Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
No Charges For Long Island Cop Who Fatally Struck Teen: AG
Prosecutors would not be able to prove beyond a reasonable doubt the officer committed a crime, report says.
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Port Jefferson, NY|News|
Suspect Wanted In Suffolk Hit-And-Run Crash: Police
No one was hurt, police say.
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Patchogue|News|
LI Pizzeria Owner Speaks Out After Delivery Man Is Robbed
"I think people should be aware," he told Patch on Thursday, adding that it was the second robbery within a week.
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Medford, NY|News|
Vehicle Strikes Building In Medford: Police
It happened on Route 112 at around 7 p.m., Suffolk police say.
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Fire Sparked In Pickup's Engine In Middle Island Parking Lot: Police
No one was hurt, Suffolk police say.
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Sachem, NY|News|
LIer, 20, Caught Driving 90MPH In Illegal Speed Contest: Sheriff
He had a suspended license and an active warrant for reckless driving, Suffolk Sheriff Errol Toulon says.
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Patchogue|News|
Longtime LI Village Trustee, Parade Grand Marshal, Joe Keyes, Dies
He was recently honored at the Passing of the Sash and was set to lead the line of march at Patchogue's St. Patrick's Day Parade March 23.
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Gunshots Ring Out In Mastic Beach Neighborhood: Police
Residents are asked to review their surveillance video for vehicles driven in the area before and after the shooting, Suffolk police say.
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Sachem, NY|News|
Brookhaven Town Police Blotter: March 3 to March 9, 2025
This is a snapshot of the arrests the Suffolk County Police Department's officers have made across the township.
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Sachem, NY|News|
Avelo Airlines To Take Flight From Long Island Islip MacArthur
The airline's CEO Andrew Levy expressed excitement in bringing "reliable, convenient, and affordable service to New York and Long Island.
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Sachem, NY|News|
Top Lotto Prize Ticket, Worth More Than $32K, Sold In Suffolk
The winning numbers were 5, 18, 14, 19, and 26 for midday, and 16, 21, 30, 34, and 37 for the evening drawing. Is it your ticket?
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Miller Place-Rocky Point, NY|News|
Road Closures Ahead For St. Patrick's Day Parade On North Shore: Cops
The parade kicks off at 1 p.m. on Sunday, and will wend its way along Route 25A.
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Three Village, NY|News|
Stony Brook Restaurant Set To Reopen After Fire
Luca, closed since late January, will reopen for dinner on Thursday, and lunch will resume on March 19, the owners say.
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Patchogue|News|
Suspect Broke Window, Swiped Register From E. Patchogue Restaurant: PD
He rode off on a bicycle, Suffolk police say. Do you recognize him?
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Miller Place-Rocky Point, NY|News|
Rocky Point Cheer Team Takes 1st Class B State Championship
The team took first place, bringing home a state title for the second time, school district officials say.
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Sewer Treatment Plant Completed For Forge River Sewer District
It will service nearly 2,000 homes and businesses in Mastic, which is about half of the community, Suffolk County officials say.
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Patchogue|News|
Great South Bay Music Festival To Feature Bob Marley's Sons
Organizers said they are "stoked" and asked followers help in welcoming them so that they could "feel the love."
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Medford, NY|News|
Contained Fire In Pit 'Quickly Escalated' To Brush Fire In Medford
UPDATE: It was one of two fires to break out in the area on Monday, authorities say.
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Patchogue|News|
Pizza Delivery Man Robbed Apparently At Gunpoint In Patchogue: Police
He was approached by an unknown male who had what appeared to be a gun, Suffolk police say.
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Sachem, NY|News|
Sachem East HS Cheer Team Claims 2nd Consecutive State Championship
The team showed "remarkable dedication, skill, and determination, outperforming elite competitors from across the state," district says.
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