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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...
Leave it to the pros: Suffolk officials warn against danger of illegal fireworks
Fourth of July is coming up and officials are warning residents about the dangers of illegal fireworks. County Executive Ed Romaine called a press conference yesterday at the Suffolk County Fire Academy in Yaphank to remind residents that fireworks are illegal to purchase or use because they are inherently dangerous products. Illegal fireworks cause numerous injuries every year and even fatalities — on average, one death in Suffolk County every five years, Romaine said.
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...
Summer concerts return to Stony Brook Village Center
The Ward Melville Heritage Organization (WMHO) has announced the much-anticipated return of the Summer Concert Series. The concerts will be held at 7 p.m. every Sunday from July 7 to August 18 in front of the Stony Brook Post Office. Concert Lineup:. • July 7th: Just Sixties – Enjoy the timeless...
Stony Brook Film Festival returns, includes sneak peek with Hollywood faces
The Stony Brook Film Festival will return for its 29th year on July 18 and run through July 27. The festival is slated to screen 36 films and accompanying shorts, with selections pulled from across the world. WSHU’s Eda Uzunlar spoke with festival founder and director Alan Inkles to discuss...
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.
New Civic Engagement Opportunities for SUNY Students
SUNY Students Encouraged To Apply Here for 500 Paid Civic and Service Internships. In a move to foster civic responsibility and community service among its student body, SUNY is launching the Empire State Service Corps Program. This initiative, led by Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado, expands paid civic and service opportunities for SUNY students.
New York: Don’t Leave These Items Unattended in Your Backyard
A deer in New York was saved just minutes from death in a New York neighborhood this week. Rescue workers said the tragedy could have been avoided all together if more attention was paid to items left unattended in the homeowner's backyard. From upstate New York to Long Island, many...
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