Long Island, NY|Neighbor News|
Suffolk Police Entrance Exam To Be Offered Every 2 Years: Officials
The new testing schedule begins in spring 2027 and is meant to give applicants more chances to join SCPD, officials say.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
- Huntington, NY
Award-winning journalist. Hofstra University Class of 2020 with a B.A. in Journalism. Covering Babylon Village, Sayville-Bayport, Lindenhurst, Deer Park, North Babylon, Huntington, Smithtown, Commack, Northport, and more across the Towns of Islip, Babylon, Smithtown, Huntington, and Suffolk County.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Suffolk County Village Lands In Top 10 Best Places To Live In NY: Report
The U.S. News & World Report ranked a Suffolk County village as a top 10 place in New York to live in 2026-27.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Dix Hills Man Found Guilty Of Murder After Deadly Deer Park Nail Salon Crash That Left 4 Dead: DA
Steven Schwally was found guilty after a 2024 crash that killed 4 people and injured 9 others at Hawaii Nail & Spa, the DA’s office says.
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Huntington|Neighbor News|
South Huntington Fifth-Grader Wins Suffolk County Pool Safety Contest
A Maplewood Intermediate School fifth-grader was recognized for artwork highlighting safe practices around pools.
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Huntington|News|
South Huntington Launching In-House Summer School Program
The in-house program will serve South Huntington students at Stimson Middle School from July 6 through Aug. 13, the district said.
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Huntington|News|
Woman Shot, Seriously Injured In Huntington: Police
A 40-year-old woman was shot early Thursday, police say.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Deadly Deer Park Nail Salon Crash Trial Heads To Jury Deliberations
Steven Schwally is accused of killing 4 people, injuring 9 others after prosecutors said he drove drunk, slamming vehicle into nail salon.
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Smithtown, NY|Neighbor News|
59 Suffolk Girl Scouts Earn Gold Award, Organization’s Highest Honor
The Girl Scouts were honored for projects designed to create lasting change in their communities and beyond.
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Freeport, NY|News|
New Uniondale Day Care Gives Families Another Child Care Option
Owner Linda Anderson said the new space will allow Special Treasures to serve more children and bring new programs to the community.
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Port Jefferson, NY|News|
Mather Hospital Named Among America’s 250 Best Hospitals Again
The Northwell Health hospital earned the Outstanding Patient Experience Award for the sixth consecutive year.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Taxi Driver Kidnapped, Robbed After Queens-To-Wyandanch Ride: DA
The men grabbed the steering wheel, forced the taxi to swerve and stole cash from the driver, prosecutors say.
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Smithtown, NY|News|
$6.1M In Federal Funds To Support Smithtown Roads, Clean Water Access
Funding includes $5 million for road restoration, $1.1 million to extend public water service to 26 homes with PFAS-impacted private wells.
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Huntington|News|
Huntington's Rust & Gold, 1653 Pizza Company Close After Sale Listing
The 2 Huntington Village restaurants were marketed earlier this year as a $1.2 million package deal.
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Northport, NY|News|
Lulu, Scarred After Protecting Kittens, Needs A Home: Northport Kitty Of The Week
Lulu, a young mother cat who defended her kittens from a raccoon, is waiting for adoption at Pet Supplies Plus in East Northport.
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Huntington|News|
Simba, Young ‘King Of The Jungle,’ Seeks His Pride: Huntington Adoptable Pet Of The Week
Simba, a 3-month-old kitten rescued with his mother, Sarabi, is energetic, affectionate and looking for a home with another cat.
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Babylon Village, NY|Neighbor News|
Babylon Town Honors 9 Suffolk Officers For Saving Child’s Life
The officers’ quick response helped restore the child’s pulse before the child was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital, town officials say.
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Bay Shore, NY|News|
South Shore University Hospital Names New Chief Of Pediatric Surgery
The appointment is expected to expand access to specialized surgical care for children on Long Island’s South Shore, Northwell says.
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
West Babylon Junior Earns $160K Scholarship For Math, Science Excellence
The Rensselaer Medal recognizes outstanding high school juniors who excel in mathematics and science.
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Islip, NY|News|
Islip Man Stole $7K From 2 Scam Victims, Put Money In Coinbase: Police
2 Pennsylvania residents had $7,000 removed from their accounts after falling victim to a phone scam, police say,
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Islip, NY|News|
Islip Terrace Woman Ran Brothel For More Than A Decade: Police
The woman was charged with prostitution after a police investigation into community complaints, police say.
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