Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Central Islip Charter School Eyes Major Expansion
South Shore Charter School plans to add fourth grade as it grows toward a full K-12 model.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Brentwood Taxi Driver Busted With 37 License Suspensions: Police
A traffic stop on Suffolk Avenue revealed the 51-year-old driver's license had been suspended 37 times, police said.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Driver Injured After Car Slams Into Parked Trailer In West Babylon: Police
The 46-year-old Wyandanch man was taken to Good Samaritan University Hospital with minor injuries, police said.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Huntington|News|
3 Injured In 6-Vehicle Crash On LIE In Dix Hills: Police
3 people were taken to hospitals with minor injuries after a 6-vehicle crash on the westbound LIE, police said.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Huntington|Neighbor News|
5 Melville Elder Law Attorneys Recognized By Best Lawyers For 2027
4 Cona Elder Law attorneys were named to The Best Lawyers in America, while another earned Ones to Watch recognition.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Kings Park, NY|News|
Motorcycle, Jeep Collide In Kings Park; Rider Seriously Injured: Police
A 29-year-old Kings Park man was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital after the Friday night crash, police say.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Women Wanted After $2.4K Theft Spree At Deer Park Stores: Police
Police say two women stole $2,475 worth of handbags and makeup from Coach and Sephora in Deer Park.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|News|
LI Family Stranded In Fire Island Inlet Rescued By Police Hovercraft
A Copiague family, including a 2-year-old boy, was rescued after their boat ran aground in the Fire Island Inlet, police said.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Huntington|News|
Suffolk County Student Athlete Of The Week: St. Anthony’s Sophia Enea
Sophia Enea played varsity lacrosse in middle school, represented the U.S. at the U15 level and captained a Nilly Games championship team.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Huntington|Neighbor News|
Melville Girl Scout Tackles Caregiver Burnout, Earns National Scholarship
Samaya Syali created “Care for Caregivers” after seeing firsthand the toll caring for seriously ill loved ones can take.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
Heavy Rain Prompts Swimming Advisory At 5 Smithtown Beaches
Callahan's Beach and four Nissequogue beaches are affected; the advisory is expected to lift Saturday morning.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Don't Swim At These 3 Babylon Beaches After Heavy Rain
Heavy rainfall prompted Suffolk County health officials to advise against swimming at dozens of beaches until Saturday morning.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Huntington|News|
No-Swim Advisory Issued At 24 Huntington Beaches After Heavy Rain
Beaches from Cold Spring Harbor to Northport and Eatons Neck are affected by potentially elevated bacteria levels.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Islip, NY|News|
Heavy Rain Prompts Swimming Advisory At 9 Islip Beaches
Suffolk health officials are advising against swimming at several beaches across the town of Islip.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|News|
Popular Pilates Brand Opening 2nd Long Island Studio In Hauppauge
The new Hauppauge studio will feature 14 reformers and is the national fitness brand's second location on Long Island.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Bay Shore, NY|News|
Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Bay Shore Crash: Police
The pedestrian was taken to South Shore University Hospital after the Thursday afternoon crash.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Huntington|News|
LI Man Convicted Of Selling Cocaine To Undercover Cop In Commack, Melville: DA
The Freeport man was convicted on multiple drug charges after 3 undercover cocaine buys in Suffolk County, prosecutors say.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|News|
Sobriety Checkpoints, Extra Patrols Coming To NY Roads
State Police and local law enforcement are increasing patrols and sobriety checkpoints through Labor Day.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
LI Man Gets 18 Years For Stabbing, Strangling Sleeping Wife: DA
A Central Islip man stabbed and strangled his wife, then was caught months later after drunkenly crashing into her car, the DA said.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
West Islip, NY|News|
West Islip High School Ranks Among Top 30 In New York
The school was among 15 Long Island public high schools to rank among the state's highest-performing schools.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
