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Saturday, August 31, 2013

Huntington woman faces DWI charge after motorcycle crash

A Huntington woman was arrested Friday night for allegedly driving drunk after she crashed her car into a motorcycle in Greenlawn and critically injured the other driver, Suffolk County police said .

http://www.examiner.com/article/huntington-woman-faces-dwi-charge-after-motorcycle-crash?cid=rss

Bellone takes pages from Levy playbook

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announces a tentative agreement to sell Foley nursing home in Yaphank on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 in Hauppauge, New York.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/bellone-takes-pages-from-levy-playbook-1.5992296

LI schools expand courses with boost in state aid

Wantagh Elementary Schools kindergarten teacher Jenny Jencius, right, sitting with Maria Falco and her twin sons, Frank and Pasquale, both 5, who will be starting A full-day kindergarten class.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-schools-expand-courses-with-boost-in-state-aid-1.5992365

Suspicious Device, New Asian Grocery

... area roads as they investigated a suspicious device, which they eventually detonated. A spokeswoman from the Suffolk County police department said that a piece of PVC pipe, which they rendered safe, was the suspicious item that was found and that as ...

http://threevillage.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/week-in-review-suspicious-device-new-asian-grocery

News Nearby: Wild Foxes, LIPA Outage

... near the Brewhaus Pub and Nick's Smoke Shop on early Monday morning, police said. According to the Suffolk County Police Department, Lindenhurst residents Dale Campiglia, 47, and Robert St. John, 25, were involved in an altercation in the street in ...

http://babylonvillage.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/news-nearby-wild-foxes-lipa-outage_3b27285f

News Nearby: Wild Foxes, Bavarian Inn Demolition

The abandoned Lake Ronkonkoma site is currently planned to be demolished by the third week in September, Suffolk County Legislator John M. Kennedy Jr. told Patch.

http://sayville.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/news-nearby-wild-foxes-bavarian-inn-demolition_f0462d61

Night Club Closes Up, Telecom Company Goes Bankrupt

... positive West Nile samples over the past several summers. Bavarian Inn Slated For Late September Demolition Suffolk County Legislator John M. Kennedy Jr. told Patch that plans are in place to raze the abandoned building once occupied by the Bavarian ...

http://hauppauge.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/week-in-review-night-club-closes-up-telecom-company-goes-bankrupt

News Nearby: Layoffs Looming, Rally to Save Psych Center

... COMMACK Motor Carrier Inspection Site Opens in Commack A new motor carrier inspection site, dedicated to Suffolk County Police Officer Glen Ciano, who was killed by a drunken driver in 2009, opened Tuesday on Crooked Hill Road in Commack. HAUPPAUGE ...

http://kingspark.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/news-nearby-layoffs-looming-rally-to-save-psych-center

News Nearby: Wild Foxes, LIPA Outage

... near the Brewhaus Pub and Nick's Smoke Shop on early Monday morning, police said. According to the Suffolk County Police Department, Lindenhurst residents Dale Campiglia, 47, and Robert St. John, 25, were involved in an altercation in the street in ...

http://westislip.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/news-nearby-wild-foxes-lipa-outage

Man Charged For Driving Stolen Truck Through Holtsville Mugshot Released

Mugshot of Matthew Roy, 22 of Manorville, who is charged for allegedly driving a stolen truck in Holtsville. Photo courtesy of Suffolk County Police.

http://sachem.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/man-charged-for-driving-stolen-truck-through-holtsville-mugshot-released

Cops: 14 overnight arrests at Suffolk DWI checkpoints

Fourteen Long Islanders were arrested early Saturday morning after passing through overnight sobriety checkpoints at various locations across Suffolk County , according to police news releases .

http://www.examiner.com/article/cops-14-overnight-arrests-at-suffolk-dwi-checkpoints?cid=rss

Home down-payment aid offered in Suffolk

... programs. The program also has strict requirements regarding minimum and maximum income level and savings. Suffolk County announced the availability of $500,000 in federal funds to help low- to moderate-income first-time home buyers make their down ...

http://www.newsday.com/business/inside-long-island-business-1.811933/home-down-payment-aid-offered-in-suffolk-1.5981366

News Nearby: Layoffs Looming, Rally to Save Psych Center

... COMMACK Motor Carrier Inspection Site Opens in Commack A new motor carrier inspection site, dedicated to Suffolk County Police Officer Glen Ciano, who was killed by a drunken driver in 2009, opened Tuesday on Crooked Hill Road in Commack. HAUPPAUGE ...

http://smithtown.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/news-nearby-layoffs-looming-rally-to-save-psych-center_7022815f

News Nearby: Rally to Save Psych Center, Inspection Site Honored

... COMMACK Motor Carrier Inspection Site Opens in Commack A new motor carrier inspection site, dedicated to Suffolk County Police Officer Glen Ciano, who was killed by a drunken driver in 2009, opened Tuesday on Crooked Hill Road in Commack. KINGS PARK ...

http://hauppauge.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/news-nearby-rally-to-save-psych-center-inspection-site-honored

Police: 25 arrested at sobriety checkpoints

Twenty-five people were arrested at sobriety checkpoints Friday night across Long Island as Nassau and Suffolk counties stepped up police patrols for Labor Day weekend.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/police-25-arrested-at-sobriety-checkpoints-1.5990873

East Islip man faces BWI charge

Suffolk County Police arrested a man on a charge of boating while intoxicated in North Channel off Heckscher Point early Saturday morning, police said.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/east-islip-man-faces-bwi-charge-1.5990078

Cops: Woman charged with DWI in crash with motorcyclist

... Labarbera, 52, sustained head and left leg injuries. She was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital by Suffolk County police helicopter. Police said Connie O'Hara, 51, of Huntington, was driving a 2013 Volkswagen westbound on Pulaski Road when she ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-woman-charged-with-dwi-in-crash-with-motorcyclist-1.5990108

Wanted: Assault and battery; burglary

... Crime Stoppers Unit Case No. 188-13. Crime Stoppers offers up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Squad detectives are looking for a suspect wanted in connection with a ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/wanted-assault-and-battery-burglary-1.5987998

Wanted: Bank robbery; office burglary

... Crime Stoppers Unit Case No. 197-13. Crime Stoppers offers up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are looking for a man in connection with a burglary in ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/wanted-bank-robbery-office-burglary-1.5987980

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

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

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

Police: 2 bicyclists injured in crashes

A bicyclist was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car Wednesday night in Shirley, Suffolk County police said.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/police-2-bicyclists-injured-in-crashes-1.5977117

Huntington Lighthouse music festival speed limit 5 mph

... establish 5-mph zones during aquatic events. On Saturday, the Huntington Town harbormaster, working with the Suffolk County Police Department, the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Lloyd Harbor Village harbormaster, will step ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/long-island-now-1.1732330/huntington-lighthouse-music-festival-speed-limit-5-mph-1.5977427

Sayville Wellness Teams Up to Offer Moms Support

... are determined to no longer stand by allowing moms to suffer needlessly. The Mental Health Association in Suffolk County has teamed up with South Bay Wellness Center in Sayville to offer a new support group, Mothers Circle of Caring. "We are so ...

http://sayville.patch.com/groups/volunteering/p/sayville-wellness-teams-up-to-offer-moms-support

Barack Obama Ignores America's Murdered Kids

... recruiting "boys as young as 9 or 10" to join their ranks as reported by WNYW. Similarly, a street gang in Suffolk County, NY is recruiting boys as young as nine years old as reported by Kevin Deutsch for Newsday: "police investigators believe that ...

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/3061001/posts

Hours Added for Hepatitis A Preventative Treatment

The Suffolk County Department of Health Services has added another opportunity for anyone who may have been exposed to Hepatitis A while dining at the Driver's Seat in Southampton.

http://southampton.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/hours-added-for-hepatitis-a-preventative-treatment

11 Nabbed in Port Jefferson Sobriety Chekpoint

Suffolk County police arrested 11 people and Port Jefferson Station sobriety checkpoint Friday night into early Saturday morning, after stopping and screening nearly 1,000 drivers.

http://portjefferson.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/11-nabbed-in-port-jefferson-sobriety-chekpoint

Suffolk dedicates Officer Glen Ciano inspection station

... Ciano, an officer who was killed by a drunken driver in 2009. Videojournalist: Chuck Fadely (Aug. 27, 2013) Suffolk County and Smithtown officials Tuesday dedicated a new truck inspection station in Commack to a county police officer who died in the ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/suffolk-dedicates-officer-glen-ciano-inspection-station-1.5968716

Youth Baseball Take Big Win, F.I. Dunes Half Gone

... week. West Nile Find Prompts Limits at 2 Islip Parks As West Nile season continues to rage on Long Island, Suffolk County and the Town of Islip on Monday moved to limit hours at two Islip parks after mosquitos there tested positive for the disease. ...

http://westislip.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/week-in-review-youth-baseball-take-big-win-fi-dunes-half-gone

West Nile Found in Northport

A mosquito sample taken from Northport, and three more in East Northport, have tested positive for West Nile, according to Suffolk County health officials.

http://northport.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/week-in-review-west-nile-found-in-northport

Truck Inspection Site Dedicated to Fallen SCPD Officer

Motor Carrier Inspection Site Opens in Commack A new motor carrier inspection site, dedicated to Suffolk County Police Officer Glen Ciano, who was killed by a drunken driver in 2009, opened Tuesday on Crooked Hill Road in Commack.

http://commack.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/week-in-review-truck-inspection-site-dedicated-to-fallen-scpd-officer

E. Northport Motorcyclist Critically Injured

... was critically injured Friday night when her motorcycle collided with a car on Pulaski Road in Greenlawn. Suffolk County police said Karen Labarbera, 52, of East Northport, was operating her 2002 Honda motorcycle east on Pulaski Road when Connie ...

http://northport.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/e-northport-motorcyclist-critically-injured

Driver Accused of DWI in Pulaski Road Collision

... was critically injured Friday night when her motorcycle collided with a car on Pulaski Road in Greenlawn. Suffolk County police said Karen Labarbera, 52, of East Northport, was operating her 2002 Honda motorcycle east on Pulaski Road when Connie ...

http://huntington.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/motorcyclist-badly-injured-in-pulaski-road-collision

Hep-A scare in Hamptons

... who dined at a Long Island restaurant from Aug. 6-20 to get a hepatitis A vaccination as a precaution. The Suffolk County Health Department says a worker at the Driver's Seat Restaurant in Southampton has tested positive for the virus. The agency is ...

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/hep_scare_in_hamptons_4WPmuQMcN5INxLXGTZ3brL?

State and Suffolk County will partner with Army Corp of Engineers on storm damage project

ALBANY The state and Suffolk County will partner on a $700 million federally-funded project to upgrade natural and manmade structures to reduce the potential for storm damages along an 83-mile section of coastal and bay areas on the south shore of Long Island.

http://www.empirestatenews.net/News/20130821-1.html

Cops: Man crushes hand at W. Babylon firm

A man who crushed his hand while operating a metal press at a West Babylon company was airlifted to Stony Brook Hospital on Friday evening, Suffolk County Police said.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-man-crushes-hand-at-w-babylon-firm-1.5989250

Thomas Suozzi, Adam Haber slow fundraising pace

... 20-day period, including more than $88,000 from individual contributors. They include $5,000 from former Suffolk County Executive Patrick Halpin; $500 from Legis. Judy Jacobs (D-Woodbury), and $201 from Connie Lassandro, Suozzi's former housing ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/thomas-suozzi-adam-haber-slow-fundraising-pace-1.5988774

Suffolk County anniversaries: Sept. 8

Jack is a U.S. Navy veteran who survived the sinking of the USS Brownson on Dec. 26, 1943, in the South Pacific.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/suffolk-county-anniversaries-sept-8-1.5988155

Friday, August 30, 2013

Letter: Suffolk GOP end-runs around voters

... chairman, he addresses the crowd at Suffolk GOP headquarters in Patchogue. (Nov. 6, 2012) The actions of Suffolk County Republican Leader John J. LaValle to oust Brookhaven Councilwoman Kathleen Walsh from the Republican Party disenfranchise every ...

http://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/letter-suffolk-gop-end-runs-around-voters-1.5988246

Police: Search For Four Patchogue Attackers Continuing

... was walking on Medford Avenue and Oak Street in Patchogue early Monday morning. As of Wednesday afternoon, Suffolk County police say no arrests have been made thus far, and additional information on the victim is unavailable. Anyone with information ...

http://patchogue.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/police-search-for-four-patchogue-attackers-continuing

Medford Chamber Accepting Board of Director Nominations

Suffolk County Legis. Rob Calarco swearing in the 2013 Executive Board of the Medford Chamber of Commerce at their Annual Installation Dinner, held at the 112 Park Grille Restaurant & Arcade in Medford.

http://patchogue.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/medford-chamber-accepting-board-of-director-nominations_0b94ce77

Mosquito Spraying Thursday at Pines, 3 Other Fire Island Areas

Several Fire Island communities will be treated on Thursday by the Suffolk County Department of Public Works' vector unit in an effort to stem the mosquito population.

http://patchogue.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/mosquito-spraying-thursday-at-pines-3-other-fire-island-areas_baf28dd4

Cops: Drunk man led Suffolk officers on pursuit in stolen truck

A Manorville man was arrested Friday and faces a slew of charges after he led police on a chase through multiple towns while he was allegedly drunk behind the wheel of a stolen truck, Suffolk County police said in announcing his arrest .

http://www.examiner.com/article/cops-drunk-man-led-suffolk-officers-on-pursuit-stolen-truck?cid=rss

Nearly 7,000 could have been exposed to hepatitis A at Hamptons restaurant

... 6,750 people who dined at a Southampton restaurant could have been exposed to hepatitis A, according to the Suffolk County health department. The Department of Health Services is offering free preventive treatment after it announced Thursday it was ...

http://www.newsday.com/news/health/nearly-7-000-could-have-been-exposed-to-hepatitis-a-at-hamptons-restaurant-1.5986675

Cops: DWI charge after pursuit of stolen truck

... device to disable the truck, and driver Matthew Roy, 22, fled the vehicle but was caught in the woods, Suffolk County police said. Highway Patrol Bureau officers responded to a 911 call of a landscaping truck swerving on Sunrise Highway westbound in ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-dwi-charge-after-pursuit-of-stolen-truck-1.5987624

Long Island Exchange Announces 6th Annual Long Island Family Festival

... d 94.3 the Shark, WGSS 89.3, Huntington Buzz and LongIslandExchange.com. The event is partially funded by the Suffolk County Executive's Office.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/long-island-family/festival-fun-event/prweb11079840.htm

Police: Man Drives Stolen Truck Through Holtsville

A 22-year-old Manorville man who reportedly drove a stolen truck that crashed into a parked vehicle at a Patchogue car dealership before fleeing into the woods in Holtsville was arrested early Friday morning, Suffolk County Police said.

http://sachem.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/police-man-drives-stolen-truck-through-holtsville

Crimes Nearby: Wrong-Way Road Rage Driver Arrest

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

http://millerplace-rockypoint.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/crimes-nearby-wrongway-road-rage-driver-arrest_b44610ae

LI restaurant worker has hepatitis A

... urging patrons who dined at a Long Island restaurant to get a hepatitis A vaccination as a precaution. The Suffolk County health department says a worker at the Driver's Seat Restaurant in Southampton has tested positive for the virus. The agency is ...

http://www.13wham.com/template/inews_wire/wires.regional.ny/3cf695f7-www.13wham.com.shtml

Crimes Nearby: Port Jeff Station Man Convicted of Murder

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

http://threevillage.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/crimes-nearby-port-jeff-station-man-convicted-of-murder

Southampton restaurant worker has hepatitis A

... urging patrons who dined at a Long Island restaurant to get a hepatitis A vaccination as a precaution. The Suffolk County health department says a worker at the Driver's Seat Restaurant in Southampton has tested positive for the virus. The agency is ...

http://libn.com/2013/08/30/southampton-restaurant-worker-has-hepatitis-a/

Crimes Nearby: Wrong-Way Road Rage Driver Arrest

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

http://portjefferson.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/crimes-nearby-wrongway-road-rage-driver-arrest

Lake Ronkonkoma Beach Is Open Again

Lake Ronkonkoma Beach has been re-opened Friday after being closed Wednesday when high levels of cyanobacteria were found. Water quality is now within acceptable levels, says the Suffolk County Department of Health Services.

http://sachem.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/lake-ronkonkoma-beach-is-open-again

LI restaurant worker has hepatitis A

The Suffolk County health department says a worker at the Driver's Seat Restaurant in Southampton has tested positive for the virus.

http://www.sunherald.com/2013/08/30/4913523/li-restaurant-worker-has-hepatitis.html#storylink=rss

Conservatives Endorse Phil Keith for Supervisor Ahead of Primary

... can write-in their choice of candidates to carry the Conservative line in the November general election. The Suffolk County Board of Elections tossed the nominating petition of Conservative Party town supervisor candidate Howard Heckman III. ...

http://southampton.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/conservatives-endorse-phil-keith-for-supervisor-ahead-of-primary

Crimes Nearby: Hit-and-Run, Counterfeit Cash

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

http://commack.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/crimes-nearby-hitandrun-counterfeit-cash_14fdd144

Police: Car Strikes Holbrook Woman

A 29-year-old Holbrook woman is seriously injured after being struck by a car Thursday night while walking on Holbrook Road in Holbrook, Suffolk County Police said.

http://sachem.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/police-car-strikes-holbrook-woman

Man shot and killed in Suffolk County

... Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Homicide Squad at 631-852-6392 or anonymously to Suffolk County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.

http://www.empirestatenews.net/News/20130823-2.html

Need Roofing, Siding or Masonry Work? Contact the Proven Professionals...

Ark Remodeling Consultants , a New York based company that started operations in the year 1989 and one of the most trusted home improvement companies on Long Island, NY, today announced the details related to $750 Discount they are offering for new roofing and siding jobs.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/ark-remodeling-li-ny/roofing-siding-masonry/prweb11058090.htm

More Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus Nearby

The samples - taken on Aug. 20 and Aug. 21 - now mark 124 mosquito samples which have tested positive to date in Suffolk County this year.

http://deerpark-northbabylon.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/more-mosquitoes-test-positive-for-west-nile-virus-nearby

Agency knocks plan to have Suffolk County run firefighter training

The nonprofit agency that runs Suffolk's academy to train volunteer firefighters has lashed out at County Executive Steve Bellone's plan for a county takeover of the Yaphank complex, calling it "a recipe for disaster."

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/agency-knocks-plan-to-have-suffolk-county-run-firefighter-training-1.5975980

Suffolk health probes hepatitis A case at Hamptons restaurant

... a courtyard. (June 22, 2010) Following a report of a worker with hepatitis A at a Southampton restaurant, the Suffolk County health department is offering free preventive treatment to anyone who dined there between Aug. 16 and Aug. 20. The ...

http://www.newsday.com/news/health/suffolk-health-probes-hepatitis-a-case-at-hamptons-restaurant-1.5980991

Suffolk police unveil school emergency hotline

Suffolk County unveiled a Sandy Hook-inspired hotline yesterday, which officials say will improve police response time in school shootings.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/suffolk-police-unveil-school-emergency-hotline-1.5981925

Home down-payment aid offered in Suffolk

... programs. The program also has strict requirements regarding minimum and maximum income level and savings. Suffolk County announced the availability of $500,000 in federal funds to help low- to moderate-income first-time home buyers make their down ...

http://www.newsday.com/business/inside-long-island-business-1.811933/home-down-payment-aid-offered-in-suffolk-1.5981366

LI Regional Planning Council gets $125G lifeline

The Suffolk County Economic Development Corp., in a 4-1 vote, agreed to sustain the master planner but not beyond Dec. 31. The corporation gives financial assistance to hospitals and other not-for-profits.

http://www.newsday.com/business/li-regional-planning-council-gets-125g-lifeline-1.5978341

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Letter: Suffolk budget decisions random

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone talks about the county's budget problems and solutions during a press conference in Hauppauge.

http://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/letter-suffolk-budget-decisions-random-1.5975171

Hepatitis A warning in Southampton

... between August 16 and August 20, not before. You should either go to your doctor to get the shot or attend Suffolk County's free hepatitis A vaccine or immune globulin treatment clinics: If you ate at the restaurant before August 16, doctors do not ...

http://www.myfoxny.com/story/23295197/hepatitis-a-warning-in-southampton

Mosquitoes in Rocky Point Test Positive for West Nile

The samples - taken on Aug. 20 and Aug. 21 - now mark 124 mosquito samples which have tested positive to date in Suffolk County this year.

http://millerplace-rockypoint.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/mosquitoes-in-rocky-point-test-positive-for-west-nile

Another West Nile-Infected Mosquito Found in Port Jeff Station

A mosquito sample taken from Port Jefferson Station has tested positive for West Nile, according to Suffolk County health officials.

http://portjefferson.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/another-west-nileinfected-mosquito-found-in-port-jeff-station

Cilmi to table bill against Suffolk's ShotSpotter contract

Suffolk County Police Sgt. Peter Ervolina shows how the ShotSpotter system registered two shots that were fired in a demonstration on Railroad Avenue in Huntington Station .

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cilmi-to-table-bill-against-suffolk-s-shotspotter-contract-1.5968878

Alzheimer's-stricken Islip man reported missing

... a baseball cap, button down shirt and black jeans. The Silver Alert program is a relatively new program in Suffolk County and allows local law enforcement agencies to share information with media outlets about individuals with special needs who have ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/alzheimer-s-stricken-islip-man-reported-missing?cid=rss

E. Northport Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile

The samples - taken on Aug. 20 and Aug. 21 - now mark 124 mosquito samples which have tested positive to date in Suffolk County this year.

http://kingspark.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/e-northport-mosquitoes-test-positive-for-west-nile

Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus

One mosquito sample taken from Huntington, one more from South Huntington, and another from Huntington Station have all tested positive for West Nile, according to Suffolk County health officials.

http://halfhollowhills.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/mosquitoes-test-positive-for-west-nile-virus_a9a169ef

4 West Nile-Infected Mosquitoes Found in Northport Area

A mosquito sample taken from Northport, and three more in East Northport, have tested positive for West Nile, according to Suffolk County health officials.

http://northport.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/4-west-nileinfected-mosquitoes-found-in-northport-area

Hepatitis A diagnosis for restaurant worker on Long Island

The Suffolk County Department of Health Services is investigating a case of Hepatitis A virus in an individual who worked at the Driver's Seat Restaurant, in, Southampton, New York.

http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/local/long_island&id=9223767&rss=rss-wabc-article-9223767

County Probes Hepatitis Case at Driver's Seat Pub

... to the virus and prompting a health department investigation, the county said on Thursday afternoon. The Suffolk County Department of Health Services said preventive treatment - a free Hepatitis A vaccine or immune globulin - for the virus is ...

http://southampton.patch.com/groups/health-and-wellness/p/county-probes-hepatitis-case-at--drivers-seat-pub

Boston brothers face One Fund fraud charges

... Martha Coakley said. Branden Mattier, 22, and Domunique Grice, 27, both of the South End, were indicted by a Suffolk County grand jury on conspiracy to commit larceny over $250, attempt to commit larceny over $250, and identity fraud. Mattier was ...

http://bostonherald.com/news_opinion/local_coverage/2013/08/boston_brothers_face_one_fund_fraud_charges

Suffolk County Offering Free Hepatitis A Vaccine After Worker Diagnosed In Southampton

A worker at Driver's Seat Restaurant in Southampton has been diagnosed with Hepatitis A virus, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services said Thursday.

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/08/29/suffolk-county-offering-free-hepatitis-a-vaccine-after-worker-diagnosed-in-southampton/

Suffolk dedicates Officer Glen Ciano inspection station

... Ciano, an officer who was killed by a drunken driver in 2009. Videojournalist: Chuck Fadely (Aug. 27, 2013) Suffolk County and Smithtown officials Tuesday dedicated a new truck inspection station in Commack to a county police officer who died in the ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/suffolk-dedicates-officer-glen-ciano-inspection-station-1.5968716

How Much Does Your Town or Village Pay in Salaries?

A new report showing pay for New York's county and municipal employees lists one public worker from Long Island getting nearly $360,000 in Suffolk County followed by a police officer paid $306,000 in neighboring Nassau County.

http://www.wben.com/pages/17172097.php?contentType=4&contentId=13693227

More mosquito spraying set for Fire Island

Suffolk County is planning to conduct ground spraying Wednesday and Thursday on Fire Island to control the adult mosquito population, health officials said.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/more-mosquito-spraying-set-for-fire-island-1.5971840

Cantwell Says No Thanks

... Larry Cantwell said this week that he was not interested. "I am filing a candidate declination form with the Suffolk County Board of Elections for the Republican primary on Sept. 10 in order to make clear that I am not a candidate in this primary ...

http://www.easthamptonstar.com/Government/2013829/Cantwell-Says-No-Thanks

Two men shot in Suffolk County

Officers responded to Peach Street after several 911 callers reported hearing shots fired at 12:56 p.m. When officers arrived, they found Keith Vann, 24, of Central Islip, shot in the leg and torso, and James Anderson, 24, of Central Islip, shot in the lower leg.

http://www.empirestatenews.net/News/20130829-2.html

Report: Amityville Officers Highest-Paid Police In New York

A new report showing pay for New York's county and municipal employees lists one public worker from Long Island getting nearly $360,000 in Suffolk County followed by a police officer paid $306,000 in neighboring Nassau County.

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/08/29/report-amityville-officers-highest-paid-police-in-new-york/

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers Offers $5,000 Reward for Tips Leading to Arrest in Luxury Car Thefts

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers has offered a $5,000 cash reward for information leading to an arrest related in a string of luxury car thefts on the South Fork this summer.

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/page-1/suffolk-county-crime-stoppers-offers-5000-reward-for-tips-leading-to-arrest-in-luxury-car-thefts-25192

Police: 2 bicyclists injured in crashes

A bicyclist was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car Wednesday night in Shirley, Suffolk County police said.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/police-2-bicyclists-injured-in-crashes-1.5977117

Huntington Lighthouse music festival speed limit 5 mph

... establish 5-mph zones during aquatic events. On Saturday, the Huntington Town harbormaster, working with the Suffolk County Police Department, the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Lloyd Harbor Village harbormaster, will step ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/long-island-now-1.1732330/huntington-lighthouse-music-festival-speed-limit-5-mph-1.5977427

Lake Ronkonkoma Beach closed to swimming

... of Islip has been closed to bathing as a result of higher than acceptable levels of blue-green algae, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services said Wednesday. The beach was closed to bathers earlier in the month for the same reason, and was ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/lake-ronkonkoma-beach-closed-to-swimming-1.5974153

Bill Would Put $5 billion Bond Act on 2014 Ballot

... initiatives that improve air quality. The need for improvements is great, said Assemblyman Robert Sweeney, D-Suffolk County, who is sponsoring the measure. A report from the Comptroller's Office found the state has $75 billion in water and sewage ...

http://www.wgrz.com/rss/article/224629/37/Bill-Would-Put-5-billion-Bond-Act-on-2014-Ballot

Police: Search For Four Patchogue Attackers Continuing

... was walking on Medford Avenue and Oak Street in Patchogue early Monday morning. As of Wednesday afternoon, Suffolk County police say no arrests have been made thus far, and additional information on the victim is unavailable. Anyone with information ...

http://patchogue.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/police-search-for-four-patchogue-attackers-continuing

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

County Shuts Lake Ronkonkoma to Bathers

The Suffolk County Department of Health on Wednesday closed beaches on Lake Ronkonkoma after finding high levels of cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae.

http://sachem.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/county-shuts-lake-ronkonkoma-to-bathers

East Hampton Dems Release Platform

... is not seeking re-election. Cantwell will not face a Republican opponent since former supervisor and current Suffolk County Legislator Jay Schneiderman turned down that party's nomination earlier this year, deciding to seek another term with the ...

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/page-1/east-hampton-dems-release-platform-25222

Doctors Explore the Impacts of the Affordable Care Act

... that one million people will gain coverage, half through Medicaid and half through private insurance, and in Suffolk County, the number of newly insured will be 82,000. "You can think of an exchange as an organized online marketplace," said Shure. ...

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/page-1/doctors-explore-the-impacts-of-the-affordable-care-act-25201

Crime Log: 3 Arrested in Target Theft

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

http://commack.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/crime-log-three-arrested-in-target-theft

Mosquito Spraying Thursday at Pines, 3 Other Fire Island Areas

Several Fire Island communities will be treated on Thursday by the Suffolk County Department of Public Works' vector unit in an effort to stem the mosquito population.

http://sayville.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/mosquito-spraying-thursday-at-pines-3-other-fire-island-areas

Perez Held Without Bail, Faces Murder Charge

... for Edward Villalona March 31 homicide on Minden Street, according to a statement from the office of Suffolk County District Attorney Dan Conley's office Wednesday. "Assistant District Attorney Daniel Mulhern, chief of the DA's Gang unit, told ...

http://jamaicaplain.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/perez-held-without-bail-faces-murder-charge

Fitch Rates Suffolk County, NY's Tax Anticipation Notes 'F1'

The notes are expected to be sold through negotiated sale on Sept. 11 and are being issued to provide cash flow in anticipation of the collection of taxes on assessments levied, or to be levied, by the county for 2013 or any of the four preceding years.

http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20130828006097/en

Shocking Public Salaries In New York

... New York's county and municipal employees lists one public worker from Long Island getting nearly $360,000 in Suffolk County followed by a police officer paid $306,000 in neighboring Nassau County. The report from the Empire Center for Public Policy ...

http://www.wsyr.com/articles/wsyr-local-news-125739/shocking-public-salaries-in-new-york-11609608/

Report shows NY's highest paid municipal workers

A new report showing pay for New York's county and municipal employees lists one public worker from Long Island getting nearly $360,000 in Suffolk County followed by a police officer paid $306,000 in neighboring Nassau County.

http://www.pressconnects.com/viewart/20130828/NEWS10/308280023/Report-shows-NY-s-highest-paid-municipal-workers

Womana s Body Found in Canal

The Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad is investigating the death of a woman whose body was found in a canal in Mastic Beach Tuesday morning.

http://www.empirestatenews.net/News/20130828-3.html

Grand Jury Indicts Man on Alleged East Hampton Rape

The man accused of rape last week has been indicted. According to Suffolk County Court records online, a grand jury indicted Jason Lee Tuesday on three counts, including the arrest charge of first-degree rape .

http://easthampton.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/grand-jury-indicts-man-on-alleged-east-hampton-rape

State and Suffolk County will partner with Army Corp of Engineers on storm damage project

ALBANY The state and Suffolk County will partner on a $700 million federally-funded project to upgrade natural and manmade structures to reduce the potential for storm damages along an 83-mile section of coastal and bay areas on the south shore of Long Island.

http://www.empirestatenews.net/News/20130821-1.html

16 of 20 highest-paid N.Y. municipal workers are police

ALBANY, N.Y. - A new report showing pay for New York's county and municipal employees lists one public worker from Long Island getting near $360,000 in Suffolk County followed by a police officer paid $306,000 in neighboring Nassau County.

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2013/08/16_of_20_highest-paid_ny_public_workers_are_police.html

DA: Former Bromley-Heath resident was on probation for gun charges...

Yerri Perez, 21, of Medford, is scheduled for arraignment today in Roxbury District Court for the shooting death of Edward Villalona on Minden Street on March 31, the Suffolk County District Attorney's office reports.

http://www.universalhub.com/2013/medford-man-arrested-jamaica-plain-murder

Town to refund 2 percent tax money paid in error

... were entitled to a refund. He made the case that the $7,750 was never Shelter Island's to begin with since Suffolk County collects the 2 percent receipts and then gives it back to the East End towns that participate in Community Preservation Fund ...

http://shelterislandreporter.timesreview.com/2013/08/20944/town-to-refund-2-percent-tax-money-paid-in-error/

Arrest Report: Burglary, 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-burglary-drunk-driving

Cops: Marijuana Bust Yields 57 Pot Plants On Sound Avenue

... n impound. Police said additional charges could be levied following the results of analysis and weight by the Suffolk County crime lab.

http://northfork.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/cops-marijuana-bust-yields-57-pot-plants-on-sound-avenue

Report shows NY's highest paid municipal workers

... New York's county and municipal employees lists one public worker from Long Island getting near $360,000 in Suffolk County followed by a police officer paid $306,000 in neighboring Nassau County. The report from the Empire Center for Public Policy ...

http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/2013/08/28/3673133/report-shows-nys-highest-paid.html

Report shows LI's highest paid municipal workers

A new report showing pay for New York's county and municipal employees lists one public worker from Long Island getting near $360,000 in Suffolk County followed by a police officer paid $306,000 in neighboring Nassau County.

http://libn.com/2013/08/28/report-shows-lis-highest-paid-municipal-workers/

Report shows NY's highest paid municipal workers

A new report showing pay for New York's county and municipal employees lists one public worker from Long Island getting near $360,000 in Suffolk County followed by a police officer paid $306,000 in neighboring Nassau County.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/08/28/3590565/report-shows-nys-highest-paid.html

One sad measure of Dr. King's dream

... located in counties and districts that range from Buffalo to Brooklyn, Rochester to Yonkers and Wyandanch (in Suffolk County) and across the tier of cities that includes Syracuse, Utica and Schenectady. Taken together, 91% of the children enrolled ...

http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/sad-measure-dr-king-dream-article-1.1438608

Bay Shore Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard Celebrates Child Heroes

... Ryley serves homeowners and business owners in Bay Shore, Huntington, Manorville and surrounding areas in Suffolk County. Visit http://www.dryerventwizard.com to learn more. About Dryer Vent Wizard: Dryer Vent Wizard is a member of the National Fire ...

http://www.emailwire.com/release/132872-Bay-Shore-Dryer-Vent-Cleaning-Wizard-Celebrates-Child-Heroes.html

Report shows NY's highest paid municipal workers

A new report showing pay for New York's county and municipal employees lists one public worker from Long Island getting near $360,000 in Suffolk County followed by a police officer paid $306,000 in neighboring Nassau County.

http://www.13wham.com/template/inews_wire/wires.regional.ny/24f663eb-www.13wham.com.shtml

Report shows NY's highest paid municipal workers

... New York's county and municipal employees lists one public worker from Long Island getting near $360,000 in Suffolk County followed by a police officer paid $306,000 in neighboring Nassau County. The report from the Empire Center for Public Policy ...

http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2013/08/28/2543923/report-shows-nys-highest-paid.html#storylink=rss

Cops: Marijuana Bust Yields 57 Pot Plants On Sound Avenue

... n impound. Police said additional charges could be levied following the results of analysis and weight by the Suffolk County crime lab.

http://riverhead.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/cops-marijuana-bust-yields-57-pot-plants-at-riverhead-greenhouse

Joselo Lucero 'disheartened' in appeals court decision on lawsuit

A police officer, left, and Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy , center, greet Marcelo Lucero 's mother, Rosario, standing next to Marcelo's brother, Joselo, at a service in St. Francis De Sales Church to mark the first anniversary since the killing of Marcelo.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/joselo-lucero-disheartened-in-appeals-court-decision-on-lawsuit-1.5969386

Democratic candidate starts highway campaign in earnest

... is running for the agency's top post this fall. Lori Baldassare, a Democrat and government liaison for the Suffolk County Department of Public Works, said Monday she will challenge Republican Highway Superintendent Daniel Losquadro. She will run on ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/democratic-candidate-starts-highway-campaign-in-earnest-1.5969290

Mosquito spraying set for Fire Island

Suffolk County is planning to conduct ground spraying Wednesday on Fire Island to control the adult mosquito population, health officials said.

http://www.newsday.com/news/health/mosquito-spraying-set-for-fire-island-1.5967644

Cilmi to table bill against Suffolk's ShotSpotter contract

Suffolk County Police Sgt. Peter Ervolina shows how the ShotSpotter system registered two shots that were fired in a demonstration on Railroad Avenue in Huntington Station .

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cilmi-to-table-bill-against-suffolk-s-shotspotter-contract-1.5968878

Cops: Dianne Ross found dead in Mastic Beach canal

Suffolk County homicide detectives are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found in a canal near a Mastic Beach neighborhood Tuesday, police said.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-dianne-ross-found-dead-in-mastic-beach-canal-1.5964999

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

West Nile warning in Suffolk County

Suffolk County officials are warning residents and visitors to take precautions against mosquitoes after samples at some parks tested positive for West Nile virus.

http://www.myfoxny.com/story/23272496/west-nile-warning-in-suffolk-county

Woman's Body Found In Suffolk County Canal

... a.m. Police have identified the woman as Dianne Ross, of Mastic Beach. The death is being investigated by the Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad. The body was taken to the county medical examiner's office, where an autopsy was to be performed.

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/08/27/womans-body-found-in-suffolk-county-canal/

Boys Soccer: Porters can count on Weingart, 'old reliable'

... Monday, have been dramatically revamped. They lost six starters from last year's 6-9-2 team that reached the Suffolk County Class C semifinals, but they really lost more than that. Of the 26 players who reported to the team by Tuesday, Golden ...

http://shelterislandreporter.timesreview.com/2013/08/20939/boys-soccer-porters-can-count-on-weingart-old-reliable/

New Plum Island Zoning Unanimously Approved

... discussion the town board voted unanimously on Tuesday to adopt new zoning on Plum Island. Before the vote, Suffolk County Legislator Al Krupski thanked the board. "Some of the thanks goes to Al Krupsi who, two years ago, said we really ought to do ...

http://northfork.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/town-board-votes-unanimously-to-approve-plum-island-zoning

Toddler Who Fell Out Of Mattituck Window 'Miraculously' Fine, Homeowner Said

... a member of the crew dialed 911, police said. The child was flown to Stony Brook University Medical Center by Suffolk County Police helicopter, Kruszeski said; his condition was not immediately known. A resident of the home where the incident ...

http://northfork.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/toddler-who-fell-out-of-mattituck-window-miraculously-fine-landlord-said

Access-A-Ride can take riders anywhere, even the casino

... on Long Island Tuesday morning. A fisherman noticed the body in the water at about 8 a.m. and called cops, Suffolk County Police said. Police have identified the body of a woman found in a canal on Long Island Tuesday morning. A fisherman noticed ...

http://www.myfoxny.com/story/23272155/access-a-ride-can-take-riders-anywhere-even-the-casino

Police: Woman's body discovered in Mastic Beach canal

Homicide detectives in Suffolk County are investigating Tuesday after the body of a Mastic Beach woman was discovered floating in a local canal, police said in a news release .

http://www.examiner.com/article/police-woman-s-body-discovered-mastic-beach-canal?cid=rss

Suffolk dedicates Officer Glen Ciano inspection station

Suffolk County and Smithtown officials Tuesday dedicated a new truck inspection station in Commack to a county police officer who died in the line of duty, saying that the facility will help keep roads safe and provide a space for officials to conduct vehicle checks.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/suffolk-dedicates-officer-glen-ciano-inspection-station-1.5968716

Fisherman finds woman's body in Long Island canal

Suffolk County police say a fisherman found Dianne Ross's body around 8 a.m. Tuesday in the waterway.

http://www.northjersey.com/news/Fisherman_finds_womans_body_in_Long_Island_canal.html

Amityville-based Hi-Tech Pharmacal being sold for $640M

Rodrigo Espinal works on a production line at Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co. The Amityville-based company announced Tuesday that it is being sold to an Illinois company for $640 million.

http://www.newsday.com/business/amityville-based-hi-tech-pharmacal-being-sold-for-640m-1.5964005

Globecomm sold to private equity firm for $340M

The sale of Globecomm of Hauppauge was announced Monday, Aug. 26, 2013. "We believe that this transaction is in the best interest of our shareholders, customers, partners and employees," Globecomm chairman and chief executive David Hershberg said in a news release.

http://www.newsday.com/business/globecomm-sold-to-private-equity-firm-for-340m-1.5957137

Letter: Replace LIRR line with trail

Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker, center, is flanked by local elected officials as she announces a major step toward the development of a bike path in Shoreham.

http://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/letter-replace-lirr-line-with-trail-1.5960761

Southampton Village Police: New York City Man's License Suspended 20 Times

... charged with felony aggravated unlicensed operation in the first degree charge. His SUV was seized as per the Suffolk County Vehicle Seizure Law. a A 34-year-old Southampton man was arrested on drug related charges after a traffic stop revealed he ...

http://southampton.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/southampton-village-police-new-york-city-mans-license-suspended-20-times

Fisherman finds woman's body in Long Island canal

Suffolk County police say a fisherman found the woman's corpse around 8 a.m. Tuesday in a waterway west of Beaver Drive in Mastic Beach.

http://www.wcax.com/story/23268845/fisherman-finds-womans-body-in-long-island-canal

Alec Baldwin scuffles with photographer

... on Long Island Tuesday morning. A fisherman noticed the body in the water at about 8 a.m. and called cops, Suffolk County Police said. Students at the Connecticut school where 20 first-graders and six educators were killed in December are returning ...

http://www.myfoxny.com/story/23269841/alec-baldwin-scuffles-with-photographer

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers Offers $5,000 Reward for Tips Leading to Arrest in Luxury Car Thefts

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers has offered a $5,000 cash reward for information leading to an arrest related in a string of luxury car thefts on the South Fork this summer.

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/page-1/suffolk-county-crime-stoppers-offers-5000-reward-for-tips-leading-to-arrest-in-luxury-car-thefts-25192

Soldier Ride Hits the North Fork September 6-8

Recognizing the importance of the marine environment to the local economy, several East End restaurants have signed on to contribute to the "Back to the Bays" Campaign, which benefits Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County's Marine Program.

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/community/soldier-ride-hits-the-north-fork-september-6-8-25187

Body found in canal on Long Island

A fisherman noticed the body in the water at about 8 a.m. and called cops, Suffolk County Police said.

http://www.myfoxny.com/story/23269376/body-found-in-canal-on-long-island

Boy, 2, Falls Out Mattituck Window Into Basement

... a member of the crew dialed 911, police said. The child was flown to Stony Brook University Medical Center by Suffolk County Police helicopter, Kruszeski said; his condition was not immediately known.

http://northfork.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/child-falls-out-southold-window

Sag Harbor ARB Pauses on Main Street Skylights

... spaces on the second floor of the building, "roof windows" on the south side of the building facing Suffolk County National Bank, and four more facing Bay Street gave the board pause. ARB president Cee Scott Brown expressed concerns they may be ...

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/page-1/sag-harbor-arb-pauses-on-main-street-skylights-25180

richard timmins: Sun,sand, surf. Black lady, ...

... side effects of permethrin, the use of 4-Poster devices is currently illegal in all of New York State except Suffolk County." (Pp, 1, 13.) Let's see, illegal in all other 61 NYS counties, but legal is Suffolk. Is it that we mortals in Suffolk and ...

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/letters-to-the-editor/letters-to-the-editor-82213-25105

$15G grant sought for new Flanders walking trail

... business district. A separate state grant has been sought to construct that bridge, Schneiderman said. Suffolk County purchased the 14-acre waterfront park in Flanders in 2011 for $2.4 million, but it has never been developed. Schneiderman ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/long-island-now-1.1732330/15g-grant-sought-for-new-flanders-walking-trail-1.5966743

Suffolk County anniversaries, Sept. 1:

They celebrated at a party held at their daughter's home. Louise retired from Suffolk County Department of Social Services.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/suffolk-county-anniversaries-sept-1-1.5961857

L.I. School Shuttered Amid Violence Set To Re-Open

... of safety wasn't there and I think that that has returned. I would be proud to send my children there," Suffolk County legislator William Spencer told Hall. The Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School - which specializes in science, technology, engineering ...

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/08/27/l-i-school-shuttered-amid-violence-set-to-re-open/

State Police: Identify Thief Seen at W. Babylon Store

... August 8. The woman was caught on security cameras at both stores, giving police a lead on her description. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information ...

http://babylonvillage.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/state-police-identify-thief-seen-at-w-babylon-store

Huntington Poet Is Guest of Honor

... a contributor to Patch, read from some of his works, the North-West Evening Mail reported. Wallace was named Suffolk County's first poet laureate, in 2003.

http://huntington.patch.com/groups/arts-and-entertainment/p/huntington-poet-is-guest-of-honor

Cops Hunt For Attackers, PMHS Orientation Tuesday

... Library Property Subdivided The Carnegie Library's parcel at 150 W. Main St next has to be transferred from Suffolk County to Patchogue Village. Open Mic Night At Roast Coffee & Tea Trading Company An open mic event is taking place from 7 p.m.-11 ...

http://patchogue.patch.com/groups/5-things/p/cops-hunt-for-attackers-pmhs-orientation-tuesday_f4f27c3d

Carnegie Library Property Subdivided

... court house with the parking lot on the other. Village attorney Brian Egan said during Monday's meeting that Suffolk County asked Patchogue Village to subdivide the property, and now that it's divided Patchogue Village mayor Paul Pontieri can ask ...

http://patchogue.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/carnegie-library-property-subdivided

Police: Cops Hunt For Attackers After Four Assault Patchogue Man

... a man who was walking at Medford Avenue and Oak Street in Patchogue early Monday morning. According to the Suffolk County Police, the group approached the victim at 3:55 a.m.asking if he had money. When he said that he didn't, the group assaulted ...

http://patchogue.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/police-cops-hunt-for-attackers-after-four-assault-patchogue-man

Search continues for suspect in hit-run

... between x38/The Northern State Pkwy (EB) and x39/Glen Cove Rd. Stop and go traffic from x35/Shelter Rock Rd Suffolk County police investigate the scene of a hit-and-run that seriously injured a pedestrian Sunday night on Jericho Turnpike, just west ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/search-continues-for-suspect-in-hit-run-1.5963973

Court won't reinstate Marcelo Lucero family's lawsuit

A police officer, left, and Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy , center, greet Marcelo Lucero 's mother, Rosario, standing next to Marcelo's brother, Joselo, at a service in St. Francis De Sales Church to mark the first anniversary since the killing of Marcelo.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/court-won-t-reinstate-marcelo-lucero-family-s-lawsuit-1.5961931

Man Held In Hampton Bays Stabbing

... with second-degree criminal impersonation for providing a false name, a misdemeanor. He is being held at the Suffolk County Jail, according to police. Depetris was charged with hindering prosecution in the third degree and obstructing governmental ...

http://westhampton-hamptonbays.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/man-held-in-hampton-bays-stabbing

County Backs Funding for Northport Info Booth

... to put together for years, but never had the funding to do so, Tobin said. However, when it was learned that Suffolk County was having another round of downtown revitalization grants for small projects, the chamber realized that the information ...

http://northport.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/county-backs-funding-for-northport-info-booth

Arrest Report: DWIs, Acting in a Manner Injurious to a Child

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-dwis-acting-in-a-manner-injurious-to-a-child

Court refuses to reinstate Lucero family's lawsuit

... appealed last year's decision by federal Judge Leonard Wexler to throw out the lawsuit. The suit against the Suffolk County and its police department claims authorities failed to prevent the killing. Wexler said new attorneys hired by the family ...

http://libn.com/2013/08/27/court-refuses-to-reinstate-lucero-familys-lawsuit/

Reward Offered in Jericho Tpke. Hit-and-Run

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are seeking the public's help to identify and locate the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a pedestria n in Huntington Station earlier this month.

http://huntington.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/reward-offered-in-jericho-tpke-hitandrun

Court refuses to reinstate LI family's lawsuit

... appealed last year's decision by federal Judge Leonard Wexler to throw out the lawsuit. The suit against the Suffolk County and its police department claims authorities failed to prevent the killing. Wexler said new attorneys hired by the family ...

http://www.krmg.com/ap/ap/crime/court-refuses-to-reinstate-li-familys-lawsuit/nZdGW/

Court refuses to reinstate LI family's lawsuit

... appealed last year's decision by federal Judge Leonard Wexler to throw out the lawsuit. The suit against the Suffolk County and its police department claims authorities failed to prevent the killing. Wexler said new attorneys hired by the family ...

http://www.13wham.com/template/inews_wire/wires.regional.ny/3cf652c2-www.13wham.com.shtml

Court refuses to reinstate LI family's lawsuit

... appealed last year's decision by federal Judge Leonard Wexler to throw out the lawsuit. The suit against the Suffolk County and its police department claims authorities failed to prevent the killing. Wexler said new attorneys hired by the family ...

http://www.sfgate.com/news/crime/article/Court-refuses-to-reinstate-LI-family-s-lawsuit-4763429.php

Monday, August 26, 2013

Alleged Wrong-Way Driver Charged In Long Island Road Rage Incident

... 454, Veterans' Memorial Highway, when he came up to a road construction zone where two lanes merged into one, Suffolk County police said. He and another driver allegedly got into an argument about who was going to merge first. Brown was waiting to ...

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/08/26/alleged-wrong-way-driver-charged-in-long-island-road-rage-incident/

Sessions to Offer ID Cards to Seniors

Suffolk County Legislator Lou D'Amaro will hold Senior Citizen Community Outreach Programs at several Babylon and Huntington locations in September to provide free Suffolk County ID for residents ages 60 and older.

http://halfhollowhills.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/sessions-to-offer-id-cards-to-seniors

West Nile Find Prompts Limits at 2 Islip Parks

As West Nile season continues to rage on Long Island, Suffolk County and the Town of Islip on Monday moved to limit hours at two Islip parks after mosquitos there tested positive for the disease.

http://westislip.patch.com/groups/health-and-wellness/p/west-nile-find-prompts-limits-at-2-islip-parks_36ab9926

West Nile virus detected in Suffolk mosquito samples

Two mosquito samples collected Aug. 15 and 16 at Gardiner County Park, Bay Shore, and Byron Lake Park, Oakdale, have tested positive for West Nile virus, Suffolk County health officials said Monday.

http://www.newsday.com/news/health/west-nile-virus-detected-in-suffolk-mosquito-samples-1.5961059

Landing Avenue Bridge reopens after monthlong repair project

A narrow, two-lane bridge in Smithtown reopened Friday after being closed for nearly a month for an $80,000 concrete maintenance project, according to Suffolk County officials.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/landing-avenue-bridge-reopens-after-monthlong-repair-project-1.5960638

Cops: Lindenhurst man charged in stabbing

Dale Campiglia, 47, of 501 Leonard Ct., Lindenhurst, was arrested and charged with second-degree assault after Suffolk County police said he stabbed Robert St. John, 25, "multiple times" about 2:10 a.m. Monday during an altercation on Wellwood Avenue.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-lindenhurst-man-charged-in-stabbing-1.5957400

Mosquito Treatment at Sayville Yacht Club Tuesday

The Suffolk County Department of Public Works' Division of Vector Control will treat salt marshes at the Sayville Yacht Club in Blue Point on Wednesday to control mosquito larvae.

http://sayville.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/mosquito-treatment-at-sayville-yacht-club-tuesday

Mets' Matt Harvey has torn elbow ligament

... traffic from I 495/Commack Rd/Service Rd in Commack In Suffolk closed due to accident on Wicks Road / CR 7 / Suffolk County SB at I 495/County Rte 67/Long Island Expy/Express Dr and before County Rte 106/Community College Rd. Stopped traffic from ...

http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-matt-harvey-has-torn-elbow-ligament-1.5959526

Jason Pierre-Paul activated by Giants

In Suffolk closed due to accident on Wicks Road / CR 7 / Suffolk County SB at I 495/County Rte 67/Long Island Expy/Express Dr and before County Rte 106/Community College Rd. Stopped traffic from Vanderbilt Motor Parkway in Brentwood In Suffolk closed due to accident on Wicks Road / CR 7 / Suffolk County NB at I 495/County Rte 67/Long Island ... (more)

http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/jason-pierre-paul-activated-by-giants-1.5957479

Truck Inspection Site Dedication in Commack

A new Motor Carrier inspection station on Crooked Hill Road will be dedicated Tuesday in memory of Suffolk County Police Officer Glen Ciano, who was killed in the line of duty in February 2009, when he was struck by a drunken driver.

http://commack.patch.com/groups/week-ahead/p/truck-inspection-site-dedication-in-commack

Jennifer: Does Connecticut plan on doing any studies to comp...

... can be made if there are documented instances of mosquito-borne disease, notably West Nile Virus. Now Suffolk County Legislator Jay Schneiderman of Montauk has introduced a bill to restrict the use of methoprene in the estuaries of Suffolk. An ...

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/suffolk-close-up/poisoned-lobsters-25111

Steve Bellone faces tougher road in closing Suffolk's budget deficit

With less than a month until his 2014 budget is due, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone has yet to indicate how he'll close a deficit projected at $180 million.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/steve-bellone-faces-tougher-road-in-closing-suffolk-s-budget-deficit-1.5954501

Bellone proposes $250G in grants for downtowns

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone delivers his "State of the County" address at the Suffolk County Legislature building.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/bellone-proposes-250g-in-grants-for-downtowns-1.5953732

Contract Pharmacal to hire 40 in new expansion

... 2010. The projects total $390 million in building purchases, factory additions and new equipment. Most are in Suffolk County. Since 2011, Contract Pharmacal has added 275 jobs, bringing its workforce to 900. Wages, on average, total $33,333 per ...

http://www.newsday.com/business/contract-pharmacal-to-hire-40-in-new-expansion-1.5946152

Cops: Arson probed in N. Amityville car fire

A suspected arson fire caused extensive damage to a car parked in the driveway of an unoccupied home in North Amityville early Friday, Suffolk County police said.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-arson-probed-in-n-amityville-car-fire-1.5942375

Sunday, August 25, 2013

Suspect in 2009 killings to be arraigned in Boston

... both 20, were fatally shot in a car outside a party in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood in March 2009. Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley says the 27-year-old Pierre was arrested in Trinidad on unrelated charges in 2010. Welcome to ...

http://www.berkshireeagle.com/news/ci_23938722/suspect-2009-killings-be-arraigned-boston

Veterans enjoy company, comfort food at annual BBQ

... sponsored by the Suffolk Police Veterans Association. The SPVA began in 2006 and includes both members of the Suffolk County Police Department who served in the military and non-law enforcement veterans. Founding member and President Kenneth Bombace ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/long-island-now-1.1732330/veterans-enjoy-company-comfort-food-at-annual-bbq-1.5952752

Winner: Douglas C. Manditch

Douglas C. Manditch of St. James has been named Humanitarian of the Year by Cooley's Anemia Foundation, Suffolk County Chapter, in recognition of his efforts "devoting countless hours to many worthwhile causes," the organization said.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/winner-douglas-c-manditch-1.5946976

Hundreds Hop Aboard For Riverhead Railroad Festival Fun

... filled with railroad-related vendors, and guests also experienced the Museum Exhibit Bus, presented by the Suffolk County Historical Society, as well as working machines brought by the Long Island Antique Power Association. Also part of the fun were ...

http://riverhead.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/hundreds-hop-aboard-for-riverhead-railroad-festival-fun

What's On The Blogs?

... short jaunts to New England and other little pocket getaways. Blogger/journalist T.J. Clemente handicaps the Suffolk County Legislative race between incumbent Jay Schneiderman and his opponent, Republican Chris Nuzzi. Find out what Clemente thinks ...

http://westhampton-hamptonbays.patch.com/groups/local-connections/p/whats-on-the-blogs_384dd0f7

What's On The Blogs?

... short jaunts to New England and other little pocket getaways. Blogger/journalist T.J. Clemente handicaps the Suffolk County Legislative race between incumbent Jay Schneiderman and his opponent, Republican Chris Nuzzi. Find out what Clemente thinks ...

http://riverhead.patch.com/groups/local-connections/p/whats-on-the-blogs_1b8d0e30

What's On The Blogs?

... short jaunts to New England and other little pocket getaways. Blogger/journalist T.J. Clemente handicaps the Suffolk County Legislative race between incumbent Jay Schneiderman and his opponent, Republican Chris Nuzzi. Find out what Clemente thinks ...

http://easthampton.patch.com/groups/local-connections/p/whats-on-the-blogs_d16743f1

East End Marine Task Force christens high-tech boat

... officials said. Marine 41 was christened Thursday at the Shinnecock Coast Guard Station in Hampton Bays by Suffolk County Sheriff Vincent DeMarco with the traditional bottle of champagne broken over the bow. The craft was purchased by his department ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/east-end-marine-task-force-christens-high-tech-boat-1.5950821

Blue Point man faces public-lewdness charge

A Blue Point man who exposed himself to motorists and pedestrians faces a charge of public lewdness, Suffolk County police said Friday.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/blue-point-man-faces-public-lewdness-charge-1.5944331

Royal Delta's ready to try again

... of Royal Delta," Pletcher said. NYRA officials said Grossman, 48, whose address was listed as Centerport in Suffolk County, was not at the track Saturday, but there were two other buglers. The plan all along was to have two additional buglers at the ...

http://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/Royal-Delta-s-ready-to-try-again-4759250.php

Vowing to - never forget'Secaucus race helps those who make ultimate sacrifices

... marketing coordinator. The others are the Big Apple Run in downtown Manhattan and another in Babylon, N.Y. in Suffolk County. "It's a really great way, and easy way, for people to give back," Seiler said. In keeping with tradition, the event's ...

http://www.hudsonreporter.com/view/full_story/23443487/article-Vowing-to--never-forget-Secaucus-race-helps-those-who-make-ultimate-sacrifices-?instance=latest_story

Saturday, August 24, 2013

West Nile-Infected Mosquito Found in Sachem Area

A mosquito sample in Holtsville and another sample in Nesconset have tested positive for West Nile, according to Suffolk County health officials.

http://sachem.patch.com/groups/summer/p/west-nileinfected-mosquito-found-in-sachem-area

N.Y. County Outsources The Job Of Monitoring Sex Offenders

Troy Wallace with his wife, Lynda. Wallace is suing Suffolk County, N.Y., contending its new sex offender monitoring law violates his civil rights.

http://www.gpb.org/news/2013/08/24/n-y-county-outsources-the-job-of-monitoring-sex-offenders?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+GPBNewsFeed+%28GPB+News%29

N.Y. County Outsources The Job Of Monitoring Sex Offenders

Troy Wallace with his wife, Lynda. Wallace is suing Suffolk County, N.Y., contending its new sex offender monitoring law violates his civil rights.

http://nhpr.org/post/ny-county-outsources-job-monitoring-sex-offenders

N.Y. County Outsources The Job Of Monitoring Sex Offenders

Troy Wallace with his wife, Lynda. Wallace is suing Suffolk County, N.Y., contending its new sex offender monitoring law violates his civil rights.

http://www.npr.org/2013/08/24/214925854/n-y-county-outsources-the-job-of-monitoring-sex-offenders?ft=1&f=1001

Alleged DWI Accident, Hit-and-Run Death Top This Week's News in Three Village

Cops ID Hit-and-Run Victim Suffolk County Police are investigating a hit-and-run they say occurred early Friday morning that left a man dead.

http://threevillage.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/alleged-dwi-accident-hitandrun-death-top-this-weeks-news-in-three-village

Probe Into Luxury Car Thefts and 'Rust Tide' Returns

... Court program, which holds trials on real court cases. New East End Marine Task Force Emergency Response Boat Suffolk County Sheriff Vincent F. DeMarco smashed a bottle of champagne on the bow of a new East End Marine Task Force boat in Hampton Bays ...

http://westhampton-hamptonbays.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/week-in-review-probe-into-luxury-car-thefts-and-rust-tide-returns

Cops probe another car fire in N. Amityville

Suffolk County police arson investigators are investigating a car fire Saturday morning on Glenmalure Street in North Amityville, police officials said.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-probe-another-car-fire-in-n-amityville-1.5949354

News Nearby: Carl Bernstein to Join SBU Faculty

... Medals A Kings Park veteran accepted war medals for his actions taken more than a decade ago. According to Suffolk County police, the Commack resident received a call Aug. 13 in which the caller allegedly fooled the homeowner into believing that a ...

http://hauppauge.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/news-nearby-carl-bernstein-to-join-sbu-faculty_69190de6

News Nearby: Local Music Video Gets National Attention

... Main Street and Middle Country Road - between the Route 111 and Route 347 intersection. A $2.97 million Suffolk County project to repave Nicolls Road between Middle Country Road and Nesconset Highway will require nightly road closures, a county ...

http://threevillage.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/news-nearby-local-music-video-goes-viral

News Nearby: Carl Bernstein to Join SBU Faculty

... the Route 111 and Route 347 intersection. COMMACK Police: Commack Resident Victim of Phone Scam According to Suffolk County police, the Commack resident received a call Aug. 13 in which the caller allegedly fooled the homeowner into believing that a ...

http://kingspark.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/news-nearby-carl-bernstein-to-join-sbu-faculty_0127b020

News Nearby: Local Chief Honored for 50 Years of Service

... from surrounding areas from the past week: COMMACK Police: Commack Resident Victim of Phone Scam According to Suffolk County police, the Commack resident received a call Aug. 13 in which the caller allegedly fooled the homeowner into believing that ...

http://northport.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/news-nearby-local-chief-honored-for-50-years-of-service_fa51ab08

County Posed To Vote On Grant Request for Riverside Trail

The Suffolk County Downtown Revitalization Citizens Advisory Panel recently recommended a $15,000 grant toward the construction of a walking trail through county parkland from Flanders Road, or State Route 24, to the Peconic River.

http://riverhead.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/county-posed-to-approve-grant-request-for-riverside-trail

Street crossing by Eastport school risky

... been issued there because "our system does not track citations by location." The crosswalks are maintained by Suffolk County, and Town Supervisor Anna Throne-Holst sent an email to county Public Works Commissioner Gil Anderson last month reminding ...

http://www.newsday.com/columnists/judy-cartwright/street-crossing-by-eastport-school-risky-1.5946752

Westbound LIE lanes in Holbrook reopen after crash

... after being closed for about an hour Sunday afternoon at Exit 61 in Holbrook because of a vehicle crash, Suffolk County police said. The crash occurred at 2:21 p.m., and the lanes were closed about 15 minutes later, police said. The lanes reopened ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/westbound-lie-lanes-in-holbrook-reopen-after-crash-1.5913454

Police: Sunrise Highway Closed At Waverly

Sunrise Highway is currently closed in both directions Friday morning at its intersection with Waverly Avenue in Patchogue, Suffolk County Police told Patch.

http://patchogue.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/police-sunrise-highway-closed-at-waverly

Carnegie Library Work Continuing

... Carnegie Library. Egan said once that is accomplished, county legislator Rob Calarco will make a motion to Suffolk County to transfer the library property to Patchogue Village. Patchogue Village will in turn transfer the land to Patchogue-Medford ...

http://patchogue.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/carnegie-library-work-continuing

JVC Broadcasting To Make Waverly Eyesore New Headquarters

The broadcasting company is receiving an incentive package from the Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency to assist in the move to 185 Waverly Avenue, announced Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone in a release Thursday.

http://patchogue.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/jvc-broadcasting-moving-to-patchogue-hq

Sayville Library Home to Historic Image Collection

... and recall fond memories and iconic local venues. It is also a wonderful resource for student projects. The Suffolk County News is the major source for verification of details in the image summaries. You may view issues of the newspaper going back ...

http://sayville.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/sayville-library-home-to-historic-image-collection

STAR Exemption Needs Renewal

... have tested positive for West Nile virus. No humans or horses have tested positive for West Nile virus in Suffolk County this year. Pregnant Woman Struck by Car A pregnant Lindenhurst woman was seriously injured when she was struck by a car in the ...

http://halfhollowhills.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/week-in-review-star-exemption-needs-renewal

A Fast-Food Restaurant For The Selective

... month in the Gallery at Westbury Plaza off Old Country Road, the first of 24 locations planned for Nassau and Suffolk County for this nationwide chain with 364 locations in 29 states. It works like some fast-food restaurants: get on line, place your ...

http://www.antonnews.com/gardencitylife/44-gardencitynews/32058-a-fast-food-restaurant-for-the-selective.html

Multiple Injuries and One Death Result from DWI Accident

... The accident killed his grandfather, Isaac Beal, injured two passengers and caused injuries to Henricks. Suffolk County police stated Henricks was driving on Sunrise Highway in East Patchogue and rear-ended a truck. The vehicle overturned many times ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/8/prweb11045801.htm

Friday, August 23, 2013

JVC Broadcasting looks to open 2 studios in Suffolk

... at 185 Waverly Ave. It has been vacant for 4 A1 2 years. "We have outgrown our space," Caracciolo told the Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency Thursday. "We also need to put up satellite dishes and antennas because of remote operations." ...

http://www.newsday.com/business/jvc-broadcasting-looks-to-open-2-studios-in-suffolk-1.5940204

Polystyrene Bans Sweep Across the US: Cities Move To Embrace Greener Packaging Alternatives

Suffolk County in Long Island was the first US jurisdiction to institute a ban on polystyrene food packaging in 1988.

http://www.ecology.com/2013/08/23/polystyrene-bans-sweep-cities/?#038;#038;

West Nile-Infected Mosquito Found Near Kings Park

A mosquito sample taken near Kings Park, from East Northport, has tested positive for West Nile, according to Suffolk County health officials.

http://kingspark.patch.com/groups/health-and-wellness/p/west-nileinfected-mosquito-found-near-kings-park

Cops: Drug-impaired wrong-way driver causes crash

... in Bayport, causing that car to overturn and leaving the driver seriously injured, police said Thursday. Suffolk County police said the crash happened at about 11 p.m. on Sunrise Highway between Veterans Memorial Highway and Nicolls Road. Police ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-drug-impaired-wrong-way-driver-causes-crash-1.5935504

West Nile-Infected Mosquitoes Found in Port Jeff Station

Two mosquito samples taken from Port Jefferson Station have tested positive for West Nile, according to Suffolk County health officials.

http://portjefferson.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/west-nileinfected-mosquito-found-in-port-jeff-station

Man shot and killed in Suffolk County

... Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Homicide Squad at 631-852-6392 or anonymously to Suffolk County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.

http://www.empirestatenews.net/News/20130823-2.html

LI man killed in cement truck crash

... The truck, which is owned by Giaquinto Masonry Inc. in Deer Park, was impounded for a safety check by the Suffolk County Police Motor Carrier Safety Section. Detectives are continuing to investigate whether a mechanical malfunction may have caused ...

http://www.empirestatenews.net/News/20130815-5.html

Crimes Nearby: Huntington Shooting Leaves 1 Dead

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-huntington-shooting-leaves-1-dead_a6a44535

Crimes Nearby: Huntington Shooting Leaves 1 Dead

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

http://halfhollowhills.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/crimes-nearby-huntington-shooting-leaves-1-dead_7a2c262c

Crimes Nearby: Huntington Shooting Leaves 1 Dead

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

http://kingspark.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/crimes-nearby-huntington-shooting-leaves-1-dead

Police close Sunrise Hwy. in North Patchogue

... 23, 2013) Sunrise Highway in North Patchogue was closed early Friday after a 911 call placed at 8:22 a.m., Suffolk County police. Police declined to characterize the nature of the closure, only saying the road was closed because of "police activity ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/police-close-sunrise-hwy-in-north-patchogue-1.5942954

Crimes Nearby: Cops Nab Reported Fake Rolex Dealer

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

http://portjefferson.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/crimes-nearby-cops-nab-reported-fake-rolex-dealer

Crimes Nearby: Staples Employee Charged With Grand Larceny

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

http://hauppauge.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/crimes-nearby-staples-employee-charged-with-grand-larceny_5ea30c4b

Crimes Nearby: Huntington Shooting Leaves 1 Dead

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

http://commack.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/crimes-nearby-huntington-shooting-leaves-1-dead_f1f855c4

Crimes Nearby: Cops Nab Reported Fake Rolex Dealer

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

http://threevillage.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/crimes-nearby-cops-nab-reported-fake-rolex-dealer_52ea75af

Crimes Nearby: Cops Looking for Man Who Went on Riverhead Shopping Spree

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

http://northfork.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/crimes-nearby-cops-looking-for-man-who-went-on-riverhead-shopping-spree

Crimes Nearby: Cops Seek Debit Card Thief

According to Suffolk County police, the Commack resident received a call Aug. 13 in which the caller allegedly fooled the homeowner into believing that a family member was arrested and needed money for bail.

http://millerplace-rockypoint.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/crimes-nearby-cops-seek-debit-card-thief

JVC Broadcasting To Make Patchogue Eyesore New Headquarters

The Ronkonkoma-based broadcasting company is receiving an incentive package from the Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency to assist in the move to 185 Waverly Avenue, announced Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone in a release Thursday.

http://sachem.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/jvc-broadcasting-to-make-patchogue-eyesore-new-headquarters

Police: Eastbound Sunrise Closed At Nicolls Road

The eastbound lane of Sunrise Highway is currently closed at Nicolls Road Friday morning, Suffolk County Police told Patch.

http://sachem.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/police-eastbound-sunrise-closed-at-nicolls-road

Crimes Nearby: New York City Man Accused of Rape in East Hampton

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

http://southampton.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/crimes-nearby-new-york-city-man-accused-of-rape-in-east-hampton

Crimes Nearby: J-Lo's Stalker Found at Her Water Mill Property, Cops Say

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

http://westhampton-hamptonbays.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/crimes-nearby-jlos-stalker-found-at-her-water-mill-property-cops-say

Crimes Nearby: Staples Employee Charged With Grand Larceny

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

http://smithtown.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/crimes-nearby-staples-employee-charged-with-grand-larceny

Police: Sunrise Highway Closed At Nicolls Road

... lanes in Bayport and in both directions Friday morning at the intersection with Waverly Avenue in Patchogue, Suffolk County Police told Patch. The reason for the closing is not yet available, but police could confirm that emergency services are on ...

http://sayville.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/police-sunrise-highway-closed-at-nicolls-road

Crimes Nearby: J-Lo's Stalker Found Squatting at Water Mill Place, Cops Say

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

http://easthampton.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/crimes-nearby-jlos-stalker-found-squatting-at-water-mill-place-cops-say

New Timothy Hill Childrens Ranch Girls' Home Opens Doors

... ready," he said. With the need for transitional housing growing for young women, Hill said he worked with the Suffolk County Department of Social Services to begin placement of young women in the new home. The home on Sound Avenue was purchased a ...

http://riverhead.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/new-timothy-hill-childrens-ranch-girls-home-opens-doors

Crimes Nearby: J-Lo's Alleged Stalker Found at Her Water Mill Property

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

http://riverhead.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/crimes-nearby-jlos-alleged-stalker-found-at-her-water-mill-property

New East End Marine Task Force Emergency Response Boat Christened

Suffolk County Sheriff Vincent F. DeMarco smashed a bottle of champagne on the bow of a new East End Marine Task Force boat in Hampton Bays on Thursday to celebrate the christening of a vessel that will help save lives.

http://westhampton-hamptonbays.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/new-east-end-marine-task-force-emergency-response-boat-christened_39b82b9d

New East End Marine Task Force Emergency Response Boat Christened

The following article was written by Lisa Finn: Suffolk County Sheriff Vincent F. DeMarco smashed a bottle of champagne on the bow of a new East End Marine Task Force boat in Hampton Bays on Thursday to celebrate the christening of a vessel that will help save lives.

http://easthampton.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/new-east-end-marine-task-force-emergency-response-boat-christened_23f4c0d8

Cops: Arson probed in N. Amityville car fire

... extensive damage to a car parked in the driveway of an unoccupied home in North Amityville early Friday, Suffolk County police said. Police said the fire, handled by volunteers from the North Amityville Fire Department, also caused minor exterior ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-arson-probed-in-n-amityville-car-fire-1.5942375

Two Men Caught Steeling Grill in Commack

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Second Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public's help in identifying and locating the individuals who stole a grill from a Commack appliance store.

http://commack.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/two-men-caught-steeling-grill-in-commack

in Re: Maureen S. Hoerger

IN RE: Maureen S. HOERGER, et al., Appellants, v. Thomas J. SPOTA III, Respondent, The Suffolk County Board of Elections, Respondent.

http://caselaw.findlaw.com/ny-court-of-appeals/1642253.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FindLawNYCOA+%28FindLaw+Case+Law+Updates+-+NY+COA%29

Survey lists top public salaries

... an independent non-profit think tank based in Albany. Topping the list is the Amityville police department in Suffolk County, where the average salary of 23 officers was $175,818. The state's highest paid local official, according to the survey, was ...

http://m.timesunion.com/tu/db_39921/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=vXouRW2J&detailindex=2&pn=0&ps=6

Survey lists top public salaries

... an independent non-profit think tank based in Albany. Topping the list is the Amityville police department in Suffolk County, where the average salary of 23 officers was $175,818. The state's highest paid local official, according to the survey, was ...

http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Survey-lists-top-public-salaries-4754658.php

Goldman Managing Director Arrested in East Hampton for Rape

... police said. Police declined to comment further on the arrest and phone messages left with the court, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office and Lee's attorney, Edward Burke Jr., weren't immediately returned. The arrest was reported earlier ...

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-22/goldman-sachs-s-jason-lee-said-to-be-charged-with-rape.html

Rescuers Tell Of High-Tech Vessel's Role In Sea Rescue

... Locating Aldridge was a collaborative effort between the U.S. Coast Guard, East End marine units and the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office. The vessel, the Marine 41, utilized night-vision cameras, sonar, chart plotters and state-of-the-art navigation ...

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/08/22/rescuers-tell-of-high-tech-vessels-role-in-sea-rescue/

Paul Tonna steps down as Suffolk IDA chairman

... current Cuomo administration, according to several sources who requested anonymity. Tonna and a top aide to Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone Thursday denied the memo led to Tonna's fall. "I think the governor of New York has bigger fish to ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/paul-tonna-steps-down-as-suffolk-ida-chairman-1.5940534

Cops: Roosevelt man dies in Huntington Station shooting

According to Suffolk County police, officers responding to a shots-fired call late Wednesday night in Huntington Station found the passenger of a car shot and fatally wounded.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-roosevelt-man-dies-in-huntington-station-shooting-1.5935549

Thursday, August 22, 2013

Suffolk County introduces new anti-terror boat

Sgt. John Andrejack, the commanding officer of the Suffolk Sheriff's Marine Patrol discusses the need for Marine 41, a new homeland security vessel, during a press conference on Aug. 22. The newest addition to Suffolk County's war on terrorism was christened Thursday during a ceremony in Hampton Bays and the $1.2 million marine asset is already ... (more)

http://www.examiner.com/article/suffolk-county-introduces-new-anti-terror-boat

Spota Can Seek Fourth Term as D.A., Decision Determines

Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota can stay on the Sept. 10 Republican primary ballot and seek re-election to a fourth term in November, the Court of Appeals ruled Thursday.

http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=1202616566256&Spota_Can_Seek_Fourth_Term_as_DA_Decision_Determines

Stalker found living in Jennifer Lopez' Hamptons estate

... 28, according to the chief court clerk, DeBorah Renee Brathwaite. In the meantime he is being held in the Suffolk County Jail on $100,000 bail. "The court ordered an exam to determine if Dubis is fit to proceed in reference to the criminal charges," ...

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/08/22/13/stalker-found-living-jennifer-lopez-hamptons-estate

Editorial: New trail a step forward for life in Suffolk

... X49/Rt-110 in Melville The hardest part about cycling? Pavement. That cheap joke is a frustrating reality for Suffolk County's decade-long effort to develop a bike and pedestrian path between Port Jefferson and Wading River. The county cleared a ...

http://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorial-new-trail-a-step-forward-for-life-in-suffolk-1.5939908

Mosquito Spraying Thursday Night at Fire Island Pines

The Fire Island Pines, as well as Water Island, Atlantique and Summer Club on Fire Island, will be treated by the Suffolk County vector unit to keep down the mosquito population in the barrier beach communities.

http://sayville.patch.com/groups/summer/p/mosquito-spraying-thursday-night-at-fire-island-pines

B-BP Crime Report: Petit Larceny, Drug Possession Charges

The following information is directly from the Suffolk County Police Department's media incidents and arrests list regarding Bayport and Blue Point.

http://sayville.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/bbp-crime-report_5e3b76fe

Lake Ronkonkoma Beach reopens

... Ronkonkoma Beach in the Town of Islip reopened Thursday after having been closed to bathing, according to the Suffolk County health department. The beach was closed Wednesday as a result of excessive levels of blue-green algae. Remaining closed is ...

http://www.newsday.com/news/weather/lake-ronkonkoma-beach-reopens-1.5938091

Maureen S. Hoerger v. Spota III, No. 237

In the Matter of Maureen S. Hoerger, et al., Appellants v. Thomas J. Spota III, Respondent, The Suffolk County Board of Elections, Respondent, No.

http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/CaseDecisionNY.jsp?id=1202616576830&Maureen_S_Hoerger_v_Spota_III_No_237

NY's highest court rejects term limit for district attorney

... his re-election bid, because the county where he was elected lacks the authority to set his term limit. Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota is not bound by the 12-year limit approved by local voters in 1993, the Court of Appeals said in a ...

http://www.myfoxny.com/story/23231424/nys-highest-court-rejects-term-limit-for-district-attorney

Stalker found living in Jennifer Lopez' Hamptons estate

... 28, according to the chief court clerk, DeBorah Renee Brathwaite. In the meantime he is being held in the Suffolk County Jail on $100,000 bail. "The court ordered an exam to determine if Dubis is fit to proceed in reference to the criminal charges," ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/22/entertainment-us-usa-lopez-squatter-idUSBRE97L0ZW20130822?feedType=RSS&feedName=entertainmentNews

Teachers FCU named 'best of the best' by Hauppauge Industrial Association

Teachers Federal Credit Union has been named "best of the best" among large Long Island businesses by the Hauppauge Industrial Association.

http://www.newsday.com/business/inside-long-island-business-1.811933/teachers-fcu-named-best-of-the-best-by-hauppauge-industrial-association-1.5933120

Police: Commack Resident Victim of Phone Scam

According to Suffolk County police, the Commack resident received a call Aug. 13 in which the caller allegedly fooled the homeowner into believing that a family member was arrested and needed money for bail.

http://commack.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/police-commack-resident-victim-of-phone-scam

Police Seeking Suspect Using Stolen Credit Card in Ronkonkoma

Security footage provided by Suffolk County Police being used to identify a woman suspected of stealing a credit card in Lake Ronkonkoma and using it at a Ronkonkoma gas station.

http://sachem.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/police-seeking-suspect-using-stolen-credit-card-in-ronkonkoma

Detour No More; Landing Avenue Bridge Reopens Friday

... weekend with what should be a less trafficked commute. Lori Baldassare, Government Liaison Officer for the Suffolk County Department of Public Works, confirmed Thursday that the department was on track to have the bridge open by Friday afternoon. A ...

http://kingspark.patch.com/groups/transit-and-infrastructure/p/detour-no-more-landing-avenue-bridge-reopens-friday

Jennifer Lopez stalker secretly lives in her Southampton home

... and stalking). He pled not guilty before the magistrate at the Southampton Town Court. Dubis was remanded in Suffolk County Jail, and is scheduled to return to Southampton Justice Court on Aug. 28. Interestingly, Lopez already had an order of ...

http://blog.zap2it.com/pop2it/2013/08/jennifer-lopez-stalker-secretly-lives-in-her-southampton-home.html

Jennifer Lopez's unwanted pool boy

... stalking and possession of burglar tools. His next court date is Aug. 28. The suspect was being held in Suffolk County jail on a $100,000 bail, police said. The Southampton Town court ordered an exam to determine if Dubis is "fit to proceed" on the ...

http://www.monstersandcritics.com/people/news/article_1717638.php/Jennifer-Lopez-s-unwanted-pool-boy

Cops: Roosevelt man dies in Huntington Sta. shooting

A Suffolk County police homicide detective investigates the scene of a shooting near Eighth Avenue and West Hills Road in Huntington Station that left one man dead.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-roosevelt-man-dies-in-huntington-sta-shooting-1.5935549

Cops: Drug-impaired wrong-way driver causes crash

... night in Bayport, causing that car to overturn and leaving the driver seriously injured, police said. Suffolk County police said the crash took place at about 11 p.m. on Sunrise Highway between Veterans Memorial Highway and Nicolls Road. Police said ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-drug-impaired-wrong-way-driver-causes-crash-1.5935504

Jennifer Lopez 'stalker' arrested after he was found secretly living in her pool house

... after his arrest, he pleaded not guilty to the charges. John has now been given some new accommodation in Suffolk County Jail and is due to return to Southampton Justice Court at a later date and is also set to undergo tests to determine if he is ...

http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/jennifer-lopez-stalker-arrested-2206764

Man Shot to Death in Huntington Station

... Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Homicide Squad at 631-852-6392 or anonymously to Suffolk County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. No further details were immediately available.

http://huntington.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/man-slain

Rocky Mountain High, North Colorado....:

... including New York City, upstate New York and western New York. The most recent effort was in 2008, when the Suffolk County comptroller proposed splitting off Long Island. Since the boundaries of the newly independent Colonies were finalized in the ...

http://brothersjuddblog.com/archives/2013/08/rocky_mountain_high_north_colo.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BrothersjuddBlog+%28BrothersJudd+Blog%29

A look back: This week in Shelter Island history

... embraced the idea of getting so called "big government" off their backs. At issue was tax money paid to Suffolk County that many complained went to support projects and developments west of the East End. Creation of a Peconic County would give East ...

http://shelterislandreporter.timesreview.com/2013/08/20868/a-look-back-this-week-in-shelter-island-history-8/

Six arrests,14 tickets on this week's police blotter

... Mr. Bolic's vehicle was taken to the Shelter Island Police Department impound in accordance with the Suffolk County DWI Seizure law. Steven J. Schneider, 28, of North Massapequa was driving on Smith Street on Friday, August 16 at 3:50 a.m. when he ...

http://shelterislandreporter.timesreview.com/2013/08/20871/six-arrests14-tickets-on-this-weeks-police-blotter/

County Halts Mosquito Spraying

By Pam Robinson Suffolk County canceled its spraying of parts of Northport for West Nile virus planned for Thursday due to impending thunderstorms.

http://northport.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/county-halts-mosquito-spraying_b2d2c9d6

Have You Seen This Man, Wanted for Identity Theft?

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and identity theft detectives are asking for the public's help in finding the person responsible for using a victim's debit card to go shopping in Riverhead.

http://riverhead.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/have-you-seen-this-man-wanted-for-identity-theft

Crimes Nearby: Shots Fired at N. Babylon House Party

... fight erupted around 10:05 p.m. Shots were heard on the street and police recovered two spent shell casings. Suffolk County police are looking for a man who left the scene of a collision in Melville last month. A woman eastbound on Ruland Road was ...

http://babylonvillage.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/crimes-nearby-shots-fired-at-n-babylon-house-party_74a46004

Man Shot Dead in Huntington Station

Suffolk County police were on the scene Thursday morning of a shooting near Eighth Avenue and West Hills Road.

http://huntington.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/man-shot-in-huntington-station_f1895fa6

Multi-State Complex Legal Malpractice Award

... Ulico in the New Jersey District Court, and commenced a peremptory suit against plaintiff in Supreme Court, Suffolk County, New York, in January 2002 (Hera Construction, Inc. v Phoenix Erectors, LLC., Index No. 00044/02)(Suffolk County action), ...

http://blog.bluestonelawfirm.com/legal-malpractice-news-multistate-complex-legal-malpractice-award.html

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