News Nearby: House Fires, New Seafood Market

West Islip

For the second time in less than a week, West Islip fire fighters battled a , this time at 30 Westminster Lane. The homeowner, who was home when the fire began, was taken to the hospital after complaining of chest pains and a headache, said West Islip Fire Chief Blaise Gemellaro. No firefighters were injured in the blaze.

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Sayville-Bayport

In the mood for a few dozen wings and also looking for seafood, fresh or cooked for a quick dinner? Hungry diners can find that and more at the Village Fish & Wings Market that quietly opened its doors in West Sayville Monday.

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Sachem

An early Monday morning fire caused serious damage to a Farmingville home, officials said. The residents of the home at 5 Lidge Drive were able to escape the blaze before firefighters arrived on the scene shortly before 2 a.m.

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Patchogue

Monday's public hearing that by the Patchogue Village Board of Trustees to possibly override the state-imposed two-percent tax cap drew opposition and skepticism from residents in attendance.

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Lindenhurst

German supermarket chain Aldi has confirmed that it’ll be a in early 2013, but has remained tight-lipped about exactly where in the community it’ll open.

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Half Hollow Hills

Flames ripped through West Hills County Park in Melville late Sunday night. More than 100 firefighters from 10 different departments worked for two and a half hours to extinguish a large brush fire, which overtook more than four acres of woods within the park.

Babylon Village

Concerns over noise and outdoor dining were discussed by the Babylon Village board at Tuesday's public hearing on two new restaurant applications.

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