Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Hate Graffiti Found On 9 Stop Signs In Deer Park: Police
Graffiti was found along Lawrence Road; town officials said the markings were removed and condemned the incident.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
- Huntington, NY
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Lindenhurst, NY|Neighbor News|
Lindenhurst High Hosts Inaugural Special Games With Support From Verra Mobility
Roughly 160 students participate in an inclusive event designed to build confidence, teamwork, and community.
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Hauppauge, NY|Neighbor News|
Suffolk To Host Youth Job Fair With 50+ Employers, Jobs For Ages 14+
The May 13 event in Hauppauge will offer job opportunities, resume help and career resources for young workers and families, officials say.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Man Accused In THC Gummies Case Involving 12 Students Returned After Border Arrest: DA
Prosecutors say the man is linked to an incident that sent William Floyd Middle School students to the hospital.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
East Islip, NY|News|
East Islip Names Class Of 2026 Valedictorian, Salutatorian
Liam Eichler and Angel Mai were recognized by East Islip High School Principal Anthony Montemarano.
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Huntington|News|
Woman Used Fake ID To Steal $19K In Silver From Melville FedEx: Police
Police say the suspect used a fraudulent ID to pick up a package containing silver bars and coins before fleeing in a white electric SUV.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Navy Officer Brings Fitness, Resilience Lesson To Bayport Students
Bayport-Blue Point High School students learned how nutrition, strength training and stress management support performance under pressure.
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Bayport HS Students Open Fully Custom School Store Built From Scratch
Students design, produce, and sell customizable products in a hands-on retail space built from years of planning and collaboration.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Commack, NY|Neighbor News|
Commack Man Trades Law Career For Volunteer Work Fighting Hunger
After decades as a Manhattan attorney, Paul Gruvman now helps lead volunteers supporting Long Islanders facing food insecurity.
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Gunpoint Robbery Spree Across LI Ends With 15½-Year Sentence For Mastic Man: DA
Prosecutors say the man robbed 4 gas stations in under an hour, then months later shot a man during a poker game robbery in Sayville.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|News|
Beloved West Babylon Waterfront Spot South Swell Shutting Down For Season
Owners say an unexpected cabaret licensing issue made reopening impossible; the Town says the closure is tied to permit and safety concerns.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Man Stabbed In Central Islip Parking Lot: Police
Police say the victim suffered serious injuries.
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
2 Ejected After BMW Flips On Sunrise Highway In Bayport: Police
A BMW struck the center median and overturned in Bayport, ejecting both people inside, Suffolk police say.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|News|
Overlooked At Adoption Event, Whitney & Wylie Still Waiting: Northport Kitties Of The Week
After being overlooked at a recent adoption event, the shy but affectionate siblings are hoping to find a patient home, the rescue said.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Huntington|News|
Shy, Overlooked, Still Waiting: Meet Peekaboo, Huntington Pet Of The Week
After more than a year at a Huntington shelter, Peekaboo is looking for a patient home, the shelter says.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Central Islip Man Stabbed, Choked Wife Unconscious, Then Fled For Months: DA
Prosecutors say the man stabbed and strangled his wife while she slept, then evaded police until he crashed into her car while intoxicated.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Bay Shore, NY|News|
Bay Shore Woman Gets Life Without Parole For Ordering Killing Over Parking Spot: DA
Prosecutors say she orchestrated the kidnapping and execution of a man who parked outside her home, using co-defendants who included teens.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|Neighbor News|
Award-Winning LI Tribute Book To Be Celebrated At Smithtown Signing
A new award and upcoming event mark the next chapter for a Long Island book honoring a beloved bartender’s legacy.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Teen Charged After Assault At Deer Park High School With Water Bottle: Police
Victim taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after being struck with a Stanley water bottle, police say.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Sayville 7th Graders Win Nationwide Writing Contest
The seventh graders’ short stories will appear in a Young Writers USA anthology this spring.
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