Sachem, NY|News|
Suffolk County's Web, WiFi Crash On Tuesday
A communication vendor used experienced a network outage that had impacts "on certain county systems," a county spokeswoman said.
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Medford, NY|News|
Kilo Of Cocaine, Fentanyl; Over $300K Found In Suffolk Man's Home: DA
He planned to sell it out of his home, Suffolk prosecutors said.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Mastic Man Indicted In Connection With Slaying On Reservation: DA
Video surveillance shows the James Brown fighting with Umar Elquhir earler in the day before the shooting, prosecutors say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|News|
LI Rescue Group Saves Gaggle Of Animals Over Thanksgiving Holiday
An owl, a few deer, a family of raccoons, a domestic duck and a chicken, not to mention an injured feline all needed a helping hand.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Patchogue|News|
Suffolk 911 System 'Fully Functioning': County
It was an issue with Verizon customers that was later rectified around noon, county spokeswoman Marykate Guilfoyle said.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Patchogue|News|
Suffolk Police 911 System Disrupted With At Least One Cell Carrier
UPDATE: Police have sent out a series of emergency alerts urging residents to call 631-852-COPS if anyone experiences the issue.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Medford, NY|News|
DMV Could Suspend 51,000 Driver's Licenses Over COVID-Era Guideline
If drivers who self-certified don't provide proof their vision meets DMV requirements, they could face suspension, Newsday reported.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Freeport, NY|News|
LI Bloods Gang Member Found Guilty In Fatal Shooting: DA
His attorney plans an appeal based on some "interesting" legal issues that might result in the conviction being overturned.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Glen Cove, NY|News|
Matthew Shepard's Dad To Speak After Laramie Project Performance On LI
Dennis Sheppard will take part in a talkback session with students and teachers on Friday.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Port Jefferson, NY|News|
Charles Dickens Festival To Take Over Long Island Village This Weekend
There will be actors in period costumes, carolers, a visit with Santa, a cookie walks, and mandolin concert.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|News|
Pedestrian Struck On Middle Country Road In Selden: Police
It happened at the intersection of Marshall Drive just before 6 a.m., Suffolk police said.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Garden City, NY|News|
Woman, 83, Struck On Hempstead Turnpike Saturday Dies: Police
She was taken to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead by a physician assistant, Nassau police said.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Patchogue|News|
Burglar Swipes Clippers, Supplies From Barber Shop: Police
This suspect is believed to have broken into the business on Oct. 4. Have you seen him?
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
1 Hurt As Blaze Rips Through Suffolk Home: Police
UPDATE: A man sustained injuries to his hands and face, Suffolk police said.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Garden City, NY|News|
Woman, 83, Seriously Hurt Crossing Road In Nassau: Police
She was taken to a local hospital for treatment, Nassau police said.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Fire Rips Into Dorchester Homes, Leaving 1 Hurt, 29 Homeless: Reports
The fire started in one, three-family home before spreading to a second one, the Boston Fire Department said.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Convicted Drug Trafficker, 'El Mago,' Gunned Down In LA: Report
Eduardo Escobedo, whose nickname means magician, was the prime distributor of marijuana for El Chapo's son, The LA Times reported.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
CA Mom Nabbed At Shopping Center After Killing Her Daughter, 9: Report
Police chief calls slaying "particularly disturbing, due to the senseless loss of a child allegedly at the hands of her own mother."
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Across Minnesota, MN|News|
Derek Chauvin Expected To Recover From Prison Stabbing: Report
He was reportedly seriously injured in an attack by a fellow inmate at the Federal Correction Institute in Tucson, AZ, on Friday.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Fire Island, NY|News|
$2.1M Fire Island Pines Home Is An 'Entrepeneur's Dream'
It's a licensed B&B one block from the Atlantic Ocean, and has a roof-top deck with a hot tub, according to it's listing.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
