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07/11/2024

The public is invited to cheer on the veterans as they receive tribute journals with photos from their May trip to Washington, D.C.

07/11/2024

The motel was an "eyesore of violent criminal activity and was in a serious state of disrepair," Oyster Bay Supervisor Saladino said.

07/11/2024

Scientists are unsure why some people bitten by the tick develop a potentially life-threatening allergy to the red meat protein alpha-gal.

07/11/2024

One of your neighbors published an article in the Community Corner section. Read their story on Patch. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

One of your neighbors posted in Community Corner. Click through to read what they have to say. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

07/10/2024

Also: Free wedding gowns for military, EMTs / $599K in vandalism: PD / MS-13 sentenced after murder: DA / Trapeze / 2 hurt in rollover: PD

07/10/2024

Toys can be purchased off an Amazon list. Gifts offer children fighting cancer a "moment of happiness," the foundation's president said.

07/10/2024

An MS-13 gang leader pleaded guilty Wednesday to 8 murders, multiple attempted murders, arson and fi****ms offenses, officials announce.

07/10/2024

Breeze Airways is doubling its flights from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Vero Beach, Florida in October, the Town of Islip announces.

07/10/2024

From beach towns to historical cities to mountain escapes, the Northeast has no shortage of drivable summer getaway destinations. (Sponsored)

From beach towns to historical cities to mountain escapes, the Northeast has no shortage of drivable summer getaway destinations.

07/10/2024

Princess Bridals is joining an effort to honor military women and first responders. "This is a time to be grateful," an organizer said.

07/10/2024

With the heat index making it feel close to 100 degrees or above, vulnerable populations, including children, elderly, are at risk: NWS.

07/10/2024

The "Wild West Circus" brings various aerial stunts to East Meadow on July 13.

07/10/2024

Police are searching for the man involved in the Tuesday afternoon incident, police said.

07/09/2024

Also: Woman forged docs to avoid eviction: DA / LI shining star / County acts after toddler drowning spike / Art heist: PD / Highway blaze

07/09/2024

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President Joe Biden faces increasing doubts about his fitness for a second term after a dismal debate performance with Donald Trump.

07/09/2024

Christopher Flores crashed his motorcycle into a New York public school teacher in Rockville Centre, prosecutors said.

07/09/2024

It takes place on July 27-28 in Oyster Bay and Massapequa.

07/09/2024

The CDC said countries in the Americas have reported more than 9.7 million dengue cases so far this year. See New York City cases.

07/09/2024

Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine offered safety tips and a phone alert was sent out countywide Tuesday.

07/08/2024

Also: Officer killed in salon crash laid to rest / COVID / Adventureland stabbing arrest: PD / Chief mourned / 2 toddlers found in pools: PD

07/08/2024

Save the date for July 9th. See all the details for this upcoming local event on Patch.

Tuesday July 9, 2024: Join us for an evening with journalist Jerry Barmash as he discusses his new book, Here Now the News! This event is...

07/08/2024

He hid her remains in 3 separate places, DA says. The woman's disappearance sparked a massive search and outcry by friends and family.

07/08/2024

Harry Chapin's son Jason said he is "extremely grateful" for what Long Island Cares does to honor his father's legacy.

07/08/2024

The business aims to blend entertainment and cannabis knowhow to offer the "biggest and best experiences the industry has ever seen" on LI.

07/08/2024

Hundreds gathered on Saturday to mourn NYPD officer Emilia Rennhack, 1 of 4 killed when a drunk driver plowed through a Deer Park nail spa.

07/08/2024

A man is sought for the early Sunday incident, police said.

07/08/2024

Technology upgrades are planned for the agency’s Helen Kaplan Intermediate Care Facility in Plainview.

Technology upgrades are planned for the agency's Helen Kaplan Intermediate Care Facility in Plainview.

07/08/2024

No injuries were reported from the blaze, police said.

07/08/2024

The two men were acquaintances, police say. A child was present at the time of the stabbing, police say.

07/08/2024

Kevin Canavan, who was 64 years old, died of a 9/11-related illness.

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Suffolk County Police have indicted a suspect, Rex Heuermann, in connection with the Gilgo Beach killings. The 59-year-old was charged before a grand jury on Friday afternoon with three counts of first-degree murder and three counts of second-degree murder in the deaths of sex workers Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, and Amber Costello, according to court documents. See what the victims' lawyer had to say Friday, and follow Patch's updates here: https://trib.al/Zo2EPrF

Patch is on the scene as police arrest Rex Heuermann, the first suspect in a string of killings at Gilgo Beach. Since 2011, at least 11 sets of remains have been found along Ocean Parkway. "It’s just a house you don’t go to. Trick or treating, you just stay away. You just know that there’s danger there," a neighbor told Patch. Patch will update this story as details unfold: https://trib.al/9xjxHVh

Interview with Anthony Scaramucci

The former White House official and investment firm owner, Anthony Scaramucci about the arrest of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried and the upheaval for the cryptoworld. He also talks about Twitter world with Elon Musk, and of course, politics is on the menu too. Be advised: The interview contains some strong language.

Patch AM-- Special Edition

Legendary sportscaster Len Berman is my guest to chat about the baseball playoffs, as the New York Yankees begin their run and the New York Mets post-season dreams abruptly end.

Patch AM -- Oct. 10

Here's your daily look at some of big stories people are talking about on Long Island. https://patch.com/new-york/shirley-mastic/li-rep-lee-zeldin-says-2-shot-outside-home-daughters-inside https://patch.com/new-york/bellmore/bellmore-fatal-stabbing-victim-idd-police https://patch.com/new-york/rockvillecentre/man-picked-oceanside-bank-robbery-police https://patch.com/new-york/massapequa/fire-destroys-massapequa-home https://patch.com/new-york/smithtown/3-000-raised-fight-against-cancer-smithtown-fundraiser https://patch.com/new-york/easthampton/wow-house-9-9m-18th-century-gansett-house-has-artists-studio https://patch.com/new-york/farmingdale/uncle-joeys-rainbow-explosion-farmingdale-opens-store-service

Patch AM -- Oct. 7

Here's your daily look at some of the big stories people are talking about on Long Island. My guest is John Di Leonardo with Humane Long Island about the ongoing legal saga with Sloth Encounters in Hauppauge, Other news: https://patch.com/new-york/bellmore/42-year-old-woman-fatally-stabbed-domestic-dispute-police https://patch.com/new-york/bellmore/bellmore-woman-starts-ian-fundraiser-friend-who-lost-everything https://patch.com/new-york/southampton/southampton-town-police-chief-dies-after-cancer-battle https://patch.com/new-york/sachem/long-island-get-over-730-000-federal-homeland-security-grants https://patch.com/new-york/babylonvillage/li-dental-practice-offers-comfort-menu-anxious-patients

Patch AM -- Oct. 6

Here's your daily look at some of the big stories people are talking about on Long Island. https://patch.com/new-york/bayshore/bay-shore-school-district-warns-families-kidnapping-scam https://patch.com/new-york/brentwood-central-islip/2-pedestrians-seriously-injured-after-ci-hit-run-pd https://patch.com/new-york/northport/li-mourns-father-killed-tragic-shooting-while-college-visit https://patch.com/new-york/westhampton-hamptonbays/westhampton-beach-elementary-school-students-raise-more-20k https://patch.com/new-york/northfork/officials-blast-decision-allowing-dredge-spoil-dumping-li-sound https://patch.com/new-york/hauppauge/healthy-eating-goal-online-nutrition-education-program https://patch.com/new-york/patchogue/burgerology-fall-fest-take-over-railroad-avenue-patchogue

Patch AM -- Oct. 4

Here's your daily look at some of the stories people are talking about on Long Island. My guest is Hamptons International Film Festival's David Nugent. Other news: https://patch.com/new-york/midhudsonvalley/police-id-suspects-victim-fatal-family-weekend-hotel-shooting https://patch.com/new-york/sachem/suv-nearly-misses-crashing-holbrook-restaurant-monday-report https://patch.com/new-york/eastmeadow/lirr-third-track-project-officially-completed https://patch.com/new-york/sachem/suv-nearly-misses-crashing-holbrook-restaurant-monday-report

Patch AM -- Oct. 3

Here's your daily look at some of the big stories people are talking about on Long Island. My guest is Robert Schweitzer of Historic Hudson Valley, operating the Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze at Old Bethpage Village Restoration. https://patch.com/new-york/levittown-ny/great-jack-olantern-blaze-returns-long-island Other news: https://patch.com/new-york/malverne-lynbrook/fatal-crash-west-hempstead-police https://patch.com/new-york/brentwood-central-islip/19-year-old-shot-killed-after-central-islip-crash-pd https://patch.com/new-york/easthampton/arfs-stroll-sea-dog-walk-aims-help-homeless-pets https://patch.com/new-york/southampton/wow-house-14-5m-sag-harbor-showpiece-steeped-history

Patch AM -- Sept. 30

Here's your daily look at some of the big stories people are talking about on Long Island. My guest is Anthony D'Esposito for Congress, the Town of Hempstead Councilmember is challenging Laura Gillen for Congress in November. Other news: https://patch.com/new-york/halfhollowhills/melville-restaurant-evacuated-after-vehicle-crash https://patch.com/new-york/shirley-mastic/li-boys-short-story-typed-braille-featured-story-pirates https://patch.com/new-york/portjefferson/new-artisanal-coffee-shop-opens-port-jeffersons-main-street

Patch AM -- Sept. 29

Here's your daily look at some of the big stories people are talking about on Long Island. My guests are Stefanie Corey Whitley, whose cat returned to their Suffolk home, in a viral way and North Bellmore's Ian Randman, who just completed a 6,200-mile bike ride to fight cancer. Other news: https://patch.com/new-york/bellmore/4-men-charged-illegally-selling-thc-gummies-bellmore-shop-pd https://patch.com/new-york/islip/islip-high-school-senior-performs-npr-brings-message-hope https://patch.com/new-york/babylonvillage/what-know-babylon-host-150th-anniversary-parade

Patch AM -- Sept. 28

Here's your daily look at some of the big stories people are talking about on Long Island. My guest is Nicole Clarity, professor of journalism The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication at Hofstra University discussing the school's election night "Hofstra Votes Live." Other news: https://patch.com/new-york/easthampton/hurricane-ian-barrels-toward-florida-ny-expected-see-just-rain https://patch.com/new-york/riverhead/opening-arguments-begin-valva-trial-dad-charged-murdering-son https://patch.com/new-york/greatneck/bicyclist-hit-fedex-truck-killed-nassau-police

Patch AM -- Sept. 23

Here's your daily look at some of the big stories people are talking about on Long Island. My guest is Benjamin Hirsh, a cardiologist Northwell Health, on a new study linking ADHD to heart disease. Other news: https://patch.com/new-york/massapequa/nassau-towns-repeal-abortion-restrictions-after-call-state-pols https://patch.com/new-york/mineola/suffolk-man-killed-crash-northern-state-parkway https://patch.com/new-york/lindenhurst/li-district-talks-revising-policy-after-school-bus-controversy https://patch.com/new-york/hauppauge/sloth-encounters-hauppauge-making-home-visits https://patch.com/new-york/hicksville/lirr-announces-multiple-travel-suspensions-coming-weekends

Patch AM -- Sept. 22

Here's your daily look at some of the big stories people are talking about across Long Island. My guest is Jeanne Browne, co-president of the Long Beach Historical Society, which is desparate needs of funds to stay afloat. Other news: https://patch.com/new-york/huntington/cold-spring-harbor-man-charged-capitol-assault-fbi https://patch.com/new-york/massapequa/yes-there-was-definitely-fighter-jet-flying-over-long-island-today https://patch.com/new-york/huntington/li-fire-captain-lifesaving-rescue-everything-lined https://patch.com/new-york/newhydepark/li-man-charged-part-scheme-defraud-nyc-millions-doj https://patch.com/new-york/westislip/west-islip-senior-named-national-merit-semifinalist

Patch AM-- Special Edition Sept. 21

The topic of having legalized cannabis dispensaries in Long Beach is discussed with Beryl Solomon Jackowitz, a local resident and cannabis advocate. https://patch.com/new-york/longbeach/residents-make-push-legal-cannabis-dispensaries-long-beach