Read whats on the mind of bloggers this week.
Town Notebook: Residents encouraged to 'tree-cycle' this holiday season.
Some stories are downright strange. Here's our wrap-up from around Long Island.
News highlights from around the region.
Some stories put a smile on your face. Here's our wrap-up from around Long Island.
News from around Nassau County.
While obesity is still prevalent in the U.S., for the first time the number of poor children who are obese dropped.
This week marks 80 years since the repeal of Prohibiton.
Event kicks off at 4:15 Friday at Mary Jane Davies Green.
Film industry leaders to tour county for hot locations.
Use the interactive calendar below to make sure your gifts are sent in time for delivery by Dec. 25.
Is '12 Years A Slave's' Ejiofor staying strong or will 'The Wolf of Wall Street's' DiCaprio steal the spotlight?
Patch readers shared a few creative solutions.
Find the best place to pick your perfect tree.
Post a simple photo, record a video of your family decorating, or take an artsy Instagram shot of your Christmas tree.
We rounded up the must-have items for the chef or food lover in your family.
Keep kids busy with these festive and fun activities.
Weekend highlights: Glenn Dicterow, 'Not Quite Christmas' cabaret, benefit for Typhoon victims in the Philippines.
It's the holiday season—which means you'll sometimes have more guests than you planned. Here's how to cope.
Notable arrests and criminal activity in the region.