage
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Patchogue|News|
Great South Bay Music Festival Kicks Off Thursday
Electric Hot Tuna will play their last show on Long Island at the festival. Other acts include Jason Bonham, Badfish, and Cliffdivers.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Three Village, NY|News|
Jazz Loft In Stony Brook To Offer Wine By The Bottle
The move will be marked by a bottle launch on Tuesday.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
Accused Gilgo Beach Serial Killer On Suicide Watch: Sheriff
He is being "evaluated by the county’s mental health staff" who make the determination, Suffolk Sheriff's office says.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
Convicted Murderer Was In Rex Heuermann's Google Sights: Court Docs
Though John Bittrolff is serving time upstate, his name was not forgotten by the Gilgo Beach slayings suspect, court doc shows.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Suffolk To Spray For Mosquitoes In Mastic Beach And Shirley Monday
The waterfront ares will be sprayed, along with the campgrounds at Smith Point County Park, officials said.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Port Jefferson, NY|News|
3 Injured As Boat Strikes Jetty In Port Jefferson Harbor: Police
They were taken to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment, Suffolk police said.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Port Jefferson, NY|News|
Village Of Port Jefferson:
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Across California, CA|News|
SoCal Fires Latest: Homes Remain Evacuated As Thousands Of Acres Burn
Man reportedly burned as the largest fire - the Rabbit Fire - continues to tear through brush with only 5% containment.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Riverside's 4th Wildfire Breaks Out In Gavilan, Swelling To 250 Acres
It prompted nearby home evacuations and was only 25% contained by around 9 p.m., officials said.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
What We Know About The Evidence In The Gilgo Beach Killings Arrest
Pizza crust with DNA, burner phones, a Chevrolet, and Google all helped law enforcement in their investigation, a court doc shows.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
