Patchogue|News|
Bombs, Weapons Threatened At Long Island Middle School: Police
Police swept the school, interviewed the student, and determined the threat was not credible, but remained a presence, district says.
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Port Jefferson, NY|News|
Suffolk Village Bans Employees From Carrying Guns On Duty: Report
The move came after the personal gun of a village code enforcement officer was found in a public bathroom, Newsday reported.
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Floyd School District To Install Metal Detectors By Year's End
"Right now we are doing our due diligence by reaching out, and having them bring products in and seeing what is the best fit." - spokesman
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Sachem, NY|News|
Fire Breaks Out At Centereach Home: Police
It started at around 5:36 a.m.; no one was injured, Suffolk police say.
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Suffolk To Host Emergency Prep Workshop Aimed Toward Minority Groups
Health Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott said "disadvantaged groups often experience the most severe impacts during and after emergencies."
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Medford, NY|News|
2 Hurt, Including Child In School Bus Crash In Suffolk: Police
The bus was rear-ended by an SUV, police say.
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Patchogue|News|
LI Rescue Group Sees Spike In Deer Calls As Rutting Season Begins
"They're going to be running around a little more, getting themselves into mischievous situations."- Frankie Floridia
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Patchogue|News|
Brookhaven Town Police Blotter: Oct. 21 to Oct. 27, 2024
This is a snapshot of the arrests the Suffolk County Police Department's officers have made across the township.
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
1 Arrested On Drug Charges In Raid On Shirley Home: Police
Investigators seized cocaine, cash, scales, and packaging, Suffolk police say.
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Patchogue|News|
Suffolk Arson Investigating At Least 2 Weekend Fires In Brookhaven: PD
The first was in Yaphank, the second in Mount Sinai, and no one was injured, police say.
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Sachem, NY|News|
92 People Helped After 12 Fire Disasters Across LI: Red Cross
The fires spanned Nassau and Suffolk counties from Oct. 14 to Oct. 28, the agency says.
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Sachem, NY|News|
LI Man Yelled Racially Offensive Language At Woman, Threatened Her: PD
The woman has been walking her dog outside an apartment complex, when he followed her and raised his fist, and Suffolk police say.
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
LI Man Trafficked New York City Woman To 'Repay Him' For Help: DA
He met her online, luring her to Suffolk on the promise of help, but forced her to perform sex acts with strangers, DA says.
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Patchogue|News|
Suffolk Woman Intentionally Struck 1 With Vehicle: Police
It happened after an argument in a parking lot in Bellport on Saturday, police say.
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Sachem, NY|News|
Long Island Man Charged With Violating Social Host Law: Police
Officers found more than 100 teenagers at home and "multiple intoxicated individuals" were taken to local hospitals on Saturday, cops say.
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Fire Island, NY|News|
Suffolk Arson Investigating Fire Island Pines Blaze: Police
It broke out late Saturday, drawing dozens of firefighters from at least seven departments, some off-island, authorities say.
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
5-Alarm Commercial Blaze Draws Area Fire Departments To Mastic
SEE PHOTOS: The roof fire was spotted by EMTs just before 8 p.m. Sunday. Suffolk Arson Squad detectives are investigating, police say.
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Port Jefferson, NY|News|
Suspect Swindled Person Out Of Nearly $4K In Rent Scam In Suffolk: PD
The home was advertised on social media, but it was not available for rent, police say.
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Patchogue|News|
Former LI Daycare Worker Charged With Child Endangerment: Police
She grabbed two 3-year-old children by the arms and dragged them, and struck the back of the head of another, Suffolk police say.
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Fire In Wooded Area In Mastic Takes 2 Hours To Douse
SEE PHOTOS: It was one of two that broke out on Friday, firefighters say.
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