Washington DC|News|
Great American Fair Shuts Down Until 5 p.m. Due To Heat
"The safety and well-being of our guests, volunteers, performers, vendors, and staff is our highest priority." - Freedom 250
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Fairfax City, VA|News|
Fairfax City Officials Cancel Independence Day Parade Due To 'Extreme Heat'
The museum's open house/lawn party has also been canceled, but the evening show will go on as planned, officials say.
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Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Officials Suspect Person Was Bitten By Shark Off Beach On Long Island: Report
As a precaution, the person was taken to Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow to be treated, Newsday reported.
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Port Jefferson, NY|News|
Port Jefferson Bar Shuttered, Bartender And 3 Bouncers Cited In SLA Raid: Police
It happened just before midnight on Thursday, Suffolk police say.
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Medford, NY|News|
6 Taken To The Area Hospitals After Heat Sensors Trigger White Powder At Medford Gas Station: Police
The people went to local hospitals for treatment of trouble breathing and eye irritation, Suffolk police say.
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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
2-Year-Old Toddler Rescued From Locked Car During Heatwave: Police
UPDATE: He was placed inside of police cruiser to cool off before being evaluated at the hospital, Suffolk police say.
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Sachem, NY|News|
Midnight Crash In Centereach Claims Life Of Motorcyclist: Police
He was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital where he was pronounced dead, police say.
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Sachem, NY|News|
Long Island Pol Sends Birthday Care Package To Forks, WA, Mayor, Marking Friendship, U.S.'s 250th Anniversary
Local items sent included Tend Coffee from Shirley, Blue Point Toasted Lager, and Brookhaven 250 items like challenge coins and stickers.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|News|
Westbound Long Island Expressway To Be Closed At Exit 62 In Holtsville Overnight Tuesday: DOT
Construction activities are weather-dependent and subject to change based on conditions, the agency says.
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Patchogue|News|
Quiet, Sensory-Inclusive Things To Do On Long Island Over July 4 Weekend
Fireworks are not the only thing on the July 4 weekend calendar on Long Island.
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
'Extremely Disturbing' Allegations Surround Shirley Man's 'Vicious' Slaying In Feud: DA
His door was kicked in, he was attacked with a sledgehammer, bat, and dumbell, and his phone broken, so he couldn't call 911, DA says.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Port Jefferson, NY|News|
Brookhaven IDA Approves Incentive Package For $34.75M Port Jefferson Commons Affordable Housing Project
The 73,430-square-foot, 53-unit complex will be constructed on a blighted property over 18 months, officials say.
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Miller Place-Rocky Point, NY|News|
Suffolk County Health Department Closes 2nd Beach In Days Over Unsafe Bacteria Levels, As Temps Climb
The beaches are closed to bathing due to findings of bacterial levels exceeding acceptable criteria, the agency says.
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Patchogue|News|
Black Hawk Helicopter, 'Powerful Tribute Of Sacrifice,' Installed At LI's Lt. Michael Murphy SEAL Museum
Brookhaven Town officials donate $5,000 to museum to support the ongoing mission to preserve the history of the U.S. Navy SEALs.
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Sachem, NY|News|
Arson Squad Detectives Probing Fire At Holbrook Business: Police
The fire broke out at the Lincoln Avenue business at around 8:15 a.m., and the building was evacuated, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Three Village, NY|News|
Residents Escape Burning Stony Brook Home After Pre-Dawn Fire Breaks Out In Bathroom: Police
It broke out at around 4 a.m., drawing area firefighters, Suffolk police say.
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Sachem, NY|News|
Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around The Town Of Brookhaven For 2026
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around the Town of Brookhaven.
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Patchogue|News|
Suffolk Officials Ramp Up DWI Patrols On Land And Water This July 4th, Discourage Illegal Fireworks Use
Officials will highlight the dangers of fireworks by destroying a collection of pyrotechnics in a vehicle.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Three Village, NY|News|
Namkeen Opens First Long Island Location In Stony Brook On Friday
To celebrate the grand opening, it will be offering free Nashville hot chicken sandwiches to the first 100 guests.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Officer, Motorist Hurt In William Floyd Parkway Crash In Shirley: Police
The officer's marked cruiser was turning with its lights and siren activated when it was struck by a Kia, Suffolk police say.
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