Patchogue|News|
Dad Pleads With LI Community To Help Bring Daughter Back For Christmas
"My beautiful little girl has the best smile." - Distraught Dad Frank Gervasi said Monday as Christmas Eve draws near.
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Syosset, NY|News|
Pedestrian Fatally Struck On LIE In Jericho Identified: Police
The man was pronounced dead at the scene by a police department medic, Nassau police say.
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Sachem, NY|News|
1 Of 2 $50K Powerball Tickets Sold In Centereach
The second ticket was sold in the Bronx, New York Lottery officials say.
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Patchogue|News|
Search For Driver In Hit-And-Run At East Patchogue Deli: Police
It happened at about 6:40 a.m. on Saturday, Suffolk police say.
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Miller Place-Rocky Point, NY|News|
LI's 'Star Wars' Barber's Free Cuts For X-Mas, 'Way Of Giving Back'
Though he offers his "catch you next time" code year-round, the cuts have a way of removing one less thing for people to worry about.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|News|
FAA Bans Drones Over 30 Critical New York Infrastructure Areas
The zones include 10 in Nassau, nine each in Suffolk and New York City, and two upstate, Newsday reported.
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Miller Place-Rocky Point, NY|News|
Search Continues For Long Island Man Accused In Dad's Slaying: Police
All leads are being followed up on, a Suffolk police spokeswoman says.
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Patchogue|News|
Dad Of Missing LI Teen 'Fears The Worst' As Search Leads Run Out
"Yes, I have a bad feeling but can't give up hope." - Frank Gervasi says of his daughter, Emma, who has never been away from home so long.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Patchogue|News|
'Midnight On Main' To Unfold In Patchogue New Year's Eve
The event will include a ball rise ceremony with fireworks, as well as face painting, a deejay spinning tunes , food trucks, and games.
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Three Village, NY|News|
Best Hospitals Outside New York City For 2024: See Full List
Check out the stats for 2024.
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Sachem, NY|News|
Duo Nabbed In String Of 9 Armed Hold-Ups, Attempts Across Suffolk: PD
They were picked up after a 911 call was received of a second robbery at a gas station in Holtsville Wednesday, Suffolk cops say.
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Sachem, NY|News|
Accused In UnitedHealthcare CEO Slaying Lands On Long Island: Report
Luigi Mangione's arrival comes after his waiving his extradition rights in Pennsylvania, paving way for his NYC arraignment, report says.
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Sachem, NY|News|
'Shameless' Fake Attorney Sentenced For Scamming Immigrants On LI: DA
Tania Gonzalez misrepresented herself as an attorney, bilking clients of more than $40,000, and must pay restitution, Nassau DA says.
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Legacy Of LI Coach, Killed In Tragic Crash, Honored At Team's 1st Game
"The hard-fought victory was a perfect way to honor the life and legacy of 'Coach D' in a season the Colonials have now dedicated to him."
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Bay Shore, NY|News|
Arson Investigating Bay Shore House Fire: Police
It started in the rear of the house, and was extinguished by the Brentwood Fire Department, Suffolk police say.
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Patchogue|News|
Long Island Pols Propose Making It Illegal To Watch Street Takeovers
County Executive Ed Romaine says Suffolk is "stepping up to the plate to address a problem before it gets out of hand."
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Long Island Basketball Coach Remembered For Making 'World Go Round'
"Coach D gave us his all — he deserves a proper goodbye." - Dejiah Sumpter
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Sachem, NY|News|
Arson Squad Investigating Selden House Fire: Police
The residents escaped to safety, and the fire was contained just after 4 p.m., Suffolk police say.
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Sachem, NY|News|
Suspect Kicked Door Of Suffolk Home, Damaging It On Thanksgiving: Cops
It happened at around 10 p.m., police said.
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
LI Woman Kept Dog In Filth, 100s Of Dead Flies, Piles Of Garbage: SPCA
It had large areas of missing fur, red and irritated skin, open sores around the ears, overgrown nails, Chief Roy Gross says.
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