News Nearby: Teen Killed on LIE, Mets Sign Dix Hills Native

Sayville-Bayport

A Blue Point teen who was waiting for help after his car became stranded on the Long Island Expressway Wednesday in Ronkonkoma was killed after being struck by a Suffolk deputy sheriff's car.

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Half Hollow Hills

Look out for a familiar face among the Mets this baseball season. Dix Hills native John Mincone signed a minor league contract with the team, the Mets said Monday.

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West Islip

A West Islip man was arrested on Wednesday and charged with allegedly vandalizing several buildings and street signs in West Islip and Bay Shore, Suffolk County Police said.

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Patchogue

The three candidates for Patchogue Village mayor discussed the issue of the election at Thursday night's : to place 291 apartments at the Four Corners intersection in the village.

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Sachem

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Horseblock Road Wednesday evening, which led to multiple injuries and collisions, according to Suffolk County Police.

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Lindenhurst

The MTA LIRR has revealed the cause of death of the 88-year-old woman who lost her life at the Lindenhurst train station on Tuesday afternoon was asphyxiation. This finding came after an autopsy was done on , of Lindenhurst, and following a preliminary investigation by MTA Police, which on Wednesday found that Bernatzky's clothing became in the treads after on the escalator that services the platform.

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Babylon Village

Community support for a local medical practioner who lost his home and belongings in a blaze earlier this month has raised nearly $5,000 for housing and living needs.

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