Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Long Island Police Probe Report Of Teen Approached At School Bus Stop
An unknown person asked the boy, 16, if he wanted a ride to school, police say.
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Sachem, NY|News|
Firefighters Called To Shed Fire In Selden: Police
It started at around 12:44 p.m., Suffolk police say.
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Sachem, NY|News|
Arson Detectives Probing Selden Fire: Police
It appears all of the residents were able to escape to safety, Suffolk police say.
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Sachem, NY|News|
Sachem HS East Cheer Team Claims 2nd Class A Section XI Title
The team travels to Binghamton on March 8 to defend their 2024 state championship title.
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Sachem, NY|News|
Sachem North Arrowettes Win Gold At National Dance Championship
The achievement marks the program’s 17th national championship in the last 14 years and its first title since 2022.
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Patchogue|News|
State Probing New Reports Of Dead Birds Along 3 South Shore Beaches
Bird flu has been previously found nearby, so the public should "strongly consider" groups of dead birds dead are positive, the DEC says.
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Patchogue|News|
3-Vehicle Crash On Sunrise Highway Slows Traffic: Police
UPDATE: No one was hurt, Suffolk police say.
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Sachem, NY|News|
Brookhaven Town Police Blotter: Feb. 24 to March 2, 2025
This is a snapshot of the arrests the Suffolk County Police Department's officers have made across the township.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|News|
1 Overturn In 2-Vehicle Crash In Centereach: Police
There were no serious injuries, Suffolk police say.
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Patchogue|News|
Chinese Food Delivery Man Robbed In North Bellport: Police
He was approached by two males, one of whom had what appeared to be a gun, Suffolk police say.
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Patchogue|News|
Isabella Rossellini To Be Honored With Other Women Leaders On LI
She will be honored with 17 others, including News 12's Lily Stolzberg, longtime civic leaders Bea Ruberto and Maura Spery.
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Sachem, NY|News|
1 Hurt In Selden Crash: Police
The driver was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, Suffolk police say.
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Patchogue|News|
Arson Detectives Investigating Patchogue Brush Fire: Authorities
The fire spanned across four properties from Sycamore to Lakeland, North Patchogue Fire Department says.
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Miller Place-Rocky Point, NY|News|
Clerk Oversaw Gambling, Drinking Alcohol At Deli In Rocky Point: Cops
Officers found slot machine gambling devices on the premises, Suffolk police say.
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Quad Impounded In Mastic After Rider Caught Driving Recklessly: Police
The behavior not only endangers the rider but also puts pedestrians and other drivers at serious risk, Suffolk police say.
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Sachem, NY|News|
$50K Powerball Ticket Sold In Suffolk: NY Lottery
The winning numbers are two, 23, 36, 44, 49, and the powerball is 25. Do you have the winning ticket?
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Miller Place-Rocky Point, NY|News|
Bicyclist, 61, Seriously Hurt In Sound Beach Crash: Police
He was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment, Suffolk police say.
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Sachem, NY|News|
School In Sachem ID'd For Potential Closure: District
The district faces a challenging budget season, and the closure was discussed as an option, though no decision has been made.
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Patchogue|News|
History Made As 1st Hispanic Woman Rises To 3-Star Police Chief On LI
"She is an incredible person, beloved by the community, and beloved by the police department." - Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
2 Hunters Caught Illegally Harvesting Deer At Park On Long Island: DEC
Environmental Conservation Officers found evidence consistent with an animal being killed, the agency says.
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