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Wanted for Islandia Petit Larceny
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who allegedly stole merchandise from an Islandia store in June. A man allegedly stole merchandise, valued at $401, from Walmart, located at 1850 Veterans Memorial...
Police officers help Long Island woman deliver baby boy in home
AMITYVILLE, N.Y. (PIX11) – Two officers on Long Island helped a woman deliver a baby boy at home on Thursday, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. Officers responded to a 911 call of a woman in labor at a home on The Boulevard in Amityville, police said. When they arrived, the woman was in […]
Double Cable Poles Pose Persistent Issue in Smithtown and Suffolk County
Double cable poles have become a significant concern throughout Suffolk County, posing both safety hazards and aesthetic issues. These poles, often found clustered together, present a danger, particularly in car accidents, and detract from the visual appeal of neighborhoods. The complexity of ownership and maintenance further complicates the problem, making it difficult to address in a timely manner.
Warrior Ranch Receives ‘Difference-Maker Award’ for HVAC System
In 2022, Rheem Manufacturing, an HVAC contractor, debuted its “Difference Maker Award” program that aims to recognize partners who “go above and beyond to support the causes they care about.” Winners of the award earn a $10,000 donation from Rheem to the charity of their choice.
Trail Killing: Couple Confesses To Stabbing Of Man On Long Island Bike Path
A couple formally confessed to their roles in the fatal stabbing of a man on a Long Island walking and biking trail.Jose Martinez-Vazquez, age 25, of Port Jefferson Station, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, July 25, in the death of Benjamin Flores-Mendez.I…
Former Police Commissioner, Smithtown Councilman Bob Creighton Passes Away at 86
The Smithtown community lost an iconic figure in former Suffolk Police Commissioner and Town Councilman Bob Creighton (R-Kings Park), who passed away last Wednesday at the age of 86. Creighton earned a status of “legendary” in Suffolk County law enforcement for helping investigate the Southwest Sewer District corruption scandal that...
SCPD: Man Strolls into Islandia Walmart Empty-Handed, Leaves with Hundreds of Dollars in Stolen Merchandise
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who stole merchandise from an Islandia store in June. A man stole merchandise, valued at $401, from Walmart, located at 1850 Veterans Memorial Highway, on...
Stewart’s Shops Announces New Summer Goodies
This fan favorite, New York business has over 350 shops in New York state and Vermont. They have won the 'Top Workplace Award'. Stewart's Shops also has over 95,000 followers on Facebook. It's not a surprise that New Yorkers love Stewart's Shops for their gas, ice cream, new merchandise and more.
Lawsuits challenge New York Gov. Hochul’s indefinite halt on Congestion Pricing
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) — Two lawsuits have been filed against New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s indefinite pause of Congestion Pricing. They allege the governor broke the law by halting the plan to charge a fee on cars entering the city’s Central Business District south of 60th Street. One lawsuit claims that car fumes are “making the […]
Wind farm project to revolutionize Long Island’s energy
Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) announced Wednesday, July 17, the start of construction on Sunrise Wind, an offshore wind farm about 30 miles off the coast of Montauk. The project is spearheaded by Ørsted, a global leader in renewable energy. To celebrate the groundbreaking of the project, officials from Ørsted met with several government leaders at the Boys & Girls Club in Bellport.
Let’s Talk About Grand Master Cliff Crandall’s Big Wins
I'm sure by now you've heard that Grandmaster Cliff Crandall took 1st place in his division for the OCB NYS body building competition in Syracuse at the end of last year. He was the oldest competitor in the history of the event for the State Pro/Amateur qualifiers held in Syracuse.
Commission to study reparations in N.Y. to convene for first time
Nine commissioners are slated to meet for the first time next week to start an 18-month study of potential reparations for descendants of enslaved people and the impacts of New York's role on the slave trade. The state's Community Commission on Reparations Remedies will meet on July 30 in the...
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