5 Jericho High School Students Named Regeneron Semifinalists

The five students at Jericho High School are among 38 on Long Island to get the prestigious designation.

Old Westbury's New Police Chief Talks Car Thefts, Tech And Criminals

The village's new police chief retired as a top Suffolk County cop, and shared his goals for his new department with Patch.

Historic Tavern House In Mill Neck's Humes Preserve Gets Second Life

The 18th-century house is being restored with a new grant; will become conservation group North Shore Land Alliance's new headquarters.

Crash Kills 1 Teen, Injures 3 In Old Brookville Sunday AM: Police

A 16-year-old driver was killed after losing control of a car and hitting a tree on Chicken Valley Road around 3:30 a.m., police said.

Oyster Bay's Marino Park Baseball Field To Get New Artificial Turf

The park will get the new synthetic turf field this winter, which will allow young athletes to play with less cancellations due to rain.

Old Westbury's New Police Chief Is Retired Suffolk Acting Commissioner

Stuart Cameron was sworn in as the village's chief this week, a year after retiring from the Suffolk County Police Department.

Locust Valley High School Basketball Player Clinches 1K Career Points

All-State senior Payton Tini is only the fourth Locust Valley Falcon to score 1,000 points in last three years, the school district said.

Oyster Bay Mom, Artist's Permanent Makeup Shop Gets Official Welcome

The ribbon cutting for Scarlett Ink Studio, a"sacred, safe, and inclusive little" beauty studio in Oyster Bay, is set for Jan. 14.

Sid Jacobson JCC Gets $850K Grant From Departing Rep. Suozzi For Roof

The East Hills Jewish community center is one of several Nassau County recipients of end-of-term grants from outgoing congressman.

Brazilian Authorities Reopen Fraud Case Against George Santos: Report

A day before Santos is due to be sworn in as congressman for LI's 3rd District, a 2008 check fraud case reopened in Brazil, NY Times said.

Oyster Bay Museum, Home Of George Washington Spy, Gets $50K In Grants

Raynham Hall Museum was once the home of Robert Townsend from the Culper Spy Ring, and preserves a slice of LI life during the Revolution.

LI Officials Call For Investigations Into Rep.-Elect George Santos

Incoming Rep. Congressman Nick LaLota and Bruce Blakeman joined LI Democratic leaders calling for a House Ethics Committee investigation.

All Occupants Of Bayville House Fire Able To Escape: Witness

The early Tuesday blaze broke out in a two-family home on Tildean Lane with reports of people trapped, but no one was hurt, eyewitness said.

Former Congressman Israel Passionate About Oyster Bay Bookstore

Theodore's Books, named for Theodore Roosevelt, opened in Nov. 2021.

Oyster Bay-Based Riptide Racing Takes Silver At World Sailing Champs

The Long Island-based sailors took second at 2022 World Match Race Championship in Sydney, Australia; "The team did an incredible job."

Restoring Condemned Mansion Leads LI Couple To 'Rabbit Hole' Of Wonder

A social media audience watched a family transform the home from unlivable to Instagram-perfect while uncovering surprising local history.

Nassau Sailing Team Looks To Become World Champions At Global Race

Riptide Racing are through to the quarterfinals of the World Match Racing Tour in Sydney, Australia, as they look to the America's Cup.

North Nassau 'Much Higher' Emissions, Climate Impact Than Avg.: Report

A new map showing the climate impact of metro New York neighborhoods shows parts of Nassau's North Shore have the highest emissions on LI.

Roosevelt Christmas At Sagamore Hill: Sleigh Rides, Hidden Tree, 'Joy'

Wondering how the 26th U.S. President celebrated the holidays in Oyster Bay? Some of the myths are true and some are larger than life.

Fire Stamped Out At The 'The Money Pit' Movie House In Lattingtown

The home's exterior stood in for the 1986 movie house, the subject of the Tom Hanks comedy. Several fire departments responded.

Diners At Oyster Bay Restaurant Can Eat Inside Igloo, With Fire Pit

The outdoor igloos at this Nassau restaurant come with TVs and speakers, and their own outdoor fire pit.

East Norwich Woman Dies After Wrong-Way 3-Car Crash In Mass: Police

The Long Island woman drove the wrong way on Route 20 in Charlton, MA, causing a three-car crash that killed two people, state police said.

Gunshot Reports At LIU Post 'Unfounded'; Triggered Brief Lockdown

LIU Post confirmed that a police investigation found reports of gun shots at a residence hall were a false alarm and there is "no threat."

LIU Alum, Soccer Player Covered U.S Men's National Team At World Cup

Erin Fish said she got to be with the team "24/7...throughout their journey in the tournament," as a content creator for FIFA TV in Qatar.

'Home For The Holidays' At Planting Fields Estate 'Frozen In Time'

Coe Hall at Planting Fields Arboretum will open after hours to the public to show a decorated 1920s Tudor estate, "rich past" of Gold Coast.

Vanessa Williams Shares Great-Great-Grandfather's Story In Oyster Bay

The singer's ancestor David Carll was a prominent free man of color, and five generations of family have lived in his home since 1865.

Hochul Announces $46.5M In High Technology Grants For 3 LI Colleges

Three Long Island colleges will get $46.5 million in funding to develop technology training, jobs, buildings, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced.

$3.8M Project To Improve Jericho Tpke., Glen Cove Rd. Intersection: NY

The New York State Department of Transportation announced the start of months-long work to improve safety and traffic flow near parkway.

Oyster Bay Teen 'One Of The Greatest Kids,' Reader Says: Star Student

Find out why James at St. Dominic High School was nominated as a Patch star student athlete.

Honor Student, Team Captain, Volunteer: Oyster Bay Student Athlete

Elizabeth was nominated as a Patch star student athlete, because she's "hardworking and determined" and "gives back" to community.

Police Search For Suspect In Oyster Bay 7-Eleven Pocketbook Theft

Have you seen this person? Nassau police say he is wanted in connection with a Nov. 9 grand larceny at a Pine Hollow Rd. 7-Eleven.

Jericho High School Diver Rachel Yang Wins State Title, Breaks Records

Yang broke state, meet and federation records on her way to the New York State girls title. She led the meet "start to finish."

Shimmering Solstice Returns To Old Westbury Friday, 'Bigger, Brighter'

The holiday light show at Old Westbury Gardens opens Nov. 25, with added elements. Get the details here.

Oyster Bay Town To Give $4.5M In Pandemic Hardship Grants To Local Biz

The Oyster Bay Forward Program will allocate $5K grants to businesses, nonprofits that can demonstrate economic hardship from the pandemic.

Santa's Mailboxes For Kids Open In Oyster Bay, Massapequa and Bethpage

Children can write letters to Santa and use special red Santa's mailboxes in three Oyster Bay Town locations, and even get a reply.

Old Westbury Only Nassau Zip Code In Top 100 Priciest In 2022: Report

Property Shark listed the nation's most expensive zip codes, and looked at how the pandemic affected NYC and LI's rankings.

Oyster Bay Street Dedicated To Late, 'Hero' Journalist Marie Colvin

Part of Main Street was renamed Marie Colvin Way to honor the war journalist from East Norwich, killed in Syria while reporting war crimes.

Veterans, Military Members Can Golf For Free Friday In Oyster Bay

In honor of Veterans Day, the Town of Oyster Bay is offering a free day of golf at Oyster Bay Golf Course.

Rhoads Declared Winner Over Brooks, Flips State Senate District 5

Democrat John Brooks has represented District 8 since 2017. Republican Steven Rhoads is a Nassau legislator.

Santos Declared Winner Over Zimmerman In 3rd Congressional District

"What comes next is simple, a rescue mission to save our country," Santos said in a speech early Wednesday, after flipping CD3 red.