Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Bay Shore Man Stabbed 65-Year-Old In Neck At LI Church: Police
A 65-year-old man suffered serious injuries after he was stabbed in the neck during a meeting at an Amityville church, police said.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
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Smithtown, NY|News|
Smithtown Schools Mark 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 With Memorial Ceremonies
Students and staff gathered at Smithtown high schools Friday to remember those killed in the attacks and honor first responders.
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Huntington|News|
More West Nile-Positive Mosquitoes Found Across Suffolk County
Suffolk County has now recorded 127 mosquito samples that tested positive for West Nile virus this season.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
Trio Stole $30K In Cosmetics From 3 Suffolk CVS Stores: Police
Police say 2 men and a woman stole about $30,000 in cosmetics from CVS stores in Bayport, Halesite and Nesconset.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Native Plant Sale, Environmental Fair Set For Brentwood This Weekend
Native flowers, trees, shrubs and more will be available during the two-day event, along with gardening and conservation experts.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Huntington|News|
Woman Crashes Lexus Into Melville Townhouse, Charged With DWI: Police
A Melville woman was charged with DWI after police said her Lexus left the road and crashed into a townhouse.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|Neighbor News|
Discover Long Island Partners With Islandia Equestrian Therapy Nonprofit
Discover Long Island volunteers spent a day at Pal-O-Mine’s Islandia farm as the two organizations launched a new partnership.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Commack, NY|News|
2 Accused Of Commack Chase Robbery, String Of Suffolk Holdups: Police.
A Bohemia pair charged in the Commack Chase robbery is also accused in three other robberies and an attempted holdup, police say.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Man Pulled From Great South Bay In Serious Condition: Police
A 48-year-old man was pulled from the water off Tanner Park after losing consciousness while clamming, police said.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Sayville Woman Stabbed To Death By Ex-Boyfriend; Suspect Killed By Police In Massachusetts: SCPD
Police say Brandon Hampson stabbed Rachel Frislid, 62, inside her home before fleeing to a Massachusetts motel.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|Neighbor News|
'Never Forget': Deer Park Man Creates 9/11 Light Display For 25th Anniversary
James Hentschel, known for elaborate displays at his Namleps Lane home, updated last year's tribute to mark 25 years since the attacks.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
West Sayville Woman Hid SUV After Hit-And-Run Seriously Injured Jogger: DA
Prosecutors say Heather Foster moved her damaged SUV three times after striking a parked car and seriously injuring a jogger.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
2 Amityville Students Earn Prestigious NYSSMA All-State Honors
Sameer Shah and Susan Leach will perform with statewide ensembles at the December conference in Rochester.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|News|
2 More Rabid Raccoons Found In Suffolk County: Health Officials
The two cases are Suffolk County's 41st and 42nd terrestrial rabies confirmations since February 2025, health officials said.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Huntington|News|
Giant Outdoor Art Installations Take Over 2 Suffolk Parks This Fall
Large-scale outdoor artwork is on display at Geiger Park before the festival moves to Heckscher Park in October.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|Neighbor News|
Free Health Fair To Offer Screenings, Food, Haircuts In Central Islip
Free health screenings, meals, haircuts, food distribution and backpacks will be available Saturday at Central Islip High School.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
Free Rabies Vaccines For Dogs, Cats Offered In Smithtown This Weekend
Suffolk County residents can get their dogs, cats and ferrets vaccinated against rabies for free on Sept. 13.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|News|
West Babylon Man Gets 25 Years For Sexually Abusing Child: DA
The man began contacting the girl on Zoom when she was 9 and later abused her while babysitting her, prosecutors said.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Huntington|News|
Huntington Spa Worker Accused Of Forcibly Touching Woman, Later Messaging Her On Facebook: Police
Police said the Syosett man found the woman on Facebook months after the incident and messaged her about his new workplace.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Islip, NY|News|
2nd West Nile Virus Case Reported In Suffolk: Officials
An Islip resident was hospitalized after developing symptoms in early August, county health officials said.
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