Merrick, NY|News|
Teen Dies When SUV Crashes Into Tree On Long Island: Police
The 17-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene, Nassau police say.
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Patchogue|News|
Suffolk Store Found With Gambling Machines: Police
The SLA and village code enforcement issued multiple citations for violations on the premises, police say.
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Miller Place-Rocky Point, NY|News|
Suspect Tried To Use $100 Bill At Jersey Mike's In Rocky Point: Police
A man tried to use the bill to purchase a gift card at the Route 25A restaurant on Aug. 22 at around 3:15 p.m., police said.
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Mineola, NY|News|
$1M+ In Public Dollars Subsidized Trump Rally, Lawmakers Allege
Nassau County Democratic legislators filed a federal complaint alleging taxpayer dollars subsidized the Trump rally in Nassau.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi To Speak On LI Sunday: Exec
More than 24,000 Indian-Americans have registered for "Modi & US: Progress Together" at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, officials say.
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Sachem, NY|News|
How Loose Emus Ended Up On Busy LI Street 'A Big Mystery': Rescuer
The trio was found on a busy roadway near a school on Thursday, and no one has come forward to claim them, rescuers say.
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Shots Fired At Suffolk Home On Thursday Night: Police
Six shots were fired at the home, but no one was hurt, police say.
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Patchogue|News|
Hispanic Heritage Celebration Set For Saturday In Patchogue
There will live music and dance performances, as well as a VIP balcony, organizers say.
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Teacher Spotlight: LI Teacher 'Dedicates Time In And Out Of Class'
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.
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Sachem, NY|News|
Series Of Burglaries/Vandalism Investigated In Ronkonkoma Area: Police
The owner of a Lake Ronkonkoma salon told News 12 her business, as well as several others were targeted.
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Patchogue|News|
Bomb Threat At Suffolk School Investigated: Police
It was reported just before 9 a.m. on Thursday, and the threat was deemed non-credible, a police say.
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Five Towns, NY|News|
Nassau Girl, 15, Reported Missing: Police
Nathalie Dallana Sevilla was last seen leaving her home at around 8 a.m. on Tuesday, police say. Have you seen her?
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Patchogue|News|
Suspect Swiped Around $4.4K In Pipes From Suffolk Lowe's: Police
He fled in a vehicle following the Sept. 1 theft, police say.
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Patchogue|News|
Brookhaven Shelter Dogs To Be Featured At Oktoberfest In Yaphank
The Sept. 28 event kicks off at noon.
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Teacher Spotlight: LI Teacher's 'Commitment Goes Beyond Classroom'
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
Trump At Long Island Rally Vows To Win State Of New York
GOP presidential nominee criticized Democratic opponents for turning country "Third-World" with bad elections, border policy.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
1 Detained After Falsely Reporting Explosives Near LI Trump Rally: PD
The person who is being questioned "may have been training a bomb detection dog near the site," Nassau police say.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
2 Protests Planned Outside Donald Trump Rally On Long Island
Democrats to protest "extremism" and Haitian-Americans to decry recent comments seen as "hate speech."
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Fire Island, NY|News|
West Nile Virus Found 4th Time At Watch Hill On Fire Island: Officials
It was found in mosquito samples on Sept. 3, National Park Service officials say.
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Miller Place-Rocky Point, NY|News|
Police Searching For Driver In Sound Beach Hit-And-Run
A 2014-2017 silver Toyota Corolla traveling on Sound Beach Boulevard struck and injured a 55-year-old woman on Sept. 12, cops say.
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