Huntington|News|
Elwood Senior Takes Seat On Board Of Education
Ava Hopkins will represent her classmates as the district’s new ex officio student board member.
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Huntington|News|
Huntington Hospital Performs New Limb-Saving Procedure To Help Avoid Amputation
The hospital performed its first transverse tibial transport procedure for patients who have exhausted other treatment options.
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Smithtown, NY|News|
Smithtown East, West Make LI Volleyball History With Outdoor Matches
The Aug. 31 matches at Smithtown High School East were months in the making, according to the district.
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Huntington|News|
West Nile Virus Detected In More Mosquitoes Across Suffolk County
Positive samples included mosquitoes collected in Cold Spring Harbor, West Babylon, Lindenhurst, Bay Shore, Bohemia and Sayville.
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Connetquot Seniors Transform Parking Spots Into Works Of Art
Incoming seniors personalized their parking spaces during Connetquot High School’s annual tradition ahead of the new school year.
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Islip, NY|News|
Gemelli's Gourmet Coming Soon To Islip
The Lindenhurst-based sandwich shop and caterer announced the expansion on social media and is now hiring for the new location.
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Connetquot Wins Federal Appeal Over Pride Flags In Classrooms: Court Docs
The Second Circuit ruled teachers’ classroom wall and door decorations are government speech that school officials may regulate.
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Smithtown, NY|News|
Smithtown Educators Kick Off New School Year With ‘Walking On Sunshine’
Teachers, administrators and staff gathered at Smithtown High School West for Superintendent’s Conference Day on Aug. 31.
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Huntington|News|
4 Suffolk Beaches Closed To Bathing Over High Bacteria
Beaches in Smithtown, Centerport, Eaton’s Neck and Copiague are affected, county health officials said.
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Smithtown, NY|News|
Urban Air Lake Grove Brings Back Toddler Play Sessions
Jumperoo will return Sept. 4, offering children ages 5 and younger dedicated playtime on Friday afternoons.
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Huntington|News|
2 Arrested, 11 Violations Issued At Huntington Station Nightclub: Police
Two employees were charged during an inspection at The Carousel Night Club; officials also issued 11 building, fire and code violations
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
LI Man Drove On Drugs, Crashed Into Deer Park Home, Had Gun: Police
A 19-year-old driver ran a stop sign before crashing into the home early Sunday morning, Suffolk police said.
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
Suffolk County Student Athlete Of The Week: West Babylon’s Jaelynn Burgess
Jaelynn Burgess scored her 1,000th career point as a sophomore and earned All-County honors in flag football.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|Neighbor News|
After $10K+ Theft, West Babylon Scouts Get New Trailer
A Deer Park business stepped in after West Babylon Scouts had their trailer filled with equipment and years of troop memorabilia stolen.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
$2K Reward Offered After Turtle Found Tethered Underwater In Deer Park Lake
A yellow-bellied slider was found trapped in a cage, tethered and submerged at Geiger Park Lake, the Suffolk County SPCA said.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Wrong-Way Deer Park Crash Injured Elderly Couple, 3 Others: DA
A Dix Hills man admitted he was impaired by marijuana when he fled one crash and drove into oncoming traffic, prosecutors said.
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Huntington|News|
PSEG Long Island, LIPA Purchase Melville Office Building
Officials say consolidating leased offices into the new facility is expected to reduce long-term operating costs.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Kings Park Man Faces Up To 11 Years For Robbing 2 Flagstar Banks: DA
The man was arrested hours after the second robbery with stolen cash, cocaine and a $10,000 demand note, prosecutors said.
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Bayport-Blue Point Students Get Ready For New Schools With Orientations
Incoming middle and high school students explored their buildings, met mentors and learned what to expect before classes begin.
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Lindenhurst, NY|News|
DWI Suspect Crashes Into Suffolk Police Car, Injuring Officer: PD
A Copiague man faces a felony DWI charge after a crash with a patrol car sent him and an officer to the hospital, police said.
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