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A 20-year-old man was charged with DWI after his Mercedes-Benz crashed into a utility pole early Saturday morning, police said.
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The case marks Suffolk County's 55th confirmed terrestrial rabies case since February 2025, health officials said.
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Felix Pantaleon was recording himself on his cellphone before crashing into an SUV and killing a West Babylon man, prosecutors said.
EquipmentShare projects up to $70 million in investment at its new 8-acre facility, its first serving Long Island and the NYC metro area
The organization says it relied on the town's earlier zoning approval before purchasing a former Catholic seminary.
The Plainedge students' donation supports Maggie's Wish, a fund inspired by a Wantagh woman's final wish to help fellow cancer patients.
Dr. Sarika Hira, who previously served as chief resident at Peconic Bay Medical Center, has joined Partners in Primary Care.
Uriel Rose sold cocaine to an undercover detective 7 times during a 10-month investigation, prosecutors said.
Union Place was dedicated as Sorrentino Way in memory of Andrea and Luisa Sorrentino, who died just weeks apart earlier this year.
Good Samaritan Hospital plans to modernize its neonatal intensive care unit.
Suffolk police released surveillance images of two people accused of stealing merchandise from Target earlier this month.
Jeri and Alvin Miller received a new heating and cooling system through Lennox's Feel the Love campaign.
The man assaulted an employee at the Commack store before fleeing in a dark-colored sedan, Suffolk police said.
Girl Scouts collected litter at Sunken Meadow State Park in Kings Park as part of a nationwide initiative promoting environmental conservati
2 surgeons used advanced robotic technology to perform spinal fusion surgery on a 70-year-old woman, hospital officials said.
The newly remodeled Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins will celebrate its grand reopening with giveaways, prizes and a $3,000 donation.
The 16-year-old girl was last seen Tuesday evening in Brentwood, Suffolk police said.
