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By Chris Boyle September 01, 2025
Prior to resurfacing the roadways, crews inspected and repaired drains and replaced damaged concrete aprons. The total cost for this paving project was $830,524.
By Chris Boyle September 01, 2025
The event culminated with a candlelight vigil where the names of more than 100 Long Islanders who lost their battle with addiction were read aloud to a tearful room of family, friends and supporters.
By Chris Boyle September 01, 2025
Daniel Boldi pleaded guilty in October 2024 to stealing millions of dollars in connection with more than 45 separate real estate transactions.
By Chris Boyle September 01, 2025
The town’s 9/11 Memorial – featuring a steel beam recovered from the World Trade Center – is inscribed with the names of residents lost on September 11, 2001.
By Long Island August 31, 2025
Upon police arrival, a thorough investigation determined a male subject set a poster on fire near the front door than blocked the entrance.
By Long Island August 31, 2025
911 received a call for a jet ski hit by a wave ejecting all three occupants.
By Long Island August 31, 2025
According to Police, 911 received a call for a 57-year-old male onboard his boat having a cardiac episode.
By Long Island August 31, 2025
The checkpoint was part of a holiday weekend enforcement crackdown targeting alcohol and drug impaired driving. A total of 406 vehicles went through the checkpoint.
By Long Island August 30, 2025
Officers conducted an investigation into D&J Spa, located at 1360 Montauk Highway, and arrested three employees.
By Long Island August 30, 2025
During the altercation, one of the men, Robert Bozowski, pulled a knife and stabbed the other in the neck before fleeing the scene in a vehicle.
By Long Island August 29, 2025
On Thursday, August 28, 2025, Third Squad Detectives arrested 19-year-old Connor McCoy of Levittown after he allegedly triggered a false fire alarm at the Nassau County Supreme Court in Mineola, prompting a full building evacuation. ...
By Long Island August 29, 2025
Suffolk County Police arrested 28-year-old Anthony Kaisser of Shirley for Driving While Intoxicated following a head-on collision late Thursday night in North Bellport. At approximately 11:15 p.m., Kaisser’s 2021 Dodge Charger crossed into oncoming traffic ...
By Long Island August 28, 2025
Cool down this summer with some of the best ice cream on the island!
By Long Island August 28, 2025
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the indictment of Steven Pesantez, 29, of Brentwood, and Isaiah Skees Pierre Louis (aka Isaiah Skees), 27, of Bay Shore, on multiple felony drug charges. Pesantez is ...
By Long Island August 28, 2025
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that temporary lane closures on New York State highways will be suspended from 6:00 a.m. Friday, August 29 through 6:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 2 to reduce congestion and improve safety during ...
By Long Island August 28, 2025
Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers, along with Suffolk County Crime Stoppers, are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man and woman who stole approximately $505 worth of merchandise from Target ...
By Long Island August 28, 2025
The Nassau County Police Department’s Missing Persons Squad is investigating the disappearance of 14-year-old Jasmine Parham, last seen on Cleveland Avenue in Mineola at approximately 6:40 a.m. on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. She was reported ...
By Long Island August 28, 2025
According to Detectives, Elize Avazis, 15, was last seen leaving her residence in Port Washington. She is described as a female White, 5’5” tall, 110 pounds with long brown hair and blue eyes
By Long Island August 27, 2025
For many residents, Gabby’s was woven into daily routines—from early-morning runs for freshly brewed coffee and warm bagels to midday sandwich breaks or dinners on the go.
By Long Island August 27, 2025
Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are investigating a hit-and-run crash that left 13-year-old Travis Wertovitch seriously injured in Lake Ronkonkoma. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. as Wertovitch was riding his electric bicycle northbound ...