Pierson Lady Whalers Knock Off Southampton To Win Suffolk Crown

The senior field hockey star from Pierson was held in check for the first 30 minutes of the Suffolk County Class C final against Southampton at Dowling College on Thursday night.

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/page-1/pierson-lady-whalers-knock-off-southampton-to-win-suffolk-crown-26421

Accidental gardener savors mystery tomatoes after Sandy

... on Long Island, said Sandra Vultaggio, a horticulture consultant with the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County in Riverhead. Heavy flooding moves bulbs, seeds, rhizomes and other plant parts from property to property, Vultaggio said. ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/accidental-gardener-savors-mystery-tomatoes-after-sandy-1.6350073

East Islip gas station fined $12G for price gouging after Sandy

... that USA Petroleum at 11 E. Main St. had been found guilty of breaking the state's price gouging law. Suffolk County Judge Jerry Garguilo ordered the retailer to pay a $10,000 penalty and $2,000 in legal costs. Investigators from Schneiderman's ...

http://www.newsday.com/business/inside-long-island-business-1.811933/east-islip-gas-station-fined-12g-for-price-gouging-after-sandy-1.6356104

James Burke, Suffolk's top cop, must testify, judge rules

... his gun belt and other items from his police vehicle. State Supreme Court Justice Martin Efman denied Suffolk County's attempt to quash a subpoena calling Chief of Department James Burke to the stand, and county officials said Thursday that they ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/james-burke-suffolk-s-top-cop-must-testify-judge-rules-1.6354041

Suffolk's top cop James Burke must testify, judge rules

... with stealing his gun belt and other things from his SUV. State Supreme Court Justice Martin Efman denied Suffolk County's attempt to quash a subpoena calling Chief of Department James Burke to the stand. The defense attorney for Christopher Loeb, ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/suffolk-s-top-cop-james-burke-must-testify-judge-rules-1.6354041

Suspect sought in gas station robbery in Calverton

The armed robbery took place at the station on Edwards Avenue at about 8 p.m., Suffolk County police said.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/suspect-sought-in-gas-station-robbery-in-calverton-1.6351922

Roanoke Elementary Halloween Parade Delights Spectators

Halloween was in full swing in downtown Riverhead Thursday as the tiniest trick or treaters paraded down Roanoke Avenue in an annual visit to Suffolk County National Bank for candy.

http://riverhead.patch.com/groups/schools/p/roanoke-elementary-halloween-parade-delights-spectators

Crime Log: Woman Steals Candy, Throws Punch in 7-Eleven

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

http://commack.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/crime-log-woman-steals-candy-throws-punch-in-7eleven

More than 200 LIers hit by Sandy ask state to buy their houses, say officials

... so-called "enhanced buyout" program, also under NY Rising. In that voluntary program, the state notified 613 Suffolk County residents in letters dated Aug. 26 that the state could pay pre-storm values for their homes, plus a 10 percent premium. The ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/sandy/more-than-200-liers-hit-by-sandy-ask-state-to-buy-their-houses-say-officials-1.6343377

Deer Park beats other Long Island schools for Pumpkin Fling title

... far right. (Oct. 26, 2013) Deer Park High School took top honors in this year's Pumpkin Fling, held at the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center in Yaphank, which tests teams' ability to build a catapult that can fling a pumpkin the farthest. The ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/long-island-now-1.1732330/deer-park-beats-other-long-island-schools-for-pumpkin-fling-title-1.6354882

Oh deer! Suffolk eatery hosts unexpected guest

A deer is cornered at the Harbor Crab Co. restaurant in Patchogue where it was rescued by Suffolk County Emergency Services.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/oh-deer-suffolk-eatery-hosts-unexpected-guest-1.6353603

6,100 dead people on Nassau voter rolls, Newsday analysis finds

... County than any other New York county, accounting for nearly a quarter of the 26,500 on the rolls statewide. Suffolk County has about 2,490 deceased people registered to vote, with roughly 50 listed as voting after their death. The votes attributed ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/6-100-dead-people-on-nassau-voter-rolls-newsday-analysis-finds-1.6349860

Deer Park High Wins LI Pumpkin Fling Championship

... The Dark Falcons took first place out of seven high school teams who competed in the Oct. 26 event at the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center in Yaphank. Participants had to construct a catapult or other mechanical propulsion device to toss a ...

http://deerpark-northbabylon.patch.com/groups/schools/p/deer-park-high-wins-li-pumpkin-fling-championship

Government Briefs 10.31.13

... $350,000 to the town toward the cost; the remainder will come from the community preservation fund. Suffolk County Water Body Research Researchers at Stony Brook University have found that Georgica Pond is one of the most pristine bodies of water in ...

http://www.easthamptonstar.com/Government/20131031/Government-Briefs-103113

Russell Free, Indictment Pending

... initially waived Mr. Russell's right to be released, to allow time for a negotiation with Thomas Spotta, the Suffolk County district attorney. Because he had already been convicted of two felonies he was not eligible for bail, so he would not have ...

http://www.easthamptonstar.com/Police/20131031/Russell-Free-Indictment-Pending

Race for County Legislator

In the race for Suffolk County legislator, Jay Schneiderman of Montauk, who is seeking his sixth - and what would be his final - two-year term, is facing Chris Nuzzi, a two-term Southampton councilman who has been campaigning on the theme that Mr. Schneiderman is part of an entrenched problem with a county government that can't balance its budget.

http://www.easthamptonstar.com/News/20131031/Race-County-Legislator

Suffolk judge rules Burke must testify

... with stealing his gun belt and other things from his SUV. State Supreme Court Justice Martin Efman denied Suffolk County's attempt to quash a subpoena calling Chief of Department James Burke to the stand. The defense attorney for Christopher Loeb, ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/suffolk-judge-rules-burke-must-testify-1.6354041

Forty Suffolk police recruits sworn in

Suffolk County Police recruit Bethany Green, and other recruits, listen to Suffolk County Police Commissioner Edward Webber just before being sworn in at the Suffolk County Police Academy in Brentwood.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/forty-suffolk-police-recruits-sworn-in-1.6347180

Riverhead's Downtown Receives $30K Grant for Lighting

After months of discussions about how lighting can help enhance downtown Riverhead, Supervisor Sean Walter announced that the Riverhead Business Improvement District has recently been awarded $30,000 in Suffolk County Downtown Revitalization funding that will allow for the purchase and installation of LED light fixtures along Main Street.

http://riverhead.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/riverheads-downtown-receives-30k-grant-for-lighting

Two New Pet Franchise's open in Suffolk County, NY

In Home Pet Services, Inc., , is thrilled to announce that they are opening TWO new franchise locations to Suffolk County, NY! In Home Pet Services is an award winning pet sitting and dog walking company based in Queens, NY, and one of the fastest growing pet companies in all of New York State.

http://www.examiner.com/article/two-new-pet-franchise-s-open-suffolk-county-ny?cid=rss

Hauppauge Based Company Plans $3.4M Expansion, 40 Job Increase

... uppauge. According to the report, Flexible Business was recently provided with $214, 083 in tax breaks by the Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency.

http://hauppauge.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/hauppauge-company-company-plans-34m-expansion-40-job-increase

Arson Squad Probes Suspicious Shinnecock Gaming Authority Trailer Blaze

... outside of the trailer, which is near the community center on the Shinnecock Reservation in Southampton. The Suffolk County Police Department's arson squad was called into assist with the investigation. "We did have a Suffolk County accelerant ...

http://southampton.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/arson-squad-probes-suspicious-shinnecock-gaming-authority-trailer-blaze

Got Meds to Toss? West Islip Program Happening Saturday

... vited to dispose of unwanted and unused medications. The drugs will be properly disposed of by members of the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department. Syringes, sharp objects and liquid medications will not be accepted.

http://westislip.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/got-meds-to-toss-west-islip-program-happening-saturday

Ward Melville First Suffolk County Stop for State Education Commissioner

... m will be held at Ward Melville High School auditorium next Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. and is the first forum in Suffolk County.

http://threevillage.patch.com/groups/schools/p/ward-melville-first-suffolk-county-stop-for-state-education-commissioner

Cops: Gunpoint Robbery in Calverton; Suspect Still At Large

Another gunpoint robbery in Riverhead Town unfolded Wednesday night in Calverton, police said. Suffolk County police said a man armed with a gun entered the Hess gas station, located at 1 Edwards Avenue in Calverton, at 8 p.m., demanding cash. The ...

http://riverhead.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/cops-gunpoint-robbery-in-calverton-suspect-still-at-large

Reporter endorsements for Tuesday's election

... descended to bickering or outraged expression. For County Legislator Because of redistricting, we are now in Suffolk County's second legislative district, which includes the Island and runs from Montauk to the Moriches. The long-time incumbent, ...

http://shelterislandreporter.timesreview.com/2013/10/21774/reporter-endorsements-for-tuesdays-election/

Third Precinct Police Community Meeting Nov. 5

The Suffolk County Police Third Precinct will hold a community meeting at the West Islip Library on Nov. 5 beginning at 7 p.m.

http://westislip.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/third-precinct-police-community-meeting-nov-5

Gonna address you up in my love

... to the 24-acre horse farm Madge bought from Kelly Klein. Madonna landed in hot water in September when Suffolk County ordered her to remove an access road built on the farm because it violated county preservation laws. The county co-owns development ...

http://nypost.com/2013/10/30/gonna-address-you-up-in-my-love/

A Bird's Eye View: October 31, 2013

... Jericho's Arthur M. Katz, president of Knockout Pest Control, was named to the board of The Jewish Academy, Suffolk County's only Jewish Day School. Active in Long Island's Jewish, business and professional communities, he currently serves as ...

http://www.antonnews.com/syossetjerichotribune/94-syossetopinions/33826-a-birds-eye-view-october-31-2013.html

Editorial: John McManmon for Assembly District No. 2

... he says he will resign his job if he is elected. Republican Anthony Palumbo, 43, of New Suffolk, is a former Suffolk County assistant district attorney now in private practice in Mattituck. The candidates differ little on issues that matter to East ...

http://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorial-john-mcmanmon-for-assembly-district-no-2-1.6347556

Suffolk County anniversaries, Nov. 3:

They celebrated with family at The Snapper Inn in Oakdale. Steve is a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Korean War.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/suffolk-county-anniversaries-nov-3-1.6343291

Vanderbilt Museum's traveling science classroom to stop in Greenlawn

... the Harborfields Central School District and serves students in grades six through eight. (July 24, 2012) The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum will demonstrate a new mobile science education outreach program housed in a 37-foot recreational vehicle ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/vanderbilt-museum-s-traveling-science-classroom-to-stop-in-greenlawn-1.6342388

Dynamite Detonated in North Haven

The Suffolk County Bomb Squad detonated live dynamite on a North Haven beach near the South Ferry dock on County Road 114 just before 4 p.m. on Monday, according to the Southampton Town Police Department.

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/page-1/dynamite-detonated-in-north-haven-26391

Durbin Critical of C-Stores in Marketing, Sale of Energy Drinks

... initiatives for the Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity at Yale University; Dr. William R. Spencer , Suffolk County, N.Y., legislator; and Dr. James R. Coughlin , president of Coughlin & Associates, consultants in food, nutritional and chemical ...

http://www.cspnet.com/category-management-news-data/beverages-news-data/articles/durbin-critical-c-stores-marketing-sale

Havens Beach Questions Put to Rest After Treasurera s Report

... planning, according to Tuohy's figures the total cost of the project is $533,908.69. According to Tuohy, a Suffolk County grant will help fund the project with $147,500, with the state also providing an additional $146,982. The total cost to the ...

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/page-1/havens-beach-questions-put-to-rest-after-treasurers-report-26357

Shoppers On Edge Following Broad Daylight Attack In Suffolk Outlet Mall Bathroom

Suffolk County Police are hunting for a man who attacked a woman in broad daylight at a popular outlet mall.

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/10/30/shoppers-on-edge-following-broad-daylight-attack-in-suffolk-outlet-mall-bathroom/

Cops: Men in Masks Rob 2 in Stony Brook Area

... stealing cash and credit cards. According to Stony Brook University police, who said they were notified by Suffolk County police, the robberies occurred within minutes of each other. The university issued a safety alert on the incidents. The first ...

http://threevillage.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/cops-men-in-mask-rob-2-in-stony-brook-area

Suffolk County Football Standings

The Kings Park football team currently sits in a tie for 11th place in Suffolk County Division III.

http://kingspark.patch.com/groups/sports/p/suffolk-county-football-standings

Cops Probe Devastating Fire At Lake Ronkonkoma Home

A home on Portion Road in Lake Ronkonkoma was consumed by a early Wednesday morning fire that Suffolk County Police say is under a criminal investigation.

http://sachem.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/cops-probe-devastating-fire-at-lake-ronkonkoma-home

Hurricanes Hope To Even Record For Season

... can beat a very tough 6-1 Hauppauge team. It's an off year for the Hurricanes who went all the way to the Suffolk County Championship last year. How do you think the season will shake down? Think they'll get to .500? Share your thoughts on our open ...

http://westhampton-hamptonbays.patch.com/groups/sports/p/hurricanes-hope-to-even-record-for-season

West Islip Football Tied for Third in Division

The West Islip football team currently sits in a tie for third place in Suffolk County Division II.

http://westislip.patch.com/groups/sports/p/west-islip-football-tied-for-third-in-division

Lady Bonac Tennis Season Ends in "Big Four"

... their season with a 7-0 loss to top-ranked and undefeated Half Hollow Hills East in the quarterfinals of the Suffolk County (Section XI) Team Tournament on Friday. Finishing in "The Big Four" was a great accomplishment, according to head coach ...

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/sports/lady-bonac-tennis-season-ends-in-big-four-26328

Hills West Football in 7th Place in Division

The Hills West football team currently sits in 7th place in Suffolk County Division II.

http://halfhollowhills.patch.com/groups/sports/p/hills-west-football-in-7th-place-in-division_4ceaf2c6

Pierson Whalers Set Sights on Suffolk Titles

It's playoff time in high school sports and the Pierson-Bridgehampton Whalers are hoping to make their presence felt across Suffolk County and beyond.

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/page-1/pierson-whalers-set-sights-on-suffolk-titles-26325

Turf Field Planned in Sag Harbor for "Every Kid"

... games are played on turf. "We're the only school on the South Fork without a turf field. If you look at Suffolk County, they're all over the place, certainly from Westhampton on out, and those are the teams we're competing against," Gulluscio said. ...

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/page-1/turf-field-planned-in-sag-harbor-for-every-kid-26322

Commack Football Remains Undefeated, in First Place in Division

The Commack football team currently sits in 1st place in Suffolk County Division I. On Saturday, the Cougars plays at Northport at 2 p.m Are you going to the game? Post your stories, photos and videos on Patch by clicking here .

http://commack.patch.com/groups/sports/p/commack-football-remains-undefeated-in-first-place-in-division

Huntington Football in 5th Place in Division

The Huntington football team currently sits in 5th place in Suffolk County Division III.

http://huntington.patch.com/groups/sports/p/huntington-football-in-5th-place-in-division

Nesconset Man Sentenced For Failing to Pay $114K in Taxes

... was investigated by the Tax Department's Criminal Investigations Division and prosecuted by the Office of the Suffolk County District Attorney. "I commend District Attorney Thomas J. Spota and his team for their continued focus on enforcing our ...

http://smithtown.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/nesconset-man-sentenced-for-failing-to-pay-114k-in-taxes

Smithtown West Football Tied for First in Division

The Smithtown West football team currently sits in a tie for first place in Suffolk County Division II.

http://smithtown.patch.com/groups/sports/p/smithtown-west-football-tied-for-first-in-division_050498d8

Pennsylvania man charged with murder on Long Island

The Suffolk County Police Department, with the assistance of the United States Marshal Service's New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force, and the Scranton Pennsylvania Regional Fugitive Task Force, arrested a man in connection with the death of Desi Kingsberry.

http://www.empirestatenews.net/News2013/20131025-1.htm

Walmart employee arrested for sexually abusing boy in store bathroom

Suffolk County Police have arrested an Islip Terrace man for sexually abusing a boy in the bathroom at Walmart in Islandia last night.

http://www.empirestatenews.net/News2013/20131021-1.htm

N. Babylon Football Tied for 8th Place in Division

The North Babylon football team currently sits in a tie for eighth place in Suffolk County Division II.

http://deerpark-northbabylon.patch.com/groups/sports/p/n-babylon-football-tied-for-8th-place-in-division

Hauppauge Football Tied For Second Place in Division

The Hauppauge football team currently sits in a tie for second place in Suffolk County Division III.

http://hauppauge.patch.com/groups/sports/p/hauppauge-football-tied-for-second-place-in-division_a60168f1

Babylon Football in First Place in Division

The Babylon football team currently sits in first place in Suffolk County Division IV.

http://babylonvillage.patch.com/groups/sports/p/babylon-football-in-first-place-in-division

Readers Sound Off: 'Dunkin' Donuts Could Open Village to Big Franchises'

... Developer Paul Pawlowski is expected to submit an application to the Westhampton Beach Planning Board and Suffolk County Health Department for the Dunkin' Donuts in the near future and at that point, Houlihan said the village will have an ...

http://westhampton-hamptonbays.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/readers-sound-off-dunkin-donuts-could-open-village-to-big-franchises

Northport Football in 6th Place in Division

The Northport football team currently sits in sixth place in Suffolk County Division I. On Saturday, Northport hosts Commack at 2 p.m. Are you going to the game? Post your stories, photos and videos on Patch by clicking here .

http://northport.patch.com/groups/sports/p/northport-football-in-6th-place-in-division

Police: Medford Man Arrested For Leaving 13-Month-Old Son Alone In Apartment

A Medford man has been arrested on charges of child endangerment for allegedly leaving his 13-month-son alone in his apartment Sunday afternoon, Suffolk County Police said.

http://patchogue.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/police-medford-man-arrested-for-leaving-13monthold-son-alone-in-apartment

Restoration Set To Begin on Cedar Island Lighthouse

... Fork, it changed the shoreline and created the sand strip that visitors now stroll to get to the lighthouse. Suffolk County bought it in the late 1960s to be apart of Cedar Point County Park, but the lighthouse has fallen into disrepair, ...

http://easthampton.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/restoration-set-to-begin-on-cedar-island-lighthouse

Police: Woman Swiped Debit Card From Kenneth Cole

... said were involved in stealing a debit card and other belongings from the Kenneth Cole store in Riverhead. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Police are trying to identify and locate a woman who allegedly used a credit card stolen from the ...

http://riverhead.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/police-woman-swiped-credit-card-from-kenneth-cole

More than 200 LIers hit by Sandy ask state to buy their houses, say officials

... so-called "enhanced buyout" program, also under NY Rising. In that voluntary program, the state notified 613 Suffolk County residents in letters dated Aug. 26 that the state could pay pre-storm values for their homes, plus a 10 percent premium. The ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/sandy/more-than-200-liers-hit-by-sandy-ask-state-to-buy-their-houses-say-officials-1.6343377

Arrest Report: Rape, Drunk Driving, Robberies

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-rape-drunk-driving-robberies

Cops Searching For Men That Stole Electrical Wiring From Lowe's

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and detectives from the Riverhead police department are asking the public to take a look at these photos and help locate the men who allegedly stole electrical wiring from Lowe's in Riverhead.

http://riverhead.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/cops-searching-for-men-that-stole-electrical-wiring-from-lowes

Arrest Report: Drunk Driving, Grand Larceny

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-drunk-driving-grand-larceny

Police Blotter: Obstruction, Larceny

The Suffolk County Police report the following recent arrests in Huntington. Oct. 26 Richard Hall of Huntington was arrested in Huntington Station on charges of criminal nuisance/endangering others.

http://huntington.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/police-blotter-obstruction-larceny

Buffalo: A.G. announces first round of awards for $20 million program ...

Land banks to receive more than $12.4 million in A.G. grants this year; millions more to be leveraged from private sources, local governments Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced more than $12.4 million in grant funding for land banks in Erie County/Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Chautauqua County, Newburgh and Suffolk County.

http://www.wnypapers.com/news/article/current/2013/10/29/113265/buffalo-a.g.-announces-first-round-of-awards-for-20-million-program-to-rebuild-and-reinvest-in-communities-recovering-from-housing-crisis

Land bank funding to spur city demolitions

... funding will go for land banks in Erie County/Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Chautauqua County, Newburgh, and Suffolk County. The grants represent the first round of competitive funding awards under the Attorney General's Land Bank Community ...

http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/590409/Land-bank-funding--to-spur-city-demolitions.html?nav=5047

Affordable-housing complex opens in New Cassel

... of Long Island, a Centereach nonprofit. "This project could be a model for every community in Nassau and Suffolk County," said Kevin Law, president and CEO of the Long Island Association, before a ribbon-cutting outside the complex. He described a ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/affordable-housing-complex-opens-in-new-cassel-1.6343519

Town officials weigh zoning change for downtown Smithtown lumber yard

... a self-contained sewage treatment facility on site, said DeRubeis. The property had also been the focus of a Suffolk County grand jury probe that ended last year with no charges filed, after a panel investigated whether unnamed town officials had ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/town-officials-weigh-zoning-change-for-downtown-smithtown-lumber-yard-1.6343171

Police: PMHS Student Sets Fire Inside Classroom

An 18-year-old Patchogue-Medford High School student has been arrested Tuesday for allegedly starting a fire in an occupied classroom, Suffolk County police told Patch.

http://patchogue.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/police-pmhs-student-sets-fire-inside-classroom

New York's Land Banks to Receive Millions in Grants

... beneficiaries are land banks from Erie County/Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Chautauqua County, Newburgh, and Suffolk County chartered in the past two years to assist revitalization efforts in distressed communities dealing with vacant, abandoned and ...

http://www.nationalmortgagenews.com/dailybriefing/New-York-Land-Banks-Receive-Millions-Grants-1039633-1.html

Election 2012: West Islip Legislator Running Unopposed for Re-Election

For the first time in his political career Suffolk County Legislator Tom Barraga, who represents the 11th District, is running unopposed for re-election.

http://westislip.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/election-2012-west-islip-legislator-running-unopposed-for-reelection

Lady Whalers Close Out Regular Season With Win

... tied the game early in the second half and Kasey Gilbride scored her 21st goal of the season, which leads Suffolk County. The Lady Whalers will play next in the Suffolk Class C Championship game on Thursday, October 31 at Dowling College at 6:30 ...

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/page-1/lady-whalers-close-out-regular-season-with-win-2-26264

Cops: Drunken Driver Found Sitting on Passengers' Laps

... Court the next day. Justice Lisa R. Rana set bail at $5,000 cash and $15,000 bond and he was held at the Suffolk County jail in Riverside. He was released from jail on Oct. 24, according to jail records. ---- a Wilson J. Leon, 35, of Springs, was ...

http://easthampton.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/drunk-driver-found-sitting-on-passengers-laps-during-stop

Varsity volleyball team take undefeated record into playoffs

... and their fifth consecutive undefeated League VIII championship. The varsity team will now move on to the Suffolk County Class D playoffs, starting on Monday, November 4. Prior to the varsity match, the four seniors on the squad were recognized for ...

http://shelterislandreporter.timesreview.com/2013/10/21750/varsity-volleyball-team-take-undefeated-record-into-playoffs/

Are You Afraid of A Breach At Hashamomuck Cove?

... bruised but not damaged - others had it 10 times worse than us," Laskos said. "But we got lucky again." The Suffolk County Legislature voted in May of 2011 to appropriate $100,000 to plan and design protection for County Road 48 in the Hashamomuck ...

http://northfork.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/are-you-afraid-of-a-breach-at-hashamomuck-cove

Chamber to Host Political Breakfast

... of Commerce. Chamber membership is not required for participation. All members of the Town Board, local Suffolk County legislators, state assemblymen and state senators, are invited. They will circulate from table to table, answering questions from ...

http://northport.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/chamber-to-host-political-breakfast-northport

Cops: 'KKK' Graffiti Found At Suffolk County Community

... rity of the graffiti, police said. Police are following up with the student and the investigation is ongoing. Suffolk County Community College officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

http://riverhead.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/cops-kkk-graffiti-found-at-suffolk-county-community

Police Still Searching For Suspect Who Pitched Possible Grenade In Riverside

... like an authentic hand grenade. Police immediately sectioned off the area and closed traffic on Route 104. Suffolk County Bomb Squad arrived at the scene and were able to contain the hand grenade. Bomb squad detectives detonated the device using a ...

http://riverhead.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/police-still-searching-for-suspect-who-pitched-possible-grenade-in-riverside

3 Americans charged with defrauding funds meant for Sandy victims

... month in the basement of the house when he visited New York. The two women are due in a US district court in Suffolk County, New York on Tuesday over allegations that they forged documents to receive more than US$18,000 each. Jena Sowinski, 37, ...

http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/world/story/3-americans-charged-defrauding-funds-meant-sandy-victims-20131029

Man arrested for hosting over 500 at a party in abandoned warehouse

Suffolk County Police have arrested a man for hosting a party with more than 500 attendees in an abandoned warehouse in Huntington Station Saturday night.

http://www.empirestatenews.net/News2013/20131028-6.htm

2 Arrests on Shinnecock Reservation After 1 Man Tussles with Cops

... governmental administration in the second-degree, all misdemeanors, at 3:15 a.m. He was arraigned and held in Suffolk County jail on $14,000 bail. A Southampton man was arrested on Oct. 25 and charged with violating a court order. According to ...

http://southampton.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/man-arrested-on-shinnecock-reservation-after-tussling-with-cops

Explosive found at South Ferry landing is detonated by cops

... Haven landings used by South Ferry. On the bottom is the North Haven landing and the beach to the west where Suffolk County Emergency Services officers detonated a small explosive device Monday. Members of the Suffolk County Emergency Services ...

http://shelterislandreporter.timesreview.com/2013/10/21744/explosive-found-at-south-ferry-landing-is-detonated-by-cops/

Artisanal food startups making inroads on LI

... movement is in a low-slung brick building near the eastern terminus of the Long Island Expressway, where Suffolk County's subdivisions give way to farms and country lanes. The facility, called the Calverton Business Incubator, is run by Stony Brook ...

http://www.newsday.com/business/artisanal-food-startups-making-inroads-on-li-1.6320948

Questions swirl around Bellone's support of Burke

A police sergeant and a detective testified Friday that they saw the top uniformed official of the Suffolk County Police Department, Chief of Department James Burke, in the interrogation room where police were holding the man charged with stealing items from Burke's car.

http://www.newsday.com/columnists/joye-brown/questions-swirl-around-bellone-s-support-of-burke-1.6336581

Cops: Medford dad left 13-month-old son home alone

... a child after he left his 13-month-old son alone in his apartment during a weekend visitation with the child, Suffolk County police said. Police said Sixth Precinct officers, responding to a 911 call reporting an infant crying in the home on Little ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-medford-dad-left-13-month-old-son-home-alone-1.6331077

Suffolk cops to monitor sex offenders around Halloween

Suffolk County police are taking extra steps to ensure a safe Halloween for trick-or-treaters, the department said Monday.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/suffolk-cops-to-monitor-sex-offenders-around-halloween-1.6332243

Whalers Battle Southampton to the Wire

... Whalers played another tough non-league game against Mattituck on Tuesday and now turn their attention to the Suffolk County Class C Championship, which will be played against Southold on Saturday, November 2 at Diamond in the Pines Park in Coram at ...

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/sports/whalers-battle-southampton-to-the-wire-26254

MobileFleet plans $3.9M expansion in Hauppauge

... 22 jobs to a workforce of 35 by 2016, according to chief executive Robert E. Squicciarini Sr. Last week, the Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency agreed to provide MobileFleet with $193,364 in tax breaks, including a $168,520 reduction in ...

http://www.newsday.com/business/inside-long-island-business-1.811933/mobilefleet-plans-3-9m-expansion-in-hauppauge-1.6333620

Hauppauge exec goes from layoff to startup

... to hire many of the people who lost their jobs, utilizing their specialized skills, and to keep the jobs in Suffolk County," Melder told the county's industrial development agency on Thursday. He expects to have a payroll of eight in the company's ...

http://www.newsday.com/business/hauppauge-exec-goes-from-layoff-to-startup-1.6321172

New York City and Long Island Foreclosures Continue to Increase a Year After Hurricane Sandy Hit

... overall increases in foreclosure activity so far this year, up 24 percent in Nassau County up 28 percent in Suffolk County. Bank-owned properties rose substantially during the period, up 45 percent and 50 percent respectively. The level of default ...

http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/new-york-city-long-island-foreclosures-continue-increase-year-after-hurricane-sandy-1845677.htm

Sandy Volunteer Monument Unveiled by Town at Tanner Park

... Schaffer added. Schaffer was joined by dozens of elected officials from throughout the town, including Suffolk County Legislator Wayne Horsley, Lindenhurst Deputy Mayor Kevin McCaffrey, Babylon Village Mayor Ralph Scordino and others. He added: "We ...

http://deerpark-northbabylon.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/sandy-volunteer-monument-unveiled-by-town-at-tanner-park-deerpark-northbabylon

One Year Later, Remembering Sandy

... worker scouting the area before the storm. Hours later, they realized several generators had been stolen. Suffolk County police said the Camp-Site Sport Shop in Huntington Station was broken into Oct. 30 and eight rifles were taken. As things ...

http://halfhollowhills.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/one-year-later-remembering-sandy-halfhollowhills

One Year Later, Remembering Sandy

... worker scouting the area before the storm. Hours later, they realized several generators had been stolen. Suffolk County police said the Camp-Site Sport Shop in Huntington Station was broken into Oct. 30 and eight rifles were taken. As things ...

http://huntington.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/one-year-later-remembering-sandy

Grenade tossed from car in Riverside, Southampton cops say

... Riverleigh Avenue between Ludlam Avenue and the Riverside traffic circle was shut down until 7 p.m. while Suffolk County police arson and emergency services officers removed the object so it could be destroyed off site, Southampton police said. ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/grenade-tossed-from-car-in-riverside-southampton-cops-say-1.6335292

Year after dog's taken, owner won't give up faith

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Third Squad detectives are seeking the public's help to identify and locate the individual who burglarized a West Islip home and stole cash and a family pet.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/year-after-dog-s-taken-owner-won-t-give-up-faith-1.6334170

Troopers make drug arrest at Big Duck Monument

... controlled substance. They were arraigned at Southampton Town Justice Court and subsequently remanded to the Suffolk County Jail.

http://www.examiner.com/article/troopers-make-drug-arrest-at-big-duck-monument?cid=rss

Bomb Squad Investigating Report of Dynamite on North Haven Beach

The Suffolk County Police Department's bomb squad is investigating the report of a stick of dynamite that was found on a North Haven beach on Monday afternoon.

http://southampton.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/bomb-squad-investigating-report-of-dynamite-on-north-haven-beach

Suffolk cops: More than 30 arrests after reports of unruly bikers

Suffolk County police arrested 37 people Sunday after receiving dozens of 911 calls that reported a large group of motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles were driving erratically, an agency news release said .

http://www.examiner.com/article/suffolk-cops-more-than-30-arrests-after-reports-of-unruly-bikers?cid=rss

New York cops bust masked bikers on pre-Halloween terror ride

... Long Island towns. The bikers sped through residential areas in Brentwood, Islip, Bay Shore and Deer Park in Suffolk County on Sunday afternoon. Charged: Thomas Palacios (left), 35, of Bay Shore, was charged Driving Under the Influence and Matthew ...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2478430/New-York-cops-bust-masked-bikers-pre-Halloween-terror-ride.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Cops: Man demanded hamburgers during McDonald's armed robbery

... with first-degree robbery and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon. He was being held Monday at the Suffolk County Jail and was awaiting arraignment. Interested in becoming an Examiner and sharing your experience and passion? We're always ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/cops-man-demanded-hamburgers-during-mcdonalds-armed-robbery?cid=rss

Pennsylvania man charged with murder on Long Island

The Suffolk County Police Department, with the assistance of the United States Marshal Service's New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force, and the Scranton Pennsylvania Regional Fugitive Task Force, arrested a man in connection with the death of Desi Kingsberry.

http://www.empirestatenews.net/News2013/20131025-1.htm

Two Nabbed With Crack Cocaine at Big Duck

... degrees, both felonies. Police said both were arraigned at Southampton Town Justice Court and remanded to the Suffolk County Jail in lieu of bail.

http://westhampton-hamptonbays.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/two-nabbed-with-crack-cocaine-at-big-duck

Wenner Bread May Shutter Bayport Factory Operations

... for a building out of state that offers "generous" tax breaks while also entertaining a tax cut offer from Suffolk County at the same time. Newsday reports that the county is proposing $500,000 in tax breaks over the next two decades for the ...

http://sayville.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/wenner-bread-may-shutter-bayport-factory-operation

Cops: Drunk Man Who Wouldn't Get Off Bus Gets Ride to Jail Instead

a A 53-year-old Calverton man is being held on $2,000 bail at the Suffolk County jail after an arrest in East Hampton Village on Oct. 24. Police received a report of a man on board a Suffolk County bus, in front of Herrick Park on Newtown Lane, who ...

http://easthampton.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/cops-drunk-man-who-wouldnt-get-off-bus-gets-ride-to-jail-instead

Suffolk County Police Put Brakes On Motorcycle, ATV Riders Allegedly Driving Recklessly

As WCBS 880 Long Island Bureau Chief Mike Xirinachs reported, Suffolk County Police kept busy on Sunday handing out several arrests and citations.

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/10/28/suffolk-county-police-put-brakes-on-motorcycle-atv-riders-allegedly-driving-recklessly/

Medford man allegedly left infant alone in house

A Medford man was arrested Sunday after he allegedly left his toddler home alone in his apartment, Suffolk County police said .

http://www.examiner.com/article/medford-man-allegedly-left-infant-alone-house?cid=rss

Police: Medford Man Arrested For Leaving 13-Month-Old Son Alone In Apartment

A Medford man has been arrested on charges of child endangerment for allegedly leaving his 13-month-son alone in his apartment Sunday afternoon, Suffolk County Police said.

http://sachem.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/police-medford-man-arrested-for-leaving-13monthold-son-alone-in-apartment-sachem

Police Seek Public's Help in Kohl Clothing Theft

... tall, weighting about 170 to 190 pounds and Hispanic and wearing a red hooded sweatshirt and a baseball cap. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about ...

http://westislip.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/police-seek-help-in-kohl-clothing-theft

Cops Keeping Close Eye on Sex Offenders Through Halloween

With Long Island children looking forward to trick-or-treating this week, Suffolk County Police announced Monday that Special Victims Section detectives will be out in force from now through Halloween to interview and monitor registered sex offenders in the region.

http://threevillage.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/cops-keeping-close-eye-on-sex-offenders-through-halloween-threevillage

Driver under the influence crashes into school bus

... across the nation put their children on a school bus, sending them off to a day of learning. This morning, in Suffolk County, a driver allegedly under the influence of drugs plowed into a school bus, resulting in a crash that caused a fire. ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/driver-under-the-influence-crashes-into-school-bus

Southampton Holds Last of Three Bully Prevention Seminars

... speakers Minerva Perez, who is the executive director of the Retreat and Detective Rory Forrestal from the Suffolk County Police Department Computer Crimes Unit. According to Southampton Councilwoman Christine Scalera, the seminar focused on ...

http://southampton.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/southampton-holds-last-of-three-bully-prevention-seminars-southampton

Cops Keeping Close Eye on Sex Offenders Through Halloween

With Long Island children looking forward to trick-or-treating this week, Suffolk County Police announced Monday that Special Victims Section detectives will be out in force from now through Halloween to interview and monitor registered sex offenders in the region.

http://southampton.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/cops-keeping-close-eye-on-sex-offenders-through-halloween

Cops catch bikers on pre-Halloween terror run

A gang of 50 bikers in Halloween costumes terrorized drivers across at least four Suffolk County towns Sunday, in the latest case of motorcycle madness.

http://nypost.com/2013/10/27/cops-catch-bikers-on-pre-halloween-terror-run/

Yonkers man among 7 motorcyclists charged on L.I.

Suffolk County police say they have arrested seven motorcyclists, including a Yonkers man, after receiving dozens of 911 calls about people driving recklessly on motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes in three communities this past weekend.

http://www.lohud.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lohud.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013310280014%26nclick_check%3D1

Melissa Joan Hart at Book Review; Halloween

... the local candidates yet, there are at least two opportunities this week. The League of Women Voters hosts a Suffolk County legislative candidates forum Monday at the Harborfields Public Library at 7 p.m. On Tuesday, the PTA Council of Half Hollow ...

http://northport.patch.com/groups/week-ahead/p/melissa-joan-hart-at-book-review-halloween

Team TFCU Raises $1,300 for the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition

... $4.7 billion in total assets, serves more than 227,000 members and has 25 full-service branches throughout Suffolk County including: Amityville, Bay Shore, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Central Islip, Commack, East Northport, Entenmann's, ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/10/prweb11266658.htm

Ballroom Dancing; Halloween

... the local candidates yet, there are at least two opportunities this week. The League of Women Voters hosts a Suffolk County legislative candidates forum Monday at the Harborfields Public Library at 7 p.m. On Tuesday, the PTA Council of Half Hollow ...

http://commack.patch.com/groups/week-ahead/p/ballroom-dancing-halloween

Walmart employee arrested for sexually abusing boy in store bathroom

Suffolk County Police have arrested an Islip Terrace man for sexually abusing a boy in the bathroom at Walmart in Islandia last night.

http://www.empirestatenews.net/News2013/20131021-1.htm

Tennis Team Knocks Off Ross, Advances in County Tournament

The East Hampton/Pierson/Bridgehampton girls tennis team knocked off rival Ross School in the quarterfinals of the Suffolk County team tournament on Thursday.

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/sports/tennis-team-knocks-off-ross-advances-in-county-tournament-26267

Police in NY arrest 7 motorcyclists

Suffolk County police say they have arrested seven motorcyclists after receiving dozens of 911 calls about people driving recklessly on motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes in three communities.

http://www.sfgate.com/news/crime/article/Police-in-NY-arrest-7-motorcyclists-4931397.php

Taser use by cops grows on Long Island

Taser gun training expert Ken Augsbach of the Suffolk County Police Department demonstrates the use of the Taser gun.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/taser-use-by-cops-grows-on-long-island-1.6329236

Lady Whalers Close Out Regular Season With Win

... tied the game early in the second half and Kasey Gilbride scored her 21st goal of the season, which leads Suffolk County. The Lady Whalers will play next in the Suffolk Class C Championship game on Thursday, October 31 at Dowling College at 6:30 ...

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/page-1/lady-whalers-close-out-regular-season-with-win-2-26264

Week Ahead: Nosferatu, Halloween

... November candidates yet, there are at least two opportunities this week. The League of Women Voters hosts a Suffolk County legislative candidates forum Monday at the Harborfields Public Library at 7 p.m. On Tuesday, the PTA Council of Half Hollow ...

http://huntington.patch.com/groups/week-ahead/p/week-ahead-nosferatu-halloween

Special Exhibit Honors World War II Veterans

Just in time for the coming Veterans Day holiday, the Suffolk County Historical Society will present a special exhibition honoring the nation's heroes.

http://riverhead.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/special-exhibit-honors-world-war-ii-veterans

Blizzard response at center of Brookhaven supervisor's race

... 14 town employees took an early retirement package that saved the town $1 million. Viloria-Fisher is a former Suffolk County legislator who left office in 2012 after 12 years under the county term limit law. She once chaired the Environment, ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/blizzard-response-at-center-of-brookhaven-supervisor-s-race-1.6329877

3 motorcyclists arrested on reckless driving charges, dozens cited, say Suffolk cops

... after what happened in the city and on the LIE." Police found the larger group riding motorcycles behind a Suffolk County Department of Social Services building on South Second Street in Deer Park, he said. Those 36 people were issued field ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/3-motorcyclists-arrested-on-reckless-driving-charges-dozens-cited-say-suffolk-cops-1.6328753

Senior Class Has Lady Whalers Flying High

... 2013 and those players are part of a senior class that is leading one of the most potent offensive attacks in Suffolk County. Gilbride on Monday punctuated an emotional final home game of the season by scoring four goals in a 6-2 win over Sayville, ...

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/sports/senior-class-has-lady-whalers-flying-high-26249

Blog Roundup: Monster Bash at Babylon Grade School

... in the long awaited reconstruction of Pinelawn Road (County Road 3) is set to move forward. Specifically, the Suffolk County Legislature has approved the County's $3.3 million share of the $18.5 million reconstruction project. The appropriation, ...

http://deerpark-northbabylon.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/blog-roundup-monster-bash-at-babylon-grade-school

West Islip School District News Roundup

... Islip, Patch offers up a roundup of events and student news. The boys cross country team took its first-ever Suffolk County Division II title this past week. The team's win was led by sophomore Kyle Kelly who won the 5000-meter race with a time of ...

http://westislip.patch.com/groups/schools/p/west-islip-school-district-news-roundup

Vecchio in 'very close race' to keep Smithtown supervisor seat

... Patrick R. Vecchio, 83, who has held the office more than 35 years, is facing Robert Creighton, 76, a former Suffolk County police commissioner and town councilman backed by Conservatives, and the Democratic, Independence and Working Families ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/vecchio-in-very-close-race-to-keep-smithtown-supervisor-seat-1.6325856

D'Amaro Updates Residents About Pinelawn Road Project

... in the long awaited reconstruction of Pinelawn Road (County Road 3) is set to move forward. Specifically, the Suffolk County Legislature has approved the County's $3.3 million share of the $18.5 million reconstruction project. The appropriation, ...

http://huntington.patch.com/groups/legislator-lou-damaro-at-your-service/p/damaro-updates-residents-about-pinelawn-road-project_73fa8b8c

Cops probe Smithtown, St. James burglaries

Suffolk County police are investigating four home burglaries reported in as many days in Smithtown and St. James, but are not yet sure whether they are all linked.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-probe-smithtown-st-james-burglaries-1.6324266

Artisanal food startups making inroads on LI

... movement is in a low-slung brick building near the eastern terminus of the Long Island Expressway, where Suffolk County's subdivisions give way to farms and country lanes. The facility, called the Calverton Business Incubator, is run by Stony Brook ...

http://www.newsday.com/business/artisanal-food-startups-making-inroads-on-li-1.6320948

Cops: Man had party for 500 at unsafe venue

... with more than 500 guests in an abandoned building in Huntington Station on Friday night. (Oct. 26, 2013) Suffolk County police have arrested a Huntington Station man and charged him with criminal nuisance in the hosting of a party with more than ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-man-had-party-for-500-at-unsafe-venue-1.6324331

Two pedestrians struck in Suffolk

... at County Road 83 and Route 25 in Selden. "The condition at this time is serious," the representative said. Suffolk County police said that they received a call at 9:28 p.m. regarding the crash, which is under investigation. In the other crash, a ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/two-pedestrians-struck-in-suffolk-1.6310271

String of Home Burglaries, Ghost Advenures

Police: 4 Smithtown Home Burglaries in 4 Days Suffolk County Police report that four homes in Smithtown and St. James have been struck by burglaries in less than a week.

http://smithtown.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/week-in-review-string-of-home-burglaries-ghost-advenures

Man Charged With Exosing Himself at Medford Target, Patchogue Christmas Parade Theme

Photo from Suffolk County police of a man police say allegedly exposed himself to a young girl at the Medford Target.

http://patchogue.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/week-in-review-man-charged-with-exosing-himself-at-medford-target-patchogue-christmas-parade-theme

Man Arrested for Warehouse Party

UPDATED 1:30 p. m. Suffolk County Police have arrested a man for hosting a party Friday night with more than 500 attendees in an abandoned warehouse in Huntington Station.

http://huntington.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/man-arrested-for-warehouse-party

Can Obamacare Improve Patient Safety? Tort Reform Hasn't.

... the $130 million verdict was announced last April, I was sitting in Justice Jerry Garguilo's courtroom in Suffolk County. All around me the defense lawyers in the gallery were decrying a "jury out of control," and how it was a powerful argument for ...

http://www.forbes.com/sites/stevecohen/2013/10/26/can-obamacare-improve-patient-safety-tort-reform-hasnt/

Man Accused Of Hosting Overcrowded Party At Abandoned L.I. Warehouse

... said he threw a party with more than 500 people at an abandoned warehouse where no one should have been. Suffolk County police responded around 10:30 p.m. after someone complained about the wild party in the warehouse behind 1026 New York Ave. in ...

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/10/26/man-accused-of-hosting-overcrowded-party-at-abandoned-l-i-warehouse/

News Nearby: LI Cares Cites Benefit of Joel Concert

... Night, hosted by the League of Women Voters. SMITHTOWN Police: 4 Smithtown Home Burglaries in 4 Days Suffolk County Police report that four homes in Smithtown and St. James have been struck by burglaries in less than a week. A Smithtown homeowner on ...

http://halfhollowhills.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/news-nearby-li-cares-cites-benefit-of-joel-concert-halfhollowhills

News Nearby: Growing Concerns Over Common Core

... in tears and I'm seeing him upset over the tests." SMITHTOWN Police: 4 Smithtown Home Burglaries in 4 Days Suffolk County Police report that four homes in Smithtown and St. James have been struck by burglaries in less than a week. A Smithtown ...

http://commack.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/news-nearby-growing-concerns-over-common-core-commack

Two testify they saw Chief Burke in room with suspect

A police sergeant and a detective testified Friday that they saw the top uniformed official of the Suffolk County Police Department, Chief of Department James Burke, in the interrogation room where police were holding the man charged with stealing items from Burke's car.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/two-testify-they-saw-chief-burke-in-room-with-suspect-1.6322622

Suffolk Bancorp posts third-quarter profit

Suffolk Bancorp, the Riverhead-based parent of the 28-branch Suffolk County National Bank, cited higher noninterest income and lower operating expenses in reporting net income of $3.9 million or 34 cents a share in the three months ended Sept.

http://www.newsday.com/business/suffolk-bancorp-posts-third-quarter-profit-1.6314347

2nd West Nile case confirmed in Suffolk; 8 total on LI

A second confirmed human case of West Nile virus was reported Thursday by Suffolk County, bringing to eight the total on Long Island so far this year.

http://www.newsday.com/news/health/2nd-west-nile-case-confirmed-in-suffolk-8-total-on-li-1.6315090

Don't Miss: Halloween Parade Marches Through St. James

... pwells Farm Historical Society, sent an email out to members stating the festivities must be cancelled due to Suffolk County's Department of Public Works ongoing construction to install a state-of-the-area fire suppression system in the buildings.

http://smithtown.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/dont-miss--halloween-parade-marches-through-st-james

Illegal Boarding House Issue Continues, Grade Schoolers Learn Fire Safety

... window of his home had been sending threatening texts for months and once unleashed his fury with a sword, Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota said Wednesday. On Tuesday, Spota announced the indictment of murder suspect Brett Knight, 45, ...

http://threevillage.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/week-in-review-illegal-boarding-house-issue-continues-grade-schoolers-learn-fire-safety

Ira Levine, local sports official, dies at 62

... Stony Brook and a master's degree from LIU Post, was also a longtime football official. He officiated at five Suffolk County championship games and two Long Island championships, according to Chuck DeCarbo, who worked in the same officiating crew ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/obituaries/ira-levine-local-sports-official-dies-at-62-1.6322417

Dumpster Rental Service in Suffolk County, NY, Hires Online Marketers to Improve Web Visibility

For home- and business owners in Suffolk County who are searching for dumpster rental for a cleanout, cleanup, or demolition project, it will soon be much easier to find the right company for the job.

http://www.pr.com/press-release/524018

Wall Street executive in court on rape charge

... that her injuries - which included bruises on her body - were consistent with her allegations, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota. The unnamed woman has since returned to Ireland but should be in court for the trial. Lee will ...

http://news.eircom.net/national/21426643/

Shotgun! SEE the drivers sprung using 'dummy passengers' just so they can cruise in the carpool lane

... dummy was stopped in Federal Way in 2011 after the driver had done a sudden swerve from an HOV lane. In Suffolk County, N.Y., police wondering why this woman was wearing sunglasses and using her sun visor on an overcast day in 2010 Everything ok, ...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2477222/Shotgun-SEE-drivers-sprung-using-dummy-passengers-just-cruise-carpool-lane.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Westhampton Middle School teacher pleads guilty to videotaping teen students

A middle school gym teacher from Speonk who used his cellphone to record girls in a locker room pleaded guilty today to all eight counts in an indictment, Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota said today.

http://www.empirestatenews.net/News2013/20131025-3.htm

Pennsylvania man charged with murder on Long Island

The Suffolk County Police Department, with the assistance of the United States Marshal Service's New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force, and the Scranton Pennsylvania Regional Fugitive Task Force, arrested a man in connection with the death of Desi Kingsberry.

http://www.empirestatenews.net/News2013/20131025-1.htm

Fire burns unoccupied house in Bellport

... are trying to determine the cause of a fire that damaged an unoccupied house in Bellport late Thursday, Suffolk County fire officials said. The fire at the home on Association Road near Champlin Avenue was reported at 10:12 p.m., fire officials ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/fire-burns-unoccupied-house-in-bellport-1.6317971

Cops probe man shot in shoulder in Wyandanch

First Precinct police officers responded to North 15th Street at about 10:25 a.m. "after a 911 caller reported a man had been shot," Suffolk County police said in a news release.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-probe-man-shot-in-shoulder-in-wyandanch-1.6319470

Wyandanch murder suspect held without bail

Torey Warren, 34, of Amityville, was charged with shooting and killing Desi Kingsberry, 30, of Wyandanch, and was ordered held without bail at his arraignment in a Suffolk County.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/wyandanch-murder-suspect-held-without-bail-1.6320029

Police Investigating Possible Grenade On Riverleigh Avenue

... Avenue in Riverside. Police said the call came in about the alleged grenade at approximately 2 p.m. The Suffolk County Bomb Squad is investigating, police said. While Riverleigh Avenue was initially closed for the investigation, police said the road ...

http://westhampton-hamptonbays.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/cops-police-investigating-grenade-on-riverleigh-avenue-westhampton-hamptonbays

Fabiola Santiago: Hatred of migrants seeps into young minds

... a casual Saturday night stroll in November 2008. In the suburban town of Patchogue, in central Long Island's Suffolk County, attacking Hispanic immigrants had become a sport for teenagers. What makes Ojito's reportage necessary reading is that these ...

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/10/25/3711396/fabiola-santiago-hatred-of-migrants.html

Crimes Nearby: Man Accused of Murdering Mattituck Horse Farm Owner Arraigned

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

http://riverhead.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/crimes-nearby-man-accused-of-murdering-mattituck-horse-farm-owner-arraigned

MADD speaker tells students of son's death by drunk driver

... point to avoid serving a sentence for violating his parole. Today, 17 years later, that driver is still on Suffolk County roads, Ms. Rebholz said. The original judge in the case had ordered the driver, after completing a few months of ...

http://shelterislandreporter.timesreview.com/2013/10/21718/madd-speaker-tells-students-of-sons-death-by-drunk-driver/

Crimes Nearby: Southampton Cops Investigate Home Invasion

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

http://westhampton-hamptonbays.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/crimes-nearby-southampton-cops-investigate-home-invasion_83224280

Driver under the influence crashes into school bus

... across the nation put their children on a school bus, sending them off to a day of learning. This morning, in Suffolk County, a driver allegedly under the influence of drugs plowed into a school bus, resulting in a crash that caused a fire. ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/driver-under-the-influence-crashes-into-school-bus

Most L.I. Homeowners Offered Buyouts Rejecting State's Offer

... owners considered for buyouts are takers, according to the state. All of the buyout offers were made to Suffolk County residents. The state allocated $171 million for the buyout program. Payments would be capped at $729,750 for a single-family home.

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/10/25/most-l-i-homeowners-offered-buyouts-rejecting-states-offer/

John O'Brien, Timothy Blake identified as pedestrians killed in separate crashes

... 2013) Two men were killed in separate pedestrian accidents little more than an hour apart Wednesday night in Suffolk County, police said. One fatal crash occurred in Oakdale at 8:14 p.m., the other in Selden at 9:30 p.m., Suffolk County police said. ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/john-o-brien-timothy-blake-identified-as-pedestrians-killed-in-separate-crashes-1.6311446

Suffolk IDA recovers OSI tax breaks

OSI Pharmaceuticals has returned approximately $750,000 in benefits and tax breaks the company received from Suffolk County and New York State.

http://libn.com/2013/10/25/suffolk-ida-recovers-osi-tax-breaks/

Crimes Nearby: Dix Hills Man Charged in CVS Pharmacy Robberies

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

http://northport.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/crimes-nearby-dix-hills-man-charged-in-cvs-pharmacy-robberies-northport

Crimes Nearby: Man Charged in CVS Pharmacy Robberies

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-man-charged-with-robbing-same-cvs-pharmacy-twice-in-a-month-deerpark-northbabylon

Dune Road Could Be Raised With Federal Sandy Money

... said Bishop. Raising the county-owned, town-managed Dune Road has been discussed for years, according to Suffolk County Legislator Jay Schneiderman, who said funding has always been a problem. Finding finding, however hasn't stopped officials from ...

http://westhampton-hamptonbays.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/dune-road-could-be-raised-with-federal-sandy-money

Strong Home Price Growth Resumes in September after Summer Slow Down, ...

... added. "For example, home price growth for the last year ranges from a minimum of just under 4.5 percent in Suffolk County, New York to a maximum of more than 31.0 percent in Sacramento, California; with an average across markets of roughly 16 ...

http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20131025005470/en/Strong-Home-Price-Growth-Resumes-September-Summer

Tennis Team Knocks Off Ross, Advances in County Tournament

The East Hampton/Pierson/Bridgehampton girls tennis team knocked off rival Ross School in the quarterfinals of the Suffolk County team tournament on Thursday.

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/sports/tennis-team-knocks-off-ross-advances-in-county-tournament-26267

Strong Home Price Growth Resumes in September after Summer Slow Down, ...

... added. "For example, home price growth for the last year ranges from a minimum of just under 4.5 percent in Suffolk County, New York to a maximum of more than 31.0 percent in Sacramento, California; with an average across markets of roughly 16 ...

http://www.sys-con.com/node/2849391

Your Election Day Predictions; Let's Hear Them

We'd love to hear your predictions for who's going to win some open seats and town and county government on Nov. 5. The Suffolk County Legislature posts some strong races, with Jay Schneiderman getting a strong challenge from Christopher Nuzzi in the 2nd District.

http://patchogue.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/your-election-day-predictions-lets-hear-them_75da215a-patchogue

Lady Whalers Close Out Regular Season With Win

... early in the second half and Kasey Gilbride scored her 19th goal of the season, which is tied for the most in Suffolk County. The Lady Whalers will play next in the Suffolk Class C Championship game on Thursday, October 31 at Dowling College at 6:30 ...

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/page-1/lady-whalers-close-out-regular-season-with-win-2-26264

Cops: Man In Laurel Accident Was Driving Drunk

... was charged with driving while intoxicated, a misdemeanor, and transported to Stony Brook Medical Center via Suffolk County Police helicopter. He was admitted to the hospital and released to appear in court at a later date, police said.

http://northfork.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/cops-man-in-accident-was-driving-drunk

Crossing Guard Charged With DWI In Patchogue After Shift

... ossing guard at the corner of Montauk Highway and Bell Avenue in Blue Point. Crossing guards are employees of Suffolk County Police.

http://patchogue.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/blue-point-woman-charged-with-dwi-after-crossing-guard-shift-in-blue-point-patchogue

Sex Offender Charged for Exposing Himself to Girl At Medford Target

Police said Ray Sanchez, a registered Level 2 sex offender exposed himself to young girls in Medford and Setauket. Photo credit: Suffolk County police.

http://patchogue.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/sex-offender-charged-for-exposing-himself-to-young-girls-patchogue

NY fugitive arrested in Pocono Pines

Wanted on charges of fatally shooting a man in the back during a September 2013 altercation in Suffolk County, N.Y., Torey Warren, 34, was arrested Thursday at an Old Route 940 home in Pocono Pines, authorities said.

http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20131024/NEWS/131029860/-1/rss01

EPCAL Legislation Approved

... law passed." Senator Kenneth P. LaValle said, "The EPCAL site is the last major economic development site in Suffolk County. For the Town of Riverhead it means tax relief and for all of the East End it will spur economic development and create ...

http://www.longislandassociation.org/news.cfm/2013/all/epcal-legislation-approved

Dynamic duo of Kristin Desmond, Natasha Albaneze help keep Northport on top

... quarterfinal game. (Nov. 9, 2012) Kristin Desmond, you entered the week having scored the most goals in Suffolk County. Natasha Albaneze, you have assisted on the most goals in Suffolk County. So, how many of Kristin's goals has Natasha assisted on? ...

http://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/girls-soccer/dynamic-duo-of-kristin-desmond-natasha-albaneze-help-keep-northport-on-top-1.6286438

Police: Medford Man Killed In Selden Car Crash

A Medford man has been identified as a pedestrian struck and killed in a Wednesday night motor vehicle crash in Selden, Suffolk County police said.

http://sachem.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/police-medford-man-killed-in-selden-car-crash-sachem

Suffolk cops: Alleged drunken crossing guard faces multiple charges

... Griffiths, 58, of Blue Point, faces drunken driving and leaving the scene charges after her Oct. 23 arrest. . Suffolk County Police Dept. A Suffolk County school crossing guard was arrested Wednesday morning on drunken driving charges after cops ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/suffolk-cops-alleged-drunken-crossing-guard-faces-multiple-charges?cid=rss

Whalers Battle Southampton to the Wire

... Whalers played another tough non-league game against Mattituck on Tuesday and now turn their attention to the Suffolk County Class C Championship, which will be played against Southold on Saturday, November 2 at Diamond in the Pines Park in Coram at ...

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/sports/whalers-battle-southampton-to-the-wire-26254

Pierson Volleyball Earns Playoff Spot

The goal of reaching the Suffolk County Class D playoffs has been achieved and now the Pierson-Bridgehampton girls volleyball team needs to find a way to beat perennial champion Shelter Island one way or the other.

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/sports/volleyball-earns-playoff-spot-26251

Holocaust Center Celebrates 21 Years of Promoting Tolerance

... the field of ultraviolet lighting technology. In his public life, Cooper was elected Majority Leader of the Suffolk County Legislature for six consecutive terms, making him the longest-serving Majority Leader in the history of Suffolk County. As a ...

http://glencove.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/holocaust-center-celebrates-21-years-of-promoting-tolerance

Crime Log: Shopping Spree with Stolen Credit Card

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

http://commack.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/crime-log-shopping-spree-with-stolen-credit-card

Islip steps up crackdown on abandoned homes

... "It goes from fixing broken windows, which is a quality-of-life issue, to working with the Third Precinct" of Suffolk County police to shutter houses that have attracted bad elements, Councilman Steven Flotteron said. Last week, town officials, ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/islip-steps-up-crackdown-on-abandoned-homes-1.6309796

Fire still burning at Brentwood transfer station

... were injured in the stubborn blaze, which generated response from the volunteers of least 30 departments, Suffolk County fire officials said. The injuries were not considered serious, authorities said, although the immediate conditions of the ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/fire-still-burning-at-brentwood-transfer-station-1.6305236

Westhampton Beach teacher admits to filming girls in locker room

... guilty Wednesday to allegations that he used his cell phone to record young girls in a school locker room, Suffolk County DA Thomas Spota said Oct. 23 . Thomas Sheppard, 27, of Speonk, appeared Oct. 23 at the Suffolk County Court in Riverhead to ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/westhampton-beach-teacher-admits-to-filming-girls-locker-room?cid=rss

Sayville, Bayport-Blue Point Scouts are Helping to Keep Beaches Clean

Local scouts in Bayport-Blue Point and Sayville recently took to the beach and participated in an annual cleanup effort. As part of the International Coastal Cleanup effort Girl Scouts of Suffolk County, Service Unit 18 did a cleanup at Corey Beach in Blue Point.

http://sayville.patch.com/groups/volunteering/p/sayville-bayportblue-point-scouts-are-helping-to-keep-beaches-clean

Senior Class Has Lady Whalers Flying High

... 2013 and those players are part of a senior class that is leading one of the most potent offensive attacks in Suffolk County. Gilbride on Monday punctuated an emotional final home game of the season by scoring four goals in a 6-2 win over Sayville, ...

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/sports/senior-class-has-lady-whalers-flying-high-26249

Your Election Day Predictions, Let's Hear Them

... Weichbrodt are being challenged this year by Democrats Astrid Fidelia and George Hafele. All 18 seats in the Suffolk County Legislature are also up for grabs. Who do you think will win this Election Day? Visit The Soapbox - Gov't Matters blog here ...

http://westislip.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/your-election-day-predictions-lets-hear-them_c74324e5

Drug Charges, Assault, Criminal Mischief Arrests

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

http://westislip.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/drug-charges-assault-criminal-mischief-arrests

Protesting the Common Core

A letter sent out by the Suffolk County School Superintendents Association questioning the wisdom of state testing was unanimously approved for sending by the Montauk School Board on Tuesday.

http://www.easthamptonstar.com/Education/20131024/Protesting-Common-Core

Pols Focus on Montauk

... Wilkinson sat quietly in the back row with a stern look on his face. One by one the candidates, who included Suffolk County Legislator Jay Schneiderman and his opponent, Chris Nuzzi; Mr. Cantwell; Town Councilman Dominick Stanzione; the town board ...

http://www.easthamptonstar.com/Government/20131024/Pols-Focus-Montauk

Honored for Beach Rescue

... York. She was previously honored at the organization's annual convention in August and again last month by Suffolk County Legislator Jay Schneiderman, who presented her with a proclamation. Ms. Haab received the firefighter association's EMS ...

http://www.easthamptonstar.com/Government/20131024/Honored-Beach-Rescue

Nuzzi vs. Schneiderman

... Schneiderman on Nov. 5. Chris Nuzzi, the outgoing Southampton Town councilman who is trying to oust incumbent Suffolk County Legislator Jay Schneiderman, came out on the attack at Monday's League of Women Voters debate in East Hampton. When Mr. ...

http://www.easthamptonstar.com/News/20131024/Nuzzi-vs-Schneiderman

Hamptons Sales Surge Fuels Million-Dollar Home Knock-Downs

... the house, the harder it is to sell. In the Hamptons the bigger the house, the easier it is to sell." In Suffolk County, home to the Hamptons, 188 residential properties priced at at least $750,000 changed hands within a year of the previous ...

http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-MV4VBF0YHQ0X01-1L5HPSRJ855AO33NNJHM86FJO4

Police: 4 Smithtown Home Burglaries in 4 Days

Suffolk County Police report that four homes in Smithtown and St. James have been struck by burglaries in less than a week.

http://smithtown.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/police-4-smithtown-home-burglaries-in-4-days

Lawbreaking motorcyclists targeted by LI cops

Suffolk County Highway Patrol Sgt. George Hodge inspects seven motorcycle helmets owned by bikers who were arrested along the eastbound LIE near exit 64 in Medford, N.Y. All seven were charged with reckless driving.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/lawbreaking-motorcyclists-targeted-by-li-cops-1.6290571

'Central Park Five' Film Kicks Off Black Film Festival Next Month

... he 1987 Lincoln Center Theater/Broadway musical "Sarafina!" will follow. Funding was made possible in part by Suffolk County Community Development, Stony Brook Southampton and the Town of Southampton.

http://southampton.patch.com/groups/arts-and-entertainment/p/central-park-five-film-kicks-off-black-film-festival-next-month

A look back: This week in Shelter Island history

... stretching from Menhaden Lane east along the first Ram Causeway and then transferred it to Shelter Island and Suffolk County. POSTSCRIPT: Through the years, thanks to the 2 percent mortgage tax, Shelter Island, like other East End towns, has been ...

http://shelterislandreporter.timesreview.com/2013/10/21686/a-look-back-this-week-in-shelter-island-history-14/

Brokers: Buyers interested in Suffolk's Foley nursing site

Brokers for Suffolk County's John J. Foley Skilled Nursing Facility in Yaphank say the property has received expressions of interest from more than 35 potential buyers.

http://www.newsday.com/business/brokers-buyers-interested-in-suffolk-s-foley-nursing-site-1.6282184

Crossing guard to face off-duty DWI charge

... while intoxicated after she was arrested in the parking lot of Waldbaum's in Patchogue. (Oct. 24, 2013) A Suffolk County school crossing guard arrested on a drunken-driving charge 20 minutes after her shift ended at an elementary school post ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/crossing-guard-to-face-off-duty-dwi-charge-1.6312064

2 pedestrians die after crashes in Oakdale, Selden

... 2013) Two men were killed in separate pedestrian accidents little more than an hour apart Wednesday night in Suffolk County, police said. One fatal crash occurred in Oakdale at 8:14 p.m., the other in Selden at 9:30 p.m., Suffolk County police said. ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/2-pedestrians-die-after-crashes-in-oakdale-selden-1.6311446

Reporter editorial: The public library, a place for all

... between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. It should be voted in. This election year is a quiet one. We have a race for the Suffolk County Legislature with Legislator Jay Schneiderman (Montauk-I,D,WF) challenging Southampton Town Councilman Chris Nuzzi (R,C). There ...

http://shelterislandreporter.timesreview.com/2013/10/21670/reporter-editorial-the-public-library-a-place-for-all/

Sachem East Could Win Grants If Students Commit To Drive Safely

Students at Sachem High School East will get a driver safety presentation Thursday morning from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. The Celebrate My Drive/teen driver safety event is being hosted by the school, EAC Network, The Suffolk County Sheriff's Office, Cox Media Group 106.1 BLI, Town of Brookhaven and the Highway Department's Traffic Safety Division.

http://sachem.patch.com/groups/goodnews/p/sachem-east-could-win-grants-if-students-commit-to-drive-safely

West Bay Shore street reopens after crash

Suffolk County police are investigating a motor-vehicle accident that closed a West Bay Shore street for more than five hours early Monday.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/west-bay-shore-street-reopens-after-crash-1.6292056

Hamptons Sales Surge Fuels Multimillion-Dollar Home Tear-Downs

... the house, the harder it is to sell. In the Hamptons the bigger the house, the easier it is to sell." In Suffolk County, home to the Hamptons, 188 residential properties priced at at least $750,000 changed hands within a year of the previous ...

http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-MV4VBF0YHQ0X01-6GILS8VD411KB6HK6NESRK7TGD

High School Marching Band Jams

... mention of the FHS presentation of the Dalerette Kick, Pom and Dance teams. One expereiced choreographer from Suffolk County even said that Farmingdale's Kickline was "the best of the evening."

http://www.antonnews.com/farmingdaleobserver/179-farmingdaleschools/33602-high-school-marching-band-jams.html

Hamptons Sales Surge Fuels High-End Home Tear-Downs

... the house, the harder it is to sell. In the Hamptons the bigger the house, the easier it is to sell." In Suffolk County, home to the Hamptons, 188 residential properties priced at at least $750,000 changed hands within a year of the previous ...

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-10-24/hamptons-sales-surge-fuels-high-end-home-tear-downs.html

Weekend Agenda: Boat Burning, Make A Witches Brew

... colored pencil drawing. Only basic drawing skills are required. Sat. and Sun. from 12-4pm. Course fee: $180. Suffolk County Legislator Kara Hahn will be co-hosting "Barkfest 2013" on Saturday at noon. The event, billed as Long Island's largest pet ...

http://sayville.patch.com/groups/weekend-planner/p/weekend-agenda-boat-burning-make-a-witches-brew-sayville

Long Island teacher admits to secretly videotaping girls

A Long Island gym teacher has admitted to secretly video-recording girls in a middle school locker room, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota.

http://www.myfoxny.com/story/23773649/li-teacher-admits-to-secretly-videotaping-girls

Pretrial testimony begins in Loeb case

A Suffolk County probation officer testified yesterday that plans to search the home of a Smithtown man accused of stealing a duffel bag from Suffolk Police Chief of Department James Burke's vehicle had already been set up because of a set of brass knuckles she found at his home a month earlier.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/pretrial-testimony-begins-in-loeb-case-1.6310288

Two pedestrians struck in Suffolk

... at County Road 83 and Route 25 in Selden. "The condition at this time is serious," the representative said. Suffolk County police said that they received a call at 9:28 p.m. regarding the crash, which is under investigation. In the other crash, a ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/two-pedestrians-struck-in-suffolk-1.6310271

Sag Harbora s YARD Program Merges with Sag Harbor Youth Center for Consolidated Program

... and taking family bus trips to Manhattan during Spring break. Skinner will also receive training through the Suffolk County Youth Bureau to start a mentoring program. The YRC already has a list of about 12 kids who will participate on its new Youth ...

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/page-1/sag-harbors-yard-program-merges-with-sag-harbor-youth-center-for-consolidated-program-26239

Norwegian Comedy Duo Release 'Fox' Follow Up: 'Massachusetts'

... you ask? Well, blue jeans and flannels, for one. Also, the Boy Scouts of Attleboro, the Staring Dogs of Suffolk County, Nelson Mandela's home, and that one guy named Bruce," Spin writes. "It's pretty funny and musically deft - heartland-meets-soft ...

http://www.edgefireisland.com/index.php?ch=entertainment&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=150980

Your Election Day Predictions; Let's Hear Them

We'd love to hear your predictions for who's going to win some open seats and town and county government on Nov. 5. The Suffolk County Legislature posts some strong races, with Jay Schneiderman getting a strong challenge from Christopher Nuzzi in the 2nd District.

http://northfork.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/your-election-day-predictions-lets-hear-them_da08635f

Your Election Day Predictions; Let's Hear Them

We'd love to hear your predictions for who's going to win some open seats and town and county government on Nov. 5. The Suffolk County Legislature posts some strong races, with Jay Schneiderman getting a strong challenge from Christopher Nuzzi in the 2nd District.

http://easthampton.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/your-election-day-predictions-lets-hear-them_4419e2fb

Commack Firefighters Practice Rescue Techniques at Recycling Center

... and Smithtown, and is immediately notified to respond to any Technical Rescue emergency in either township. Suffolk County Technical Rescue Coordinator John Bicocchi, along with Anthony Tedeschi, an instructor from The Suffolk County Fire Academy, ...

http://commack.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/commack-firefighters-practice-rescue-techniques-at-recycling-center

Hills West Football in 7th Place in Division

The Hills West football team currently sits in 7th place in Suffolk County Division II.

http://halfhollowhills.patch.com/groups/sports/p/hills-west-football-in-7th-place-in-division

Your Election Day Predictions; Let's Hear Them

We'd love to hear your predictions for who's going to win some open seats and town and county government on Nov. 5. The Suffolk County Legislature posts some strong races, with Jay Schneiderman getting a strong challenge from Christopher Nuzzi in the 2nd District.

http://westhampton-hamptonbays.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/your-election-day-predictions-lets-hear-them_978cf21d

Your Election Day Predictions; Let's Hear Them

We'd love to hear your predictions for who's going to win some open seats and town and county government on Nov. 5. The Suffolk County Legislature posts some strong races, with Jay Schneiderman getting a strong challenge from Christopher Nuzzi in the 2nd District.

http://sachem.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/your-election-day-predictions-lets-hear-them_75da215a

2 Sayville Girls Tennis Players Qualify for All County

This article was written by Linda Mittiga, Sayville Schools. Sayville sophomore Paige Liskiewicz and seventh-grader Hannah Niggemeier earned places on 16-member Suffolk County Singles Varsity squad and qualified for the All-County Tournament and compete in the Suffolk County Girls Varsity Championship.

http://sayville.patch.com/groups/sports/p/2-sayville-girls-tennis-players-qualify-for-all-county

Your Election Day Predictions, Let's Hear Them

... Democratic Town Supervisor Rich Schaffer is being challenged by Republican Chris Connors. All 18 seats in the Suffolk County Legislature are also up for grabs. In the 14th District, Democrat Tom Dolan faces Republican Kevin McCaffrey. In the 17th ...

http://deerpark-northbabylon.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/your-election-day-predictions-lets-hear-them_5bdce282

Police: L.I. School Crossing Guard Charged With DWI

Suffolk County police said a school crossing guard was arrested for driving while intoxicated shortly after finishing her shift Wednesday.

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/10/23/police-l-i-school-crossing-guard-charged-with-dwi/

Lloyd Harbor Man Killed by Falling Tree

... leave the home. Miller, 39, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. Miller's wife was not injured. The couple's 5-year-old and 3-year-old daughters, who were in the car, were ...

http://huntington.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/lloyd-harbor-man-killed-by-falling-street

Cops: Crossing guard charged with DWI after shift

A Suffolk County crossing guard was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated not long after she finished her morning shift Wednesday at a post on Montauk Highway in Blue Point.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-crossing-guard-charged-with-dwi-after-shift-1.6307358

Your Election Day Predictions, Let's Hear Them

... Vecchio is being challenged by Democrat Steve Snair and Conservative Robert Creighton. All 18 seats in the Suffolk County Legislature are also up for grabs. In the 13th District, Democrat Elaine Turley, Republican Rob Trotta, Conservative Paul ...

http://smithtown.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/your-election-day-predictions-lets-hear-them_93b725f0

Your Election Day Predictions, Let's Hear Them

... challenging incumbent Democratic Town Supervisor Frank Petrone for the supervisor's seat. All 18 seats in the Suffolk County Legislature are also up for grabs. In the 13th District, Democrat Elaine Turley, Republican Rob Trotta, Conservative Paul ...

http://huntington.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/your-election-day-predictions-lets-hear-them_e8a015b6

Legislator Lou D'Amaro Helps Seniors Get 'Carded'

Local senior citizens came out in force to meet Suffolk Legislator Lou D'Amaro and receive their free Suffolk County Senior Citizen Identification Cards during Legislator D'Amaro's September Community Outreach Program.

http://huntington.patch.com/groups/legislator-lou-damaro-at-your-service/p/i-got-carded

Notify NYC Home

... a Missing Child Alert for the disappearance of Liam Rooney, male, white, 16 years old, with autism, from Suffolk County, NY. He was last seen at the Albany bus terminal, scheduled to board a bus to Port Authority in New York City, but did not. It is ...

https://a858-nycnotify.nyc.gov/NotifyNYC/(S(ysriztv4r1aa2a5541agvi45))/Home.aspx

Kings Park Football in 12th Place in Division

The Kings Park football team currently sits in 12th place in Suffolk County Division III.

http://kingspark.patch.com/groups/sports/p/kings-park-football-in-12th-place-in-division

Smithtown West Football Tied for First in Division

The Smithtown West football team currently sits in a tie for first place in Suffolk County Division II.

http://smithtown.patch.com/groups/sports/p/smithtown-west-football-tied-for-first-in-division

Huntington Football Tied For 5th Place in Division

The Huntington football team currently sits in a tie for 5th place in Suffolk County Division III.

http://huntington.patch.com/groups/sports/p/deer-park-football-tied-for-5th-place-in-division

Northport Football Tied For 3rd Place in Division

The Northport football team currently sits in a tie for 3rd place in Suffolk County Division I. On Friday, Northport plays at Connetquot at 6 p.m. Are you going to the game? Post your stories, photos and videos on Patch by clicking here .

http://northport.patch.com/groups/sports/p/northport-football-tied-for-3rd-place-in-division

Deer Park Football in 5th Place in Division

The Deer Park football team currently sits in 5th place in Suffolk County Division III.

http://deerpark-northbabylon.patch.com/groups/sports/p/deer-park-football-in-5th-place-in-division

Cops: Riverhead Man Had Cocaine, Pot and A Loaded Handgun, Resisted Arrest

... en to the Riverhead police department and held for arraignment in Riverhead Justice Court and remanded to the Suffolk County Correctional Facility.

http://riverhead.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/cops-riverhead-man-had-cocaine-pot-and-a-loaded-handgun-resisted-arrest

Hauppauge Football Tied For Second Place in Division

The Hauppauge football team currently sits in a tie for second place in Suffolk County Division III.

http://hauppauge.patch.com/groups/sports/p/hauppauge-football-tied-for-second-place-in-division

Commack Football Undefeated, in First Place in Division

The Commack football team currently sits in 1st place in Suffolk County Division I. On Friday, the Cougars host Ward Melville at 7 p.m. Are you going to the game? Post your stories, photos and videos on Patch by clicking here .

http://commack.patch.com/groups/sports/p/commack-football-undefeated-in-first-place-in-division

DA: Murder Suspect Sent Text Threats to Equestrian, Planned to Kill Both Men

A man who police said shot and killed a well-known equestrian and Mattituck horse farm owner and fired his gun 11 times through the window of his home had been sending threatening texts for months and once unleashed his fury with a sword, Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota said Wednesday.

http://northfork.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/da-murder-suspect-threatened-equestrian-planned-to-kill-both-men

Hurricanes Football In Middle Of Division III Pack

... take on the undefeated 6-0 Miller Place Panthers. It's an off year for the 'Canes who went all the way to the Suffolk County Championship last year. How do you think the season will shake down for the Hurricanes? Think they'll make the playoffs? ...

http://westhampton-hamptonbays.patch.com/groups/sports/p/hurricanes-football-in-middle-of-division-iii-pack

Babylon Football in First Place in Division

The Babylon football team currently sits in first place in Suffolk County Division IV.

http://babylonvillage.patch.com/groups/sports/p/babylon-football-tied-for-first-in-division

Hub Study Update, Meet the Candidates Night at Comsewogue Library

... Library is hosting its second Meet the Candidates night tonight from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the library. The Suffolk County legislator and the Town of Brookhaven candidates will be on hand to answer any questions or concerns you might have. After the ...

http://portjefferson.patch.com/groups/editors-picks/p/hub-study-update-meet-the-candidates-night-at-comsewogue-library_368e8fa0

West Islip Football Tied for First in Division

The West Islip football team currently sits in a tie for first place in Suffolk County Division I. On Saturday, West Islip visits Riverhead for a 2 p.m. game.

http://westislip.patch.com/groups/sports/p/west-islip-football-tied-for-first-in-division

Arrest Report: Grand Larceny, Assault, 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-grand-larceny-assault-drunk-driving

The Retreat's Holiday Giving Programs Need Donors

... Gift cards can be sent to The Retreat at 13 Goodfriend Drive, East Hampton, New York 11937 by Nov. 12. Also, Suffolk County Legis. Lynne C. Nowick is collecting food for Thanksgiving meals for families served by The Retreat. Canned vegetables and ...

http://westhampton-hamptonbays.patch.com/groups/goodnews/p/the-retreats-holiday-giving-programs-need-donors-westhampton-hamptonbays

Sex Offender Charged for Exposing Himself to Girl At Medford Target

Police said Ray Sanchez, a registered Level 2 sex offender exposed himself to young girls in Medford and Setauket. Photo credit: Suffolk County police.

http://sachem.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/sex-offender-charged-for-exposing-himself-to-young-girls-sachem

Suffolk County Legislator Candidates Debate Countya s Financial Future

The state of the county's finances, and whether 10 year Suffolk County Legislator Jay Schneiderman has done enough in his tenure to protect taxpayers, was the central focus of a League of Women Voters of the Hamptons debate between Schneiderman and his Republican challenger Chris Nuzzi Monday night.

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/page-1/suffolk-county-legislator-candidates-debate-countys-financial-future-26192

Greenport LIRR Service Extended Through Thanksgiving Weekend

... members to provide much improved service to all of our communities on Long Island, said Mitchell H. Pally, Suffolk County representative to the MTA Board. "Throughout my career I have fought for Suffolk's East End residents to insure access to ...

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/community/greenport-lirr-service-extended-through-thanksgiving-weekend-26187

In Wake of Accidents, Southampton Looks at Traffic Solutions

... flow. The final item will be the implementation of an improved system of communication to the public via Suffolk County's CodeRed system, the town's website and the CRC office. "Working with multiple agencies and putting procedures in place to ...

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/page-1/in-wake-of-accidents-southampton-looks-at-traffic-solutions-26177

Alleged Equestrian Killer in Court, Transition Fair For Disabled, Rain in Riverhead Tuesday

... said shot beloved a beloved local equestrian 11 times through a window at his home will be arraigned in Suffolk County Criminal Court in Riverside. - Town supervisor candidates gave their views on the environment, EPCAL and public safety at an event ...

http://riverhead.patch.com/groups/5-things/p/alleged-equestrian-killer-in-court-transition-fair-for-disabled-rain-in-riverhead-tuesday

Police Nab Holbrook Man for Attempted Robbery of Islandia Eatery

Police charged Piccola, 23, of Murial St. in Holbrook with first-degree attempted robbery and possession of a hypodermic instrument on Wednesday. Credit: Suffolk County police

http://sachem.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/police-nab-holbrook-man-for-attempted-robbery-of-islandia-eatery-sachem

Ed Brown calls for public meeting on culling deer herd

... by the New York State Department of Conservation counts somewhere between 35 to 50 deer per square mile in Suffolk County, with some areas hosting up to 100 deer. A controllable herd is somewhere in the range of eight to 10 deer per square mile. In ...

http://shelterislandreporter.timesreview.com/2013/10/21643/ed-brown-calls-for-public-meeting-on-culling-deer-herd/

Murder Suspect Charged With Killing Equestrian to be Arraigned Wednesday

A man who police said shot a well-known equestrian and Mattituck horse farm owner 11 times through a window will be arraigned Wednesday in Suffolk County Criminal Court in Riverside.

http://northfork.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/suspect-in-mattituck-horse-farm-owner-to-be-arraigned-wednesday

Murder Suspect In Court, Story Time, Wine Down Wednesday on North Fork

... allegedly shot a beloved Mattituck horse farm owner 11 times through a window will be arraigned Wednesday in Suffolk County Criminal Court. - It's Storytime Yoga with Mary Hasel from 4:30 p.m. to - 5:15 p.m. at the Cutchogue New Suffolk Free ...

http://northfork.patch.com/groups/5-things/p/murder-suspect-in-court--story-time-wine-down-wednesday-on-north-fork

Safety and Drug Prevention Forum, a Cool Fall Day on Tap Wednesday

... the free diabetes prevention program happening today at 6 p.m. at 200 Belle Terre Road in Port Jefferson. The Suffolk County Department of Health and St. Charles will be on hand to give you the tools to change your life. The Miller Place School ...

http://millerplace-rockypoint.patch.com/groups/5-things/p/safety-and-drug-prevention-forum-a-cool-fall-day-on-tap-wednesday

Police: Forged Document Cheated Woman Out Of 5K

... owed several years ago. According to police, the woman called police on Oct. 11 when she was informed at the Suffolk County Clerk's office in Riverside that a small claims judgement she won against another person was listed as "satisfied" with her ...

http://riverhead.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/police-forged-document-cheated-woman-out-of-5k

Candidate Forum On Diversity, Forgiveness Symposium Tuesday

... On Diversity Issues Tuesday A bilingual candidate forum on diversity featuring Brookhaven Town Supervisor and Suffolk County Legislator Seventh District candidates is taking place Tuesday at the Gordon Heights Fire House, 23 Hawkins Ave. in the ...

http://patchogue.patch.com/groups/5-things/p/candidate-forum-on-diversity-forgiveness-symposium-tuesday

Lower tax possible for Sandy-damaged property

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation yesterday that could lower property tax assessments on properties destroyed or damaged by superstorm Sandy.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/lower-tax-possible-for-sandy-damaged-property-1.6302976

Suffolk County anniversaries, Oct. 27:

They celebrated with family. Bill is a retired captain with the New York City Fire Department.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/suffolk-county-anniversaries-oct-27-1.6282037

$1M grant helps fund Latino nonprofits for Sandy help

Officials from the American Red Cross of Long Island, the United Way of Long Island, Adelante of Suffolk County, the Hispanic Brotherhood of Rockville Centre and La Fuerza Unida of Glen Cove attended the grand opening of the Long Island Red Cross Family Recovery Center in Deer Park.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/long-island-now-1.1732330/1m-grant-helps-fund-latino-nonprofits-for-sandy-help-1.6298470

Woman punched in face by Jets fan charged with assault

... attend events at the stadium." The charges come a day after it was revealed that Paschke, the son of a former Suffolk County cop, once spent time behind bars for fatally knifing a teen. Paschke was convicted of criminally negligent homicide and ...

http://nypost.com/2013/10/22/woman-punched-in-face-by-jets-fan-charged-with-assault/

3 Area Homes Report Burglaries

A resident on Lamont La. in Stony Brook reported to Suffolk County police that two iPads were stolen from the home on Oct. 17. According to the report two window screens were removed from the home.

http://threevillage.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/3-area-homes-burglarized

Legislation For County Plan to Contend with Tick Borne Illnesses Adopted

With widespread incidents of tick-borne diseases reported each year, Suffolk County Legislator Jay Schneiderman of Montauk has introduced a resolution calling on the county's vector control division to create a plan of concrete steps to address what he calls an "epidemic plaguing Suffolk County."

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/page-1/schneiderman-legislation-calling-for-county-to-create-plan-to-counter-tick-borne-illnesses-25985