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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|
After $10K+ Theft, West Babylon Scouts Get New Trailer
A Deer Park business stepped in after West Babylon Scouts had their trailer filled with equipment and years of troop memorabilia stolen.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Ridgewood-Glen Rock, NJ|
Man Dies At Bergen County Fishing Lake: Report
A Bergen County man was found dead after falling into a fishing lake on Friday, reports said.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
405 Traffic Nightmare: 405 Lane Closures To Hit Sepulveda Pass
Drivers face a week of overnight lane, ramp and freeway connector closures as work continues on the $143.7 million 405 overhaul.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|
Beloved 101-Year-Old Bike Shop Closing
The Lafayette bicycle shop will close Aug. 31 after serving Bay Area cyclists since 1925.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
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Fredericksburg, VA|
Stafford Man Released Under GPS Monitoring In Federal Child Exploitation Case
A federal judge released Gaston Rouse under GPS monitoring and strict internet limits as his case heads to a grand jury.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
How Santanella And Tyler Differ In Their Political Giving
State records show Tyler sent most of his disclosed dollars to Republicans, while Santanella backed Democrats and Democratic-linked PACs.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Man Found In Alexandria On Illegal Reentry Charge
Federal prosecutors say a previously deported Salvadoran man was found living in Alexandria without permission to reenter.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|
Frankfort Resident 'Crashing For A Cause' With Project Fire Buddies
The Frankfort resident, who is a firefighter in Palos, started the Palos Park chapter of Project Fire Buddies.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
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Arlington, VA|
Suspect Found In Arlington Indicted On Federal Illegal-Reentry Charge
A Rosslyn Metro fare-evasion stop led to the identification and federal indictment of a previously removed suspect, records show.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|
‘Like Godzilla Through Tokyo’: West Broadway Development Faces Local Backlash At Zoning Board Meeting
At Thursday night’s zoning board meeting, Long Beach residents said a proposal to build on West Broadway is too big to fit the neighborhood.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Oxford, CT|
Electronics Manufacturer Opens Oxford Plant
The new 8,000-square-foot facility on Riggs Street will serve customers across the Northeast.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|
Local Gift Shop Closes After 35 Years + Milleridge Inn Closed After Fire: LI Biz Roundup
NAYA in Holbrook / Spirit Halloween / 500 free scoops in Oceanside / Melville office building bought / new urgent care in Nassau County
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
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Palos Verdes, CA|
Armed Officers Stay At Palos Verdes Schools As Funding Deal Awaits Approval
Two armed officers remain on PVPUSD campuses under a $280K program while four Peninsula cities consider a new funding agreement.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|
Downers Grove To Hold 1st Reading For Lurie Children's Hospital Proposal
The village will discuss proposed amendments for the planned unit development at 3300 Lacey Road.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|
Westfield Parents Press School Board For Broader Student Tech Limits
A parent group asked Westfield's school board to consider four steps, including AI and YouTube limits and a K-8 web allow list.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, NJ|
Dogs In Crates Died Of Starvation Inside Woodbridge Home, Police Say
A homeowner left town, leaving dogs, hamsters and other pets to starve to death inside crates, say police.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
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Salem, NH|
Rockingham County Superior Court Administrator Dismissed After ‘Skip Scanning’ At Target In Salem
Jennifer Haggar of Haverhill, Mass., was placed on leave in February and relieved of duties in June after being arrested on 2 theft charges.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Long Beach, CA|
Long Beach Wants Speed Cameras On Deadly Stretch Of PCH
The bill would allow two speed cameras on an eight-mile stretch of PCH where 39 people have died since 2020.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|
From Refugee To Reston Leader: BeBe Nguyen Builds Community At RCC
BeBe Nguyen reflects on her journey from a Vietnamese refugee to leading the Reston Community Center and shaping its future.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Mill Valley, CA|
All-Women Team Makes Dipsea History, Earns Mill Valley Honors
Seven Swoop Sirens finished in the top 35, with all five scoring runners placing among the race's top 11.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
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Novato, CA|
From Novato To The Emmy Stage: The Three People Who Changed One Broadcaster's Life
He covers the biggest names in sports, but traces the path back to his parents, a beloved high school teacher and his hometown.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
Somers Schools Finish Under Budget As Ellington Covers Deficit
The neighboring school districts ended the fiscal year on opposite sides of the ledger.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
11,000-Square-Foot Dog Park Proposed In Greenwich: Details
The proposal went before the Board of Selectmen on Thursday. The plans also require Planning & Zoning review.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|
A Look Back At Summer In Photos: Southold's July 4 Parade Celebrates America's 250th Anniversary
As summer wraps up, with school set to begin, Patch takes a look back at the highlights. Post your favorite memories, photos in comments.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
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North Fork, NY|
A Look Back At Summer In Photos: Southold's July 4 Parade Celebrates America's 250th Anniversary
As summer wraps up, with school set to begin, Patch takes a look back at the highlights. Post your favorite memories, photos in comments.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|
'There's No Limit': Face Of Midlothian Toddler To Brighten Times Square
At nearly 2 years old, Midlothian's Charleigh Bernal is one of 500 people chosen for a video by the National Down Syndrome Society.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
ICE Arrests Nearly Doubled In NYC This Summer
New bills could change how ICE operates in New York City.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
Delayed Windsor Locks Audit Flags 2 Material Weaknesses
Auditors expect to issue a clean opinion but identified problems with the town’s year-end closing and financial reporting.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Oak Lawn, IL|
3 Activists Arrested For 'Illegal Activities' At Meeting Where 14-Year-Old Boy Was Allegedly Put In Chokehold
Oak Lawn police said the arrests conclude their investigation into “illegal activities” at the Aug. 5 fire and police commission meeting.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
New Yorkers Can Play NBA 2K27 Against A Knicks Player This Weekend: What To Know
NBA 2K League brings its “Stuck in the Truck” activation to Greenwich Village.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|
More Than $16K Stolen From Batavia Auto Shop: Police
Police were called out twice in the same morning for a reported burglary at the Bumper to Bumper auto shop.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Bridgewater-Raritan Adopts New Bell-to-Bell Student Cellphone Policy
The Board of Education approved a state-required policy barring student internet-enabled device use during school hours.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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Enfield, CT|
Enfield Motorcycle Club Search Tied To Explosive Attacks
Court records reportedly connect the Aug. 6 search on Moody Road to two attacks at an Andover home earlier this year.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|
Farmington OKs Massive, High-Tech Overhaul Of Town Website, Info Services
The town council approved a $61,690 CivicPlus overhaul featuring a new .gov website, 311 system, AI chatbot, and accessibility tools.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|
Libertyville Considers $113,700 LED Streetlight Purchase
Village officials are considering a proposal to purchase 260 LED-compatible fixtures from Graybar.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|
Storied Healdsburg Property Clears Live-Work Design Hurdle
A long-vacant 1936 industrial building will become a home, offices, gardens, and public art space.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
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Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield Public Safety Facilities Committee Backs $55 Million Police-Fire Plan In 6-1 Vote
Ridgefield's Public Safety Facilities Committee voted 6-1 to recommend a $55 million combined police-fire facility.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
Cult-Favorite Froyo Shop Known For Long Lines Sets UES Opening Date
The new, highly anticipated shop marks the cult-favorite brand's first location uptown.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|
Nassau County Sheriff Yet To Join 287(g) Lawsuit As Briefing Schedule Is Set, Attorney Confirms
An attorney representing 15 sheriffs in a lawsuit over a ban on 287(g) agreements says Nassau County's sheriff has yet to join that suit.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Granby-East Granby, CT|
Granby Pension Nears Full Funding; Retiree Health Fund Has $5M Gap
A new actuarial report shows both funds improved.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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