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Monday, September 30, 2013

Pedestrian hit in North Bay Shore dies

A Suffolk County police officer examines the damaged windshield of a vehicle that allegedly struck and seriously injured an unidentified pedestrian at Fifth Avenue and Marvin Road in Bay Shore about 6:13 a.m. Monday.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/pedestrian-hit-in-north-bay-shore-dies-1.6165828

Towns hold line on taxes in 2014 budgets

Some Suffolk County town supervisors kept tax rates flat in their proposed 2014 budgets, as others tried to cast increases in the best possible light.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/towns-hold-line-on-taxes-in-2014-budgets-1.6170971

$5K Reward Offered For Info Leading to Arrest of Deer Park Pharmacy Robber

Crime Stoppers of Suffolk County announced Monday that it is offering a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of the suspect believed to be responsible for robbing the Deer Park CVS Pharmacy last week.

http://deerpark-northbabylon.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/5k-reward-offered-for-info-leading-to-arrest-of-deer-park-pharmacy-robber

Fifth Precinct Meeting, Open Mic Night In Patchogue This Week

... know other upcoming things to look ahead toward, add them in the comments or email patchogue@patch.com. The Suffolk County Police Department Fifth Precinct holds an open community meeting every first Tuesday of the month for the public to interact ...

http://patchogue.patch.com/groups/week-ahead/p/fifth-precinct-meeting-open-mic-night-in-patchogue-this-week

1 Occupant Reported in Sag Harbor House Fire, Condition Unknown

Update, 5 p.m.: Police and fire marshals, including the Suffolk County Police Arson Squad, are investigating a fire at 14 Hillside Drive East in Sag Harbor Village on Monday afternoon, after one person was discovered inside the house.

http://southampton.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/sag-harbor-firefighters-battling-house-fire-southampton

HS Coach of the Week: Gary Marangi, Patchogue-Medford

... Patch-Medford Raiders from 2001-06. In 2002, with Marangi calling the offensive plays, the Raiders won the Suffolk County Division I championship and won a Long Island Division I title. He moved on to coach Connetquot High School from 2008-10 and ...

http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-5/HS-Coach-of-the-Week-Gary-Marangi-Patchogue-Medford/ec9ee49e-3321-40e7-9d8a-efe89630fcec

Week 1: Demolition Brings Down Bavarian Inn's Outer Walls

... graffitied white walls, leaving half-torn off roofs above splintered wood and exposed concrete foundations. Suffolk County and state elected officials gathered on Sept. 23 to mark the officials start of demolition of the Bavarian Inn , reassuring ...

http://smithtown.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/week-1-demolition-brings-down-bavarian-inns-outer-walls

Investigation Continues Into Death Of Singer On Long Island

... voice, she was an elegant woman with great values." Anyone with information on the case was asked to call the Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad, at (631) 852-6392, or place an anonymous call to Crime Stoppers at (800) 220-TIPS.

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/09/30/investigation-continues-into-death-of-singer-on-long-island/

Firms seeking state aid say they would create 1,100 jobs

... to supermarkets and Target stores wants to build a 500,000- square-foot automated warehouse somewhere in Suffolk County, according to a spokesman for Empire State Development. He said 300 warehouse workers and 100 truck drivers would be hired. Five ...

http://www.newsday.com/business/firms-seeking-state-aid-say-they-would-create-1-100-jobs-1.6155441

Police: Man Seriously Injured In Route 109 Crash

... man was seriously injured in a one-car accident on Route 109 in West Babylon this morning, police said. Suffolk County Police said Richard Kabasa, 33, of Lindenhurst, was driving his 2004 Nissan at around 7:15 a.m. when he lost control of his ...

http://deerpark-northbabylon.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/police-man-seriously-injured-in-route-109-crash-deerpark-northbabylon

Hauppauge Building Sale Nets Funds for County

Governor Andrew Cuomo has green-lighted legislation that will allow Suffolk County's H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge to be sold to the county's Judicial Facilities Agency to net a one-time sum of $67 million, according to a report published in Newsday .

http://hauppauge.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/hauppauge-building-sale-nets-funds-for-county

2 Injured in West Jericho Crash

... suffered a medical emergency and then struck the other four vehicles near the West Hills Road intersection. Suffolk County Police, Huntington Manor Fire Department and the Huntington Community First Aid Squad responded to the accident. Two drivers, ...

http://huntington.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/2-injured-in-west-jericho-collision

Cuomo on federal shutdown: "It's a breakdown of democracy"

... Monday it's a "triumph of politics over government." Cuomo fielded questions after making an announcement in Suffolk County, criticizing Washington for allowing "political differences" to overcome a functioning government. "Government is about ...

http://statepolitics.lohudblogs.com/2013/09/30/cuomo-on-federal-shutdown-its-a-breakdown-of-democracy/

Dering Harbor Viilage Board meeting wrap-up

... commissioner. Funding is being sought for buying a generator for the village, "strongly recommended" by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services for the second straight year, the mayor said. The village's water tank, needing repair or to be ...

http://shelterislandreporter.timesreview.com/2013/09/21329/dering-harbor-viilage-board-meeting-wrap-up/

Southampton cops: LI men caught with 10 pounds of marijuana

... Dost posted a bond alternative and was released from custody on Sunday. Whelan remains incarcerated at the Suffolk County jail, as of this writing. Interested in becoming an Examiner and sharing your experience and passion? We're always looking for ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/southampton-cops-li-men-caught-with-10-pounds-of-marijuana?cid=rss

850 snakes found in man's garage

... garage, all neatly stacked in containers and at the right temperature, according to Roy Gross, chief of the Suffolk County SPCA. Burmese pythons are illegal in New York, and Parrinello's were taken from the house to a reptile sanctuary in ...

http://www.cbs19.tv/story/23566031/850-snakes-found-in

As Elizabeth Toy Is Laid To Rest, Her Mom Remembers

... rallied for the young mother, so devoted to her son. Donations are still being accepted in Elizabeth Toy's Suffolk County National Bank account, friends said, to help give Matthew a secure future. A pig roast/motorcycle run fundraiser that had been ...

http://northfork.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/as-elizabeth-toy-is-laid-to-rest-her-mom-remembers

A.M. Roundup: Is Moreland panel letting Cuomo call the shots?

... nation teeters on the lip of fiscal crisis. Gov. Andrew Cuomo is scheduled to make a 10 a.m. announcement in Suffolk County; the state Board of Elections will meet at noon, likely to consider taking on former Sheldon Silver aide Kathleen O'Keefe as ...

http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/195866/a-m-roundup-is-moreland-panel-letting-cuomo-call-the-shots/

Youth Services, Name a Tune Game, Library Programs

... Lane, West Islip NY 11795. Contact: Michael McGrath Email: mikemcgrath@optonline.net Phone: 587-5172 ext. 310 Suffolk County Nurses 9:30am Suffolk County Community College Nursing Students will be coming to the West Islip Senior Center to spend some ...

http://westislip.patch.com/groups/week-ahead/p/youth-services-name-a-tune-game-library-programs

Body found in LI parking lot

Suffolk County Police are investigating the death of a female whose body was found in a parking lot in Bay Shore this morning.

http://www.empirestatenews.net/News2013/20130928-3.htm

Questions surround death of singer found in parking lot

... dumped in a parking lot in Bay Shore, except the performer lived on the North Shore in East Norwich. It took Suffolk County Police several days to identify the victim. According to Simonee's own website, she modeled in her youth, sang all her life, ...

http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/local/long_island&id=9267124&rss=rss-wabc-article-9267124

Sunday, September 29, 2013

Long Island LGBT Leaders Blast Barilla CEO

... families, so "his concept of a traditional family is out of touch with reality." Jon Cooper, a former Suffolk County legislator and president of Spectronics Corp. in Westbury, said he has Barilla products in his house. Those boxes will be returned ...

http://malverne-lynbrook.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/long-island-lgbt-leaders-blast-barilla-ceo-malverne-lynbrook

Body of woman found in Bay Shore identified

A body was found Friday morning in a parking lot on South Clinton Avenue in Bay Shore, Suffolk County police said.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/body-of-woman-found-in-bay-shore-identified-1.6163901

Police investigate fatal shooting in Wyandanch

... the head and lying in the front yard of his home. Kingsberry was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Suffolk County's homicide squad, which is investigating the fatal shooting. Sharlon Kingsberry, 32, said her brother, the third youngest ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/police-investigate-fatal-shooting-in-wyandanch-1.6162091

East Norwich Woman's Body Found in Bay Shore

... r named any suspects. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information on the case was asked to call the Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad, at (631) 852-6392, or place an anonymous call to Crime Stoppers at (800) 220-TIPS.

http://glencove.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/east-norwich-womans-body-found-in-bay-shore-glencove

Kabot Nabs Conservative Party Nomination in Southampton by One Vote

The Suffolk County Board of Elections certified Linda Kabot as the winner of the Conservative Party primary in Southampton held two weeks ago on Tuesday.

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/page-1/kabot-nabs-conservative-party-nomination-in-southampton-by-one-vote-25746

Police Identify Woman Found Dead In Bay Shore Parking Lot

Suffolk County police continued to investigate Sunday, after a woman's body was found in a parking lot in Bay Shore.

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/09/29/police-identify-woman-found-dead-in-bay-shore-parking-lot/

Police Briefs: Two Struck In Head During Patchogue Assaults

Two men were struck in the head during separate assault incidents reported in Patchogue on Sept. 21, Suffolk County Police said. A Patchogue man allegedly hit a male victim in the head with a bottle on Bay Avenue on Sept. 21, Suffolk County Police ...

http://patchogue.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/police-briefs-two-struck-in-head-during-patchogue-assaults_39928fbd

Business Beat: Demolition Crews Move In to Raze Bavarian Inn

... Payloaders smashed into walls of the Bavarian Inn on Monday morning beginning its long-awaited demolition. Suffolk County and local elected officials including Suffolk County executive Steve Bellone, Legis. John Kennedy, R-Nesconset, Legis. Lynne ...

http://sayville.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/business-beat-demolition-crews-move-in-to-raze-bavarian-inn

Cuomo signs law requiring motorboat safety course

... First-time violators would face fines of $100 to $250. The state law supersedes a tougher measure approved by Suffolk County last fall. That law, which would have taken effect Nov. 1, required all powerboat operators of any age to have taken a ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/cuomo-signs-law-requiring-motorboat-safety-course-1.6155440

Looking Back: Sitar Plans, Hazardous Tree

... cutting at the base of the tree, which was near utility wires and close to the road, workers had to stop. Suffolk County police and hospital security officers shut down Park Avenue from near Maple Hill Road to Viewacre Drive while officials assessed ...

http://huntington.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/looking-back-plans-for-sitar

Woman killed in Greenlawn when her car hits tree

A woman driving alone was killed when her car hit a tree on Croley Street in Greenlawn, Suffolk County police said.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/woman-killed-in-greenlawn-when-her-car-hits-tree-1.6118061

New boating safety law 'has no teeth,' critics say

... violators will face fines ranging from $100 to $250. The state law supersedes a tougher measure approved by Suffolk County last fall that would have taken effect Nov. 1. It required powerboat operators of any age to have taken a safety course. New ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/new-boating-safety-law-has-no-teeth-critics-say-1.6159865

Saturday, September 28, 2013

Veterans advocate killed in fatal Vets Hwy. crash; driver charged

Left: Christopher White, 44, was killed in a motorcycle accident. Right: Suffolk County police respond to the scene of a multi-vehicle accident in Ronkonkoma on Veterans Memorial Highway, which was shut down between Smithtown Avenue and Central Avenue.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/veterans-advocate-killed-in-fatal-vets-hwy-crash-driver-charged-1.6157206

Catholic campus houses Suffolk's first Islamic school

... are neatly attired in light blue dress shirts and navy blue pants. They are the 265 students of MDQ Academy, Suffolk County's first and only Islamic school, which for the third year is calling the majestic Academy of St. Joseph its home. The former ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/catholic-campus-houses-suffolk-s-first-islamic-school-1.6159600

Selden Man Faces Charges In Connection With Deadly Crash

Suffolk County Police have arrested a man for driving while ability impaired in connection with an accident that left a motorcyclist dead in Bohemia on Saturday morning.

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/09/28/selden-man-faces-charges-in-connection-with-deadly-crash/

Cops: Medford man killed after alleged drugged driver runs red light

... who authorities said was high on drugs, allegedly ran a red light and slammed into the victim's motorcycle, Suffolk County police said . The fatal crash occurred at 7:15 a.m. on Sept. 28 when a 2007 Chevrolet Express van allegedly ran a red light at ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/cops-medford-man-killed-after-alleged-drugged-driver-runs-red-light?cid=rss

Hauppauge Burglaries, Homeless Student Debate Top This Week's Headlines

... the Same As the debate over the placement of homeless students in the Hauppauge school district continues, Suffolk County Legis. John M. Kennedy Jr. addressed parents' concerns that the homeless shelter will flood the school district with more ...

http://hauppauge.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/hauppauge-burglaries-homeless-student-debate-top-this-weeks-headlines

Search for Second Pot Grower, Carlson Associates Hearing

... olice's Fourth Precinct Gets New Commanding Officer There's a new man in charge of the local Fourth Precinct. Suffolk County Police Inspector William Murphy, 61, has replaced Inspector James Rhoads who retired from his post on Sept. 13.

http://kingspark.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/week-in-review-search-for-second-pot-grower-carlson-associates-hearing

Cuomo signs Suffolk revenue deal on Hauppauge building

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Friday signed legislation that will allow Suffolk County to net $67 million in one-shot revenue by selling the H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge to the county's Judicial Facilities Agency and then leasing it back for 20 years.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cuomo-signs-suffolk-revenue-deal-on-hauppauge-building-1.6156056

Suffolk County anniversaries, Oct. 6

DILULLOof Hauppauge and Naples, Fla., were wed Aug. 9, 1958, at St. Gabriel Church in East Elmhurst, Queens.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/suffolk-county-anniversaries-oct-6-1.6155799

Cops: Motorcyclist dies in Vets Hwy. crash

Suffolk County police respond to the scene of a multi-vehicle accident in Ronkonkoma on Veterans Memorial Highway, which was shut down between Smithtown Avenue and Central Avenue.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-motorcyclist-dies-in-vets-hwy-crash-1.6157206

Village Basket Closing, Drug Dealers Caught

... struggling through the last year with lower foot traffic and sales since Hurricane Sandy struck the area. Suffolk County Police arrested two men for allegedly completing a drug deal outside of West Babylon Junior High School on Wednesday. Police ...

http://babylonvillage.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/week-in-review-village-basket-closing-drug-dealers-caught

News Nearby: Little Girl Saves Mother's Life

... of open space in Mt. Sinai will be preserved thanks to a joint purchase agreement between Brookhaven town and Suffolk County. No one was hurt in the car crash late Wednedsay morning when a driver rammed into the east side of the A&D Locksmith as ...

http://portjefferson.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/news-nearby-little-girl-saves-mothers-life-portjefferson

Probe continues into Ross Reisner slaying; service set for Sunday

... left, where homeowner Ross Reisner, 50, right, was fatally shot inside the previous night. (Sept. 25, 2013) Suffolk County police are still searching for who fatally shot Long Island horseman Ross Reisner inside his Setauket home on Tuesday. A ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/probe-continues-into-ross-reisner-slaying-service-set-for-sunday-1.6157265

Police await autopsy on Bay Shore body

A body was found Friday morning in a parking lot on South Clinton Avenue in Bay Shore, Suffolk County police said.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/police-await-autopsy-on-bay-shore-body-1.6157303

Cops: Female body found outside Bay Shore apartments

A body was found Friday morning in a parking lot on South Clinton Avenue in Bay Shore, Suffolk County police said.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-female-body-found-outside-bay-shore-apartments-1.6152874

Police: Woman's body found at Bay Shore apartment complex

Homicide detectives are investigating after a woman's body was found Friday morning in the parking lot of an apartment complex on South Clinton Avenue in Bay Shore , Suffolk County police said .

http://www.examiner.com/article/woman-s-body-found-at-bay-shore-apartment-complex?cid=rss

Guests Offer Lifesaving Gifts at Birthday 'Blood Party' Milestone birthdays are certain

... of open space in Mt. Sinai will be preserved thanks to a joint purchase agreement between Brookhaven town and Suffolk County. The property, located in the Little Portions Friary and currently owned by the Society of St. Francis, is part of land ...

http://millerplace-rockypoint.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/d1e7e031-97a9-42f1-ae05-547511549668

Search Still On for Second Pot Grower

... crashed into the Suffolk Y JCC in Commack Tuesday morning, leaving a hole in the brick siding. According to Suffolk County police, a woman was driving a Toyota Camry was she accidentally hit the gas instead of the brake and drove her vehicle ...

http://commack.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/week-in-review-search-still-on-for-second-pot-grower

Replica Fountain Complete, 44 Acres Preserved and Protected

... of open space in Mt. Sinai will be preserved thanks to a joint purchase agreement between Brookhaven town and Suffolk County. The property, located in the Little Portions Friary and currently owned by the Society of St. Francis, is part of land ...

http://portjefferson.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/week-in-review-replica-fountain-complete-44-acres-preserved-and-protected

Stony Brook bank robbed

Suffolk County Police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred today at a Capital One Bank branch in Stony Brook.

http://www.empirestatenews.net/News2013/20130918-3.htm

Friday, September 27, 2013

Suffolk events for job seekers

Oakdale resident Damien Brodsky, 26, fills out an application for employment this month during a four-hour recruiting session at the Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center for jobs at the new Target location in Huntington Station.

http://www.newsday.com/business/inside-long-island-business-1.811933/suffolk-events-for-job-seekers-1.6152462

"Scenes of Copiague, New York" Announced by Long Island Exchange

... full color imagery of Copiague, New York. Copiague is a hamlet and census-designated place located in Suffolk County, on the South Shore of Long Island to the east of Amityville, New York and to the west of Lindenhurst. Our plan is to are a archive ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/copiague-long-island/copiague-new-york/prweb11168390.htm

SAF sues in New York over SAFE Act magazine limit

... Education (SCOPE) and Long Island Firearms LLC, and two private citizens, Matthew Gudger, a resident of Suffolk County, and Matthew Caron, who resides in Saratoga County. The case is known as Caron v. Cuomo. In a press statement, Gottlieb said the ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/saf-sues-new-york-over-safe-act-magazine-limit

McNemar gets four months in county jail for assault

Michael McNemar received a sentence of four months in jail for assault Friday at Suffolk County Criminal Court in Riverhead.

http://shelterislandreporter.timesreview.com/2013/09/21310/mcnemar-gets-four-months-in-county-jail-for-assault/

Thomas Green, man whose sex-abuse convictions were overturned, dies

... from jail. After an oncologist confirmed a previous diagnosis that Green had cancer throughout his body, the Suffolk County district attorney's office dropped its opposition to his release. "Given weeks to live," Green, 66, was admitted to Stony ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/thomas-green-man-whose-sex-abuse-convictions-were-overturned-dies-1.6152026

Cops: Body found outside Bay Shore apartments

A body was found Friday morning in a parking lot on South Clinton Avenue in Bay Shore, Suffolk County police said.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-body-found-outside-bay-shore-apartments-1.6152874

Crimes Nearby: Police Seek Deer Park Pharmacy Robber

The following information was supplied by the Suffolk County Police Department. A criminal charge is only an accusation and does not indicate guilt.

http://deerpark-northbabylon.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/crimes-nearby-police-seek-deer-park-pharmacy-robber

Crimes Nearby: Swastikas Scrawled On Holbrook Cars

... in and around your community. Swastikas and racial slurs have been found painted on vehicles in Holbrook, and Suffolk County police are seeking the public's help in identifying and locating those responsible. A home destroyed on West Avenue last ...

http://sachem.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/crimes-nearby-swastikas-scrawled-on-holbrook-cars

NYer dies weeks after release in sex abuse case

... Green's 2008 conviction on sex abuse and sodomy charges, citing questions over evidence introduced at trial. Suffolk County prosecutors were appealing that ruling before deciding whether to retry Green. A spokesman for the district attorney's office ...

http://www.13wham.com/template/inews_wire/wires.regional.ny/38f87780-www.13wham.com.shtml

L.I. Man Dies Weeks After Release In Sex Abuse Case

... years surrounded by loving friends and family," Kuby said in a statement. "Because of the misconduct of the Suffolk County DA's office, he spent those years in prison as his cancer, untreated and undetected, metastasized. In their self-righteous ...

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/09/27/l-i-man-dies-weeks-after-release-in-sex-abuse-case/

After years of discussion, plans, and even a prayer vigil, members of ...

... and public improvements. To move forward, 90 transfer of development right credits would be needed from Suffolk County; the county would also require that all units be dedicated to workforce housing. Councilwoman Jodi Giglio asked if any buffering ...

http://riverhead.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/c78b28ce-f562-4b4c-840b-20bb9f97ddc7

New Zoning District Could Move Family Community Life Center Plans Forward

... and public improvements. To move forward, 90 transfer of development right credits would be needed from Suffolk County; the county would also require that all units be dedicated to workforce housing. Councilwoman Jodi Giglio asked if any buffering ...

http://riverhead.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/new-zoning-district-could-move-family-community-life-center-plans-forward

NYer dies weeks after release in sex abuse case

... Green's 2008 conviction on sex abuse and sodomy charges, citing questions over evidence introduced at trial. Suffolk County prosecutors were appealing that ruling before deciding whether to retry Green. A spokesman for the district attorney's office ...

http://www.wcax.com/story/23549398/nyer-dies-weeks-after-release-in-sex-abuse-case

No bail for son of NY man who aided drowning scam

... after police said he jumped on the woman's car and banged on her windshield, according to a spokesman for the Suffolk County district attorney. The spokesman said there also were complaints of harassment by the woman against Jonathan Roth in March ...

http://www.sunherald.com/2013/09/27/4986450/no-bail-for-son-of-ny-man-who.html#storylink=rss

E.M. MAXX: Alan Fruitstone forgot to thank someone...I guess ...

... friend, I feel it is appropriate to add that he has been singularly responsible for securing the support of Suffolk County National Bank for any number of Sag Harbor charities and local events. Frank's modesty precedes him, but I think it might be ...

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/letters-to-the-editor/letters-to-the-editor-912013-25633

Crimes Nearby: Mattituck Horse Trainer Killed in East Setauket Home

The following information was supplied by the East End and Suffolk County police departments.

http://riverhead.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/crimes-nearby-mattituck-horse-trainer-killed-in-east-setauket-home

No bail for son of NY man who aided drowning scam

... after police said he jumped on the woman's car and banged on her windshield, according to a spokesman for the Suffolk County district attorney. The spokesman said there also were complaints of harassment by the woman against Jonathan Roth in March ...

http://www.enquirerherald.com/2013/09/27/2710515/no-bail-for-son-of-ny-man-in-drowning.html

Pharmaceutical Companies Eyeing Expansion in Hauppauge

... facility in Ronkonkoma and is eyeing a 60,061-square-foot building at 45 Rasons Court in Hauppauge. The Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency offered $335,403 in tax breaks for the move. The company, which employs workers both in the U.S. and ...

http://hauppauge.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/pharmaceutical-companies-eyeing-expansion-in-hauppauge

Crimes Nearby: 3 Nabbed in Riverhead CVS Robbery

The following information was supplied by the East End and Suffolk County police departments.

http://southampton.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/crimes-nearby-3-nabbed-in-riverhead-cvs-robbery_f60cd4a3

Suffolk Police's Fourth Precinct Gets New Commanding Officer

There's a new man in charge of the local Fourth Precinct. Suffolk County Police Inspector William Murphy, 61, has replaced Inspector James Rhoads who retired from his post on Sept.

http://hauppauge.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/suffolk-polices-fourth-precinct-gets-new-commanding-officer-hauppauge

Long Island LGBT Leaders Blast Barilla CEO

... families, so "his concept of a traditional family is out of touch with reality." Jon Cooper, a former Suffolk County legislator and president of Spectronics Corp. in Westbury, said he has Barilla products in his house. Those boxes will be returned ...

http://glencove.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/long-island-lgbt-leaders-blast-barilla-ceo

Crimes Nearby: Well-Known Equestrian Shot, Killed in East Setauket

The following information was supplied by the East End and Suffolk County police departments.

http://easthampton.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/crimes-nearby-wellknown-equestrian-shot-killed-in-east-setauket

Bryan's Bridge in Sayville Getting a Needed Revamp

... on Middle Road in Sayville at Bryan's Bridge cause any concern. The signals are a temporary safety measure as Suffolk County officials begin rebuilding the bridge, according to the county. The bridge was initially built in 1937, according to the ...

http://sayville.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/bryans-bridge-in-sayville-getting-a-needed-revamp

Police Investigating Ronkonkoma Home Invasion

Suffolk County Police are on the hunt for two suspects that forced their way into a Ronkonkma home and demanded money from residents inside.

http://sachem.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/police-investigating-ronkonkoma-home-invasion

A look back: This week in Shelter Island history

... new to the Island at the time and their bites were considered more annoying than threatening, according to Suffolk County Department of Health Services lab director Dr. Scott Campbell. Because of the late season, he said the ticks hadn't picked up ...

http://shelterislandreporter.timesreview.com/2013/09/21302/a-look-back-this-week-in-shelter-island-history-12/

Funeral Services Begin Sunday For Mom Who Lost Courageous Battle For Life

... go to live with his grandmother, a close friend said. Donations are still being accepted in Elizabeth Toy's Suffolk County National Bank account, friends said, to help give Matthew a secure future. A pig roast/motorcycle run fundraiser that had been ...

http://northfork.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/funeral-services-set-for-cutchogue-mom-who-lost-courageous-battle-for-life

FBI seeks fugitive from Suffolk in Calif. fraud

... part of a criminal enterprise involved in multimillion-dollar fraud. Rodriguez, 26, was last known to be in Suffolk County, where is believed to have family living in the Patchogue area, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said in a news release. ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/fbi-seeks-fugitive-from-suffolk-in-calif-fraud-1.6148337

Suffolk's Fourth Precinct gets new CO

... was promoted Sept. 16, was unavailable for comment. Murphy, a 38-year veteran, was a deputy inspector at the Suffolk County police academy. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy and has an information technology background, Meehan said. ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/suffolk-s-fourth-precinct-gets-new-co-1.6148172

Wanted: Doughnut shop robbery; pharmacy robbery

... No. 216-13. Crime Stoppers offers up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest. Crime Stoppers and the Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are looking for a man wanted in connection with a robbery at a pharmacy in Deer Park. According ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/wanted-doughnut-shop-robbery-pharmacy-robbery-1.6146883

Hundreds Demand Answers, Plea for Help at Public Deer Forum

... of Agriculture, the Long Island Farm Bureau, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Southold Town officials, and Suffolk County Legislator Al Krupski. Addressing the standing-room-only crowd, Southold Town Supervisor Scott Russell quipped, "To get people to ...

http://northfork.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/hundreds-demand-answers-plea-for-help-at-public-deer-forum

Contractor charged with scamming woman

A home improvement contractor based in Suffolk County, N.Y., bilked a 73-year-old Grove Street woman out of more than $600 in June and put her life in danger, according to police.

http://www.mycitizensnews.com/news/2013/09/contractor-charged-with-scamming-woman/

Letter: Displeased with county tax increase

... construction on CR-97/Nicolls Rd SB between Rt-347/Nesconset Hwy and Rt-25/Middle Country Rd in Centereach Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone talks about the county's budget at his office in the Dennision Buiding in Hauppauge. (Sept. 20, 2013) I ...

http://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/letter-displeased-with-county-tax-increase-1.6147775

Man Wanted in Identity Theft

Suffolk County police are looking for a man who used someone else's information to obtain a debit card and purchase electronics.

http://halfhollowhills.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/man-wanted-in-identity-theft

Thursday, September 26, 2013

FBI looking for fugitive who eluded them on Long Island

... criminal charges against him from an investigation by FBI San Diego. Rodriguez was last known to be in the Suffolk County area on Long Island. He is believed to have family in Patchogue area of Long Island. Rodriguez is 26 years old, 5 feet 8 inches ...

http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/local/long_island&id=9263231&rss=rss-wabc-article-9263231

State briefs

... who was shot to death in his home is described as a well-known member of Long Island's equestrian community. Suffolk County police say Ross Reisner of Setauket was shot in the chest at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Another person in the home told police that ...

http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.poughkeepsiejournal.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013309260015%26nclick_check%3D1

Potential groundwater threat seen from composting

... universe of stuff to evaluate and manage," said Walter Dawydiak, acting director of environmental quality for Suffolk County's Department of Health Services. "These are not numbers typically seen in groundwater samples." Manganese levels reached ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/water/potential-groundwater-threat-seen-from-composting-1.6147625

A Big Welcome Home for Returning Sayville Soldier

... home included a fire truck salute and motorcade ride home courtesy of West Sayville Fire Department and the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department. The crowd included members of the Blue Star Moms organization, the Patriots organization as well as ...

http://sayville.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/sayville-turns-out-big-welcome-for-returning-sayville-soldier

FBI Searching for Calif. Fugitive Last Seen in Suffolk

The FBI is asking for the public's help in tracking down a fugitive who was last known to be in Suffolk County.

http://threevillage.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/fbi-searching-for-calif-fugitive-last-seen-in-suffolk-threevillage

Call Goes Out for Feedback

... the Lake Montauk Water Quality Management plan, assessors' records, and water quality information from Suffolk County and the Suffolk County Water Authority. Reports, maps, and updates are posted at a project Web site, at EHWaterRestore.com. This ...

http://www.easthamptonstar.com/Government/2013926/Call-Goes-Out-Feedback

And Debate Season Begins

... in the coming weeks. On Oct. 20, candidates for East Hampton Town supervisor, town board, town justice, and Suffolk County legislator will be at the Concerned Citizens of Montauk's meet-the-candidates forum from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Montauk Firehouse. ...

http://www.easthamptonstar.com/Government/2013926/And-Debate-Season-Begins

Candidates Respond To Questionnaire

... for several years. Were it dredged more regularly, water quality might improve significantly, but the Suffolk County Department of Public Works will "dredge based only on navigational needs," the group's questionnaire said. Finally, the alliance ...

http://www.easthamptonstar.com/Government/2013926/Candidates-Respond-Questionnaire

Propose Effort To Fight Ticks

With tick-borne illnesses on the rise and of grave concern, County Legislator Jay Schneiderman of Montauk has proposed a bill that would require Suffolk County Vector Control to develop a yearly procedure to reduce the incidence of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases.

http://www.easthamptonstar.com/News/2013926/Propose-Effort-Fight-Ticks

Fuel Company to Build Multi-Million Dollar Hauppauge Headquarters

... in all divisions and make our business more profitable," vice president and co-owner Leo Musacchia told the Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency. Newsday reported that the IDA will give OK Petroleum $777,669 in tax breaks as it builds a ...

http://babylonvillage.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/fuel-company-to-build-multimillion-dollar-hauppauge-headquarters_75b37ec8

Comptroller: Suffolk Among Most 'Fiscally Stressed' in NY

As deficit-plagued Suffolk County struggles to get its finances in order, state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli dropped salt in the wound Wednesday, naming the county among the most money-tight governments in the state.

http://smithtown.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/comptroller-suffolk-among-most-fiscally-stressed-in-ny-smithtown

NY gets $900K from feds for specialty crops

New York State is getting more than $900,000 in federal funding to support nearly a dozen research projects, most of which are being conducted at Cornell University.

http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22850/20130926/ny-gets-900k-from-feds-for-specialty-crops

44 Acre Land Purchase Preserves Open Space

More than 44 acres of open space in Mt. Sinai will be preserved thanks to a joint purchase agreement between Brookhaven town and Suffolk County.

http://portjefferson.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/44-acre-land-purchase-preserves-open-space-portjefferson

Fuel Company to Build Multi-Million Dollar Hauppauge Headquarters

... in all divisions and make our business more profitable," vice president and co-owner Leo Musacchia told the Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency. Newsday reported that the IDA will give OK Petroleum $777,669 in tax breaks as it builds a ...

http://hauppauge.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/fuel-company-to-build-multimillion-dollar-hauppauge-headquarters

'Shed the Meds' Event To Be Held at Deer Park High School

Legislator Lou D'Amaro joins Suffolk County Deputy Sheriffs in accepting unused and unwanted medications at the most recent North Babylon Library "Shed the Meds" event.

http://deerpark-northbabylon.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/shed-the-meds-event-to-be-held-at-deer-park-high-school

Brookhaven, Suffolk County agree to buy, preserve Franciscan site

Brookhaven and Suffolk County have agreed to buy a wooded, 44-acre Mount Sinai property owned by Franciscan friars to protect it from potential development, officials said.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/brookhaven-suffolk-county-agree-to-buy-preserve-franciscan-site-1.6141869

Cops: 2 arrested, were dealing drugs near West Babylon school

Suffolk County Police arrested two men Wednesday, saying they were conducting a drug deal near a middle school in West Babylon that morning.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-2-arrested-were-dealing-drugs-near-west-babylon-school-1.6141120

LI jobless rate falls to 6.2 percent

... 2012, when he lost his sales job at a local home-improvement store after six years. He was visiting the Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center in Hauppauge Tuesday, where he went to look for posted jobs and wound up filling out an application for ...

http://www.newsday.com/business/li-jobless-rate-falls-to-6-2-percent-1.6131597

Village Basket Closing, School Tech News Ahead Today

... school board meeting about brand new technology being used in our classrooms. Also on the agenda today: A Suffolk County Office for the Aging representative will visit the West Babylon Library and be on hand to help with Medicaid, Senior ID Cards, ...

http://babylonvillage.patch.com/groups/5-things/p/village-basket-closing-school-tech-news-ahead-today

Lawmakers air concerns about Long Island Sound

... officials such as state Sen. Kenneth LaValle (R-Port Jefferson), Brookhaven Supervisor Edward P. Romaine, Suffolk County Legis. Kara Hahn (D-Setauket) and leaders from Westchester County. Hahn, chairwoman of the legislature's environment committee, ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/lawmakers-air-concerns-about-long-island-sound-1.6141942

Animal Shortage at County Fair; But Show Must Go On

... died on Long Island. It has merely shifted its focus to more high-value crops produced on the East End. Suffolk County is actually New York State's largest revenue-producing agricultural region. "It's still a tremendous producer because it has high ...

http://syosset.patch.com/groups/weekend-planner/p/long-island-fair-continues-this-weekend

Comptroller: Suffolk in worse shape than Nassau

Suffolk County was in worse financial shape than Nassau in 2012 but neither county is "out of the woods," state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said Wednesday.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/comptroller-suffolk-in-worse-shape-than-nassau-1.6142038

Kings Park Agenda: 5K Running of the Bull, Pumpkin Sale

... followed by the 5K race at 9 a.m. Cost is $25 the day of the race. Enjoy watching 600 dogs compete at the Suffolk County Kennel Club's 74th annual AKC Dog Show this Saturday at the Flowerfield Fair Grounds starting at 9 a.m. There will be vendors, ...

http://kingspark.patch.com/groups/weekend-planner/p/kings-park-agenda-5k-running-of-the-bull-pumpkin-sale

Ruth M. Pollack, appellant, v. Arthur J. Cooperman, et al., respondents.

... equal protection were violated by the defendants, the plaintiff appeals from an order of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County (Asher, J.), dated October 4, 2011, which granted the defendants' motion pursuant to CPLR 3211 to dismiss the complaint and, ...

http://caselaw.findlaw.com/ny-supreme-court/1645107.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FindLawNYSupCt+%28FindLaw+Case+Law+Updates+-+NY+Supreme+Court%29

Smithtown Agenda: 5K Running of the Bull, Dog Show

... followed by the 5K race at 9 a.m. Cost is $25 the day of the race. Enjoy watching 600 dogs compete at the Suffolk County Kennel Club's 74th annual AKC Dog Show this Saturday at the Flowerfield Fair Grounds starting at 9 a.m. There will be vendors, ...

http://smithtown.patch.com/groups/weekend-planner/p/smithtown-agenda-5k-running-of-the-bull-dog-show

Hauppauge Agenda: Halfway to St. Patty's Day Festival, 5K Running of the Bull

... followed by the 5K race at 9 a.m. Cost is $25 the day of the race. Enjoy watching 600 dogs compete at the Suffolk County Kennel Club's 74th annual AKC Dog Show this Saturday at the Flowerfield Fair Grounds starting at 9 a.m. There will be vendors, ...

http://hauppauge.patch.com/groups/weekend-planner/p/hauppauge-agenda-halfway-to-st-pattys-day-festival-5k-running-of-the-bull

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

LiceDoctors Surveys Lice Infested Long Island, NY Familes

... by its board certified medical director. LiceDoctors can be reached in Nassau County at 516-324-2800 and in Suffolk County at 631-306-4390 or on line at www.licedoctors.com . The in-home professional service is also available in New York in New York ...

http://www.prlog.org/12216617-licedoctors-surveys-lice-infested-long-island-ny-familes.html

Cops: Men Dealing Drugs Outside of W. Babylon Middle School

Suffolk County Police arrested two men for allegedly completing a drug deal outside of West Babylon Junior High School on Wednesday.

http://babylonvillage.patch.com/groups/schools/p/cops-men-dealing-drug-outside-of-w-babylon-middle-school

Chief: Firefighter Injured While Battling West Ave. Blaze

... the department's chief, told Patch that the officer was taken to the emergency room that day. Perry said Suffolk County Police are investigating the fire and have not issued a cause as of this time. Perry said the fire was reported at 4 p.m. and ...

http://patchogue.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/chief-firefighter-injured-while-battling-west-ave-blaze

Police: Drug bust made near West Babylon school

... substance to Frederick Johnson, 46, of Babylon.. Ramel McClinton (l) and Frederick Johnson (r). (Credit: Suffolk County Police Dept.) Two men were arrested just a few feet from a school in West Babylon on Wednesday after a police officer allegedly ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/police-drug-bust-made-near-west-babylon-school

Search for hit man who killed popular Long Island horse riding...

... O'Toole told CBS New York . The victim's family said a high-powered weapon was used in the attack and Suffolk County police commander John Fitzpatrick said: 'It's clear that person was firing at them.' He added that the gunman had stood in the ...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2432815/Search-hit-man-killed-popular-Long-Island-horse-riding-instructor-home-bullet-fired-window.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Police: Men Conducted Drug Deal In Broad Daylight Near L.I. School

Police in Suffolk County arrested two men Wednesday for allegedly conducting a drug deal in broad daylight, steps from a middle school in West Babylon.

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/09/25/police-men-conducted-drug-deal-in-broad-daylight-near-l-i-school/

Kabot Nabs Conservative Party Nomination in Southampton by One Vote

The Suffolk County Board of Elections certified Linda Kabot as the winner of the Conservative Party primary in Southampton held two weeks ago on Tuesday.

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/page-1/kabot-nabs-conservative-party-nomination-in-southampton-by-one-vote-25746

Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt Celebrate 15 Years in Preservation

... and led a successful campaign to stop the development and preserve the land. Once the Town of Southampton and Suffolk County had each purchased parcels of the land for preservation, Dayton and Ferguson used the remainder of the funds they had raised ...

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/page-1/friends-of-the-long-pond-greenbelt-celebrate-15-years-in-preservation-25742

Tree Hazard Closes Part of Park Avenue

... of a tree. Ambulances and other vehicles entering or exiting the hospital were able to use Viewacre Drive. Suffolk County police, hospital and town officials were on the scene where workers had tried to remove a tree next to Bethel AME Church at 291 ...

http://huntington.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/tree-hazard-closes-part-of-park-avenue

Water Mill Suffolk County National Bank Branch Closes Next Friday

After more than 30 years, the Water Mill branch of the Suffolk County National Bank will shutter on Oct. 4. The small branch, complete with a drive-thru, is located on the corner of Montauk Highway and Nowedonah Avenue, just east of the hamlet center.

http://southampton.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/water-mill-suffolk-county-national-bank-branch-closes-next-friday

OK Petroleum plans $6.6M HQ in Hauppauge

... a co-owner of the family-run supplier of gasoline, home heating oil and other fuel products. He told the Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency that OK has outgrown the office and warehouse it constructed in West Babylon in 2001. "We grow ...

http://www.newsday.com/business/ok-petroleum-plans-6-6m-hq-in-hauppauge-1.6139792

3 LIPA trustees seek airing of PSEG contract

... Rd. Stopped traffic from Rt-135/Seaford-Oyster Bay Expy in Seaford Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano and Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone watch as Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo removes a LIPA sign from a truck and replaces it with a PSE&G sign. ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/3-lipa-trustees-seek-airing-of-pseg-contract-1.6138946

Cops: Shooting Victim Targeted

A Tuesday night shooting in Setauket that left a man dead was not a random act of violence and was not a drive-by shooting, Suffolk County police said Wednesday.

http://threevillage.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/cops-shooting-victim-targeted

Local Pols Stumping at 'Meet the Candidates Night'

... Candidates night Oct. 23 also from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Comsweoque public library featuring candidates for the Suffolk County Legislator and Brookhaven Town Councilperson races. Have an opinion you want to share on the races? The Soapbox - Brookhaven ...

http://portjefferson.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/local-pols-stumping-at-meet-the-candidates-night_014be5e2

Horse Trainer with Farm in Mattituck Shot Dead

... Ross Reisner, 50, was found shot in the chest in his house on Upper Sheep Pasture Road at about 8:45 p.m. Suffolk County police said the gunshot came through a window. No arrests have been made yet. "I'm in disbelief," Bobby Ginsberg, of ...

http://northfork.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/horse-trainer-with-farm-in-mattituck-shot-dead_af41474e

Crime Log: Car Stolen from Commack Dealership

The following information was supplied by the Suffolk County Police Department .

http://commack.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/crime-log-car-stolen-from-commack-dealership

Northern State Evening Lane Closures Extended

The state department of transportation on Wednesday said evening lane closures along the Northern State Parkway in parts of Suffolk County will continue until Oct. 11 while a paving project continues on the major roadway.

http://huntington.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/northern-state-evening-lane-closures-extended-huntington

Editorial: A financial tale of two counties

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone talks about the county's budget at his office in the Dennision Buiding in Hauppauge.

http://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorial-a-financial-tale-of-two-counties-1.6132340

Town Democrats Kick Off Campaign Fundraising

... made up of the ticket of Supervisor Rich Schaffer, Councilman Tony Martinez, Town Clerk Carol Quirk and Suffolk County Legislature candidate Tom Dolan. The fun event brought out guests from all over Suffolk County and prizes were awarded to guests ...

http://babylonvillage.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/town-democrats-kick-off-campaign-fundraising

Local Mom Elizabeth Toy Loses Brave Cancer Fight

... McDowell said. "He's so brave and strong," she said. Donations are still being accepted in Elizabeth Toy's Suffolk County National Bank account, McDowell said, to help give Matthew a secure future. A pig roast/motorcycle run fundraiser that had been ...

http://northfork.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/local-mom-elizabeth-toy-loses-brave-cancer-battle

R + L Carriers avoids prosecution in illegal cigarette trafficking case

... Lawrence County, Derek Champagne of Franklin County, David Foley of Chautauqua County, and Thomas Spota of Suffolk County. According to the state, R + L, came under investigation following the discovery of two truckloads of untaxed cigarettes seized ...

http://fleetowner.com/fleet-management/r-l-carriers-avoids-prosecution-illegal-cigarette-trafficking-case

Police: Child In Stroller, Mom Hit In Crash

Both a Lake Ronkonkoma mother and her five-year-old child were struck by a vehicle while crossing Portion Road in Lake Ronkonkoma Sunday, Suffolk County police told Patch.

http://sachem.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/police-child-in-stroller-mom-hit-in-crash

Police: Prominent L.I. Equestrian Killed By Gunshot Through Window

A Long Island man was shot and killed by a bullet that came through the window of his Long Island home, Suffolk County police said.

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/09/25/police-l-i-homeowner-killed-by-gunshot-through-window/

Man Back Behind Bars, Charged with Stealing from Cars, Again

... Sept. 12, setting bail at $7,000 cash or $14,000 bond. As of Tuesday afternoon, Pulido was in custody at the Suffolk County jail in Riverside. He is due back in court on Sept. 26.

http://easthampton.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/man-back-behind-bars-charged-with-stealing-from-cars-again

N.Y. Prosecutors Settle with Trucker on Untaxed Cigarette Accusations

... progress in enforcement," Nicole Duve, district attorney for St. Lawrence County, said in the statement. Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota said those who traffic cigarette often claim that they cannot be taxed if they come from an ...

http://www.ttnews.com/articles/basetemplate.aspx?storyid=33026

Kabot Wins Conservative Line by One Vote

... Line, ousting the Conservative party's nominee for Southampton supervisor Phil Keith. On Tuesday, the Suffolk County Board of Elections deemed all ballots cast for Kabot during the Sept. 10 write-in primary valid - The ballots had been in question ...

http://westhampton-hamptonbays.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/kabot-wins-conservative-line-by-one-vote

Arrest Report: Possession of Stolen Property, Drunk Driving

The following information was supplied by the Suffolk County Police Department. A criminal charge is only an accusation, and does not indicate convictions.

http://babylonvillage.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/arrest-report-possession-of-stolen-property-drunk-driving

Ringing Fall in with a Festival Today in the Port Jeff Area

... Supervisor's Office in collaboration with the Town of Brookhaven Youth Bureau and the Boys & Girls Club of Suffolk County invite residents to participate in a Substance Abuse Prevention Committee/Coalition in the Three Village/Port ...

http://portjefferson.patch.com/groups/5-things/p/ringing-fall-in-with-a-festival-today-in-the-port-jeff-area

Wanted: Robbery outside store; bank robbery

... Crime Stoppers Unit Case No. 204-13. Crime Stoppers offers up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and the county's Police Pattern Crime Unit are looking for a suspect in connection with a bank robbery in ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/wanted-robbery-outside-store-bank-robbery-1.6133815

Back to School Party for Students and Parents

Good morning, Commack. Here's a look at what's happening today in town. Join a Back to School Kickoff Party today at the Commack branch of the Smithtown Public Library at 7:15 p.m. The event is an interactive workshop for parents and students with keynote speaker Gail Feldman, a senior drug educator for Suffolk County Health Department Division of ... (more)

http://commack.patch.com/groups/5-things/p/back-to-school-party-for-students-and-parents

Story from NorthCountryNow.com

... District Attorneys Derek Champagne of Franklin County, David Foley of Chautauqua County, and Thomas Spota of Suffolk County, requires Ohio-based trucker R + L Carriers to adopt significant new compliance measures to avoid further involvement in ...

http://northcountrynow.com/news/firm-transported-untaxed-cigarettes-north-country-pay-140000-cancer-society-lung-association-fo

Kabot wins party ballot spot by one vote

... former Supervisor Linda Kabot has won the Conservative Party line in her bid for Southampton supervisor. The Suffolk County Board of Elections certified the primary vote Tuesday, giving Kabot a 73-72 win over Phil Keith, a newspaper columnist tapped ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/kabot-wins-party-ballot-spot-by-one-vote-1.6134382

Environmental Protection Agency to assess potentially contaminated sites in Suffolk County

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will assess four potentially contaminated properties in Suffolk County, part of a local program to return dilapidated sites to the tax rolls.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/long-island-now-1.1732330/environmental-protection-agency-to-assess-potentially-contaminated-sites-in-suffolk-county-1.6129574

Cops: Fire destroys Centereach home

... escaped without major injuries, they said. (Sept. 24, 2013) Volunteers from four fire departments in Suffolk County couldn't save a Centereach home from a fully engulfed blaze Monday night, but six occupants in the house, including two children, ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-fire-destroys-centereach-home-1.6129139

Suffolk County anniversaries, Sept. 29

11, 1948, in Brooklyn. They celebrated with a dinner on the Nautical Mile in Freeport.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/suffolk-county-anniversaries-sept-29-1.6127078

NY Police discover animal control officer ran illegal snake business from his home

... these snakes could reach 30 feet in length, it's "an accident waiting to happen." According to Fox News , Suffolk County ASPCA Chief Gross said, "There's a reason why Burmese pythons are illegal," citing the deaths of two young Canadian boys ...

http://www.helium.com/items/2485923-tarantulas-pythons-and-boas-oh-my-animal-control-gone-out-of-control

New York prosecutors report deal on cigarette trucking

... Reservation in northern New York to HCI Distributors, a subdivision of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota said traffickers sometimes claim cigarettes are exempt if they are manufactured on a reservation or ...

http://www.thetrucker.com/News/Stories/2013/9/25/NewYorkprosecutorsreportdealoncigarettetrucking.aspx

Dryer Vent Cleaning Smithtown Wizard Explains how to Prevent Both Fire and Water Damage

... home. Dryer Vent Wizard specializes in dryer vent inspection and service for residents and business owners in Suffolk County, Riverhead, Melville, Smithtown and nearby cities and communities. Visit ...

http://www.emailwire.com/release/135074-Dryer-Vent-Cleaning-Smithtown-Wizard-Explains-how-to-Prevent-Both-Fire-and-Water-Damage.html

Area Residents Join Riverhead Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard Observing Fire Prevention Month

... in dryer vent cleaning, repair and new dryer vent installation in homes and businesses. John Ryley serves Suffolk County, Riverhead, Melville, Smithtown and neighboring cities and communities. Visit http://www ...

http://www.emailwire.com/release/135073-Area-Residents-Join-Riverhead-Dryer-Vent-Cleaning-Wizard-Observing-Fire-Prevention-Month.html

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

More Mosquitoes Carrying West Nile

More mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus have been found in the area. The Suffolk County Health Department said disease-ridden insects were found in 10 samples, including in Huntington, Northport, East Northport, Huntington Station and Greenlawn.

http://huntington.patch.com/groups/health-and-wellness/p/more-mosquitoes-carrying-west-nile_55a07bcf

Warrant issued for NYer who aided dad's drown scam

... warrants issued against him for allegedly harassing his girlfriend, according to prosecutors in neighboring Suffolk County. Roth is currently being investigated for an incident on Sept. 2, in which he allegedly called the woman 150 times, in ...

http://www.boston.com/news/nation/2013/09/24/warrant-issued-for-nyer-who-aided-dad-drown-scam/SgXIx1z2uJX9iVwbokDWRK/story.html

Glen Cove, Wyandanch projects backed for state aid contest

Rendering of new apartment building in Wyandanch, part of what officials across all government levels are calling a crucial revitalization project for Long Island.

http://www.newsday.com/business/glen-cove-wyandanch-projects-backed-for-state-aid-contest-1.6132043

Elections AL-01 and Boston Mayor Primary Liveblog

... Initiative executive, former school committee member a Charles Clemons : Radio host a Daniel Conley : Suffolk County district attorney a John Connolly : At-large city councilor a Robert Consalvo : City councilor a Charlotte Golar Richie : YouthBuild ...

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/09/24/1240895/-Daily-Kos-Elections-AL-01-and-Boston-Mayor-Primary-Liveblog

NY prosecutors report deal on cigarette trucking

... Reservation in northern New York to HCI Distributors, a subdivision of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota said traffickers sometimes claim cigarettes are exempt if they are manufactured on a reservation or ...

http://www.the-review.com/ap%20state/2013/09/24/ny-prosecutors-report-deal-on-cigarette-trucking

NY prosecutors report deal on cigarette trucking 29 minutes

... Reservation in northern New York to HCI Distributors, a subdivision of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota said traffickers sometimes claim cigarettes are exempt if they are manufactured on a reservation or ...

http://www.the-daily-record.com/ap%20state/2013/09/24/ny-prosecutors-report-deal-on-cigarette-trucking

Vecchio Closes Campaign Office on Main Street

... on Sept. 10 over his challenger, Councilman Robert Creighton, by 3,245 votes to 2,566 votes, according to Suffolk County Board of Elections. The 36-year supervisor will run against Democratic candidate Steve Snair for re-election this November. ...

http://hauppauge.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/vecchio-closes-campaign-office-on-main-street-hauppauge

NY prosecutors report deal on cigarette trucking

... Reservation in northern New York to HCI Distributors, a subdivision of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota said traffickers sometimes claim cigarettes are exempt if they are manufactured on a reservation or ...

http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2013/09/24/2591024/ny-prosecutors-report-deal-on.html#storylink=rss

High School Will Host 'Evening of Healing and Dialogue'

... State Office of Mental Health to promote healing and awareness of suicide prevention. Brooke Yonick from the Suffolk County office of Mental Health and Melanie Puorto, director of the state's Suicide Prevention Initiative, will discuss how to ...

http://easthampton.patch.com/groups/schools/p/high-school-will-host-evening-of-healing-and-dialogue

Man Caught on Video Stealing TVs from Commack Target

Suffolk County Police are searching for a man, who was caught on a store security camera stealing a large-screen televisions from Target in Commack.

http://commack.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/man-caught-on-video-stealing-tv-from-commack-walmart

West Islip Beautification Society Meets With Local Legislator

Shown in picture are Thomas F. Barraga, left, Suffolk County Legislator ; Rocco Pepe, Historian for the West Islip Beautification Society Board of Directors.

http://westislip.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/west-islip-beautification-society-meets-with-local-legislator

Sayville Crime Report: Drug Charges, Petit Larceny Arrest

The following information was supplied by the Suffolk County Police Department. A criminal charge is only an accusation, and does not indicate convictions.

http://sayville.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/sayville-crime-report_dde97995

Long Island Exchange Announces Release of "Scenes of Amityville, New York"

... site, LIExchange.com. Today, we announce the historical archiving of Amityville, New York, a village within Suffolk County," said John Colascione, Founder and Managing Partner. LongIslandExchange.com reports information on the Long Island area and ...

http://technews.tmcnet.com/news/2013/09/24/7434144.htm

Rocky Point Man Arrested for Home Burglary

The following arrest information was supplied by the Suffolk County Police Department.

http://millerplace-rockypoint.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/rocky-point-man-arrested-for-home-burglary

Goldman Sachs Exec Arraigned on Rape Charge

Jason Lee, second from the left, and his wife, Alicia Lee, third from left, entered Suffolk County Criminal Court this morning before Mr. Lee's arraignment on a first-degree rape charge and two other charges stemming from an incident in East Hampton on Aug. 20. Mr. Lee, flanked by two of his attorneys, Melissa Aguanno and Brian De Sessa, faces a ... (more)

http://www.easthamptonstar.com/Police/2013920/Goldman-Sachs-Exec-Arraigned-Rape-Charge

Foreclosure being settled: mayor

... involved in many things." The attorney for Wells Fargo listed in court papers, Jordi Kushner of Bay Shore, Suffolk County, declined to comment on anything regarding the foreclosure. According to court documents, Wells Fargo Bank is seeking ...

http://www.leaderherald.com/page/content.detail/id/558883/Foreclosure-being-settled--mayor.html?nav=5011

Woman killed in Greenlawn when her car hits tree

... Hwy in Stony Brook A woman driving alone was killed when her car hit a tree on Croley Street in Greenlawn, Suffolk County police said. The impact from the crash also knocked down the tree. The woman was not immediately identified. (Sept. 22, 2013) ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/woman-killed-in-greenlawn-when-her-car-hits-tree-1.6118061

Chamber Throws Support to Hills Project

... kids will enter the school district. "This is the best plan," said Lansetta. But not all agree, including the Suffolk County Planning Commission,which rejected the proposal, which will be built on 300 acres of the 400 acre property, earlier this ...

http://westhampton-hamptonbays.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/chamber-throws-support-to-hills-project

Swastikas, Racial Slurs Painted Onto Holbrook Cars

Suffolk County Police are searching for those who have painted swastikas and racial slurs on several vehicles on Springmeadow Drive in Holbrook.

http://sachem.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/swastikas-racial-slurs-painted-onto-holbrook-cars

Schneiderman Endorsed by the New York League of Conservation Voters

The New York League of Conservation Voters, which works to make environmental sustainability a top political and policy priority in New York State, has announced its endorsement of Jay Schneiderman for Suffolk County Legislator in District 2. A member of the county legislature since 2004 and currently chair of the Public Works & Transportation ... (more)

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/page-1/schneiderman-endorsed-by-the-new-york-league-of-conservation-voters-25674

Suburban NY group building 6 homes for war vets

... Foreign War commanders narrowed the list down to six. The homes will be built in the village of Islandia in Suffolk County. Each home will have three bedrooms. Some of the houses will be built to accommodate veterans with disabilities. The homes ...

http://www.pressconnects.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pressconnects.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013309240016%26nclick_check%3D1

Arrest Report: N. Babylon Woman Charged in Selden Burglary

The following information was supplied by the Suffolk County Police Department. A criminal charge is only an accusation, and does not indicate convictions.

http://deerpark-northbabylon.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/arrest-report-n-babylon-woman-charged-in-selden-burglary

County bill aims for regional effort on tick-borne diseases

... in the tick population of 200 percent at Mashomack in one year. In an effort to combat tick-borne illnesses, Suffolk County Legislator Jay Schneiderman (I-Montauk) has introduced new legislation to step up pressure on Suffolk County Vector Control, ...

http://shelterislandreporter.timesreview.com/2013/09/21254/county-bill-aims-for-regional-effort-on-tick-borne-diseases/

Mastic man, 87, still missing, police say

... issued a silver alert for Medio Figliolia, 87, a Mastic man who suffers from dementia. (Sept. 22, 2013) Suffolk County police reissued a silver alert Sunday for an 87-year-old Mastic man five days after he first went missing. Medio Figliolia, who ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/mastic-man-87-still-missing-police-say-1.6120698

Stony Brook bank robbed

Suffolk County Police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred today at a Capital One Bank branch in Stony Brook.

http://www.empirestatenews.net/News2013/20130918-3.htm

Bavarian Inn demolition begins in Lake Ronkonkoma

... be razed. "It's very painful to talk about it," he said. "I'm going to remember it for the rest of my life." Suffolk County officials estimate that the $325,000 asbestos removal and demolition of the building at 422 Smithtown Blvd. -- closed for ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/bavarian-inn-demolition-begins-in-lake-ronkonkoma-1.6126974

Judge stops Suffolk merger plan

... construction on CR-97/Nicolls Rd NB between Rt-25/Middle Country Rd and Rt-347/Nesconset Hwy in Stony Brook Suffolk County Treasurer Angie Carpenter is the first Republican to formally enter the contest to replace Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/judge-stops-suffolk-merger-plan-1.6127870

Demolition Begins On Long-Decaying Bavarian Inn On Lake Ronkonkoma

... out on what had once been the gateway entrance to the popular lake. On Monday, the wrecking ball stepped in. Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Legislator John Kennedy (R-Nesconset) even joined in the effort with sledgehammers, according to ...

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/09/23/demolition-begins-on-long-decaying-bavarian-inn-on-lake-ronkonkoma/

Monday, September 23, 2013

Cops: Man who fled N. Babylon crash arrested

... the scene of a North Babylon hit-and-run crash Thursday that left a man critically injured has been arrested, Suffolk County police said. Kenneth Jones Jr., 19, is charged with leaving the scene of an accident without reporting serious physical ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-man-who-fled-n-babylon-crash-arrested-1.6113523

Hundreds of snakes found at New York man's home

... pythons, which are illegal in New York state. "There is a reason why Burmese pythons are illegal," said Suffolk County SPCA Chief Roy Gross, citing the deaths of two young boys in New Brunswick, Canada who were killed by an African rock python while ...

http://www.wjla.com/articles/2013/09/hundreds-of-snakes-found-at-new-york-man-s-home-94259.html

Land to be preserved, parking rules tightened

... are expected to announce today that the contract to buy the land has been finalized. The Town of Huntington, Suffolk County and the Old Westbury-based North Shore Land Alliance want to buy 28 acres of the DeForest Williams estate for about $6 ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/long-island-now-1.1732330/land-to-be-preserved-parking-rules-tightened-1.6126728

Peconic Institute Seeks Laptop Computer Donations

... Program," given in conjunction with the Epi Institute and the Linct program. The program is funded by Suffolk County, using US EPA and National Estuary Program funding. Suffolk BOCES will help to fix up the donated computers, according to Deborah ...

http://southampton.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/peconic-institute-seeks-laptop-computer-donations

Peconic Institute Seeks Laptop Computer Donations

... Program," given in conjunction with the Epi Institute and the Linct program. The program is funded by Suffolk County, using US EPA and National Estuary Program funding. Suffolk BOCES will help to fix up the donated computers, according to Deborah ...

http://riverhead.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/peconic-institute-seeks-laptop-computer-donations_f25fd4b3

Apartment for Rent..

... Walk to Bus Station. Close 1 Bedroom apartment in quiet residential neighborhood in HOLTSVILLLE, SUFFOLK County, Long Island, NY, is available for rent for 2 bachelors (share) or to a single family. Rent includes all utilities, Wi-Fi Internet, ...

http://indianroommates.sulekha.com/apartment-for-rent_rentals_deer-park-ny_477795

Elimate E-Waste, Encourage Literacy

... Program," given in conjunction with the Epi Institute and the Linct program. The program is funded by Suffolk County, using US EPA and National Estuary Program funding. Suffolk BOCES will help to fix up the donated computers, according to Deborah ...

http://easthampton.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/elimate-ewaste-encourage-literacy

New York town finds 850 snakes in man's home

... garage of an animal control officer suspected of dealing in the reptiles, local media reported. Shirley and Suffolk County officers raided the home on Thursday, Newsday of Long Island reported, citing town officials and publishing a photo of ...

http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/WeirdNews/2013/09/20/21138456.html?cid=rssnewsweird news

News Nearby: Parents Blast Hauppauge Supe Over Placement of Homeless Students

... side of the Long Island Expressway in Commack Monday when she was rear-ended by a drug-impaired driver, Suffolk County police said. According to police, the crash occurred at 12:10 a.m. when D.A. Magalhaes-Lemos, 22, of Farmingville, who was driving ...

http://kingspark.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/news-nearby-parents-blast-hauppauge-supe-over-placement-of-homeless-students_b2c5e045

School Board, Village Board Meetings This Week

... Babylon Public Library will hold a presentation on the History of the Long Island Rail Road at 2:30 p.m. A Suffolk County Office for the Aging representative will visit the West Babylon Library and be on hand to help with Medicaid, Senior ID Cards, ...

http://babylonvillage.patch.com/groups/week-ahead/p/school-board-village-board-meetings-this-week

Missing Elderly Man Found in Amagansett

... in Amagansett on Monday afternoon. East Hampton Town Police Chief Ed Ecker confirmed that the man, for whom Suffolk County police had issued a Silver Alert, was found near the Terry King ball field on Town Lane around 1:30 p.m. "Suffolk County was ...

http://easthampton.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/missing-elderly-man-found-in-amagansett

Missing Elderly Man Found in Amagansett

... in Amagansett on Monday afternoon. East Hampton Town Police Chief Ed Ecker confirmed that the man, for whom Suffolk County police had issued a Silver Alert, was found near the Terry King ball field on Town Lane around 1:30 p.m. "Suffolk County was ...

http://southampton.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/missing-elderly-man-found-in-amagansett-southampton

Southampton Fires Code Officer Arrested Last Year

... a misdemeanor, on June 5, according to online court records. Sentencing has been set on June 5, 2014 before Suffolk County Criminal Court Judge John Iliou. According to his Southampton attorney, Neil Rogers, Tumbarello is now enrolled in a program, ...

http://southampton.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/southampton-fires-code-officer-arrested-last-year

Teen Volunteer Fair, Business Trade Show for this Week

... Supervisor's Office in collaboration with the Town of Brookhaven Youth Bureau and the Boys & Girls Club of Suffolk County invites residents to participate in a Substance Abuse Prevention Committee/Coalition in the Three Village/Port ...

http://millerplace-rockypoint.patch.com/groups/week-ahead/p/teen-volunteer-fair-business-trade-show-for-this-week

Eye on Main Street Art

... the picture feels incomplete. Where are the lawyers and judges and court personnel who dominate the Suffolk County seat's professional class and work only a few steps from Main Street? Where are the people of color? The Riverhead of this project is ...

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/xtras/eye-on-main-street-art-25636

No Brainer

... number) just might be how many people do you know who haven't had such a disease. But ironically, though Suffolk County has a vector control program, it has traditionally been focused on mosquito borne illness - things like West Nile Virus and ...

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/express-editiorials/no-brainer-09113-25629

Demolition Crews Move In to Raze Bavarian Inn

Payloaders smashed into walls of the Bavarian Inn on Monday morning beginning its long-awaited demolition. Suffolk County and local elected officials including Suffolk County executive Steve Bellone, Legis. John Kennedy, R-Nesconset, Legis. Lynne ...

http://smithtown.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/demolition-crews-move-in-to-raze-bavarian-inn

Silver Alert Issued for Missing Mastic Man

Suffolk County Police on Monday issued a silver alert for a missing Mastic man who suffers from dementia, and they are asking for any help that might track him down.

http://huntington.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/silver-alert-issued-for-missing-mastic-man-huntington

Kennedy: Number of Homeless Students Likely to Remain the Same

As the debate over the placement of homeless students in the Hauppauge school district continues, Suffolk County Legis.

http://hauppauge.patch.com/groups/schools/p/kennedy-number-of-homeless-students-likely-to-remain-the-same

Cops seek Deer Park pharmacy robber

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County police First Squad detectives are seeking the public's help to identify and locate this man who police said is wanted in connection with a robbery at a Deer Park pharmacy on Sunday.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-seek-deer-park-pharmacy-robber-1.6121750

Cops probe hate crime vandalism in Holbrook

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Hate Crimes Unit detectives are seeking the public's help to identify and locate the person or people responsible for drawing swastikas and racial slurs on vehicles in Holbrook.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-probe-hate-crime-vandalism-in-holbrook-1.6121770

Cops: Homeless Man On Drugs Threatens Girlfriend, Kicks, Hits Her; Has Accident While Fleeing

... was in Shirley, sustained non-life threatening injures and was transported to Stony Brook Hospital by a Suffolk County Police Department helicopter. He was arrested and charged with driving while ability impaired by drugs, a misdemeanor, assault in ...

http://riverhead.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/cops-homeless-man-on-drugs-threatens-to-kill-girlfriend-kicks-hits-her-has-accident-after-fleeing-scene

This Week in Westhampton-Hampton Bays

... will hold a debate for candidates for Southampton town clerk, and town justice,as well as the candidates for Suffolk County Legislator and Southampton Town Trustees seats. During the debate, the civic association will pose a number of questions to ...

http://westhampton-hamptonbays.patch.com/groups/week-ahead/p/this-week-in-westhamptonhampton-bays_a884c69c

LI driver killed after hitting tree

Suffolk County police identified the victim as 22-year-old Angela Kulewicz of Greenlawn.

http://www.wcax.com/story/23500582/li-driver-killed-after-hitting-tree

Back to School Kickoff Party; Business and School Partnerships

... interactive workshop for parents and students with keynote speaker Gail Feldman, a senior drug educator for Suffolk County Health Department Division of Community Mental Hygiene Services. The workshop will discuss how and why humor creates ...

http://commack.patch.com/groups/5-things/p/back-to-school-kickoff-party-business-and-school-partnerships

Volunteer Opportunities for Teens, Business Trade Show this Week in Port Jeff

... Supervisor's Office in collaboration with the Town of Brookhaven Youth Bureau and the Boys & Girls Club of Suffolk County invites residents to participate in a Substance Abuse Prevention Committee/Coalition in the Three Village/Port ...

http://portjefferson.patch.com/groups/week-ahead/p/volunteer-opportunities-for-teens-business-trade-show-this-week-in-port-jeff

Suffolk County Divorce Lawyer, at the Badanes Law Office, Releases...

David P. Badanes, experienced Suffolk County divorce attorney, has recently released a series of videos to help separated couples get through the tough process of divorce.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/suffolk-county-divorce/lawyer-video-series/prweb11128288.htm

J1 rape victim will return to US for trial of accused

... The alleged victim later told police Mr Lee was naked and allegedly pinned her by her forearms and raped her. Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota said Mr Lee's accuser will tell her story on the stand and that she was examined after the ...

http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/j1-rape-victim-will-return-to-us-for-trial-of-accused-29598565.html

LIE crashes slow Thursday morning traffic

A two-vehicle accident in western Suffolk County closed the right lane of the eastbound Long Island Expressway during Thursday's morning commute.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/lie-crashes-slow-thursday-morning-traffic-1.6101038

Man charged with hit-and-run death pedestrian

Suffolk County Police today arrested a Huntington Station man for a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian in Huntington Station on August 4. Following an investigation by Vehicular Crime Unit detectives, Richard Wright was charged with leaving the scene of an incident without reporting involving a fatality.

http://www.empirestatenews.net/News2013/20120912-5.htm

Sunday, September 22, 2013

Local Lawmaker Visits Good Sam's Dialysis Unit

... The Chronic Dialysis Center (CDC) in Bay Shore opened in 1976, the first freestanding dialysis facility in Suffolk County, followed by an additional site in Lindenhurst in 2000. A total of more than 55,000 treatments are provided annually at the ...

http://westislip.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/local-lawmaker-visits-good-sams-dialysis-unit

Brentwood woman slashed in restaurant fight

... with a broken bottle by another woman during an altercation early Sunday morning at a Copiague restaurant, Suffolk County police said. Police said Christina Fuentes, 29, of Brentwood, and Maria Canales, 26, of Brentwood, were at El Milagro at 350 ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/brentwood-woman-slashed-in-restaurant-fight-1.6118066

Pedestrian in Huntington Station hit, in serious condition

A Huntington Station man was seriously injured after he was hit by a car during heavy rain in Huntington Station early Sunday, Suffolk County police said.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/pedestrian-in-huntington-station-hit-in-serious-condition-1.6117854

Bay Shore interfaith service marks International Day of Peace

... according to witnesses -- the message of unity across faiths had special resonance. Hafiz ur Rehman, Suffolk County's human rights commissioner, said he learned before the event that a close friend is among the missing. "Say a prayer from the ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/bay-shore-interfaith-service-marks-international-day-of-peace-1.6116752

Rob Trotta pulls off Suffolk election surprise

Robert Trotta, Republican primary candidate for Suffolk County Legislature 13th District, poses for a portrait at his home.

http://www.newsday.com/columnists/rick-brand/rob-trotta-pulls-off-suffolk-election-surprise-1.6116302

Suffolk bill seeks stronger effort to control ticks

... called a "target rash" or a "bull's-eye rash," it has rings of circles, which can vary in color and pattern. Suffolk County Legis. Jay Schneiderman, noting that Lyme disease is 300 times more common than West Nile, wants the county's Division of ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/long-island-now-1.1732330/suffolk-bill-seeks-stronger-effort-to-control-ticks-1.6114772

Malverne Man in Huntington Accident

... Station man was seriously injured when he was hit by a car early Sunday morning on New York Avenue. Suffolk County police said Nelson Vasquez, 46, was struck by a Toyota Scion southbound on New Your Avenue near East 12th Street. The Huntington ...

http://malverne-lynbrook.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/malverne-man-in-huntington-accident

Long Island man charged with church burglary

... of Burglar's Tools. He was also charged with Burglary 3rd Degree for a previous theft in the church. Suffolk County Police had set up surveillance at Our Lady of Perpetual Help R. C. Church on South Wellwood Ave., following several previous thefts ...

http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/local/long_island&id=9257287&rss=rss-wabc-article-9257287

Woman killed in Greenlawn when her car hits tree

A woman driving alone was killed when her car hit a tree on Croley Street in Greenlawn, Suffolk County police said.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/woman-killed-in-greenlawn-when-her-car-hits-tree-1.6118061

Pedestrian Struck on New York Avenue

... Station man was seriously injured when he was hit by a car early Sunday morning on New York Avenue. Suffolk County police said Nelson Vasquez, 46, was struck by a Toyota Scion southbound on New Your Avenue near East 12th Street. The Huntington ...

http://huntington.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/pedestrian-struck-on-new-york-avenue

Top US banker charged with rape of Irish student

... wearing a sharp black suit, a crisp white shirt, a green striped tie, and a wedding ring, Lee appeared at the Suffolk County Criminal Court in East Hampton where he denied raping the young Irish woman. Lee posted $100,000 (a 73,927) bail and walked ...

http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/top-us-banker-charged-with-rape-of-irish-student-29596555.html

Crimes Nearby: Bank Robber Bust, Burglary Arrest

Here's a look at some of the crime stories that made headlines this past week in and around your community: Suffolk County police on Tuesday night said its pattern division is investigating the earlier robbery of the Capital One bank on Main Street in Stony Brook.

http://patchogue.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/crimes-nearby-bank-robber-bust-burglary-arrest

First Human West Nile Case Reported in Suffolk

... who the health department said spent five days in the hospital recovering from the virus. According to the Suffolk County Department of health, the 50-year-old patient was hospitalized in late-August. This year has been a slower year than 2012 in ...

http://patchogue.patch.com/groups/health-and-wellness/p/first-human-west-nile-case-reported-in-suffolk-patchogue

Rockville Centre Man Charged in Car Heist

... Brian W. Quinn allegedly grabbed her from behind, demanding her car keys, before throwing her to the ground. Suffolk County police located Quinn in the vehicle in Wyandanch and placed him under arrest without incident. He is charged with Robbery 2nd ...

http://rockvillecentre.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/rockville-centre-man-charged-in-car-heist

Police: Long Island man captured after stealing cars, robbing banks

Police charged Barry Napolitano, who they said was captured in this surveillance image, for a five day crime spree in Suffolk County.

http://www.examiner.com/article/police-long-island-man-captured-after-stealing-cars-robbing-banks?cid=rss

Saturday, September 21, 2013

Cops: Lindenhurst man caught stealing from church donation box

A Long Island man was arrested Friday night after police officers caught him stealing cash from a candle donation box at a Lindenhurst church, Suffolk County police said in a news release .

http://www.examiner.com/article/cops-lindenhurst-man-caught-stealing-from-church-donation-box?cid=rss

New York Islanders vs. New Jersey Devils in Brooklyn: Preview + Game Thread

... of their future home, some vets get a taste of a home they'll never occupy, and curious fans from Nassau and Suffolk County taste where their team is headed, while Brooklyn-based fans get a peek at their team coming closer to home. This particular ...

http://www.lighthousehockey.com/2013/9/21/4756282/new-york-islanders-vs-new-jersey-devils-brooklyn-preview-lineup

NY man arrested for stealing cars, robbing banks

... a New York man has been arrested for stealing three cars and robbing two banks in a five-day criminal spree. Suffolk County Police say Saturday Barry Napolitano was charged with two counts of third-degree robbery, burglary and grand larceny. Police ...

http://www.13wham.com/template/inews_wire/wires.regional.ny/3ef811e3-www.13wham.com.shtml

Police: Two Shot During Altercation Outside Of Central Islip Bar

Detectives in Suffolk County are investigating a shooting that took place in the parking lot of a Central Islip bar on Saturday morning.

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/09/21/police-two-shot-during-altercation-outside-of-central-islip-bar/

NY man arrested for stealing cars, robbing banks

... say a New York man has been arrested for stealing three cars and robbing two banks in a 5-day criminal spree. Suffolk County Police say Saturday Barry Napolitano was charged with two counts of third-degree robbery, burglary and grand larceny. Police ...

http://www.njherald.com/story/23493782/ny-man-arrested-for-stealing-cars-robbing-banks

News Nearby: Farm Family Denied Permit

... Edward Burke Jr. Jason Lee was arraigned on a three-count indictment, including first-degree rape, in Suffolk County Criminal Court on Friday. For several tedious hours on Tuesday, Suffolk County Board of Elections workers counted and recounted 144 ...

http://southampton.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/news-nearby-farm-family-denied-permit_8a27670f

Bank Robbery, Steakhouse Demolition Top This Week's Headlines

Cops Probe Pattern in Stony Brook Capital One Robbery Suffolk County police on Tuesday night said its pattern division is investigating the earlier robbery of the Capital One bank on Main Street in Stony Brook.

http://threevillage.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/bank-robbery-steakhouse-demolition-top-this-weeks-headlines

News Nearby: Madonna Slapped With Cease And Desist Order

... Edward Burke Jr. Jason Lee was arraigned on a three-count indictment, including first-degree rape, in Suffolk County Criminal Court on Friday. For several tedious hours on Tuesday, Suffolk County Board of Elections workers counted and recounted 144 ...

http://northfork.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/news-nearby-madonna-slapped-with-cease-and-desist-order_900f76a0

Police: Deer Park teen charged after hit-and-run left motorcyclist critical

Kenneth Jones, Jr., 19, of Deer Park, is charged in connection with a four car hit-and-run crash. . Suffolk County Police Dept. An unlicensed Deer Park teen was arrested Friday after he allegedly fled the scene of a four car crash in North Babylon ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/police-deer-park-teen-charged-after-hit-and-run-left-motorcyclist-critical?cid=rss

News Nearby: Madonna Slapped With Cease And Desist Order

... because the county said that an access road violates preservation law. For several tedious hours on Tuesday, Suffolk County Board of Elections workers counted and recounted 144 hand-written ballots cast by Conservative voters in a primary race for ...

http://easthampton.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/news-nearby-madonna-slapped-with-cease-and-desist-order

News Nearby: Madonna Slapped With Cease And Desist Order

... torney, Edward Burke Jr. Jason Lee was arraigned on a three-count indictment, including first-degree rape, in Suffolk County Criminal Court on Friday.

http://riverhead.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/news-nearby-madonna-slapped-with-cease-and-desist-order_6e1f113c

News Nearby: Farm Family Denied Permit

... torney, Edward Burke Jr. Jason Lee was arraigned on a three-count indictment, including first-degree rape, in Suffolk County Criminal Court on Friday.

http://westhampton-hamptonbays.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/news-nearby-farm-family-denied-permit

Police: Man Went On Vehicle Theft, Bank Robbery Spree On Long Island

Suffolk County police on Saturday were holding a man who was caught in Buffalo, after he allegedly stole three vehicles and robbed two banks in a period of five days.

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/09/21/police-man-went-on-vehicle-theft-bank-robbery-spree-on-long-island/

News Nearby: Parents Blast Hauppauge Supe Over Placement of Homeless Students

... side of the Long Island Expressway in Commack Monday when she was rear-ended by a drug-impaired driver, Suffolk County police said. According to police, the crash occurred at 12:10 a.m. when D.A. Magalhaes-Lemos, 22, of Farmingville, who was driving ...

http://smithtown.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/news-nearby-parents-blast-hauppauge-supe-over-placement-of-homeless-students

Vandals Graffiti T. Carlton; Marijuana on Sunset Lane

... to begin dredging the Nissequogue River to keep it open and safe for navigation after recent storms. Suffolk County contractor, Port Jefferson-based Gibson & Cushman, is expected to begin moving equipment into place as early as Saturday, ahead of ...

http://smithtown.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/week-in-review-vandals-graffiti-t-carlton-marijuana-on-sunset-lane

News Nearby: Northport School District Outlines LIPA Tax Battle

... side of the Long Island Expressway in Commack Monday when she was rear-ended by a drug-impaired driver, Suffolk County police said. According to police, the crash occurred at 12:10 a.m. when D.A. Magalhaes-Lemos, 22, of Farmingville, who was driving ...

http://huntington.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/news-nearby-northport-school-district-outlines-lipa-tax-battle

News Nearby: Car Crashes Into Stony Brook Medical Park Building

... side of the Long Island Expressway in Commack Monday when she was rear-ended by a drug-impaired driver, Suffolk County police said. According to police, the crash occurred at 12:10 a.m. when D.A. Magalhaes-Lemos, 22, of Farmingville, who was driving ...

http://hauppauge.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/news-nearby-car-crashes-into-stony-brook-medical-park-building

Man accused of robbing church poor boxes

... video at Our Lady of Perpetual Help R.C. Church, at 210 South Wellwood Ave., after several previous thefts. Suffolk County Police arrested a Lindenhurst man Friday night, after he allegedly stole cash from the poor boxes in a local Catholic church. ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/man-accused-of-robbing-church-poor-boxes-1.6114292

SPCA offers free rabies shots in Islip

Free rabies shots, which can usually cost upward of $25 each, will be available to cats, dogs and ferrets during the Suffolk County SPCA's annual vaccination clinic Saturday in Islip.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/spca-offers-free-rabies-shots-in-islip-1.6112855

Senior US banker 'brutally raped Irish J1 student in New York' court hears

... wearing a sharp black suit, a crisp white shirt, a green striped tie, and a wedding ring, Lee appeared at the Suffolk County Criminal Court in East Hampton where he pleaded not guilty to raping the young Irish woman Lee posted $100,000 bail and ...

http://www.independent.ie/world-news/americas/senior-us-banker-brutally-raped-irish-j1-student-in-new-york-court-hears-29595962.html

850 snakes found in garage of New York animal-control officer

... are illegal in New York state, officials said. "There is a reason why Burmese pythons are illegal," said Suffolk County SPCA Chief Roy Gross, citing the deaths of two young boys in New Brunswick, Canada, who were killed by an African rock python ...

http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Latest-News-Wires/2013/0921/850-snakes-found-in-garage-of-New-York-animal-control-officer

Hundreds of snakes found at man's N.Y. home

... are illegal in New York state, officials said. "There is a reason why Burmese pythons are illegal," said Suffolk County SPCA Chief Roy Gross, citing the deaths of two young boys in New Brunswick, Canada, who were killed by an African rock python ...

http://www.marshfieldnewsherald.com/viewart/20130920/FON0101/130920005/Hundreds-of-snakes-found-at-man-s-N-Y-home?odyssey=tab|mostpopular|text|FRONTPAGE

Trader Joe's Drops Healthcare for Part-Timers

... side of the Long Island Expressway in Commack Monday when she was rear-ended by a drug-impaired driver, Suffolk County police said. Commack Dad Battles Lung Cancer Commack community members are coming together to support a local resident who has ...

http://commack.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/week-in-review-trader-joes-drops-healthcare-for-parttimers

Maritime Festival Opening Reception Spotlights 'Land and Sea'

... with traditional Irish pub songs, as the crowd enjoyed local wines and beer. Elected officials including Suffolk County Legislator Al Krupski and Greenport Village Mayor David Nyce, were present at the well-attended event. The Maritime Festival, ...

http://northfork.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/maritime-festival-opening-reception-spotlights-land-and-sea

Smithtown West Bulls Football Beats Newfield, 46-19

... helped Smithtown West dominate the he second half, keeping the scoring 25-0. Smithtown West is now 2-0 in Suffolk County's Division II. Next Saturday, the West Bulls travel to play against Walt Whitman, 0-1, as of Sept. 20. Read more on Newsday ...

http://smithtown.patch.com/groups/sports/p/smithtown-west-bulls-football-beats-newfield-4619

NY Attorney Opens Up About Growing Up Abused, Homeless On L.I.

... of their abusive, drug-addicted and mentally unstable mother. "She was constantly abandoning us all across Suffolk County in homes and trailers and behind supermarkets," Calcaterra said. "She abandoned us in a house in Rocky Point in the middle of ...

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/09/21/ny-attorney-opens-up-about-growing-up-abused-homeless-on-l-i/

Hundreds of snakes found at man's suburban New York home

... are illegal in New York state, officials said. 'There is a reason why Burmese pythons are illegal,' said Suffolk County SPCA Chief Roy Gross, citing the deaths of two young boys in New Brunswick, Canada, who were killed by an African rock python ...

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130920/NATION/309200073/1020/rss09

Cops: Man who fled N. Babylon crash arrested

A Deer Park motorcyclist who left the scene of a North Babylon hit-and-run crash Thursday that left a man critically injured has been arrested, Suffolk County police said.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-man-who-fled-n-babylon-crash-arrested-1.6113523

Police district taxes up in proposed Suffolk budget

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone releases and talks about the county's budget at his office in the Dennision Buiding in Hauppauge.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/police-district-taxes-up-in-proposed-suffolk-budget-1.6113052

Stony Brook bank robbed

Suffolk County Police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred today at a Capital One Bank branch in Stony Brook.

http://www.empirestatenews.net/News2013/20130918-3.htm

Employee arrested for stealing thousands from special needs facility

Suffolk County Police arrested a woman for stealing thousands of dollars over a 14 month period while she was employed at a residential facility in Port Jefferson Station that serves individuals with special needs.

http://www.empirestatenews.net/News2013/20130911-4.htm

Hepatitis A traced to Southampton eatery: nearly 7,000 exposed

The Suffolk County Health Department is looking to put the brakes on an outbreak of hepatitis A that has put more than 6,750 patrons of The Driver's Seat Restaurant in Southampton, NY at risk..

http://www.examiner.com/article/hepatitis-a-traced-to-southampton-eatery-nearly-7-000-exposed

Friday, September 20, 2013

Man Found with 850 Snakes in His Home

... 44, of Shirley, New York. The Burmese pythons, which can grow to 30 feet long, are illegal in New York state. Suffolk County SPCA Chief Roy Gross called the snakes "an accident waiting to happen," and stated that "there is a reason why Burmese ...

http://www.webpronews.com/man-found-with-850-snakes-in-his-home-2013-09

850 snakes found in animal control officer's home

... garage of an animal control officer suspected of dealing in the reptiles, local media reported. Shirley and Suffolk County officers raided the home on Thursday, Newsday of Long Island reported, citing town officials and publishing a photo of ...

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/new-york-town-finds-850-snakes-in-mans-home/article14428788/?cmpid=rss1&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheGlobeAndMail-International+%28The+Globe+and+Mail+-+World+News%29

850 Snakes Found In Home Of Animal Control Officer

... pythons, which are illegal in New York state. "There is a reason why Burmese pythons are illegal," said Suffolk County SPCA Chief Roy Gross, citing the deaths of two young boys in New Brunswick, Canada who were killed by an African rock python while ...

http://www.breitbart.com/Breitbart-TV/2013/09/20/850-Snakes-Found-in-Home-of-NY-Animal-Control-Officer

Suffolk Police Issue a Silver Alert for 87-Year-Old with Dementia

The Suffolk County Police Department has issued a Silver Alert for an 87-year-old man suffering from dementia.

http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2013/09/suffolk_police.php

Hurricane Seminar Scheduled

... are reminding people to prepare for the next big storm. Assemb. Chad Lupinacci, R-Huntington Station, and the Suffolk County Office of Emergency Management, will host a seminar Tuesday on where to find up-to-date information on hurricane ...

http://huntington.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/hurricane-seminar-scheduled

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