Like 'Rats Of NIMH,' 75 Remaining Rodents In Rocky Point Home Have Rescuers Scrambling To Catch Them

SEE PHOTOS FROM THE RESCUE: They have an intricate series of tunnels, and know where to hide to evade rescuers. "We are the visitors."

Father Sues Suffolk Police, Alleging Failure To Find Son Who Was Found Dead In Mt. Sinai Woods: Report

He believes they were biased against his son due to his mental illness, Newsday reports.

Car Crashes Into Building In Rocky Point: Police

No one was hurt, Suffolk police say.

'No Animal Should Be Living Like This,' Rescuer Says Of Many Friendly Domestic Rats Found In Rocky Point Home

"But it's horrible to me that there's so many animals that need to be saved, and how difficult it is, and that's what disgusts me."

Up To 300 Domestic, White Rats In Rocky Point Home Watered And Fed In Rehoming Assessment: Rescuer

"This is a big undertaking, and we're doing the best we can what we have, but we can always use more help." - Frankie Floridia

Animal Rescuers Hoping For Happy Ending For Remaining Domestic Rats At Rocky Point Home

"This might not end in a wonderful story, and I don't want it to fall on Strong Island like this is a failure." - Frankie Floridia

Compassionate Care: Why Rocky Point Animal Hospital Is Rocky Point’s Best Of 2025 Pick

New dog owners credit Rocky Point Animal Hospital with welcoming their new family member.

Rocky Point Animal Hospital 'Cares About You And Your Pets': Best Of 2025

Patch and T-Mobile are recognizing the people, places and moments that made this year brighter.

Firefighters Called Out In Miller Place After Vehicle Catches Fire As Motorist Jump-Starts It: Police

Arson Squad detectives were notified of the incident, Suffolk police say.

Homicide Detectives Investigating Death Of Man Found In Garbage Truck In Rocky Point: Police

He was found around 4:12 a.m, Suffolk police say.

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Woman Dies After SUV Slams Into Tree In Rocky Point: Police

She was taken via Rocky Point Rescue to Stony Brook University Hospital where she was pronounced dead, Suffolk police say.

More Than $140K Raised For Special Olympics At Polar Plunge In Cedar Beach

Councilwoman Jane Bonner's team, “Frozen Eagles,” raised more than $8,000 in donations from colleagues, businesses and friends.

Arson Squad Investigating Fire At Auto Repair Shop In Rocky Point: Police

No was hurt, Suffolk police say.

Miller Place School District Unveils the Grace J. Brindley Conference Room

Family and Friends Gather to Celebrate the Legacy and Service of Dr. Brindley

Miller Place High School Senior Stephen Ye Named Newsday Long Island Scholar Artist for 2025-2026

Miller Place Congratulates Stephen on the Prestigious Accomplishment

Miller Place Field Hockey Head Coach Alana Gomory (LaMorte) Earns 250th Career Victory

Panther’s Victory Over West Babylon Reaches Record for Coach LaMorte

Miller Place School District Celebrates Successful Homecoming

MPHS Panthers are Victorious Against John Glenn Knights with a Final Score of 34-33

Miller Place School District Welcomes Students Back for the 2025–2026 School Year

The Miller Place School District proudly welcomed back more than 2,250 students across its four schools this week

Proposed Bills In New Jersey Threaten Parental Rights

Read how parental rights are under attack.

Miller Place School District Holds Annual Organization Meeting

Board of Education Newly Elected Trustee is Sworn in For First Term

Jury Awards 242 Million In Tesla Autopilot Related Crash

Determine for yourself whether or not justice was done.

2 Arrested After Massage Parlor Raid On Long Island: Police

Two employees of a Long Island massage parlor were arrested on Wednesday, Suffolk police say.

​New Trader Joe's Opening Soon On Long Island: Patch PM

Also: NY fights to protect identities of SNAP recipients from Trump administration / Donohue's East / Firefighter family / Stabbing: PD

New Trader Joe's Opening Soon On Long Island

The popular national grocery chain Trader Joe's is opening a new store on Long Island soon, joining several others in Nassau and Suffolk.

West Nile Found In Rocky Point Mosquito Sample: Health Dept.

Fourteen mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile Virus in Suffolk, including 1 in Rocky Point, the Department of Health says.

B2K Development Honored by VFW for Supporting Veterans Through Lodge Renovation and Museum Expansion

Sound Beach Man Sentenced For Possession Of Illegal Guns, Cocaine: DA

A 7-year-old child resided at the home where the man kept the illegal guns and drugs, the DA says.

Bicyclist Struck By Vehicle, Hurt In Miller Place: Police

The 68-year-old man was taken to Stony Brook Hospital Medical Center for treatment, Suffolk police say.

Police Release Identity Of Human Remains Found Submerged In Vehicle On Long Island

The human remains were found submerged in Mt. Sinai on June 30, Suffolk police say.

​ 4 Men Clinging To Hull Of Overturned Boat Rescued From LI Sound: PD | Patch PM

Also: Teen dies, ID'd: PD / Nest outage / Officer-involved shooting: PD / Vets / ICE / New charge for man connected to missing girl case: DA

4 Connecticut Men Clinging To Hull Of Overturned Boat Rescued From Long Island Sound: Police

The men, who had been stranded for about an hour, were treated for exposure, Suffolk police say.

LI Congressman, Vietnam Veterans Demand Veterans Affairs To Take Action Against War-Related Cancer

"Vietnam War veterans who served in-theater are 30 percent more likely to develop bile duct cancer than those who served elsewhere."

Miller Place High School Celebrates Unified Basketball Team’s Seniors and Successful Second Year

District’s Inclusive Team Gives All Students an Opportunity to Shine on the Court

'Truly Disturbing': Ex Teacher Targeted Minors For Nude Photos: DA

A former Long Island teacher was indicted Wednesday after allegedly posing as a teen and asking kids online for nude photos, the DA says.

Miller Place Students Succeed at Statewide Business Competition

High School FBLA Team Creates First-Place Invention at “Pitch it to Win It” Competition

Miller Place Student Earns Inspirational Wrestler of the Year Award

Brendan Lake is Presented with Honor Named After Motivational Speaker and Accomplished Athlete Rohan Murphy

Man Found Dead In LI Pool 'Believed' To Be Missing Slay Suspect: Cops

He was wearing what Matthew Zoll was when last seen, and the home is near where he crashed a vehicle after the killing, Suffolk cops say.

Canon U.S.A. Supports 20th Annual Japan Center Essay Competition

Rocky Point student named a winner of 20th Annual Japan Center Essay Competition at Stony Brook University

Miller Place Senior is Repeat NYSPHSAA and NYS Federal Champion

Jillian Scully Defends Her Title at State Track and Field Championships