Patchogue|News|
LI Woman With 33 Suspensions 1st Charged Under Angelica's Law: Police
The new law, which took effect Friday, makes aggravated unlicensed operation a felony.
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Sachem, NY|News|
5 Things To Know About New York's Proposition 1
Proponents say it protects abortion and ensures equality, while critics say it could affect parents' rights and girls' sports.
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Port Jefferson, NY|News|
LI School District Approves $16.5M In Child Victim Act Settlements
The claims were for incidents more than 45 years ago, school district officials said.
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Patchogue|News|
Suffolk Fire Officials Urge Caution As Dry Conditions Continue
Residents were urged to limit recreational activities "due to ongoing dry conditions," and use best practiced for fire safety.
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Miller Place-Rocky Point, NY|News|
Arson Investigating Sound Beach Garage Fire: Police
It was one of at least two residential fires, and three bush fires from over the weekend, Suffolk police say.
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Patchogue|News|
4 Injured In Separate Crashes In Brookhaven Town Over Weekend: Police
A pedestrian was struck in Brookhaven; motorcyclists in Lake Ronkonkoma and Port Jefferson were also hurt, police say.
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Sachem, NY|News|
2 Compressors Swiped From Home Depot In Selden: Police
He fled in a black pickup truck, Suffolk police say.
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Sachem, NY|News|
Driver Bolts From Stop, Crashes Into Suffolk Home: Police
SEE PHOTOS: The house sustained extensive damage, though neither the driver nor anyone in the home was injured, sheriff says.
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Woman Carjacked, 2 Suspects Nabbed On Long Island: Police
Three armed men grabbed the key fob for her BMW and too off; two were arrested in North Babylon, police say.
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Patchogue|News|
Pat-Med Forfeits Football Game After Vandalism Accusations: District
Superintendent wrote parents "with great disappointment and sadness that was the result of inexcusable behavior and vandalism."
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Fire Breaks Out At Abandoned Home In Mastic Beach: Police
It started just before 10 p.m., drawing area firefighters, Suffolk police say.
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Miller Place-Rocky Point, NY|News|
Brush Fire Breaks Out In Rocky Point: Police
It started just before 6 a.m., Suffolk police say.
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Sachem, NY|News|
Suspect Swiped MacBook Pro From Centereach Best Buy: Police
She took the device on Aug. 31 at around 11:30 a.m., then bolted in a black Mercedes sedan, police say.
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Sachem, NY|News|
Suspects Swiped More Than $2.5K In Meds From Walgreens In Selden: Cops
They forced open a locked cabinet on July 25, Suffolk police say. Do you know them?
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Sachem, NY|News|
Girl, 15, Struck, Seriously Hurt By SUV In Suffolk: Police
She was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of her injuries, police say.
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Patchogue|News|
NYC Man Indicted After Striking Woman At 'Illegal Car Meet' On LI: DA
“Real life is not 'The Fast and the Furious,'" DA Ray Tierney says, adding that "wannabe race car drivers" thoughtlessly took over roads.
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Sachem, NY|News|
2 Men Hurt In 2-Car Crash In Ronkonkoma: Police
The two cars collided, causing one to flip over onto Veterans Memorial Highway on Wednesday night, Suffolk police say.
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Sachem, NY|News|
Angelica's Law, In Memory Of Long Island Teen, Takes Effect Friday
Angelica Nappi, 14, died in a 2008 crash with an unlicensed driver with 7 prior suspensions who ran a red light, officials say.
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Sachem, NY|News|
JVC Broadcasting To Host Food Drive For Brookhaven Town's INTERFACE
It will be held Nov. 23 and Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Gala Foods in Patchogue, and Super Walmart in Yaphank.
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
LI Gang Member Sentenced 28 Years In Man's Slay Outside Night Club: DA
Defense attorney says his client has "acknowledged his wrongdoing and has expressed a sincere commitment to becoming a better person."
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