Syosset, NY|News|
Coronavirus: Jericho Schools Close Amid False Alarm
School officials disproved a rumor that a student or staff member had coronavirus, but canceled school anyway out of caution.
Geoff Dempsey, Patch Staff
Geoff Dempsey, Patch Staff
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I'm not like your normal Patch editor. When your local editor takes a much-needed vacation, I take the reins, ensuring you still get your news. I'm like a subsitute teacher, but don't have to deal with the kids playing pranks on me.
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I used my GI Bill to get a journo degree from UMass Amherst and started with Patch in April 2017. It's been fascinating writing about so many locales within our country.
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Hicksville, NY|News|
Man Attempts To Lure Boy, 9, Into Car: Police
Police say he pulled up to a boy who was walking to school and tried to get him into his car. The boy refused, ran away, and reported him.
Geoff Dempsey, Patch Staff
Mineola, NY|News|
Nassau Police Stop Detaining Immigrants For ICE: Report
County police have ended the policy in which immigrants, eligible for release, could remain detained if they were wanted for deportation.
Geoff Dempsey, Patch Staff
Port Washington, NY|News|
Port Washington Superintendent Clears Air Over Coronavirus
A Port Washington resident who some have heard has coronavirus does not have children at PWUFSD, the superintendent said.
Geoff Dempsey, Patch Staff
Hicksville, NY|News|
Coronavirus: Long Island University Moves To Online Classes
Amid concerns over the spread of the coronavirus, Long Island University will only hold online classes for two weeks.
Geoff Dempsey, Patch Staff
Glen Cove, NY|News|
Glen Cove St. Patrick's Day Parade Canceled: Mayor
Concerns over a public gathering amid the spread of the coronavirus caused officials to cancel the parade.
Geoff Dempsey, Patch Staff
Hicksville, NY|News|
No Coronavirus Risk To Water Supply: Hicksville Water
The Hicksville Water District is informing residents that there's no risk to the water supply amid the spread of the Coronavirus.
Geoff Dempsey, Patch Staff
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Coronavirus: Seaford Schools Set Up Plan
There have been no reported cases of the new coronavirus in the Seaford School District, but the superintendent is planning ahead.
Geoff Dempsey, Patch Staff
Mineola, NY|News|
Nassau Police Seek Medic Applicants
The police department is asking the public to consider applying for the position of medic.
Geoff Dempsey, Patch Staff
Plainview, NY|News|
Coronavirus: Plainview Schools Remain Closed Thursday
School officials are keeping Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District buildings closed Thursday.
Geoff Dempsey, Patch Staff
Port Washington, NY|News|
Coronavirus: Port Washington Schools To Cancel Travel, Close At 6
School officials are cancelling all travel, including field trips, for concerns over the new coronavirus.
Geoff Dempsey, Patch Staff
Glen Cove, NY|News|
Glen Cove Woman Scammed Out Of $500K: Fundraiser
A spoofing scam made a fake email look legitimate. The funds have already gone overseas, making them untraceable.
Geoff Dempsey, Patch Staff
Hicksville, NY|News|
Hicksville 4-Car Crash Injures 6: Officials
A four-car crash at a Hicksville intersection was cause to six injuries, including two people sent to a hospital.
Geoff Dempsey, Patch Staff
Glen Cove, NY|News|
Locust Valley School Bus Contractors Infected With Coronavirus
Two people working for a bus contractor for Locust Valley schools have tested positive for the new coronavirus, the school said.
Geoff Dempsey, Patch Staff
Glen Cove, NY|News|
Glen Cove Schools Close After Bus Employee Gets Coronavirus
A transportation contractor of the Glen Cove City School District has tested positive for the new coronavirus, causing school closure.
Geoff Dempsey, Patch Staff
Oyster Bay, NY|News|
Oyster Bay Schools Close After Bus Workers Get Coronavirus
Two employees of a contractor for Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District students have tested positive for the new coronavirus.
Geoff Dempsey, Patch Staff
Plainview, NY|News|
Plainview School Staffer Infected With Coronavirus
A Nassau County school staff member tested positive for the new coronavirus, the district said.
Geoff Dempsey, Patch Staff
Levittown, NY|News|
Levittown Man Celebrates Special Birthday After Heart Attack
Months after a near-fatal heart attack, a Levittown man celebrated his 72nd birthday with those who saved his life.
Geoff Dempsey, Patch Staff
Syosset, NY|News|
POSTPONED: Sen. Gaughran Holds Town Hall On IRR
The town hall's focus will be on Long Island Rail Road improvements, namely the Oyster Bay line. It was postponed over Coronavirus concerns.
Geoff Dempsey, Patch Staff
Hicksville, NY|News|
Nassau Police Release Photos Of Deadly Hit-And-Run Car
Police say the car pictured below was involved in a hit-and-run crash which left a 54-year-old woman dead.
Geoff Dempsey, Patch Staff
