5 New Long Island Patch Sites Launch Monday

It's been a few years since a new Long Island Patch site launched. Way too long, frankly. But today, I'm proud to announce that five new sites have officially joined the Long Island Patch family. 

So please welcome (and visit): 

• Montauk Patch- http://patch.com/new-york/montauk, on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Montauk-Patch-1510380102605117 Editor: Lisa Finn, lisa.finn@patch.com
• Hicksville Patch- http://patch.com/new-york/hicksville, on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hicksville-Patch-179907482391797 Editor: Paige McAtee, paige.mcatee@patch.com
• Bay Shore Patch- http://patch.com/new-york/bayshore, on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bay-Shore-Patch-1116127391754444 Editor: Ryan Bonner, ryan@patch.com
• Islip Patch- http://patch.com/new-york/islip, on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Islip-Patch-194664477574655 Editor: Ryan Bonner, ryan@patch.com
• Freeport Patch- http://patch.com/new-york/freeport, on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Freeport-Patch-573932492772676 Editor: Priscila Korb, priscila.korb@patch.com

There are now 48 Patch sites on Long Island. Find the full list of Long Island sites and sign up for Patch newsletters and breaking news alerts here.

If you have story ideas or would like to learn about posting your own content on a site, please email the site's local editor. What Long Island towns should Patch expand to next? Shoot a note to ryan@patch.com with your ideas. We'd love to hear from you.