Melanie covers Nassau County with a special interest in feature stories and spotlighting local businesses. She can be reached at Melanie.gulbas@patch.com.
Families can explore haunted warbirds, navigate a Maze of Terror, and collect candy at the American Airpower Museum this weekend.
"We believe Peaches may be overlooked due to the stigma that unfortunately still surrounds pit bull-type dogs and black-coated dogs."
From oyster plates and lobster rolls to local vendors, live music, and carnival rides, the annual festival offered something for everyone.
About 70 firefighters brought the Barbara Boulevard blaze under control within 30 minutes, fire marshals say.
Police say the woman was crossing near Linden Boulevard when a car struck her.
A 23-year-old man was hospitalized Friday night, police say.
Oyster Fest is back this weekend / New York Sports Club returns to Huntington / Long Island Children's Museum raises more than $800K
E-bike crashes / person found on stoop unconscious after Hicksville house fire / woman charged with DWI had child in car
The Centereach woman has paid back some of the money, but still owes more than $32K in restitution, prosecutors say.
2 adults and 1 child were taken to Nassau University Medical Center following a fire, officials say.
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The department says there are no known threats to local schools, but the added patrols are a precaution.
The man sustained a head injury after hitting a curb, police say.
"It is a miracle no one was killed in this crash," NCDA Anne Donnelly says of the high-speed crash.
Police are seeking information about a man who is accused of pouring an unknown substance on a lawn multiple times.
A 14-year-old was transported to a local hospital after colliding with a car on Wednesday, police say.
Fire marshals say the home had 'heavy fire through the roof.'
The car was driven by a 24-year-old man who sustained minor injuries, police say.
Shelter staff said he deserves a home where he feels safe and loved after "surviving on his own for so long."
The annual Cupcakes & Cocktails event raised funds to support inclusive programming and educational experiences at the local museum.
