Crime & Safety

The Week in Review: Armed Robbery, Holiday Fun & School News

It's a busy time of year so Patch wants to make sure you didn't miss any of the week's happenings.

Here's a list of the top news headlines from Patch this week:

Sayville Holiday Parade Draws Large Community Turnout

The annual event drew big crowds to Main Street Saturday morning despite chilly weather.

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Community Ambulance Saves W. Sayville Man From Overdose

Two EMT members administered Nasal Narcan and saved the 27-year-old's life.

Three Sayville HS Lax Seniors Sign Letters of Intent

Zack Sirico is heading to Loyola, Andrew Gonzalez will play for C.W. Post and Conner O'Neill will head to Marist.

3 B-BP Lax Student-Athletes Sign Letters of Intent

Brian Ward, Billy Baker and Kaitlyn Leahy are heading to Ohio, Stevens Tech and Stony Brook, respectively.

Sal's Pizza Fundraiser Raises Money & Awareness for Local Organization

Over a $1,000 and 500 items is being donated to group that helps domestic violence victims.

Sayville Downtown Hosts Holiday Extravaganza

Main Street was a winter holiday wonderland complete with Santa and reindeer Saturday night.

Fast response and a defibrillator kept high school custodian Mark Moskwa alive.

Readers: Districts Should Keep School Break as Scheduled

As districts mull using February vacation days to make up lost classroom time from Sandy, most readers believe it's not a good move.

B-BP Middle School Spelling Bee Champ

The top winner is seventh-grader Adoni Karpathakis.

Bayport Family Donates Tree for Sayville Holiday Celebration

In true community spirit this year's holiday tree near four corners on Main comes from a nearby resident.

Sayville Eagle Scout Honored for Project Accomplishment

Dylan Page has attained the highest scouting achievement.

Armed Robber Hits Blue Point Gas Station

Police arrest a Commack man who they said fled the crime scene on a bicycle.

Police: Sayville Man Stole Camera Equipment From Former Employer

Ronald Kister is charged with grand larceny and due in court next month.

Sayville Drops Nail-Biter to Lawrence in Class III Championships

Lawrence wins 21-20 after trailing to the Golden Flashes for most of the game.

Fundraiser Aims to Help Longtime Sayville Family

Raffle baskets, donations sought to help ease the Kelly family's medical bills.

B-BP HS Lockdown Prompts Lesson in Mobile Communications

Bayport-Blue Point high school principal says weapons threat illustrates need to educate students on proper information sharing.

B-BP BOE to Vote on Using Vacation Days for Lost School Time

A letter sent to parents indicates the board will vote Tuesday on reducing February vacation days from five to one.


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