News Nearby: Pets Killed in Fire, Phone Scam Recorded

Sachem

A Holbrook woman savvy enough to grab her iPhone after receiving a second call from a would-be scammer was able to record the exchange and notified police.

Full story: http://sachem.patch.com/articles/holbrook-woman-records-attempted-phone-scam

Medford

Two cats and two dogs perished in a house fire in Medford Wednesday afternoon. 

Full story: http://medford-ny.patch.com/articles/pets-killed-in-medford-house-fire

Patchogue

While Patchogue Village continues its revitalization, business owners are sounding the alarm that something must be done to tame the late night crowd on Main Street.

Full story: http://patchogue.patch.com/articles/late-night-drunks-drawing-concerns-from-business-owners

Sayville-Bayport 

The BP gas station on Montauk Highway in Blue Point was the site of an armed robbery late Wednesday night, according to the police, and a Commack man was shortly arrested for the crime.

Full story: http://sayville.patch.com/articles/armed-robber-hits-blue-point-gas-station

West Islip

A West Islip man allegedly belonging to a subchapter of the Hell's Angels motorcycle gang was indicted on extortion charges in Brooklyn federal court Tuesday.

Full story: http://westislip.patch.com/articles/west-islip-man-with-alleged-gang-ties-charged-with-extortion

Half Hollow Hills

Congratulations to Half Hollow Hills High School West senior Tyler Grimaldi on his commitment and acceptance to Harvard University where he will join the nationally ranked wrestling team. 

Full story: http://halfhollowhills.patch.com/articles/congratulations-to-tyler-grimaldi-of-hills-west

Babylon Village

A car crash left one vehicle badly damaged and thrown into a home on Livingston Avenue in Babylon Village on Thursday evening.

Full story: http://babylonvillage.patch.com/articles/crash-sends-parked-car-into-home#c

Lindenhurst

Lindenhurst elementary school students recently took a pledge against bullying and gave back to children in need.

Full story: http://lindenhurst.patch.com/articles/lindy-elementary-students-stand-against-bullying-give-back#c

Deer Park-North Babylon

Tanger Outlets at the Arches in Deer Park is seeking an eight-year extension on the tax break it was given during its development, according to a Newsday report.

Full story: http://deerpark-northbabylon.patch.com/articles/tanger-outlets-in-deer-park-looks-for-tax-break