Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
2 Queens Residents Nabbed In Massage Parlor Raid In Middle Island: PD
They were charged with unauthorized practice of a profession, a felony, and prostitution, a misdemeanor, police say.
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Patchogue|News|
South Country Proposes Slashing 51 Positions In Budget
It includes 28 full-time teaching posts, librarians and other support staff, district says.
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Sachem, NY|News|
JetBlue Cancels Flights From LI's MacArthur To Boston
Town supervisor says officials work hard to promote services, but, "We need to put people in seats to keep and retain routes."
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Sachem, NY|News|
LI Drug Dealer Gets 53 Years For Role In Large-Scale Trafficking: DA
The trafficking operation caused the fentanyl overdose deaths of two people, Suffolk DA Ray Tierney says.
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Patchogue|News|
John Cusack To Host 'Say Anything...' Screening On Long Island
It's known for the boombox scene in which Cusack's character holds up a boombox playing Peter Gabriel's "In Your Eyes" for his girlfriend.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Three Village, NY|News|
Visas Of 11 Stony Brook University Students Reinstated: Officials
The students were among 1,500 international students nationwide to have their status terminated, provost says.
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Garage Fire Draws Area Firefighters To Mastic Beach: Police
No injuries were reported, Suffolk police say.
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Port Jefferson, NY|News|
Dozens Turn Out For Cleanup Along Rte. 25 Corridor In Brookhaven
SEE PHOTOS: The Longwood Central School District Safety Committee, and the Coram and Middle Island civic associations partnered up.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|News|
Brookhaven Town Police Blotter: April 22 to April 27, 2025
This is a snapshot of some of the arrests and incidents from across the township.
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Arson Investigating Fire In Backyard Of Mastic Beach Home: Police
It started at around 7:45 p.m. on Sunday, Suffolk police say.
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Patchogue|News|
Passenger Seriously Hurt In LI Crash; Driver Charged With DWI: Cops
She brought to Stony Brook Hospital Medical Center early Monday morning, police say.
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Punta Cana On The Beach Set To Open On Mastic Beach Waterfront
The owner promises there will be great vibes and a whole new flavor at the Dominican-inspired venture at the former Mastic Beach Snack Bar.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Medford, NY|News|
LI Non-Profit Seeks Property, Cats From Sanctuary Founder's Daughter
Happy Cat Inc. is asking a Suffolk court to force Kristen Arsenault to turn over the sanctuary's property and any cats, legal filing states.
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Three Village, NY|News|
Arbor Day Marked With Dozens Of Tree Plantings Along LI Preserve
Acting DEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton noted many years of "hard work and advocacy" made the day "possible."
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Sachem, NY|News|
Swan Caught In Fishing Line, Hook Rescued On LI 'Easily Avoidable'
It was "super-evasive and unable to be caught" in multiple attempts with dozens of rescuers, Frankie Floridia says.
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Patchogue|News|
Attorney In LI Missing Teen Case Says Her Investigation Is Continuing
Francis Buckheit's attorney, Danielle Marie Papa, says she expects to receive more discovery from the prosecution.
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Patchogue|News|
Social Media Posts Led To LI Man Gunning Down Neighbor: Report
Prosecutor alleges victim outed an interaction with a teen; defense says a witness did not see the shooting, Newsday reported.
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Patchogue|News|
2 Fires Draw Area Firefighters In Brookhaven Town On Wednesday: Police
One fire started on solar panels, the other on a walking trail, Suffolk police say.
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Patchogue|News|
Suffolk Man Nabbed After Bolting From Hit-And-Run Crash: Police
A woman was airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries, police say.
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Miller Place-Rocky Point, NY|News|
Arson Detectives Probing Fire At Auto Shop In Rocky Point: Police
No injuries were reported, Suffolk police say.
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