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Riverhead, NY|
New Episode In Explosive Doc About Gilgo Beach Killer Drops Thursday: He Killed 7 In Basement, Ex-Wife Says
Watch the shocking clip here.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|
As Southold Readies To Celebrate America's 250th Birthday, Help Is Needed To Restore Town's Flags
"At this time, many of the flags and poles are in desperate need of repair or replacement."
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|
HoneyComb Looks To Open In Former Busy Bee Bakery Location
The dual-concept business at 5126 Main St. will offer baked goods in the mornings and a speakeasy-style bar and restaurant in the evenings.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|
Hamden Girls Lacrosse Falls To Lyman Hall: PHOTOS
The Hamden girls lacrosse team lost a hard-fought game to Lyman Hall on Wednesday at Hamden High School.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
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Wallingford, CT|
Lyman Hall Girls Lacrosse Edges Hamden: PHOTOS
The Lyman Hall girls lacrosse team picked up its second straight win with a 13-11 victory over Hamden on Wednesday.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|
Matcha Matchup Coming To Hoboken Zoning Board As Women Fight To Sell Donuts
Two women want to open a small donut shop on a side street in Hoboken. They'll face a Zoning Board hearing next week.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
Hot Air Balloons Still The Best Part Of Temecula's Vibe: What Happened In Recent Landing
Seeing and hearing the whoosh of hot air balloons is one of the best parts of calling Temecula home. Here's why you should fly our skies.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Pleasanton, CA|
SigAlert Issued In East Bay After Big Rig Overturns
The right lanes of northbound I-680 are blocked near Sunol after a big rig overturned, CHP said.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
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Worcester, MA|
After 50 Years, Beloved Worcester Eatery To Get New Owners
The business’s new owners said that they do not expect any changes to the eatery.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|
Norwalk School Unveils New Mural In Celebration Of Earth Day
A new community mural painted by a local artist was unveiled at a Norwalk elementary school in celebration of Earth Day.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|
Vista Murrieta Winter Guard, Percussion Bring Home Major Competitive Awards
"More than the medals, we are MOST proud of how you have grown, what you have learned about yourselves and others, and who you have become."
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|
VIDEO: Huntington Hospital Teaches Kids CPR, Emergency Skills In Hands-On Training
Interactive training at the Huntington Tri-CYA gave kids and teens hands-on experience in CPR and emergency response, hospital staff say.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Person Passed Out At Gas Station, Joliet Police Arrest Combative Man Who Gets In Their Way: Cops
When officers attempted to place him into custody, Tompkins resisted and continued to disregard lawful orders, Joliet police said.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|
MoCo Students Take On World’s Largest Robotics Competition
The largest robotics competition is being held this week in St. Louis, and among the thousands of competitors is a local STEM club.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|
‘We Want People To Say Wow’: New Clam Bar Taking Over Harbor Crab Spot In Patchogue
New owners with deep Patchogue roots plan a Memorial Day opening, focusing on fresh, local seafood and a revamped waterfront experience.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|
Charity Founded By Late Mercy Sisters To Help Asylum Seekers Will Cease Operations In November
The charity founded by nonagenarian nuns to help asylum seekers bussed to Chicago will cease operations after three extraordinary years.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
'Bollard Hills': Clarendon Hills To Decide On Downtown Changes
The Village Board plans to hold a rare Saturday meeting to vote on a matter that has proved controversial.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Mischief At Anthony's Pub As Joliet Police Deploy Taser To Capture Rockdale Man: Cops
Following processing at the Joliet Police Department, Tyler Jensen was released on a notice to appear at the Will County Courthouse.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
Enfield Unveils School Overhaul Plan
Officials said the multi-phase plan would reshape Enfield’s elementary school system through 2032.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|
Beverly's License Plate Camera Merits Debated, Challenged At City Council Meeting
City Councilors and residents expressed concern about the data collected by cameras that police said have helped solve high-profile crimes.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
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Bridgewater, NJ|
Bridgewater Photographer Is Capturing Life's Precious Moments One Picture At A Time
Drum Hill Studios, based on Drum Hill Road in Martinsville, offers newborn, family, headshot and event photography.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Man Smacked Woman Across Face, Cutting Her Lip While Holding His Pocket Knife: Joliet Police
The victim refused medical assistance, police said.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Dangerous Drag Racing Stunt On Route 6 Lands Videomaker In Handcuffs: Joliet Police
He was also cited for not wearing a seatbelt, Joliet police said.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
119-Unit Luxury Active Adult Townhouse Complex Plan Proposed In Basking Ridge
The proposal seeks to demolish two office buildings to construct 119 high-end luxury active adult townhouses for ages 55 and older.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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Frankfort, IL|
New Coffee Shop Plans Move Forward In Frankfort
This would be the first Chicago area location for the business.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
Judge Pauses Plan To Move NYC Homeless Shelter To East Village
Local residents have argued that there was no public review and that city officials skipped notice requirements.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|
Gun Shop Fuels NorCal Debate, Draws Customers
A firearms store that opened in Sonoma County opened up an online dispute over firearms, free speech, and public safety.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|
Severe Budget Cuts For West Orange Schools Spark Outcry At Board Meeting
The West Orange school district is facing a $14 million gap as it fights a losing battle with rising costs. Dozens of jobs are on the line.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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San Ramon, CA|
San Ramon Students Launch Senior Scam Awareness Initiative
Project Cybershield has led workshops and community outreach events to increase scam awareness. They recently spoke at the FBLA conference.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Berkeley, NJ|
Public Works Employees Recognized As First Responders In Berkeley
The proclamation says public works staff help protect Berkeley Township during storms floods and other crises.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|
Here's The Latest With Closing Schools In Middletown
The NJ Education Commissioner could issue an emergency halt to the school closings, but the state has given no indication it will intervene.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|
Blue Island Man Accused Of Heisting Building Materials From Shepard High School Construction Site
Thousands of dollars worth of bundled pipe and steel beams were stolen from a secured area where the Shepard field house is being built.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
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Manhattan, IL|
Another Dead Dog Found Dumped In Trash Bag In Will County: Sheriff's Office
The dog's body was found in Monee on Tuesday afternoon, the Will County Sheriff's Office said.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
Espresso By Day, Martinis By Night: Andiamo Opens On UES
Sailing-themed café-bar opens with coffee, martinis and an early-morning Guinness special.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|
2 Planes Nearly Collide At JFK Airport, FAA Investigating Near-Miss
The air above the Queens airport almost became a crash site as 2 planes narrowly avoided each other on Monday afternoon.
Melanie Gulbas and Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|
Darien Gives Update On Great Island Access Road Project
Widening 23A is a vital step in opening up the 60-plus-acre property to more residents and providing access to cars and emergency vehicles.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
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Southbury, CT|
Southbury Home Values Are Holding Steady — Here’s What Zillow Data Shows
Typical home values in Southbury have remained relatively flat over the past year, according to new data.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Rockdale Crash Became A Fatality: Joliet Man, 41, Killed In Wreck After Crossing Center Lines Of Traffic
Tuesday's mid-afternoon crash happened along Route 6 not far from Brandon Road. Rockdale and Illinois State Police investigated the wreck.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|
Massive Southington School Project Now Set For A Vote
The Southington Town Council has unanimously backed a bond ordinance and set a Nov. 3 referendum for the elementary school project.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Five Towns, NY|
What’s Next For King Kullen After Closing Hewlett Location
The Long Island grocery chain announced that the 45-year-old storefront will close in late May.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
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