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Dix Hills Man Sentenced for Failure to Turn Over Sales Tax Funds
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney said Tuesday that Gerald McCrystal, 51, of Dix Hills, owner of Farmingdale-based furniture stores, was sentenced after pleading guilty to grand larceny for stealing sales tax money from New York State. According to court documents and McCrystal’s admissions Read More ...
Kasey Farber honored as Suffolk County Healthcare Hero
Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R – 18th L.D.)honored Kacey Farber as the Suffolk County Healthcare Hero for the 18th Legislative District during the Suffolk County Legislature’s General Meeting on June 2. Kacey Farber, LMSW, is a highly dedicated and accomplished social worker with over 22 years of diverse experience.
Toddler Dies After Being Pulled From Long Island Swimming Pool
A toddler has died after being pulled from a swimming pool on Long Island. Emergency crews in Islandia were called to a home on Sunflower Lane at around 12:40 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, after a 2-year-old boy was found unresponsive in a pool.Suffolk County Police said a family member pulled the child ou…
Driver drank 18 beers before fatal nail salon crash on Long Island, prosecutors say
The driver who authorities say plowed his SUV into a Long Island nail salon Friday, killing four people and injuring nine others, told police he had consumed 18 beers the night before the accident, according to CNN affiliate WABC.
Thief Brazenly Walks Out of Medford Target with Armload of Ill-Gotten Gains, Cops Say
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who stole merchandise from a store in Medford. A man stole kitchenware from Target, located at 2975 Horseblock Road, on June 24 at 10:48 p.m. Suffolk...
Police seek man who used counterfeit money in Shirley
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Seventh Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate a man who allegedly used counterfeit money at a Shirley business in June. A man allegedly attempted to use a counterfeit $100 dollar bill to purchase assorted merchandise at...
Central Islip teenager critically injured in single-vehicle crash
Suffolk County Police Third Squad detectives are investigating a single-vehicle crash that critically. injured a teenager in Central Islip on July 1. Jason Acosta was driving a 2010 Honda Civic northbound on Lowell Avenue, between Satinwood and East Sycamore Streets, when he lost control of the vehicle, crossed into the southbound lane, went off the roadway, and struck a utility pole at approximately 10:15 p.m.
Community shows support after fire at beloved Peter Pan Diner in Bay Shore
After a diner with decades of history went up in flames in Suffolk County, there is an outpouring of support for the owner.Video captured heavy flames and thick smoke coming from the roof of the Peter Pan Diner on Sunrise Highway in Bay Shore around 2 a.m. Tuesday.The diner dates back to 1955 and could take months to reopen. Owner Peter Lentzeres said they haven't closed for a day since the 1950s."My manager, Sylvania, who's a terrific manager, called me, my wife was screaming on the phone today, the diner's on fire and my wife's trying to wake me up,...
Suffolk County Police Department Unites Narcan Training with Purple Rock Project at Patchogue Alive at 5
The Suffolk County Police Department and the Purple Rock Project joined together on June 27 at Patchogue’s Alive at 5 street event and trained countless people in the use of Naloxone (Narcan) and distributed 352 doses of the life-saving antidote to opioid overdose. Jason Byron, SCPD Emergency Medical Service...
Huntington Officials Push Boating Safety During 4th Celebrations
Huntington supervisor Ed Smyth and local officials led a briefing Tuesday introducing increased maritime safety measures throughout the Fourth of July weekend because of increased boating traffic around the fourth of July. The town will be implementing temporary 5 mile per hour zones Read More ...
Kiwanis bike Challenge aids children’s charities
Larry Amoroso, of Huntington, was among the 70-plus riders to take part in the Nassau County Bicycle Challenge, a children’s charity event hosted by the North Shore Kiwanis Club on Sunday. // Photo by Scott Brinton/Long Island Advocate.
Rockland's feud with Hochul leaves seat on MTA board vacant for more than a year
Rockland County’s feud with Gov. Kathy Hochul over mass transit policy has left county taxpayers without a representative on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board for more than a year. Rockland County Executive Ed Day and his preferred candidate for the seat, Neil Cosgrove, say the governor has shown disrespect...
Man Stuck in New York Cave for Hours Rescued
A 20-year-old man had to be rescued from a cave in upstate New York. If you spend time hiking on any of the numerous trails across New York it's probably a good idea to avoid going into any caves you might come across because it could end up being a situation you aren't able to get yourself out of.
$40 Million Boost Announced for New York’s Veterans – Find Out Who’s Benefiting
In a significant move to bolster New York State's nonprofit sector, more than $40 million in capital grants has been announced for 136 nonprofit organizations. The funding, allocated through the Nonprofit Infrastructure Capital Investment Program (NICIP) and the Veterans’ Nonprofit Capital Program (VNCP), aims to address critical infrastructure needs and enhance services for veterans and families across the state.
Bob's Stores is closing all New England locations. What it means in New Hampshire
Bob's Stores is closing all of its store locations, including one in Hampshire. The discount retailer announced it's closing all of its locations throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island. The only New Hampshire location is located at 1400 Oaklawn Ave. in Cranston. Bob's Stores President Dave Barton said the company's financial struggles led...
The Hamptons After Dark: A Legacy of Glamour and the New Wave of Nightlife
The Hamptons has long been a symbol of upscale summer escapades. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, its nightlife reached a pinnacle of glamour and exclusivity, drawing celebrities, socialites, and the wealthy to the glittering shores of the East End. This golden era transformed the tranquil beach towns into pulsating hubs of after-dark excitement.
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