Sachem, NY|News|
LI Town Cancels Live Groundhog Day Event, Announces Prediction Online
"Holtsville Hal" predicted six more weeks of winter, Brookhaven Highways Superintendent Dan Losquadro says.
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Port Jefferson, NY|News|
Fire Breaks Out In Ambulance At Nursing Facility In Port Jefferson: PD
It was one of two vehicle fires to break out locally over the weekend, Suffolk police say.
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Patchogue|News|
Arson Squad Investigating Fire At East Patchogue Home: Police
It broke out at around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday and no one was hurt, Suffolk police say.
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Sachem, NY|News|
Suspect Sought In Hit-And-Run In Suffolk: Police
It happened in the parking lot of 7-Eleven on Middle Country Road on Jan. 23, police say.
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Port Jefferson, NY|News|
Suffolk Man Charged In Connection With 9 Break-Ins At Businesses: Cops
Police say he would gain access by breakig an exterior door or window and then make off with cash.
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Sachem, NY|News|
Arizona Man Admits To Gunning Down Friend, 20, On LIRR Train: DA
Attorneys says he has taken responsibility, and intends to continue his efforts bettering himself and preparing for his re-entry to society.
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
No More Monitoring, As Distemper Expected To 'Run Course' At LI Estate
It is expected that the transmission of the deadly virus will slow during the cold weather season, the National Park Service says.
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Patchogue|News|
Cop 'Instrumental' In Sheriff's Task Force Tapped To Lead Suffolk PD
Gang and counter-terrorism expert expanded the Suffolk Sheriff's office's role in the Gilgo Beach Task Force, among others, Sheriff says.
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Patchogue|News|
8th Arrest In Connection With Missing Long Island Teen Girl: Report
Prosecutors allege he and the girl smoked pot and had sex in a car the day she went missing, Newsday reported.
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Miller Place-Rocky Point, NY|News|
Brothers Chosen To Lead St. Patrick's Day Parade On Long Island
John and Raymond O'Sullivan will kick off the line of March next month in Miller Place, the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick say.
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Three Village, NY|News|
Long Island Teacher Out Of Classroom After Anti-Trump Post: Reports
The post touches on ICE raids and says she hopes Trump supporters choke and they "suffer long," NBC 15 reported.
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Patchogue|News|
Child Sex Trafficking Charges In Missing LI Girl's Case: Report
Suffolk prosecutors allege they used her to get drugs and money from men, Newsday reported.
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Drive-By Shooting On Parkway On Long Island Probed By Detectives: Cops
The shots were fired into the man's vehicle as he was driving on Tuesday night, Suffolk police say.
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Patchogue|News|
TD Bank In Patchogue Robbed: Police
A man passed a teller a note demanding cash, and when they complied, Suffolk police say.
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Patchogue|News|
2 Men Critically Injured In Crash With Pickup On Long Island: Police
They were taken to Long Island Community Hospital in East Patchogue, Suffolk police say.
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Sachem, NY|News|
Nearly 500 'Drone' Sightings Reported Across Long Island: Authorities
Residents reports of possible drone sightings seem to have spiked since November.
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
4 Dirt Bikes Seized In 7th Precinct: Suffolk Police
They were all operated by juveniles, whose parents were cited, police say.
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Port Jefferson, NY|News|
Water Main Breaks In Port Jefferson Village: Officials
The water will be off as workers make repairs in the area of Main Street, officials say.
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Patchogue|News|
Iconic Comedian Sandra Bernhard To Perform New One-Woman Show On LI
She's appeared in American Horror Story NYC," "POSE," "RuPaul’s Drag Race, "Survival of the Thickest," and "Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
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Three Village, NY|News|
2 Long Island Hospitals Hospitals In Top 1% Nationwide, Report Says
Healthgrades has made its picks for 2025 America’s Best Hospitals Awards.
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