Massapequa, NY|News|
Massapequa Schools Holds Moving Up Ceremonies For Fifth Graders
The district celebrated more than 500 fifth grade students at in-person events this week.
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Alex Costello, Patch Staff
- Rockville Centre, NY
Alex is an award-winning journalist who has spent a decade covering Long Island, and Nassau County in particular. He loves the nitty-gritty of local politics, his dog and tea. You can reach him at alex.costello@patch.com.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
LI Diner Sued By Feds Over Sexual Discrimination, Harassment
The lawsuit claims the owners of the Colony Diner physically and verbally harassed female employees, and retaliated when they complained.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Levittown Woman, Declared Dead, Gets Reimbursed For Tax Snafu
Ann Mazze saw her property taxes skyrocket after she was mistakenly declared dead by the county. She's finally been reimbursed.
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Syosset, NY|News|
Syosset High School Sends Off Its Class Of 2021
The district celebrated the class and its unique strengths at the 63rd commencement ceremony on June 23.
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Plainview, NY|News|
Retired Plainview Teacher Publishes First Children's Book
Joel Rauch published his first book at 72, and is donating all of his profits to the local Mid-Island Y JCC.
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Garden City, NY|News|
Long Island Man Charged In May Murder: Police
Police say Ryan Hamilton shot and killed Trendabi Reid on the street in May.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
Town Forced Demolition Of Abandoned Hicksville House
The home on Bobwhite Lane has been an eyesore for years, and was finally torn down.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
Massapequa High School Sends Off "Strong" Class Of 2021
The school graduated nearly 550 students on June 21.
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Levittown, NY|News|
Division Avenue High School Commencement Celebrates Perseverance
The district congratulated the class of 2021, which graduated after a tumultuous year.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
Long Island Home Of Famous Boxing Referee Hits The Market
The Westbury home of Arthur Mercante Sr., who was in the ring with Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, is now for sale.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
Michael Bublé Returns To Nassau Coliseum
Bublé was originally going to perform in March 2020, but was canceled by the pandemic. Tickets for that show will be honored.
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Garden City, NY|News|
Garden City High School Honors Senior Award Recipients
The school honored seniors for academic excellence, their character and much more.
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Garden City, NY|News|
Man Killed Crossing Jericho Turnpike In Garden City Park
The man was hit by a Jeep as he crossed the busy road. Police are still investigating.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
5 Hicksville Homes For Less Than $500,000
The Long Island real estate market is red hot right now. But it's still possible to find affordable homes.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
4 East Meadow Homes For Less Than $500,000
The Long Island real estate market is red hot right now. But it's still possible to find affordable homes.
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Massapequa, NY|News|
5 Massapequa Homes For Less Than $500,000
The Long Island real estate market is red hot right now. But it's still possible to find affordable homes.
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Levittown, NY|News|
5 Levittown Homes For Less Than $500,000
The Long Island real estate market is red hot right now. But it's still possible to find affordable homes.
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East Meadow, NY|News|
NCPD Hosts First Jo-Jo Write Basketball Invitational
The event was held in memory of Uniondale's Jo-Jo Wright, and included a $10,000 scholarship in his name.
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Garden City, NY|News|
Garden City Schools Honor Retiring Staff
The district held a special ceremony to honor 48 retiring teachers and staff members.
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Garden City, NY|News|
Duo Arrested Trying To Break Into LI Elementary School: Police
Police say the two previously broke into a high school and stole musical instruments.
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