Priscila is the Long Island editor at Patch.com, writing for the Town of Islip, Town of Smithtown and Town of Babylon. She grew up in Nassau County Long Island in East Rockaway before moving to Bellmore. She then made the (temporary) move to Suffolk County while attending Stony Brook University where she received her degree in Journalism before returning home to the South Shore. Before joining Patch she interned at Newsday.
The 51-year-old Babylon man was found dead in the water off Tanner Park in Copiague this week. A fundraiser was started in his honor.
Following the news over the weekend that movie theaters can reopen, three major chains will be opening theaters this week.
The school will go full remote for two weeks after seven students and one staff member reportedly tested positive for coronavirus.
A local church is ringing its historic bell until Nov. 1, reaching 218,000 tolls to represent the people who have died from the virus.
No matter where you got your pumpkin this season, follow these steps to make a jack-o'-lantern fall masterpiece.
No matter where you got your pumpkin this season, follow these steps to make a jack-o'-lantern fall masterpiece.
No matter where you got your pumpkin this season, follow these steps to make a jack-o'-lantern fall masterpiece.
No matter where you got your pumpkin this season, follow these steps to make a jack-o'-lantern fall masterpiece.
No matter where you got your pumpkin this season, follow these steps to make a jack-o'-lantern fall masterpiece.
No matter where you got your pumpkin this season, follow these steps to make a jack-o'-lantern fall masterpiece.
No matter where you got your pumpkin this season, follow these steps to make a jack-o'-lantern fall masterpiece.
No matter where you got your pumpkin this season, follow these steps to make a jack-o'-lantern fall masterpiece.
The employee has not been in the McKenna building since last Wednesday and will not be allowed to return until released by health officials.
BREAKING.
The 51-year-old launched his personal watercraft Sunday night and was found dead the following morning, police said.
With Election Day around the corner, Patch is reaching out to the candidates to find out why they are running this November.
The two men stole a BMX bike and later tried to sell it using the app OfferUp, formerly known as LetGo, police said.
Several good Samaritans along with three local police officers helped save the couple after their car became submerged in water.
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The three businesses were burglarized between Saturday night and Sunday morning.
