Sachem, NY|News|
Arrest In Robbery String Across Ronkonkoma, Islip, And Farmingdale: PD
Suffolk police say an undomiciled man threatened employees and stole cash from gas stations and a hotel.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Port Jefferson, NY|News|
Nurses At St. Charles Hospital In Port Jefferson Vote To Strike
"We don’t take striking lightly, but our members are united and prepared to strike if St. Charles gives us no other option." - Robert Barone
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Patchogue|News|
Brookhaven's $5.7M Records Center Will Have 'No Equal' Once Complete
The Bellport location will have state-of-the-art improvements like temperature and humidity controls to meet New York Archival Standards.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Patchogue|News|
SUNY To Send Personalized Letters To Graduating Seniors: Hochul
"We're committed to removing barriers to higher education and making it more affordable and accessible for students from all backgrounds."
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Port Jefferson, NY|News|
Arrest In Connection With Port Jefferson Fatal Shooting: DA
Because he was 17 at the time, a judge must decide if his case for second-degree gang assault will be heard in the regular court.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|News|
New Details In Case Of LI Dance Instructor Accused Of Sex Exploitation
Jordan Viscomi has been ordered detained pending his federal case, court documents show. His attorney vows to fight the charges.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|News|
Suffolk Leg Approves Hiring Of Counsel On Asylum Seekers: Reports
The measure allows an outside attorney to explore legal options on the possible relocation of asylum seekers, Newsday reported.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Three Village, NY|News|
Stony Brook Receives 'Historic' $500M Endowment From Simons Foundation
Its the largest unrestricted donation of its kind to an institution of higher education in U.S. history, officials said.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Mastic Beach Boat Catches Fire; 1 Of Several Fires In Area Wednesday
Firefighters responded to fires in Mastic Beach, Shirley, Yaphank, and East Patchogue on Wednesday, police said.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Oyster Bay, NY|News|
$74K Raised For Family Of LI Teen Killed In Sailboat Accident
Jack Koch was "the son and brother that everyone wishes for: compassionate, hard-working, thoughtful, smart, [and] funny," friends said.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Glen Cove, NY|News|
$1M Donation To Morgan Park Music Festival In Glen Cove
"It’s an honor to help fund this important cultural institution in the community that has given so much to us." - Juliana Terian
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Port Jefferson, NY|News|
Former Albany Man Gets 25 Years To Life For Ex-Girlfriend's LI Murder
"Any justice obtained in this case does not allow [Meghan] Kiefer to see her family again," DA Ray Tierney said.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|News|
Suffolk Leg To Vote On Hiring Counsel To Discuss Migrants: Report
"The idea behind this is to hire outside counsel that has expertise in municipal law," Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey told Newsday.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Port Jefferson, NY|News|
St. Charles' Nurses Union Votes On Potential Strike: Report
If approved, it would allow the union to give a 10-day notice, Newsday reported.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Medford, NY|News|
Two Families Bilked Of Thousands By Bogus Medford Landlord: Police
The suspect is believed to be working with another man and a woman, Suffolk police said.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Patchogue|News|
John Cusack To Lead Discussion After 'High Fidelity' Screening On LI
The critically-acclaimed actor has starred in 80s cult classics like "Better Off Dead," "Say Anything," and "The Sure Thing."
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Three Village, NY|News|
Emma S.Clark Memorial Library: Vendor Selected For Emma Clark Library's Upcoming Café
The Emma S. Clark Memorial Library Board of Trustees have selected a food and beverage vendor.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Patchogue|News|
Wind-Driven Blaze Draws 7 Area Fire Departments To Brookhaven: Chief
See PHOTOS and VIDEO. "Upon arrival, it was just one big fireball; there's no other way of putting it.": 1st Asst. Chief Guiseppe Loiacono
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Medford, NY|News|
Suffolk Woman Dead; Passenger Injured After SUV Crashes On LIE: Police
The Ford Edge she was driving veered off the roadway and struck a guardrail at around 2:40 a.m., Suffolk police said.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Revere Beach Closed After 3 Shot; Sporadic Fights On Sunday: Reports
Two 17-year-olds, as well as a 51-year-old woman, were injured in two separate shootings at the beach, NBC 10 Boston reported.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
