Freeport, NY|News|
Queens Man Indicted In Stomping Death Of Baldwin Man: DA
Prosecutors say that David McKenzie's credit card was and driver's license were taken from him after the attack.
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Port Jefferson, NY|News|
Jeep Wrangler Sought In Fatal Port Jefferson Hit-And-Run: Police
The vehicle that sped away from the scene is newer model with chrome rims, Suffolk police said.
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Patchogue|News|
Bellport 'Serial Burglar' Gets 10 Years In Prison: DA
DA says, "Everyone deserves a second chance, but I will not allow the same individuals to continuously commit crimes" in Suffolk.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|News|
Officers Called To Ronkonkoma MS After Student 'Displays Knife': Cops
Suffolk police were called to the school at around 1 p.m., a spokesperson said.
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Sachem, NY|News|
Law For Long Island Teen Killed In Crash Passes NY Senate
"Angelica's Law" would reduce the number of suspensions needed for first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation to become a felony to five.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Port Jefferson, NY|News|
St. Charles Hospital Nurses' Union Ratifies New 3-Year Contract
Union prez Nancy Hagans said the unit "held firm and won a great contract to protect quality care" for the community.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Three Village, NY|News|
Search Still On For Missing Stony Brook Teen: Suffolk Police
Brittany Villatoro, 16, of Stony Brook, was last seen May 21, Suffolk police said. Have you seen her?
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Detectives Probe Report Of Swimmer In Distress Off Smith Point: Police
UPDATE: A thorough search by water and air was conducted, Suffolk police said.
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Port Jefferson, NY|News|
Suffolk Cops ID Man Who Died After Strike By Hit-And-Run, 2nd Vehicle
He was struck in a hit-and-run and then a second vehicle on Friday, Suffolk police said.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Environmental Group To Host 2-Mile Paddle Race In Suffolk
"It's an opportunity to connect with nature, have fun, and support a worthy cause together.": Johnnny Panessa, Mastic Beach Conservancy
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
2 Fires Break Out In Nassau, Drawing Area Firefighters Monday: Police
The first started in an office building in Elmont, drawing 100 firefighters, News 12 reported. The second was at a Wantagh home.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Port Jefferson, NY|News|
Tentative Agreement Reached At St. Charles Hospital, Avoiding Strike
It includes set nurse-to-patient staffing ratios, an average 20.5 percent raise, and Juneteenth and MLK as premium holidays.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Suspect Apprehended In LI Slaying To Appear Before Fla. Judge: Court
Joseph Scalafani, 32, will appear in Pinellas County Court on Monday afternoon, a court spokesperson said.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Port Jefferson, NY|News|
Suffolk Officer Responding To Call Injured In Coram Crash: Police
His patrol car had its lights activated when it collided with a Toyota on Mooney Pond Road Sunday night, Suffolk police said.
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Patchogue|News|
2 Busted For Stealing Cooking Oil From Patchogue-Area Restaurants: PD
The pair stole from Harbor Crab, Dirty Taco, and Island Empanada five times in between May and June, Suffolk police said.
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Slain LI Man's Family Hopes Suspect Will Be 'Held Accountable'
Joseph Scalafani's Fla. apprehension doesn't fill the void, "but it does give us some peace knowing he can not do this to another family."
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Patchogue|News|
Roads To Close For Pride Parade In Patchogue
The roads are expected to open around 2 p.m.
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Port Jefferson, NY|News|
Pedestrian Dies After SUV Strike In Hit-And-Run In Port Jefferson: PD
The man was struck a second time by another vehicle that remained at the scene, and then was later pronounced dead, Suffolk police said.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Patchogue|News|
'Everybody's Welcome' At Patchogue's Pride Parade
"Who you are, who you love doesn't matter. We just want to see everybody waving that flag and having a great time." - James Diele-Stein
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Glen Cove, NY|News|
'Old Timer's Baseball Game' To Play Out In Glen Cove
The game is set for June 16 at John Maccarone City Stadium.
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