BREAKING: Aaliyah Ottenwalder was found by police.
BREAKING: He wrote business checks payable to cash and stole more than $500,000 over a four-year period, police say.
Here's what Patch readers were most interested in this year.
Throw out the wrappings from expensive items with the town so thieves don't see them sitting on your curb.
The school came together for the annual toy drive to help less fortunate Merrick families.
BREAKING: The robber chased him and stole his phone and cash.
BREAKING: They pressed what may have been a gun against his back and demanded his money.
BREAKING: He has robbed three different stores since November, all in the same manner.
The woman suffered a heart attack. But the actions of the officers saved her.
Kellenberg Memorial High School
Joseph Filipiak was honored by Ed Mangano for his service.
Nino, a black and white long-haired chihuahua, was last seen near the Camp Avenue School.
The Valley Stream Union Free School District 13 recently hosted an informational session on its newly implemented K-6 Math in Focus program.
And With Tons in Store for the Coming Year, He’ll Make TV Debuts on “Rick’s Rising Stars” and “Live It Up!”
The sophomore never stopped believing in herself, and it paid off.
They learned the basics of design in a fun STEM class.
BREAKING: Police are looking for two men that robbed a Dunkin' Donuts at gunpoint in November.
He filed a complaint to have the officer held accountable, but said he's not seeking money.
BREAKING: The money will be used for improvements across the district.
See what police say happened in your community this week.
Water provider helps collect new toys for Nassau County's needy children.
They emptied out the cash register before fleeing out the back door. No one was injured.
Village of Hempstead Mayor Wayne J. Hall Sr. recently invited more than 20 students from the Hempstead community on a fishing expedition
New York was one of only 18 states to receive the federal money.
Birch Avenue students packaged many boxes of donations for families at the INN.
BREAKING: Police say he managed to get away before someone could get into his car.
Desmond Ryan, ABLI’s Longest Serving Director, to retire after 25 distinguished years of service
The district over-estimated its expenses by more than $21 million, and caused itself to exceed the legal limit for fund balance.
BREAKING: He allegedly gave away thousands of dollars in phones under fake contracts.
BREAKING: They robbed him as he was trying to deliver food Tuesday night.
Gas is more expensive than it was last year, but here are some cheap places you can top up before you hit the road.
Children's author Terry Ludwig showed kids how to deal with bullies.
BREAKING: He drove his car into another, then ran away from the scene.
BREAKING: Police are searching for the man who held up the store and then fled with the cash in the register.
Merrick, Bellmore and Freeport all fought a fire at the Town of Hempstead sanitation yard.
Levy Lakeside School students held their annual Coats for Kids drive.
Levy Lakeside School asked students to donate their extra Halloween candy to the school’s Operation Sweet Tooth drive.
This is the seventh championship in nine years for the team.