West Islip, NY|News|
3 Hospitalized After Multi-Vehicle Crash In West Islip: Police
3 Long Island residents were injured in a multi-vehicle accident involving two motorcycles and a Tesla in West Islip Friday, police say.
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
Pet Of The Week: Hunky Handsome Of The Babylon Animal Shelter
"He's four 4 young and the sweetest boy. I just adore him and would be thrilled to find him a family." - staff member Lyndsey Grosjean.
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
Looking For Love: Pet Adoption Party Links Dogs With Forever Families
Adoptable dogs will be at Pups & Pour, a meet-and-greet adoption event hosted by Babylon Animal Shelter at Villages Vines on Saturday.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced For 'Brutal' Murder: DOJ
“As Amaya-Sanchez admitted, the murder he committed was premeditated and brutal." — U.S. Attorney Breon Peace.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Lindenhurst Roads Slated For Closure On Sunday
Lindenhurst roads will be closed during The Holy Black Hot Rod Block Party on Sunday.
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East Islip, NY|News|
$32K Prize-Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Islip 7-Eleven
The winning ticket was sold at a 7-Eleven in East Islip, according to the New York Lottery.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Swim Safety: Suffolk Officials Spread Water Awareness
Suffolk officials partnered with End Drowning Now in North Babylon to spread safety tips as toddler pool drownings on Long Island spike.
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
Babylon Doctor Pleads Guilty To Child Porn Charges: DA
“This defendant’s actions not only violated the law but also betrayed the sacred trust placed in medical practitioners." — DA Tierney.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
LI Man Who Solicited Sexual Images From Children Online Indicted: DA
A LI man who posed as a dance teacher was indicted after using social media to contact 10-year-old girls and solicit sexual images, DA says.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
2 Injured In Deer Park Rollover Crash: Police
A rollover crash involving a tractor-trailer and two other vehicles injured two people in Deer Park on Monday, police say.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
LI Man Indicted After Fleeing Car Crash That Seriously Injured 2: DA
Jamal Graham allegedly fled a car crash after he ran a stop sign, slammed into another vehicle and injured its passengers, the DA says.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Teacher Spotlight: Sequoyah Wharton Goes Above And Beyond In Brentwood
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
'Drenched In Blood': MS-13 Gang Leader Pleads Guilty To 8 Murders: DOJ
An MS-13 gang leader pleaded guilty Wednesday to 8 murders, multiple attempted murders, arson and firearms offenses, officials announce.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Breeze Airways Doubles Flights From Islip To Vero Beach, Florida
Breeze Airways is doubling its flights from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Vero Beach, Florida in October, the Town of Islip announces.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Teacher Spotlight: Margaret Ivy Is A 'Great Educator' In North Babylon
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Teacher Spotlight: Kelley Parker Is A 'Great Teacher' In Wyandanch
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
'Critical Need' Prompts Wednesday's Blood Drive In Islip: FD
The Islip Fire Company is hosting a blood drive in the face of a "critical need" for blood, the fire department says.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Firefighters Battle Vehicle Blaze On Southern State Parkway: FD
The Brentwood and Islip fire departments extinguished a vehicle fire on Long Island's Southern State Parkway on Monday night, officials say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|News|
Bacteria Scare Closes 1 Beach In The Town Of Babylon: SC Health Dept.
Suffolk County health officials have closed a beach in Copiague for bathing due to bacteria contamination, officials announce.
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Bacteria Scare Closes 1 Beach In The Town Of Islip: SC Health Dept.
Suffolk County health officials have closed a beach in Bayport for bathing due to bacteria contamination, officials announce.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff