<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title><![CDATA[long island patch]]></title><description><![CDATA[#long island patch generated by RSS.app]]></description><link>https://rss.app/rss-feed?keyword=long%20island%20patch&amp;region=US&amp;lang=en</link><generator>https://rss.app</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:40:32 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://rss.app/feeds/tT0O6yCaB2UvvLE8.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><item><title><![CDATA[Transit Bus Crash In North Bellport Snarls Traffic: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/24679441/20260924/025032/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-61755904___24144914987.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>At least one person was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, Suffolk police say.</div></div>]]></description><link>https://patch.com/new-york/patchogue/transit-bus-crash-north-bellport-snarls-traffic-police</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5c96269fb0c5635bd77e28c01a8cae12</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Peggy Spellman Hoey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:50:34 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/24679441/20260924/025032/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-61755904___24144914987.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nor'easter Countdown: See Timeline As Residents Brace For Storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/1296254/20260924/011938/styles/patch_image/public/beach___24124427259.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>High winds could mean downed trees and power outages, officials say.</div></div>]]></description><link>https://patch.com/new-york/northfork/noreaster-countdown-see-timeline-residents-brace-storm</link><guid isPermaLink="false">128ee8bf699cbb46e27541e4e0e32f33</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Finn]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:19:40 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/1296254/20260924/011938/styles/patch_image/public/beach___24124427259.png"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Critically Injured After Shooting In Astoria]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/26844973/20260924/091836/styles/patch_image/public/crime-scene-tape-night___24091822257.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>No arrests have been made.</div></div>]]></description><link>https://patch.com/new-york/astoria-long-island-city/man-critically-injured-after-shooting-astoria</link><guid isPermaLink="false">b54abdb6528051dd2cb5ba9276f4ca7c</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[David Luces]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:18:38 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/26844973/20260924/091836/styles/patch_image/public/crime-scene-tape-night___24091822257.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO: Hero Long Island Police Officer Reunited With Man He Saved From Drowning]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/24679441/20260924/082813/styles/patch_image/public/reunite___24080608632.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>After P.O. Brian Christopher's Life-saving efforts, Vivek Panneerselvam was inspired to become an auxiliary police officer, officials say.</div></div>]]></description><link>https://patch.com/new-york/millerplace-rockypoint/video-hero-long-island-police-officer-reunited-man-he-saved-drowning</link><guid isPermaLink="false">384a14f0cf0fe716c7a60a937a43795a</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Peggy Spellman Hoey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:28:14 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/24679441/20260924/082813/styles/patch_image/public/reunite___24080608632.png"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic Smithtown Theatre Unveils New Marquee Inspired By 1933 Original]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/27193599/20260923/050402/styles/patch_image/public/chatgpt-image-sep-23-2026-05-00-03-pm___23170116237.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>The new marquee recreates the historic theater's original 1933 design while adding modern LED displays on Main Street.</div></div>]]></description><link>https://patch.com/new-york/smithtown/historic-smithtown-theatre-unveils-new-marquee-inspired-1933-original</link><guid isPermaLink="false">08a2241e31dc79da68bffc074255055b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kepherd Daniel]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:04:04 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/27193599/20260923/050402/styles/patch_image/public/chatgpt-image-sep-23-2026-05-00-03-pm___23170116237.png"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arson Squad Investigating Fire In East Patchogue: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/24679441/20260923/035827/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-772001332-1-2___23155450388.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>It started at around 12:30 p.m., Suffolk police say.</div></div>]]></description><link>https://patch.com/new-york/patchogue/arson-squad-investigating-fire-east-patchogue-police</link><guid isPermaLink="false">180782d2f5e7f09ec32f7335f3c1334a</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Peggy Spellman Hoey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:25:36 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/24679441/20260923/035827/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-772001332-1-2___23155450388.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[LI's St. Liberata Festival Rescheduled Due to Nor'Easter: Officials]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/24679441/20260923/035110/styles/patch_image/public/lib___23155058054.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Officials felt it was "the best decision to ensure the safety and enjoyment of everyone attending and participating in the event."</div></div>]]></description><link>https://patch.com/new-york/patchogue/lis-st-liberata-festival-rescheduled-due-noreaster-officials</link><guid isPermaLink="false">15275b64b65f872653646dc19c7b5fb5</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Peggy Spellman Hoey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:51:12 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/24679441/20260923/035110/styles/patch_image/public/lib___23155058054.png"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nor'easter Update: What To Know On Long Island]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/1296254/20260923/015640/styles/patch_image/public/cloudsnew___23134316443.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Here's an update on what to expect as the countdown to the season's first nor'easter begins.</div></div>]]></description><link>https://patch.com/new-york/westhampton-hamptonbays/noreaster-update-what-know-long-island</link><guid isPermaLink="false">aacaecc04d5d453c7d96c22220b11de2</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Finn]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:56:41 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/1296254/20260923/015640/styles/patch_image/public/cloudsnew___23134316443.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central Islip Filmmaker Brings Long Island's Overlooked Hip-Hop History To The Screen]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/27193599/20260922/085142/styles/patch_image/public/chatgpt-image-sep-22-2026-07-12-07-pm___22191210080.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Archie Snowden's documentary will screen Sept. 26 in Stony Brook, followed by a Q&A and live performances from featured artists.</div></div>]]></description><link>https://patch.com/new-york/brentwood-central-islip/central-islip-filmmaker-brings-long-islands-overlooked-hip-hop</link><guid isPermaLink="false">c09178e3ebea1a2c43d51637f05f1555</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kepherd Daniel]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:04:21 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/27193599/20260922/085142/styles/patch_image/public/chatgpt-image-sep-22-2026-07-12-07-pm___22191210080.png"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Hempstead Man Dies After Suffering Head Injuries During Robbery: PD]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/27191431/20260923/101934/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-2408118123___23101812554.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>The 30-year-old was found injured when officers responded to a reported robbery Saturday morning, police say.</div></div>]]></description><link>https://patch.com/new-york/gardencity/south-hempstead-man-dies-after-suffering-head-injuries-during-robbery-pd</link><guid isPermaLink="false">96996201eee13a2c7dafe73ba5654a05</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Melanie Gulbas]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:19:35 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/27191431/20260923/101934/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-2408118123___23101812554.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Environmental Nonprofit Unveils 2026 Report Card On Water Quality For Long Island Sound]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/24996209/20260923/095341/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-1199615362___23095323028.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Save the Sound released its 2026 Long Island Sound Report Card at Darien's Weed Beach on Tuesday.</div></div>]]></description><link>https://patch.com/connecticut/darien/environmental-nonprofit-unveils-2026-report-card-water-quality-long-island-sound</link><guid isPermaLink="false">48bbbb811daad4b96ac32adf29732870</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Richard Kaufman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:55:13 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/24996209/20260923/095341/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-1199615362___23095323028.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suffolk Police Investigation Underway In Selden Neighborhood: Spokesman]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/24679441/20260922/081207/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-56280433___22200421494.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Officers responded to Rose Place at around 7:10 p.m., police say.</div></div>]]></description><link>https://patch.com/new-york/sachem/suffolk-police-investigation-underway-selden-neighborhood-spokesman</link><guid isPermaLink="false">d33e2fe47b06cc67a0e4d1c0d65286ec</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Peggy Spellman Hoey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:12:09 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/24679441/20260922/081207/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-56280433___22200421494.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA['He Enjoyed Helping The Community': LI Patriarch, Who Started Family Tradition Of Firefighting, Dies At 80]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/24679441/20260921/053213/styles/patch_image/public/firetruck-2___21173152502.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Rudolph Sunderman, Sr. responded to the 2005 Sunrise Wildfires, the TWA Flight 800 disaster, and the 9/11 World Trade Center Terror Attacks</div></div>]]></description><link>https://patch.com/new-york/shirley-mastic/he-enjoyed-helping-community-li-patriarch-who-started-family-tradition</link><guid isPermaLink="false">992217e388b161e65e6daad4452a222e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Peggy Spellman Hoey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:52:01 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/24679441/20260921/053213/styles/patch_image/public/firetruck-2___21173152502.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Impacts Of Weekend's Possible Nor'easter Could Be Felt On LI Wednesday: NWS]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/1296254/20260922/052846/styles/patch_image/public/patch-graphic-weather-alert-storm___22171715559.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Here's the latest update on a nor'easter that could slam Long Island this weekend.</div></div>]]></description><link>https://patch.com/new-york/southampton/first-impacts-weekends-possible-noreaster-could-be-felt-li-wednesday-nws</link><guid isPermaLink="false">44f1366f5f445779e8825c13227b92fa</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Finn]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:28:47 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/1296254/20260922/052846/styles/patch_image/public/patch-graphic-weather-alert-storm___22171715559.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm Still In Shock': Huntington Business Owner Gets $20K Surprise]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/27193599/20260922/043737/styles/patch_image/public/1000021584___22163719377.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>A counseling practice's owner was left speechless after a surprise visit brought a $20,000 grant to make mental health care more accessible.</div></div>]]></description><link>https://patch.com/new-york/huntington/im-still-shock-huntington-business-owner-gets-20k-surprise</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5b00dde45b5fd73449d1c9eb3fcdc7ae</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kepherd Daniel]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:36:49 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/27193599/20260922/043737/styles/patch_image/public/1000021584___22163719377.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Altercation Involving Occupants Of 3 Vehicles On Robert Moses Parkway Ramp: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/27193599/20260922/033725/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-2408118123___22153714511.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>State police are seeking witnesses and dashcam footage after an altercation involving occupants of 3 vehicles early Sunday morning.</div></div>]]></description><link>https://patch.com/new-york/islip/3-vehicle-altercation-robert-moses-parkway-ramp-state-police</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5edabf2bc75fea3a080d840e9a8dd860</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kepherd Daniel]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:37:26 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/27193599/20260922/033725/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-2408118123___22153714511.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officers In 2-And-A-Half-Hour-Long Standoff, As Guest Refuses To Leave Hotel Room In Terryville: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/24679441/20260922/031240/styles/patch_image/public/img-0650___22151238102.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>The man left the room just before 11 a.m., and was taken to a local hospital for evaluation, Suffolk police say.</div></div>]]></description><link>https://patch.com/new-york/portjefferson/officers-2-half-hour-long-standoff-guest-refuses-leave-hotel-room-terryville</link><guid isPermaLink="false">7fe6448be118d99a1e58867c708afbe8</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Peggy Spellman Hoey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:10:39 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/24679441/20260922/031240/styles/patch_image/public/img-0650___22151238102.png"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC Man Gets 25 Years For 'Brutal' Slaying Of LIer Outside Of Yacht Club: DA]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/24679441/20260922/023630/styles/patch_image/public/victor-panebianco-1___22143531162.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>"We hope that the victim's loved ones find some solace in knowing that justice was served."</div></div>]]></description><link>https://patch.com/new-york/threevillage/nc-man-gets-25-years-brutal-slaying-lier-outside-yacht-club-da</link><guid isPermaLink="false">059f3e918f2c7de3777e4ad14193b671</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Peggy Spellman Hoey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:36:33 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/24679441/20260922/023630/styles/patch_image/public/victor-panebianco-1___22143531162.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist Dies After Jericho Crash: PD]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/27191431/20260922/101055/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-2408118123___22100508721.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Police say a driver made a left turn onto Old Jericho Turnpike from Cedar Swamp Road, causing a collision.</div></div>]]></description><link>https://patch.com/new-york/syosset/motorcyclist-dies-after-jericho-crash-pd</link><guid isPermaLink="false">040bf9d081cf21a94febf346a8213ebe</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Melanie Gulbas]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:10:56 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/27191431/20260922/101055/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-2408118123___22100508721.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suffolk's Town Officials Gather In Brookhaven To Discuss 'Growing Challenges': Panico]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/24679441/20260922/100634/styles/patch_image/public/meeting-with-nyaot___22100053049.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>The discussion focused on Long Island's looming solid waste disposal challenges, rising health insurance and pension contributions.</div></div>]]></description><link>https://patch.com/new-york/sachem/suffolks-town-officials-gather-brookhaven-discuss-growing-challenges-panico</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6b3372627358975a56e4ffb7d3ce037d</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Peggy Spellman Hoey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:06:35 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/24679441/20260922/100634/styles/patch_image/public/meeting-with-nyaot___22100053049.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murray Secures $500K Grant To Help Patchogue Fire District Purchase New Fire Boat]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/24679441/20260922/095358/styles/patch_image/public/pfdfb1___22094315188.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>It will enhance emergency response and protect residents along the waterways.</div></div>]]></description><link>https://patch.com/new-york/patchogue/murray-secures-500k-grant-help-patchogue-fire-district-purchase-new-fire-boat</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6fbe51d32ba9b95d26f68f59fbd16d21</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Peggy Spellman Hoey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:53:59 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/24679441/20260922/095358/styles/patch_image/public/pfdfb1___22094315188.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Farmer's Market / Information Fair Coming To Mastic Beach Next Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/24679441/20260922/081828/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-206348365___22081311172.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>It will be brought to St. Jude's in a partnership between Long Island Cares and the Town of Brookhaven.</div></div>]]></description><link>https://patch.com/new-york/shirley-mastic/free-farmers-market-information-fair-coming-mastic-beach-next-week</link><guid isPermaLink="false">f7a3db8edb678275a1e256552efc4b34</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Peggy Spellman Hoey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:18:29 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/24679441/20260922/081828/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-206348365___22081311172.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 Hurt In 2-Vehicle Crash In East Patchogue: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/24679441/20260922/075136/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-61755904___22075032495.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>It happened at around 5 p.m. on Sills Road, Suffolk police say.</div></div>]]></description><link>https://patch.com/new-york/patchogue/1-hurt-2-vehicle-crash-east-patchogue-police</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3826da7c1a2e544c721fa97a5bac2e29</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Peggy Spellman Hoey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:51:38 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/24679441/20260922/075136/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-61755904___22075032495.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arson Squad Investigating Vehicle Fire In Driveway Of Ronkonkoma Home: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/24679441/20260922/073021/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-1823442731-3___22072318888.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>It started at around 7 p.m., Suffolk police say.</div></div>]]></description><link>https://patch.com/new-york/sachem/arson-squad-investigating-vehicle-fire-driveway-ronkonkoma-home-police</link><guid isPermaLink="false">1ba7d7f32532a31f517bbc9a4e9c24c4</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Peggy Spellman Hoey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:43:47 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/24679441/20260922/073021/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-1823442731-3___22072318888.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Nor'easter Of Season Could Slam NY This Weekend: NWS]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/1296254/20260921/044916/styles/patch_image/public/newsalertuse___21164821673.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Long Island could see heavy rain and high winds on Friday and into Saturday, the NWS says.</div></div>]]></description><link>https://patch.com/new-york/easthampton/first-noreaster-season-could-slam-ny-weekend-nws</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3d9793ec74971d20a8dc854710f29fb8</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Finn]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:49:17 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/1296254/20260921/044916/styles/patch_image/public/newsalertuse___21164821673.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle In Mastic Beach: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/24679441/20260921/044340/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-154172162___21164234738.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>It happened at around 10 a.m., Suffolk police say.</div></div>]]></description><link>https://patch.com/new-york/shirley-mastic/pedestrian-struck-vehicle-mastic-beach-police</link><guid isPermaLink="false">908fc7d1ddb0e4368003fb32b3533e55</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Peggy Spellman Hoey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:43:42 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/24679441/20260921/044340/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-154172162___21164234738.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 Killed In 2nd Crash At Sunken Meadow Toll Booths In A Week: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/27193599/20260921/044953/styles/patch_image/public/sunken-meadow-patch-key-art-1200x900-1___21164910226.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>State Police confirmed that one person died in Monday's crash, a week after another fatal crash at the park's entrance.</div></div>]]></description><link>https://patch.com/new-york/smithtown/1-killed-2nd-crash-sunken-meadow-toll-booths-week-police</link><guid isPermaLink="false">36705be4a17e3b0982f13d1e1cb5c929</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kepherd Daniel]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:29:06 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/27193599/20260921/044953/styles/patch_image/public/sunken-meadow-patch-key-art-1200x900-1___21164910226.png"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[NY State Police To Crack Down On Speeding Drivers For 6 Days]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/27193599/20260921/031541/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-1836984340___21150048534.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Troopers will use marked and unmarked vehicles to catch speeding and aggressive drivers during a six-day statewide crackdown.</div></div>]]></description><link>https://patch.com/new-york/longisland/ny-state-police-crack-down-speeding-drivers-6-days</link><guid isPermaLink="false">48e01fb408e7e9c841e056f868f7e4c6</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kepherd Daniel]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:15:42 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/27193599/20260921/031541/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-1836984340___21150048534.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blocktoberfest Returns To Long Island City This Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/26844973/20260921/022746/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-113954089___21142728483.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Presented by the NYC Brewers Guild, the festival will feature more than 30 local breweries, live music, and local food vendors.</div></div>]]></description><link>https://patch.com/new-york/astoria-long-island-city/blocktoberfest-returns-long-island-city-weekend</link><guid isPermaLink="false">e282c12dd080dacacf5b4f85d373b551</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[David Luces]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:27:50 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/26844973/20260921/022746/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-113954089___21142728483.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Súp Vietnamese Opens In Jericho, Bringing Pho, Bánh Mì]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/27191431/20260921/122506/styles/patch_image/public/img-8863-1___21120257464.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>The restaurant's newest location serves Vietnamese favorites, including slow-simmered broths, noodle soups, summer rolls, and Thai iced tea.</div></div>]]></description><link>https://patch.com/new-york/syosset/sp-vietnamese-opens-jericho-bringing-pho-bnh-m</link><guid isPermaLink="false">856a1bf4cf123a310634cbac7e15d45b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Melanie Gulbas]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:14:33 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/27191431/20260921/122506/styles/patch_image/public/img-8863-1___21120257464.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suffolk Sheriff, Huntington Hospital Among 4 Honored For Helping People With Disabilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/27193599/20260921/125600/styles/patch_image/public/unnamed-50___21124208335.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>The 4 honorees were recognized for creating employment opportunities and supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.</div></div>]]></description><link>https://patch.com/new-york/sayville/suffolk-sheriff-huntington-hospital-among-4-honored-helping-people-disabilities</link><guid isPermaLink="false">e8b67daec8838e2110b5065a6103ff55</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kepherd Daniel]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:56:02 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/27193599/20260921/125600/styles/patch_image/public/unnamed-50___21124208335.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters Tackle Blaze In Riverhead: Officials]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/1296254/20260921/124923/styles/patch_image/public/riverheadfire1___21122240722.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>The fire broke out on the second floor, officials say.</div></div>]]></description><link>https://patch.com/new-york/riverhead/firefighters-tackle-blaze-riverhead-officials</link><guid isPermaLink="false">54b52520ed85fb719c7e8bc662a737a6</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Finn]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:49:24 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/1296254/20260921/124923/styles/patch_image/public/riverheadfire1___21122240722.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[9 Left Without A Home After Early Morning Hempstead Fire: FD]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/27191431/20260921/101539/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-772001332___21101505718.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>About 75 firefighters brought the fire under control within 45 minutes on Sunday, fire marshals say.</div></div>]]></description><link>https://patch.com/new-york/gardencity/9-left-without-home-after-early-morning-hempstead-fire-fd</link><guid isPermaLink="false">d06612bc26498589000276948232dae2</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Melanie Gulbas]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:25:28 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/27191431/20260921/101539/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-772001332___21101505718.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suffolk County Police Set To Host Vehicle Auction In Westhampton Soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/1296254/20260921/115714/styles/patch_image/public/auction___21115613428.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Here's what you need to know to secure a vehicle for a song.</div></div>]]></description><link>https://patch.com/new-york/westhampton-hamptonbays/suffolk-county-police-set-host-vehicle-auction-westhampton-soon</link><guid isPermaLink="false">fa3fba0ff7eadad6fbef7501481aba86</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Finn]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:57:16 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/1296254/20260921/115714/styles/patch_image/public/auction___21115613428.png"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smithtown Residents Get Free Smoke Alarms: How To Request Yours]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/27193599/20260921/113222/styles/patch_image/public/4r9a9785___21112439232.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Volunteers and firefighters installed free smoke alarms at more than 100 homes. Residents who missed the event can still request assistance.</div></div>]]></description><link>https://patch.com/new-york/smithtown/smithtown-residents-get-free-smoke-alarms-how-request-yours</link><guid isPermaLink="false">4d7dc467f4044b9e2bec98d06f251327</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kepherd Daniel]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:32:23 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/27193599/20260921/113222/styles/patch_image/public/4r9a9785___21112439232.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officers Probing Report Of Shots Fired In Bellport: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/24679441/20260921/110449/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-1091259398___21110355403.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>It happened on Meade Avenue at around 11:30 p.m., Suffolk police say.</div></div>]]></description><link>https://patch.com/new-york/patchogue/officers-probing-report-shots-fired-bellport-police</link><guid isPermaLink="false">11b707e28c07bdd73965ab2132980013</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Peggy Spellman Hoey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:13:01 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/24679441/20260921/110449/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-1091259398___21110355403.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arson Squad Investigating Patchogue Home Fire: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/24679441/20260921/105744/styles/patch_image/public/202302-ped-fdny-upper-east-side-ny-senzamici-10-2___21105634185.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>The fire started at around 11:40 p.m. at the Norton Street home, Suffolk police say.</div></div>]]></description><link>https://patch.com/new-york/patchogue/arson-squad-investigating-patchogue-home-fire-police</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5987275454d904381701e5ffc24eca3b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Peggy Spellman Hoey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:57:45 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/24679441/20260921/105744/styles/patch_image/public/202302-ped-fdny-upper-east-side-ny-senzamici-10-2___21105634185.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[East Meadow Man Charged After Crash Leaves Bicyclist Critically Injured: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/27191431/20260921/100852/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-796615153___21100824977.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>The man faces multiple assault charges, including driving while ability impaired by drugs, police say.</div></div>]]></description><link>https://patch.com/new-york/eastmeadow/east-meadow-man-charged-after-crash-leaves-bicyclist-critically-injured-police</link><guid isPermaLink="false">975abee2f7c48852a6295110332287c3</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Melanie Gulbas]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:08:53 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/27191431/20260921/100852/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-796615153___21100824977.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Set To Open Soon, Home Goods At South Port Shopping Center, In Shirley Is Hiring Employees]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/24679441/20260921/082604/styles/patch_image/public/img-0669___21082434609.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>The location has been under construction, with an expected opening this fall, sometime between late September and early October.</div></div>]]></description><link>https://patch.com/new-york/shirley-mastic/set-open-soon-home-goods-south-port-shopping-center-shirley-hiring-employees</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61b179495107b82121f068084ce5b1e5</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Peggy Spellman Hoey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:26:05 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/24679441/20260921/082604/styles/patch_image/public/img-0669___21082434609.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 Out of 11 Mosquito Samples Across Suffolk Tested Positive In Brookhaven Town]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/24679441/20260921/081514/styles/patch_image/public/mosquito-shutterstock-86061532-2___21081257361.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>To date this season, 139 mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile virus, Suffolk health officials say.</div></div>]]></description><link>https://patch.com/new-york/patchogue/4-out-11-mosquito-samples-across-suffolk-tested-positive-brookhaven-town</link><guid isPermaLink="false">24153683631be244e7a2d21ad1612097</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Peggy Spellman Hoey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:15:15 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/24679441/20260921/081514/styles/patch_image/public/mosquito-shutterstock-86061532-2___21081257361.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pair Of Suspects Sought In Clothing $665 Clothing Swipe From Target In Selden: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/24679441/20260921/080139/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-50813731-2___21075933104.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>A man and woman swiped the clothing from the Independence Plaza location just before 9 p.m. on Aug. 25, Suffolk police say.</div></div>]]></description><link>https://patch.com/new-york/sachem/pair-suspects-sought-clothing-665-clothing-swipe-target-selden-police</link><guid isPermaLink="false">30f32d20095be33cbf5f47a98864afd7</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Peggy Spellman Hoey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:01:40 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/24679441/20260921/080139/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-50813731-2___21075933104.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nursing Assistant 'Inappropriately Touched' Disabled Patient In Middle Island: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/24679441/20260921/073728/styles/patch_image/public/lopez-kevin___21072613815.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Another certified nursing assistant was notified of the incidents by the patient and called 911, Suffolk police say.</div></div>]]></description><link>https://patch.com/new-york/patchogue/nursing-assistant-inappropriately-touched-disabled-patient-middle-island-police</link><guid isPermaLink="false">f3e41b8d2f016226eea685a251cf675a</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Peggy Spellman Hoey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:37:29 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/24679441/20260921/073728/styles/patch_image/public/lopez-kevin___21072613815.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weather Update For Work Week On Long Island: What To Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/1296254/20260921/054204/styles/patch_image/public/patch-graphic-weather-alert-storm___21054118722.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Will it be soggy skies or sunshine? See what Mother Nature has in store.</div></div>]]></description><link>https://patch.com/new-york/northfork/weather-update-work-week-long-island-what-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5538046219d9ed2a44210241aa6c9402</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Finn]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:42:05 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/1296254/20260921/054204/styles/patch_image/public/patch-graphic-weather-alert-storm___21054118722.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long Island Sports Spotlight: Whitman Senior Represents Team USA At Taekwondo Worlds]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/27193599/20260918/112531/styles/patch_image/public/chatgpt-image-sep-18-2026-11-16-28-pm___18231714431.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Preston Park is representing Team USA in South Korea/a new chapter for a Jericho basketball coach/a tribute to an East Islip soccer star.</div></div>]]></description><link>https://patch.com/new-york/longisland/long-island-sports-spotlight-whitman-senior-represents-team-usa-taekwondo-worlds</link><guid isPermaLink="false">25961ad92b1303992f226d1cb1227af4</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kepherd Daniel]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 03:25:33 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/27193599/20260918/112531/styles/patch_image/public/chatgpt-image-sep-18-2026-11-16-28-pm___18231714431.png"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suffolk Officers Called To Bellport High School On Friday, For 3rd Time In The Week Since Class Resumed: PD]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/24679441/20260918/083343/styles/patch_image/public/img-0650___18203101766.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Officers responded to the school on Sept. 10 and Sept. 11, police say.</div></div>]]></description><link>https://patch.com/new-york/patchogue/suffolk-officers-called-bellport-high-school-friday-3rd-time-week-class-resum</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9014b0a9d27cca2276750a79f0fd2542</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Peggy Spellman Hoey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:33:45 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/24679441/20260918/083343/styles/patch_image/public/img-0650___18203101766.png"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lights, Camera, Action! 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