Patchogue|News|
'Midnight On Main' Ball Rise, Fireworks Set For NYE On Long Island
The Winter Wonderland-themed event will be family-friendly, with a deejay, food trucks, free hats and noisemakers, and sing-alongs.
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Sachem, NY|News|
Sachem HS East Students Raise $1.7K For Michael J. Fox Foundation
At "Pancakes for Parkinson's" pancakes were sold to students and staffers for $1 apiece.
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Patchogue|News|
Petito Lawsuit Filing Says Family's Distress Was Pre-existing: Report
An amendment to attorney's complaint says blame can't be placed on him or clients; family faced death threats, Fox News reported.
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Fire Breaks Out At Sayville Home: Police
Arson Squad detectives responded to the scene to investigate, Suffolk police said.
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Five Towns, NY|News|
Trio Robbed Man At Knifepoint In Nassau: Police
They held up a man, brandishing knives and a hammer, as he left a grocery store on Mott Avenue, Nassau police said.
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Port Jefferson, NY|News|
Woman's Body Found At Long Island Superfund Site: Police
The woman's body was found at the former Lawrence Aviation superfund site just before noon, Suffolk police said.
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Glen Cove, NY|News|
Nassau Dems Tap DeRiggi-Whitton As Caucus Leader Pick For 2024
The selection would be formalized during the January organizational meetings of the Nassau County Legislature.
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Sachem, NY|News|
Duo Indicted In North Shore Diner Burglaries: DA
A rock was used to smash windows and break in and steal a total of $1,500, cigarettes, candy, and an iPad, DA says.
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Sachem, NY|News|
Suffolk County’s Net Restored After Brief Outage Friday
Connectivity issues arose during routine security updates. They were resolved by the afternoon.
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Sachem, NY|News|
Menorah Lighting Celebrates 1st Night Of Hannukah In Farmingville
There was Hanukkah songs and stories, entertainment, and refreshments, including hot latkes and donuts were served.
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Patchogue|News|
Yaphank Historical Society To Host Holiday House Tours This Weekend
The tours will include local historical houses and will include a holiday music performance, as well as refreshments.
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Patchogue|News|
Suffolk DA Asked To Investigate Outgoing Police Commissioner
Commissioner Rodney Harrison denied the allegations he falsified timesheets for a larger payout, calling them "wild and baseless."
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Medford, NY|News|
Long Island Man Guilty In Ex-Girlfriend’s Murder
DA Ray Tierney says the “domestic violence murder” of Stony Brook nurse Sandra McIntosh "was a tragedy that should not have happened.”
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Patchogue|News|
Gabby Petito's Family Would Consider A Settlement In Lawsuit
A settlement would have to be "under the right terms," attorney Pat Reilly told News Nation.
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Sachem, NY|News|
'Indescribable Heartbreak' For Family Of LI Man Killed On Roadway
Richard "Uncle Ricky" DiRocco took his final steps as he was struck by a vehicle that didn't stop, cops say. His family hopes for justice.
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Fire Breaks Out At Shirley Home: Police
It started just after 1 p.m., and the residents got out in time, Suffolk police said.
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Freeport, NY|News|
Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold On Long Island
The $4,763 ticket is for the New York Lottery's midday drawing on Wednesday.
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Sachem, NY|News|
Suspect Punched Clerk, Swiped Tide PODs At Holbrook Stop & Shop: PD
He threatened stabbing the man before making off with around $225 worth of PODs, Suffolk police said.
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Patchogue|News|
British Pop Icon Adam Ant To Perform On Long Island
The "Goody Two Shoes" singer will host The English Beat as a special guest.
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Sachem, NY|News|
Redevelopment Underway For 'The Shops At Sun Vet Mall' On Long Island
It will include Whole Foods, as well as two junior anchor stores, and 3,000-square-feet of shops and six out-parcels, the developers said.
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