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Suffolk football universe breaks ground with Ward Melville press debut
The Suffolk chapter of the National Football Foundation held a countywide press conference at Ward Melville High School on Aug. 23. Coaches and players from more than 50 schools attended and introduced themselves to the media. Len Genova, president of the James C. Metzger chapter of the NFF, hosted the...
Woof Wednesday aims to strengthen autism services and tackle homelessness on Long Island
ELIJA — known as Empowering Long Island’s Journey through Autism — is launching Woof Wednesday at its new ELIJA Farm marketplace. Every Wednesday, the marketplace will feature handcrafted dog biscuits made at the ELIJA Farm in Huntington Station. Sales from these biscuits will support autism services and aid for people experiencing homelessness in Nassau and Suffolk counties. In collaboration with the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless, this initiative highlights the impact of pets on our lives and serves our communities.
Pedestrian seriously injured in Mastic motor vehicle crash
Suffolk County Police Seventh Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that seriously. injured a pedestrian in Mastic on Aug. 30. Brooke Gibbs was driving a 2024 Kia westbound on Montauk Highway, when the vehicle struck a. southbound male pedestrian in the roadway, west of Park Avenue, at 10:26...
Brentwood Tragedy: Man Arrested for Murder After Fatal Shooting on Charter Oaks Ave, Victim Pronounced Dead at Hospital
Suffolk County Police last night arrested a man after he shot and killed another man in Brentwood. Third Precinct officers responded to a call reporting a man shot in front of 178 Charter Oaks Ave., at 6p.m. Upon arrival, officers located the victim. Joshua E. Jasmin, 30, was transported via...
7 Charged In Overnight Sobriety Checkpoint In Central Islip
Police officers from the Suffolk County Police Department’s Highway SAFE-T Team (Selective Alcohol Fatality Enforcement Team) conducted the joint operation in the LIRR parking lot in Central Islip located at 870 Suffolk Ave., from 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30 until 2:35 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31. The checkpoint was part...
Smithtown Library awaits federal aid after devastating flooding
LONG ISLAND - The Smithtown Library is still trying to recover following the devastating floods that swept across Long Island nearly two weeks ago. Security camera footage from the library shows the powerful floodwaters consuming the lower level of the library, leaving behind a trail of devastation that is estimated to cost around $10M.
Wanted for quick change scam in St. James
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate two people who allegedly stole from a St. James store. Two women asked an employee at King Kullen, located at 472 Lake Ave., to make change for...
Dad allegedly shot ex-wife and her boyfriend in million-dollar home as teen daughter sat outside in car
A Long Island, New York community is reeling after a man allegedly murdered his ex-wife and her boyfriend at their multi-million-dollar home in St. James. Daniel Coppola, 50, is facing two charges of second-degree murder in Suffolk County, Long Island in connection with the deaths of his ex-wife 50-year-old Kelly Coppola and her boyfriend, 53-year-old father of two Kenneth “Kenny” Pohlman, Jr.
Man indicted for attempted murder in Long Island casino parking lot shooting
A man was indicted on Friday for allegedly shooting another man twice in the parking lot of a Long Island casino, causing serious injuries, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney.
AI, Art & Investment Strategy Converge at Southampton Gallery Event
At an August 22 seminar at the Contessa Gallery on Main Street in Southampton, attendees were treated to a multi-event presentation focusing on the intersection of artificial intelligence, art and investing. The free program was presented by Hamptons Masterminds and co-sponsored by Dan’s Papers. The seminar shared space at...
Extended Family Honors Loved One with Tree Planting at Memorial Park in Islip
When Brandon Soto’s aunt Melanie Poletski of Lake Grove and his grandmother Bernadette Petrella of Ronkonkoma, visited the wind phone at Gabriel’s Giving Tree Memorial and Serenity Garden at the Suffolk County Environmental Center at the Scully Estate, they had the thought to plant a tree in his memory. On August 25 that became a reality, as Brandon’s loving family donated and planted a bald cypress tree and surrounded it with painted seashells. Brandon died on April 30, 2024 of a fentanyl poisoning.
Gas Station Owner Ordered to Pay More Than $1 Million in Back Wages, Damages
The U.S. Department of Labor has obtained a federal court judgment requiring 15 gas stations—incorporated under individual company names, operating under brands including bp, Mobil and Sunoco in Bronx, Nassau and Suffolk counties in New York—and their owner and president to pay more than $1 million in back wages and liquidated damages to more than 100 current and former employees in response to a federal investigation.
Nesconset Holds Annual Street Fair
Many communities have street fairs; they have them every year. Many businesses, vendors, and elected officials try to make as many as they can and sometimes have to pick and choose which ones to get to. The Messenger is one of those businesses. We participate because it is literally our own communities just as much as it is the communities we cover.
Nikki's Not Dogs, New Rowdy Burgers & More from the East End 'Food Seen'
Can you believe it’s Labor Day weekend already? Don’t be sad; the fall brings even more fun and tasty foodie happenings! In the meantime, enjoy the last bit of summer with these exciting food events. FOODIE NEWS. The 78th annual Shinnecock Powwow will be taking place from August...
30-Year-Old Has Been Missing Since Leaving Sag Harbor Pizzeria Over A Week Ago
Mario Potrero Feliciano, age 30, is described as being 5-foot-3, 140 pounds with medium length black hair and brown eyes, according to Southampton Town Police. He was reported missing by his sister after he did not return home from work on Thursday, Aug. 22. He was last seen leaving work...
Riverhead Police blotter: Aug. 30, 2024
A total of 35 incidents were reported by Riverhead Town Police on Aug. 30, 2024. Among them:. 7:15 a.m. Incident – Criminal Mischief, Sandy Hollow Court, Riverhead. No surveillance video is available at this time. 10:24 a.m. Arrest (For Prior Reported Incident). A person was arrested for menacing second.
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