This Week In Rockville Centre: Harassing Texts From An Ex, Grand Larceny And More, Police Say

The Rockville Centre Police Department released its weekly crime report for the week ending Apr. 20 Monday.

Free Drink Giveaways Friday at This Nassau County Dunkin' Location

A Nassau County Dunkin' will be giving away 30 days of free drinks as part of a "customer appreciation" event Friday, representatives said.

Rockville Centre School District Moves Ahead With $141.3M Budget Proposal

The RVC school board adopted a budget proposal Thursday that officials called “financially necessary” and “programmatically challenging."

Uniondale Man Facing Attempted Kidnapping Charge After Approaching Child With Money, Police Say

A Uniondale man was arrested Wednesday afternoon after he attempted to lure a child into a home, police say.

Gillen Joins Lawler, Pressley On Capitol Hill Ahead Of TPS Vote

The representatives gathered on capitol hill in support of a bill that would extend Haiti’s temporary protected status for three years.

81-Year-Old Woman Missing In Hempstead, Police Say

An 81-year-old woman was reported missing Tuesday night, Nassau County police say.

Hempstead Town Approves $350K Accident Claim Settlement At Tuesday Meeting

Included in the Administrative Calendar at Tuesday’s meeting was a trio of resolutions that cleared the way for a $350,000 court settlement.

Ice Breaks On West Hempstead PAL Hockey Rink

County Legislator Olena Nicks Announced Monday that work had begun on the multimillion dollar sports construction project.

This Week In Rockville Centre: Patient Assaults Hospital Staff, Fraudulent Small Business Loans, Police Say

The Rockville Centre Police Department released its weekly crime report Monday morning.

Search on For Missing Hempstead Teen, Police Say

Nassau County Police are searching for a 14-year-old girl who was reported missing at 3:15 a.m. Sunday, police say.

Attorney For West Hempstead Restaurateur Says Wage Underpayment Accusations Are ‘He Said, She Said’

The attorney for West Hempstead restaurateur Max Unver said that he would try to exonerate his client from charges without a jury trial.

Short Film Expo Returning To Molloy University This Month

The Asbury Shorts International is a non-competitive short film expo that features comedies, dramas and works of other genres.

West Hempstead Restaurateur Accused Of Underpaying Almost $60K In Employee Wages, DA Says

The owner of a West Hempstead Mediterranean restaurant is charged with underpaying wages and scamming employees out of $50,000, the DA says

Roosevelt Man Facing 25 To Life After Murder Conviction Plans To Appeal, Attorney Says

A 64-year-old man was convicted of murder and other charges, the DA announced Thursday. His attorney said Thursday that he plans to appeal.

LI Nursing School Earns National Top 100 Ranking

Find out which Long Island nursing program was in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools rankings this week.

Mt Sinai South Nassau Announces Annual Golf Outing Honorees, Award Winners

Oceanside hospital Mount Sinai South Nassau has announced three recipients of honors and awards to be given out at its annual golf outing.

15-Year-Old Boy Reported Missing From Hempstead Home, Police Say

Nassau County police say they are searching for a 15-year-old boy after he was last seen Saturday and reported missing Monday.

See Which LI Med School Was Named Among The Nation’s Best In U.S. News & World Report

The U.S. News & World Report named one Long Island medical school among the best in New York and the top half in the country.

This Week In Rockville Centre: Excavator Truck Wedges Under Overpass, Assault Charges In Bar Fight, PD Says

The Rockville Centre Police Department released its weekly crime report Monday.

LI Hospital Ranked Among Top 10 Percent Nationwide In Patient Safety

An Oceanside Hospital received a patient safety excellence award this week that placed it among the top tenth of hospitals in the country.

Baldwin Man Pleads Not Guilty After Police Allege $55K Identity Theft Scheme

A Baldwin man was arrested Thursday after police said he made over 100 withdrawals from someone else’s bank account totaling $55,000.

California Woman Indicted After Accusations Of $3.5M Theft From Hempstead Schools, DA Says

The DA says the 66-year-old woman made no effort to return the three-and-a-half million dollars that were wrongfully transferred to her.

13-Year-Old Girl Missing From Hempstead, Police Say

The girl was last seen before 8 a.m. Tuesday, police say.

FIRST Founder's Reported Epstein Ties Leave LI Branch Of Youth Robotics Organization 'Shocked And Dismayed'

In a statement Wednesday, a FIRST Long Island spokesperson said the organization would, "continue to focus on the programs and the kids."

Town of North Hempstead Illuminated Town Hall Purple in Recognition of Purple Day

Partnership with EPIC Family of Human Service Agencies Highlights Ongoing Commitment to Epilepsy Awareness and Training

Hempstead Garage Fire Extends To House, Displaces 4, Fire Marshal Says

Fire officials say the blaze was called in at 9:35 p.m. at an Ann Street home.

This Week In Rockville Centre: Drugs Taken From Police HQ, U-Haul Goes Missing, Police Say

The Rockville Centre Police Department released its weekly crime report Monday.

Early Morning Crash Leaves One Driver Dead, One Hospitalized, Police Say

A man died Sunday after his Nissan Sentra crossed over double yellow lines and struck a Hyundai in Hempstead, police say.

Rockville Centre Schools Keeps Staff Cuts In Latest Budget Proposal, Aims To Fill $3M Gap

The Rockville Centre school district proposed eliminating 85 positions from its budget for next year, including 24 teaching positions.

Hempstead Green-Lights Benefits For 246-Unit Apartment Complex, IDA Says

The $123M project was previously approved for construction on a 1.69-acre lot off Main Street under previous owners

School Bus Aide Accused Of Abusing Special Needs Students Arrested: NCPD | Patch PM

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This Week In Rockville Centre: Petit Larceny From King Kullen, Unlicensed Driving, Police Say

The Rockville Centre Police Department released its weekly crime report Monday.

School Bus Aide Accused Of Abusing Special Needs Students Arrested, NCPD Says

The students the man is accused of abusing attend the Uniondale school district, police say.

Two-Alarm Fire Displaces Six In Uniondale, Fire Marshal Says

The Nassau County Fire Marshal says the fire was on all floors of the home and in its attic.

10 People Displaced In Hempstead Fire, Fire Marshal Says

The fire broke out in the basement and first floor of a two-story house, officials say.

Freeport Man Arrested After Police Find Hidden Room In Uniondale Deli: Police

A hidden room was found in the back of a Uniondale deli, and what was inside landed a Freeport man in custody, police say.

Lakeview Shooting Leaves Victim Hospitalized, Police Say

An investigation into the shooting is ongoing, police say.

Missing Uniondale 14-Year-Old Located, Police Say

The girl was reported missing at 8:43 p.m. Wednesday, police say.

Driver In 2024 Fatal DWI Pleads Guilty, Prosecutors Say

A Hempstead man pleaded guilty to charges from a fatal 2024 DWI Wednesday, as well as a pair of burglaries from 2021 and 2023, the DA says.

Missing Hempstead Man Found, Police Say

Police reported Monday that they had found a Hempstead man reported missing over a week ago.