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Sayville-Bayport, NY|
19-Year-Old Stabbed In Fist Fight At Restaurant On Main Street In Sayville: Police
He was taken to an area hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
Man Punched In Parking Lot Outside Pizza Hut In Shirley: Police
He has been involved in an argument with another man he knows at around 5:45 p.m., Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Islip, NY|
6 Taken To Hospital After 2-Vehicle Crash In Islip: Police
UPDATE: The people, which included the two drivers and their four passengers, were treated for non-life-threatening injuries, police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Doylestown, PA|
Fitzpatrick Wins Historic Endorsement From AFL-CIO In Bid For Re-Election
The Bucks County Congressman is the only Republican candidate for federal office in America to earn the federation’s endorsement.
Jeff Werner, Patch Staff
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Southampton, NY|
Hamptons Pilates Teacher, Diagnosed With Brain Tumor Days Before Wedding, Looks Back: 'It Was Terrifying'
"Gratitude is often where peace grows." A fundraiser Friday give backs to the New York Proton Center, which saved Southampton woman's life.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|
Big Bear Bald Eagle Healing At Raptor Center, Receives Transfusion From 'Spirit'
A team of expert veterinarians is working on the medical mystery of Southern California's Bald Eagle mom, Jackie.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|
Flipside Brewing To Mark 4th Anniversary With Bash, Burgers, Exclusive Beers & Balloons
Flipside Brewing owner Erik Pizer will celebrate the brewery's fourth anniversary with a party on Saturday, July 25.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Orange, CT|
Orange Recycling Committee Reviews New Curbside Collection Service, Plans Fall Recycling Events
Orange Recycling Committee reviewed the new recycling vendor, food scrap service and plans for fall recycling events.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Madison, CT|
Madison Selectmen Advance Affordable Housing Trust Fund Hearing
During this week's meeting, the Madison Board of Selectmen also approved equipment purchases, among other matters.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Man Beat Up 2 Woman, Teen Girl After Returning From Out Of Town Excursion: Joliet Police
Eduardo Arriaga-Gonzalez was not at the scene when officers initially arrived, Joliet police advised.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Trouble At Thorntons Gas Station On Collins Street: Joliet Police Make Another Arrest
Officers contacted Eduardo Davila in the parking lot near the front entrance and instructed him multiple times to leave the property.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
New Details Emerge During Court Appearance For Suspect In Brookwood Double Murder
Here's the latest in the capital murder case against a man accused of a double murder in Brookwood earlier this month.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Crying Kids, 5 And 3, Rescued By Joliet Maintenance Workers After Mother Leaves Them Home Alone: Cops
Erica Buford was taken into custody without incident, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services was notified.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|
Popular Taco Restaurant Announces Closure After 15 Years In Norwalk
In an announcement, the owners said the taqueria's closure comes after the city acquired the property through eminent domain.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|
Public Hearings Scheduled On $26M Bond Ordinance, Trash Code, Per City Council
The Long Beach City Council is prepared to hear public comment on a pair of ordinances at its next meeting in August.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
Deadly NYC Legionnaires’ Outbreak Expands; Tap Water Safe, Officials Say
Five deaths have been reported in the Upper East Side Legionnaires’ outbreak as officials find more cooling towers with live bacteria.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
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Media, PA|
Vote To Combine EMS In Media, 5 Other Delco Towns Could Take Place Soon
The proposed group is designed to stabilize ambulance services after the end of Crozer Health's EMS left many Delco towns scrambling.
June Bakan, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|
Proposal Approved For Practice Facility At Bolingbrook Golf Club
The Board approved the second phase of construction for the club's outdoor practice facility.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Truck Carrying Pesticides Ignites Into Flames On Route 22 Ramp In Bridgewater
Volunteer firefighters shared a video of the pickup truck fire on Thursday afternoon.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|
This New NoVA Vintage Market Launches This Weekend
A new vintage market will pop up in Manassas this weekend. Its organizer hopes to make it a regular event.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
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Evanston, IL|
Evanston Vegan Restaurant Closing After Just 6 Months
17 Plant Based, a vegan restaurant in Evanston, is closing permanently after opening in January.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Toms River, NJ|
He Made Everyone Feel Like Family: Toms River Husband, Father, Fisherman Remembered
Sean Smida was devoted to his wife and children above all, but he had a rare gift for making others feel like family, his best friend said.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|
After 8 Years, Family Left Country Without Her: Gentle Casablanca Seeks New Home
Casablanca spent 8 years with one family before arriving at North Shore Animal League America, where she's now waiting for a new beginning.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|
East Harlem Waterfront Project Scaled Back
Here's what residents are losing after years of waiting.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
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Annapolis, MD|
Mobile Pet Service Brings Compassionate End-Of-Life Care To Annapolis Families
CodaPet, a California-based veterinary network, is expanding its at-home end-of-life service to pet owners in the Annapolis area.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Domestic Disturbance At Joliet's Riverwalk Homes Lands Defendant, 56, In Jail: Police
He was transported by the Joliet Fire Department to Saint Joseph Medical Center for evaluation.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|
Rejection Recommended On 3 AI Data Centers In KOP As Public Uproar Continues
Officials unanimously opposed all three projects on the agenda, part of a cluster larger than the King of Prussia Mall.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|
Council Approves Housing Overhaul To Speed Development In Redwood City
Council advanced a broad zoning update to speed affordable housing and reduce parking.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
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Aurora, IL|
Special Census Count Begins In Aurora As City Hopes To Recoup $2M In Federal Aid
The 2020 Census determined Aurora lost nearly 17,000 residents from 2010 — a "significant undercount," the city said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|
Southington Library Reimbursement Requests Prompt Council Debate
It approved reimbursement for a volunteer pizza party but denied a request to reimburse more than $3,000 for library plaques.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
Mastic Beach Man Caught With 6 Ghosts Guns, 3D Printers, And High-Capacity Ammo In Home: DA
UPDATE: His defense attorney says he maintains his innocence and looks forward to "scrutinizing the prosecutor's evidence."
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|
Marc Fainman Named Northbrook's Next Police Chief
The Glenbrook North graduate and 20-year department veteran succeeds John Ustich, who retired after three decades with Northbrook police.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
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Greenwich, CT|
Mansion With 40-Car Garage Proposed In Greenwich
The basement would feature an indoor pool, squash court, art gallery, and an area for the owner's car collection, submitted documents say.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Fairfax City Planners To Hold Hearing On 14-Home Mantua Redevelopment
Fairfax City Planning Commission is holding a public hearing on a proposal to replace offices at 9495 Silver King Court with 14 townhomes.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|
Caltrain Warns Of $75 Million Deficit During Redwood City Council Meeting Despite Record Ridership Growth
Officials said service cuts, including reduced weekend trains and possible station closures, could come without new funding.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|
Data Center Ban Proposed In Stafford
An ordinance was introduced that would ban data centers from being built in Stafford Township.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
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Concord, NH|
Loudon Woman Faces Felony Charge After Being Accused Of Drunken Driving After Rollover: Follow-Up
Video: Nicole Mary Considine was arrested on July 16 on an aggravated driving under the influence charge after a rollover crash downtown.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|
Juke Box Heroes: Manassas High School Singers To Join Rock Legends Onstage During NoVA Tour Stop
'It's always cool when Foreigner calls,' the high school's choral music director told Patch.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Yardley, PA|
Yardley Distillery Businesses Up For Sale
The Yardley distillery and a Tex Mex restaurant and bar in Morrisville are up for a combined sale of $550,000.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Stamford, CT|
New Details Released After Heavy Police Presence In Stamford: PD
Drivers are being asked to avoid the area. Police said an investigation is ongoing.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
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