Half Hollow Hills Student Wins 'Be Pool Smart' Local Poster Contest

The winning poster will be used as part of a Suffolk-wide message on the importance of pool safety and preventing accidental drownings.

Man Crashes Into Police Car In Dix Hills, Faces DWI Charge: SCPD

The officer suffered minor injuries after the man rear-ended his vehicle, police say.

Propel NY Energy Open Houses Continue on Long Island

NYPA and New York Transco are collaborating with Propel NY on a major electric transmission project, the biggest advance in nearly 50 years.

Postal Employee Stole Checks Taken From Mail Stream: Suffolk DA

The man deposited more than $6K in stolen checks from the mail stream into his bank account while working as a mail handler, the DA says.

Here’s Why Lexi Was Shouted Out As 2024 Melville Grad

Many local graduates excelled in academics, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one local graduate who deserves a shoutout in Melville.

Half Hollow Hills 2024-25 School Budget Results Are In

See whether the Half Hollow Hills School District's budget passed this year.

Melville Shop Owner Arrested After Selling Flavored Vape Products: PD

More than 10,000 flavored vape products were seized after the owner sold one to an undercover cop, police say.

Three Half Hollow Hills Students Win $2500 National Merit Scholarships

Rayan Afzal, Jordyn Morris and Stasya Selizhuk Selected From More Than 15,000 Outstanding Finalists

Melville Horror Book Author Pivots; To Release 1st Romantic Thriller

The novel will follow an antihero fashion executive who journeys through Manhattan to find a mysterious woman he snapped a photograph of.

Man Dies Of Injuries Following Dix Hills Hit-And-Run: Police

UPDATE: The man has died of his injuries after he was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash on Sunday, police say.

HHH 2024-2025 Building Improvements Capital Reserve Fund Proposition

Residents of the Half Hollow Hills Central School District have the opportunity to vote on a proposition to establish a capital reserve.

Cocaine Found In Melville Restaurant 'Illegally' Operating As Club: PD

A bag of cocaine was found, and a DJ was playing music near a dance floor during a State Liquor Authority check, police say.

2 Dix Hills High Schools Make U.S. News 2024 'Best' Rankings

See how the two Half Hollow Hills School District buildings ranked among Long Island public high schools.

Parent Of Dix Hills HS Student Threatened To Shoot, Blow Up School: PD

The man was arrested Thursday after he threatened mass harm at the school two days prior, police say.

Meet Man Cave Health Of LI, Promoting Men's Health Awareness

The charity encourages men to get screened for prostate cancer and other diseases; 35K American men die from prostate cancer each year.

CEO Fired By Public Long Island Telecommunications Company Comtech

He was fired for "conduct unrelated to Comtech’s business strategy, financial results or previously filed financial statements."

Man Steals $1,450 From Melville Store: Police

A man stole from HomeGoods, police say.

Man Sentenced After Conspiring In Melville Pump-And-Dump Scheme: Feds

The man artificially inflated a stock price by using an illegal cold call campaign involving lies and high-pressure sales tactics, feds say.

Bliss Pastries Wins Best Cookies, Gluten-Free Menu, On Long Island

"We are incredibly elated and grateful that our cookies were the first gluten-free cookie to win the title Best Cookie," the owner said.

Half Hollow Hills High School East Announces Top 20 Students For 2024

Top 20, Valedictorian and Salutatorian Named For Half Hollow Hills High School East Class of 2024

Half Hollow Hills High School West Announces Top 20 Students For 2024

Top 20, Valedictorian and Salutatorian Named For Half Hollow Hills High School West Class of 2024

Dix Hills Group Home Employee Repeatedly Raped 13-Year-Old Girl: DA

The man was accused of sexually abusing the girl over the course of several months inside and outside of the group home, the DA says.

Attorney Trespassed At Melville Islamic Center, Harrassed Employee: DA

The man was arrested after he went into a mosque, made statements regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict and didn't leave, police say.

Teen Arrested After Performing Stunts In Melville: Police

The teenager was doing donuts for a crowd, police say.

LI Soccer Club President Embezzled $70K: DA | Patch PM

Also: 'Despicable': LI father sentenced after sexually abusing daughter: DA / Police cars damaged: PD / Love sculpture / Suozzi win / Parade

Dix Hills Soccer Club President Embezzled $70K: Suffolk DA

The president embezzled the funds from the operating account of the club, which has hundreds of families join every year, the DA said.

Man Charged With Doing Donuts For Large Group In Melville: Police

The man was doing donuts among several other vehicles while numerous pedestrians watched, police say.

Dix Hills Man Reported Missing Found: Police

No one had seen or heard from the man since Feb. 1, police say. He was found Monday, police say.

Half Hollow Hills High School East 2023 Football Awards

Program continues its rise to Division II powerhouse status.

LI Nets Basketball Supporting Dix Hills Pediatric Cancer Charity

A portion of ticket proceeds will benefit the Daniela Conte Foundation, which provides hope to children fighting cancer.

Suffolk Residential Facility Ex-Employee Raped Teen Resident: Police

The man was accused of having sex with a 14-year-old resident of the facility and faces rape charges, police say.

Dix Hills Blood Drive To Honor Daniela Conte, Girl Who Died Of Cancer

The Daniela Conte Foundation's blood drive, with the NY Blood Center, is scheduled for early March. Here's what you need to know.

Dix Hills School Custodian Exposed Himself On Social Media: Police

The custodian was working at an elementary school at night when he posted a video soliciting sex, police say.

Facebook Marketplace Scam Seriously Injures Man; Man Indicted: SCDA

A man is in a wheelchair after another man stole money for a PS5 from him and then drove off while he was hanging from the car, the DA says.

Meet The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Of Long Island, Metro NY: Q&A

The LLS strives to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

Isao Kobayashi Assumes President and CEO Role at Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Canon Inc. Announces New Executive Appointments, Effective Jan. 1, 2024

Man Displays Gun In Melville 7-Eleven Robbery: Police

The man stole cash after demanding the employees open the register and lay on the floor, police say.

Meet The Maurer Foundation Of LI, Saving Lives Through Breast Health

The foundation educates people on breast cancer prevention, early detection, risk reduction and healthy lifestyle choices.

Half Hollow Hills Students in "The Nutcracker" with NYC Ballet Stars

Young Dancers from Elementary to High School Perform December 16 and 17 at Hofstra; Candlewood Eighth Grader Olivia Telis Stars as "Clara"

State Employee Pleads Guilty To Raping Girl At Dix Hills Facility

The man employed as a youth support specialist gave a 15-year-old girl edibles before raping her, the DA says.