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North Fork, NY|
'Devastated:' LI Rescuers Fundraise After Cat Sanctuary Founder's Loss
"If there is a Rainbow Bridge, this man will be greeted like royalty." Rescue advocates are racing to save the cats who survived the fire.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|
Beverly To Spend $7.5 Million On New Water Meters; Rates To Rise 10%
The City Council approved the borrowing Monday night in a special meeting to get ahead of potential federal tariff price cost increases.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Hitchhiker Carjacks Victim In Joliet, Throws Him Out Of Car: Police
It was learned from the Crest Hill Police Department that the same Nissan Rogue had been involved in a hit and run crash, Joliet police say.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|
Au Pair Helps Fairfax County Family Amid Federal Return To Office
A family with a federal worker returning to the office finds having an au pair invaluable as a. child care and cultural experience.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Farmingdale, NY|
Sugar Rush Popup Coming To Alibi In Farmingdale
"This is an immersive experience of all things candy!" owner Pete Dragone said. The popup will feature cocktails, ice cream sundaes, more.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
$12.6M Increase For Fairfax City Schools In FY2026 Budget Proposal
The City of Fairfax will pay a higher budget allocation caused by increased costs at Fairfax County schools in the 2026 fiscal year.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|
2 Restaurants Open Next Door In Midtown — See Where
The restaurants are opening on the ground floor of a Midtown East mixed-use building, which was recently renovated for $150 million.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|
Female Officers Win Discrimination Lawsuit Against City of Palos Hills
The four female officers were awarded a combined $189,000 in damages and back pay when a Cook County jury agreed with their claims.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|
Burglar Sneaks Into Livingston Mall, Steals 76 Pairs Of Glasses: PD
Someone forced their way into a store in the mall during the overnight hours, Livingston police said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Police 'Acted With Blatant Disregard For The Facts': Lawsuit
The stressful circumstances prevented the plaintiff from visiting her boyfriend at Sheridan Correction Center, Kristen Drysch declared.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|
Mokena Woman Pens Thriller 'Dark Days Ahead' On Time At Tech Startup
Natalie Docherty has debuted her first book, and is already at work on the next.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
Shooting Rampage Along SoCal Freeway Injures At least 3
A suspect wanted for a shooting in Nevada was arrested by police after he fled and began shooting at people on a Southland freeway.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Central Park, NY|
Here's When Rowboat Rentals Return To Central Park
Row, row, row your boat for $25 per hour.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|
Westfield Town, School Board Team Up To Maintain Sports Fields
The Town and School Board entered into a shared services agreement to maintain the Roosevelt Intermediate School athletic field.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|
Secaucus Man, 29, Accused Of Molesting Family Member, A Teen Girl
A Secaucus man is accused of sexually molesting a 14-year-old female family member, police said Tuesday.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
3 Prior DUIs, Joliet Man 'Admitted To Consumed 2 Drinks': Forfeiture
Ivan Gonzalez Franco now faces the prospect of giving up his 2013 Buick Enclave to the Will County State's Attorney Office of Jim Glasgow.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Pottstown, PA|
How Hedge Funds Destroyed Local News: Pottstown To Host Film Event
A new documentary investigates how Alden Global stripped local and national newspapers - in Montco and all around the country - for parts.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Clarendon Hills Fire Truck Hits Delivery Van: Police
No one was reported injured in the crash, which was at Jewel.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Finderne Avenue Gas Station Expansion Proposal Raises Safety Concerns
An application looking to expand a pre-existing, non-conforming gas station and add a new food mart was heard by Bridgewater's Zoning Board.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|
Active Tuberculosis Case Confirmed At Waukegan High School
The Lake County Health Department confirmed a case of tuberculosis in an individual at Waukegan High School on Tuesday.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|
Bride-To-Be Anxious About Wedding Dress Smoke Damage After Shop Fire
Despite brides' concerns, Bridal Reflections have assured that all the clients' gowns are fine and that any concerns will be addressed.
Jerry Barmash, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|
Gender-Neutral Bathrooms In West Orange; Proposed Ordinance Advances
The proposed law would apply to local businesses, town-owned buildings and “places of public accommodation.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
East Haven, CT|
East Haven Dad Charged With Manslaughter In Infant's Tub Drowning: PD
On Oct. 6, 2024, police say Angel Marcus Rodriguez left his infant and toddler sons alone in a bathtub where the 7 month-old baby drowned.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|
Middletown Superintendent: We Are Exhausting Every Budget Possibility
Superintendent Jessica Alfone said the district will reveal "specific" information at its BOE meeting next Tuesday, April 8:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|
LI Man, Legally Blind, Volunteers At Long Island Cares
"I will not let my eye problems prevent me from doing what I must," said Byron Crutcher, who volunteers at Long Island Cares once a week.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|
West Orange Schools Hack Away At Budget Gap (See Possible Cuts)
Dozens of staff reductions are just one possibility being floated right now. Here are some others.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Islip, NY|
Fire Ravages Business, Injures 3 Firefighters On LI: FD
Numerous fire departments battled a blaze that ravaged a longstanding business on Long Island on Monday.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Northampton, PA|
Mini-Town Center Project Takes Step Forward In Richboro
Northampton Township Supervisors vote to sell its former police station for $950,000 for redevelopment into a mini-town center.
Jeff Werner, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
NYCHA Heating Plant Technician Trainee Program Graduates Latest Class
The graduation marks a step toward long-term green careers supporting clean energy use within NYCHA for trainees.
David Luces, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
‘Justice Reflected’ Joins Battery Park City's Public Art Collection
The art installation will be on view to the public along a granite wall overlooking Esplanade Plaza and the Hudson River.
David Luces, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
NYC-Based Hot Bread Kitchen Receives $1M Grant From TD Bank
Hot Bread Kitchen creates economic opportunity for vulnerable communities in New York City through food entrepreneurship programs.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|
School Referendums For Northbrook 27, 28 On Ballot: 2025 Election
Both Northbrook School Districts 27 and 28 are asking voters Tuesday to approve school infrastructure improvements.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
180 Breweries Worldwide Launch 'We Love LA' Beers For Wildfire Relief
In the wake of January's wildfires, breweries as far away as Japan are creating unique beers as part of wildfire relief.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Anne Arundel, MD|
Annapolis High Schooler Is ‘Tenacious’ Leader On Field, In State House
This Annapolis high schooler cleans beaches and advocates for eco-friendly laws. She’s also a “tenacious” field hockey and lacrosse leader.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|
Sonoma County Receives Stay In Lawsuit Over Groundwater Well Permits
Russian Riverkeeper filed the suit against the county, insisting the permits do not protect the environment, namely steelhead salmon.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|
Towering Rose 'Eternal Flame' Reaches For Heavens And Record Books
A Laguna Niguel resident's rose planted to honor her late brother shot up more than 13 feet.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Tolland, CT|
Meet Connecticut's Canine Officers: CSP Police Dog Apollo
State police dog Apollo has shown some pretty good tracking skills so far.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Livermore, CA|
Livermore Students Found Tri-Valley Climate Action Youth Program
LHS seniors Shrish Premkrishna and Thaarak Sriram have helped spread climate awareness and research throughout the community.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|
New Liquor License In Moorestown Up For Auction
If you want to operate a liquor-serving establishment in historically dry Moorestown, now's your chance.
Josh Bakan, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|
New NoVA Prism Center Offers Resources, Space For LGBTQ+ Community
NoVA Prism Center cut the ribbon on its new McLean facility to provide support and resources for Fairfax's LGBTQ+ community.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
