Chemicolloid moving to Suffolk, with tax breaks

... operates from a 12,600-square-foot space at 55 Herricks Rd. in New Hyde Park. The move from Nassau County to Suffolk County is being aided by $131,118 in tax breaks over 10 years from Suffolk's industrial development agency. Suffolk wanted to keep ...

http://www.newsday.com/business/chemicolloid-moving-to-suffolk-with-tax-breaks-1.6702357

Crime Log: Christmas Burglary at Fairfield Village

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

http://commack.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/crime-log-christmas-burglary-at-fairfield-village

Dog given to shelter for adoption released on street

... to look for a miniature poodle they say a Long Island animal shelter worker released on a street. The Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was searching around Babylon Monday for the cream-colored dog, named Bailey. They ...

http://www.azcentral.com/offbeat/free/20131231dog-given-shelter-adoption-released-street.html

Interim Village of Dering Harbor trustee appointed

... committee last year. a Water works: The installation of the new "second" well is ahead of schedule. The Suffolk County Department of Health Services has raised in writing some water-related issues, including the proposed new water tank, that the ...

http://shelterislandreporter.timesreview.com/2013/12/22322/interim-village-of-dering-harbor-trustee-appointed/

Police Seek Help in Locating Missing Bay Shore Woman

The Suffolk County Police Department has issued a Silver Alert for a missing Bay Shore woman who went for a walk Monday morning and has yet to return.

http://westislip.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/police-seek-help-in-locating-missing-bay-shore-woman

10 Biggest Stories of 2013 in Kings Park

... was missing and that they believed the two had fled to North Carolina. Trio of Burglaries Hit Fort Salonga Suffolk County police confirm that three Fort Salonga homes were hit by burglars in late October. Kings Park Man Dies of Head Injury Weeks ...

http://kingspark.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/10-biggest-stories-of-2013-in-kings-park

Top Government Stories of 2013

... up by double digits. Bellone to Run for Re-Election in 2015 The election may still be two years away, but Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced that he plans to seek a second term in office in 2015. De Blasio Picks Bratton for NYPD ...

http://portwashington.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/top-government-stories-of-2013_8ea76ca4-portwashington

Reward Offered As Authorities Search For 2nd Dog Dumped By Suffolk Shelter Worker

... to look for a miniature poodle they say a Long Island animal shelter worker released on a street. The Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was searching around Babylon Monday for the cream-colored dog named Bailey. They ...

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/12/31/reward-offered-as-authorities-search-for-2nd-dog-dumped-by-suffolk-shelter-worker/

10 Biggest Stories of 2013 in Smithtown

... station was robbed at gunpoint last week and police are seeking a man they suspect of robbing numerous other Suffolk County businesses over the past two weeks. According to police, the man has entered eight establishments, including the Gulf on ...

http://smithtown.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/10-biggest-stories-of-2013-in-smithtown

Search goes on for poodle abandoned on Long Island

... to look for a miniature poodle they say a Long Island animal shelter worker released on a street. The Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was searching around Babylon Monday for the cream-colored dog, named Bailey. They ...

http://www.wcax.com/story/24334089/search-goes-on-for-poodle-abandoned-on-long-island

Search goes on for poodle abandoned on Long Island

The Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was searching around Babylon Monday for the cream-colored dog, named Bailey.

http://www.dailyrecord.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailyrecord.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013312310010%26nclick_check%3D1

Search goes on for poodle abandoned on Long Island

... to look for a miniature poodle they say a Long Island animal shelter worker released on a street. The Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was searching around Babylon Monday for the cream-colored dog, named Bailey. They ...

http://www.13wham.com/template/inews_wire/wires.regional.ny/3eff2545-www.13wham.com.shtml

Headlines That Topped in December

... Man Shot and Killed in Eastport A man was shot and killed at his home in Eastport on Dec. 8. According to Suffolk County Police, homicide detectives are investigating a shooting that killed one man and injured another during an incident at 3:24 a.m. ...

http://westhampton-hamptonbays.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/headlines-that-topped-in-december

Suffolk lures Nassau firm with tax breaks

The Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency granted $184,260 over 10 years to ClickIt Inc. for a proposed $2.8-million headquarters in Hauppauge.

http://www.newsday.com/business/suffolk-lures-nassau-firm-with-tax-breaks-1.6696022

Cops: Teen Stole iPod, Meds, and Marijauna

... "Arriving officers set up a perimeter to contain the subject and called for K-9 assistance," police said. The Suffolk County Sheriff's K-9 unit responded, while trying to track the thief, police received another 911 call from an area resident saying ...

http://westhampton-hamptonbays.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/cops-teen-stole-ipod-meds-and-marijauna

Proposed Hempstead Village housing offers vets new start

That's what the United Veterans Beacon House, Inc. hopes to offer several military veterans and their families next year with its first potential housing location in Hempstead Village.

http://www.stripes.com/news/veterans/proposed-hempstead-village-housing-offers-vets-new-start-1.260035

For Smithtown's Vecchio, 13th term's a charm

... with Vecchio and Councilwoman-elect Lynne C. Nowick. Nowick, 66, who is completing her sixth term in the Suffolk County Legislature, will be sworn in by State Supreme Court Appellate Division Judge Sandra L. Sgroi. Vincent Puleo, 60, who was ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/for-smithtown-s-vecchio-13th-term-s-a-charm-1.6694948

Plan for Riverhead community center bogs down

... said Supervisor Sean Walter, who, along with Councilman James Wooten, backs the plan announced this year amid Suffolk County and community fanfare. The other three town board members differ on their reservations about the project and its tax-exempt ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/plan-for-riverhead-community-center-bogs-down-1.6694929

Cops: Woman who passed bogus $100 bill sought

Town of Riverhead police have released photos from video surveillance at a Riverhead store of a woman they and Suffolk County Crime Stoppers are seeking to identify and locate after she attempted to purchase items at a Riverhead store with counterfeit money in November, police said.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-woman-who-passed-bogus-100-bill-sought-1.6691882

Letter: Police officer pay is galling

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

http://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/letter-police-officer-pay-is-galling-1.6695718

Police: Gunman Robs Patchogue Subway

A man with a gun entered the Patchogue location of Subway Saturday night and demanded cash, Suffolk County police said.

http://patchogue.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/police-gunman-robs-patchogue-subway

Officials: Ronkonkoma Woman Starved 10-Month-Old Son to Death

... jury last Thursday in the death of Kayden Givens, who died of malnutrition and dehydration, according to the Suffolk County Medical Examiner's Office. Givens called 911 on the evening of May 19 and said she found her son unresponsive and not ...

http://sachem.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/officials-ronkonkoma-woman-starved-10month-old-son-to-death

Town worker faced holiday suspension, due back on job January 2

... The sexual abuse charge was dropped as part of a plea deal between lawyers for the defendant and the Suffolk County District Attorney. Mr. Card's decision on disciplinary action puts Mr. Starzee back on the job as of January 2. However, the terms of ...

http://shelterislandreporter.timesreview.com/2013/12/22317/town-worker-faced-holiday-suspension-due-back-on-job-january-2/

Long Island woman accused of starving child to death

... Sunday night after being indicted on manslaughter and reckless endangerment charges, a spokesman for the Suffolk County district attorney's office said. Givens is accused of severely neglecting her children, which authorities allege caused her ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/long-island-woman-accused-of-starving-child-to-death?cid=rss

Nearby: Cops Ask For Public's Help To Find Woman Who Tried to Use Counterfeit $100 Bill

... asking for the public's help to find a woman who used counterfeit $100 bills in Riverhead, authorities said. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Town of Riverhead police said the woman tried to purchase items at a Riverhead store, located at 758 Old ...

http://portjefferson.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/cops-woman-used-counterfeit-100-bill-in-rivehead-portjefferson

Best Foodie Day Trips Near Suffolk County

Written by Charlene Cooper Here are four day trips that will whet any adventurous appetite and don't require much travel! Whether you visit a relaxing tea shop or enjoy a day at the farm, these trips are packed with tons of flavor and fun.

http://northport.patch.com/groups/one-tank-adventures/p/best-day-trips-for-foodies-in-suffolk-county-northport

Long Islanders asked to take disaster survey

... Supervisor Frank Petrone sent a request out Monday. Huntington is working with other nearby communities and Suffolk County to develop strategies to lessen losses from disasters. The 21-question survey aims to gauge how much residents know about the ...

http://libn.com/2013/12/30/long-islanders-asked-to-take-disaster-survey/

Long Island firm grabs Douglaston rental building for $28.5M

Suffolk County-based real estate management firm Fairfield Properties has made its first Queens purchase: a 114,000-square-foot rental building in Douglaston, one of the borough's more affluent areas, for $28.5 million, according to property records filed with the city late last week.

http://therealdeal.com/blog/2013/12/30/long-island-firm-grabs-douglaston-rental-building-for-28-5m/

Search continues for abandoned dog Bailey

... them away. "It's really a miracle, a million-to-one shot" that the dog survived, said Roy Gross, chief of the Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. "It's like buying a lottery ticket and winning." The Lhasa (nicknamed ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/search-continues-for-bailey?cid=rss

New year a fiscal test for NYa s GOP

Mike Fitzpatrick, a Republican assemblyman from Suffolk County wants a government that works for the people instead of the other way around.

http://nypost.com/2013/12/29/new-republican-ny-bill-targets-out-of-control-spending/

Cops Ask For Public's Help To Find Woman Who Tried to Use Counterfeit $100 Bill

... asking for the public's help to find a woman who used counterfeit $100 bills in Riverhead, authorities said. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Town of Riverhead police said the woman tried to purchase items at a Riverhead store, located at 758 Old ...

http://riverhead.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/cops-woman-used-counterfeit-100-bill-in-rivehead

Best Historic Day Trips in the Suffolk County Area

Written by Charlene Cooper If you're looking for day trip ideas, these destinations are both fun and educational.

http://smithtown.patch.com/groups/one-tank-adventures/p/historical-adventures-in-suffolk-county-smithtown

Controversial Stories from 2013

... Rocky Point What You Need to Know About Marijuana 'Dabbing' Man Arrested at Ward Melville for Pushing Teacher Suffolk County Explores Affordable Housing Opportunities for Young Adults Historical Society Erects Commemorative Sign on Route 25a

http://portjefferson.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/controversial-stories-from-2013

SPCA seeks poodle allegedly dumped by Islip shelter worker

Suffolk County SPCA officials spent Sunday afternoon knocking on doors and putting up reward posters in Babylon, hoping to find a miniature poodle they say was abandoned by an Islip Town animal shelter worker who dumped another live dog in a garbage bin.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/spca-seeks-poodle-allegedly-dumped-by-islip-shelter-worker-1.6689270

Tek Deburr founder seeks an exit strategy

... is focused on building sales to "afford someone with a high salary." So this year, he hired Holtsville-based Suffolk County Webmasters to revamp his website, which enabled Tek Deburr to score a dozen new accounts. With his 20 deburring machines ...

http://www.newsday.com/business/tek-deburr-founder-seeks-an-exit-strategy-1.6664545

Fire marshal probes Huntington Station home gutted by blaze

... ted at the right side of the house, but the cause of the fire is still under investigation, McQuade said. The Suffolk County Police Arson Squad was also called out to the scene to aid with the investigation.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/fire-marshal-probes-huntington-station-home-gutted-by-blaze-1.6690626

Petition seeks ouster of Central Islip school leaders

... of state laws, according to a petition she filed with the state. The petition by Monique McCray, also a Suffolk County police officer, centers on whether the district took enough steps to vet a candidate who had applied for a part-time security ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/petition-seeks-ouster-of-central-islip-school-leaders-1.6689141

2 arrested, 2 cited at sobriety checkpoint

State police and Suffolk County sheriffs deputies arrested two people and cited two others after conducting a sobriety checkpoint on Sunrise Highway eastbound, east of Exit 65 in Hampton Bays Saturday night.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/2-arrested-2-cited-at-sobriety-checkpoint-1.6689745

One killed, three injured in Long Island shooting

Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad is investigating the shooting death of a Patchogue man that took place in Medford early this morning.

http://www.empirestatenews.net/News2013/20131226-2.htm

Cops: 4 arrested at DWI checkpoint in Hampton Bays

... New York State Police said in a Dec. 29 news release . The checkpoint, which was set up by state troopers and Suffolk County deputy sheriffs in the eastbound lanes of Sunrise Highway near Exit 65 in Hampton Bays, landed three people under arrest for ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/cops-4-arrested-at-dwi-checkpoint-hampton-bays?cid=rss

Vacant Wyandanch building damaged by fire

The Suffolk County police arson squad is investigating a fire early Sunday morning in a vacant Wyandanch building owned by the Town of Babylon, town and police officials said.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/vacant-wyandanch-building-damaged-by-fire-1.6689148

SPCA looking for poodle dumped by Islip shelter worker

Suffolk County SPCA officials spent Sunday afternoon knocking on doors and putting up reward posters in Babylon, hoping to find a poodle they say was abandoned by an Islip Town animal shelter worker who dumped another live dog in a garbage bin.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/spca-looking-for-poodle-dumped-by-islip-shelter-worker-1.6689270

Ouster of Central Islip school leaders sought

... Outside of her unpaid position on the seven-member board, she serves as an officer in the gang unit in the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office, where she said she encountered the applicant after a recent arrest. Concerned that the arrest hadn't shown up ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/ouster-of-central-islip-school-leaders-sought-1.6689141

NY shelter worker arraigned in dog-dumping case

... wearing a pink collar and leash, severely matted and dirty among the rubbish, said Roy Gross, chief of the Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. "It's a miracle when you think about it," Gross said Saturday. "What are the ...

http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.poughkeepsiejournal.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013312290070%26nclick_check%3D1

5 Businesses We Said Good-Bye To in 2013

... could, we were not able to recover from the losses sustained from Superstorm Sandy." 3) Supervisor Reacts to Suffolk County National Bank Shutting Doors in Mattituck : After learning that the Suffolk County National Bank branch in Mattituck was ...

http://northfork.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/5-businesses-we-said-goodbye-to-in-2013-northfork

a Miraclea pup survives being dumped in trash

... Saturday. "It's really a miracle, a million-to-one shot" that the dog survived, said Roy Gross, chief of the Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. "It's like buying a lottery ticket and winning." The owner of the Lhasa ...

http://nypost.com/2013/12/29/miracle-pup-survives-being-dumped-in-trash-bin/

Islip Town animal shelter employee suspected of dumping second dog

Michael Papini, 30, of Lindenhurst, Long Island may have dumped a second dog, and Suffolk County SPCA have offered a reward for the missing five-year-old cream colored poodle named Bailey according to their Facebook page.

http://www.examiner.com/article/islip-town-animal-shelter-employee-suspected-of-dumping-second-dog?cid=rss

Top 10 Stories From November 2013

... Rescue Hydraulics Patch Blog Helps Recover Missing Sound Beach Headstone Best Budget-Friendly Day Trips Near Suffolk County Where to Get or Help Serve A Hot Meal This Christmas Branchinelli's Replacing La Casa in Miller Place Skybox, Formerly ...

http://millerplace-rockypoint.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/top-10-stories-from-november-2013_4d15ddfd

Long Island kennel attendant arrested after leaving live puppy in Dumpster, police say

... wearing a pink collar and leash, severely matted and dirty among the rubbish, said Roy Gross, chief of the Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. "It's a miracle when you think about it," Gross said Saturday. "What are the ...

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2013/12/long_island_kennel_attendant_arrested_after_dumping_live_puppy_in_trash_bin_poli.html

Cops: 5 busted at Centereach sobriety checkpoint

Five people were arrested Friday night when police conducted a sobriety checkpoint along Middle Country Road in Centereach, according to a Suffolk County police news release .

http://www.examiner.com/article/cops-5-busted-at-centereach-sobriety-checkpoint?cid=rss

Dog succumbs to injuries after alleged beating with baseball bat - arrest made

... he also assaulted an adult male on a previous occasion. He was held overnight and will be arraigned today in Suffolk County First District Court in Central Islip. A Facebook page has been started and the dog is being referred to as Pearl. Sadly, ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/dog-succumbs-to-injuries-after-allegedly-beaten-with-baseball-bat-arrest-made?cid=rss

Cops: Long Island man beat dog with baseball bat

... of using a bat to beat his dog into such critical condition that veterinarians needed to euthanize her, Suffolk County police said . Steven Errante, 26, of Dix Hills, was arraigned Dec. 28 on charges of aggravated cruelty to animals and ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/cops-long-island-man-beat-dog-with-baseball-bat?cid=rss

SPCA: Long Island animal shelter worker dumped dog in trash

... after he allegedly tossed a live dog into a dumpster at a gas station and may have abandoned another pup, Suffolk County animal cruelty investigators said . Michael Papini, 30, of Lindenhurst, was arraigned Dec. 28 on a felony aggravated animal ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/spca-long-island-animal-shelter-worker-dumped-dog-trash?cid=rss

Sagaponack and Bridgehampton Residents Criticize Proposed Changes to Bridge Lane Bridge

... on the village's Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). Built in 1923, the bridge is not new to controversy. When Suffolk County owned the bridge and attempted to demolish it and replace it with a modern steel structure in the 1980s, residents fought a ...

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/page-1/sagaponack-and-bridgehampton-residents-criticize-proposed-changes-to-bridge-lane-bridge-27469

L.I. Animal Shelter Worker Appears In Court In Dog Dumping

... attendant at a Long Island animal shelter, who was accused of throwing a dog in a commercial dumpster. The Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said Michael Papini was arrested Friday. The 30-year-old Town of Islip Animal ...

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/12/28/bail-set-for-l-i-animal-shelter-worker-in-dog-dumping/

$500,000 Bail For L.I. Animal Shelter Worker In Dog Dumping

... attendant at a Long Island animal shelter, who was accused of throwing a dog in a commercial dumpster. The Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said Michael Papini was arrested Friday. The 30-year-old Town of Islip Animal ...

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/12/28/500000-bail-for-l-i-animal-shelter-worker-in-dog-dumping/

Dog succumbs to injuries after alleged beating with baseball bat - arrest made

... he also assaulted an adult male on a previous occasion. He was held overnight and will be arraigned today in Suffolk County First District Court in Central Islip. A Facebook page has been started and the dog is being referred to as Pearl. Sadly, ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/dog-succumbs-to-injuries-after-allegedly-beaten-with-baseball-bat-arrest-made

Top Government Stories of 2013

... up by double digits. Bellone to Run for Re-Election in 2015 The election may still be two years away, but Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced that he plans to seek a second term in office in 2015. De Blasio Picks Bratton for NYPD ...

http://malverne-lynbrook.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/top-government-stories-of-2013_8ea76ca4-malverne-lynbrook

Long Island Man Accused Of Beating Dog With Baseball Bat

A Long Island man was due in court Saturday, on charges that he beat a dog with a baseball bat. Suffolk County police were called this past Sunday to 800 Deer Park Ave. in Dix Hills, after someone saw a Labrador mixed breed with serious injuries. The ...

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/12/28/long-island-man-accused-of-beating-dog-with-baseball-bat/

LI economy expected to grow 2.5% to 3% in 2014

Working during a Buncee, Osman Ozdemir, programmer, Bonpreet Setmi, CTO, Arvind Agarwal, biz tech, and Marie Arturi, founder of Buncee.

http://www.newsday.com/business/li-economy-expected-to-grow-2-5-to-3-in-2014-1.6682327

What's Open On Christmas?

... in Patchogue and Medford. The Long Island Rail Road will be adding trains for their holiday schedule . The Suffolk County Transit (SCT) bus system will not be in operation. Know other places that are open or closed on Christmas? Post them in the ...

http://patchogue.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/whats-open-on-christmas_7f7efed7

Best Budget-Friendly Day Trips Near Suffolk County

Written by Charlene Cooper With four day trips that are great for both adults and kids, you can bring the youngsters along or leave them at home.

http://patchogue.patch.com/groups/one-tank-adventures/p/best-budgetfriendly-day-trips-in-suffolk-county-patchogue

Updated: Four Shot, One Fatally at Medford Business

... call the Homicide Squad at 631-852-6392. Story originally published Dec. 25. Updated Dec. 26 at 12:44 a.m. as Suffolk County Police have sent out a correction for the name of the business involved in the incident.

http://patchogue.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/four-shot-one-fatally-at-medford-engine-shop

Amityville Locksmith Has Announced That They Are Servicing Customers 24 Hours a Day and 7 Days a Week

... their craftsmanship, but strengthens their integrity. Amityville Locksmiths is Amityville's and Southern Suffolk County's guardian and protector, dedicated to the safety of its customers, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For more detailed ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/Locksmiths-Amityville-/New-York/prweb11448782.htm

Nesconset man arrested for numerous armed robberies

Suffolk County Police have arrested a Nesconset man for numerous armed robberies and a burglary that occurred during the past month.

http://www.empirestatenews.net/News2013/20131223-5.htm

SPCA: Islip Animal Shelter Worker Left Dog in Dumpster

... into a dumpster behind USA gas station, located at 410 Montauk Highway, on Monday morning, according to the Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Inside that bag was a female 1-year-old Lhasa apso, who was found alive in ...

http://westislip.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/spca-islip-animal-shelter-worker-left-dog-in-dumpster

'Miracle' dog lives, Islip animal shelter worker accused of cruelty

... will be arraigned Saturday on animal cruelty charges for leaving a live dog in a gas station Dumpster, the Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said. Kennel attendant Michael Papini, 30, of Lindenhurst, was arrested Friday ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/miracle-dog-lives-islip-animal-shelter-worker-accused-of-cruelty-1.6683955

At NYPD grad ceremony, mayor touts drop in crime

... arena filled with the family and friends of the 1,171 graduates, including the class valedictorian from Suffolk County, Bloomberg checked off the major accomplishments of the police. "Twelve years ago no one thought the crime rate would go any ...

http://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/at-nypd-grad-ceremony-mayor-touts-drop-in-crime-1.6682999

Suffolk SCPA: Kennel worker dumped dog in trash bin

Authorities on Friday charged Michael Papini, 30, of Lindenhurst, with felony aggravated animal cruelty, animal abandonment, and other related charges, according to the The Suffolk County SPCA.

http://www.myfoxny.com/story/24317158/scpa-kennel-worker-dumped-dog-in-trash-bin

Shelter worker charged with tossing dog in dumpster

... aggravated animal cruelty after a 1-year-old puppy was found matted and dirty in a commercial dumpster. The Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says Michael Papini was arrested Friday. The 30-year-old Town of Islip Animal ...

http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/local/long_island&id=9374309&rss=rss-wabc-article-9374309

Kennel Attendant Charged In Connection With Puppy Found In L.I. Dumpster

... aggravated animal cruelty after a 1-year-old puppy was found matted and dirty in a commercial dumpster. The Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says Michael Papini was arrested Friday. The 30-year-old Town of Islip Animal ...

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/12/27/kennel-attendant-charged-in-connection-with-puppy-found-in-l-i-dumpster/

Cruelty charges for NY animal shelter employee

... aggravated animal cruelty after a 1-year-old puppy was found matted and dirty in a commercial dumpster. The Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says Michael Papini was arrested Friday. The 30-year-old Town of Islip ...

http://www.sfgate.com/news/crime/article/Cruelty-charges-for-NY-animal-shelter-employee-5097219.php

St. Joseph Hill loses in Freeport HS Holiday Tournament, 67-37

After winning Thursday night to advance to the semifinals of the Freeport HS Holiday Tournament, the Hilltoppers met their match against Suffolk County powerhouse Huntington and dropped a 67-37 decision on Friday.

http://highschoolsports.silive.com/news/article/7093413282872454458/st-joseph-hill-loses-in-freeport-hs-holiday-tournament-67-37/

zuma deluxe: I am a recent player of this game. I am stuck at l...

Jacked up on sugar, school spirit and a desire to reverse the trend of losing to the top two Class D schools in Suffolk County this year, the Lady Whalers on Friday went on the road and beat Stony Brook in straight sets to advance to the Suffolk County final against Shelter Island on Monday.

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/page-1/pierson-volleyball-advances-to-county-final-26435

LI woman charged with DWI with children in car

... driving while intoxicated with a child 15 years or younger. She also is charged with child endangerment. Suffolk County police say she was arrested after losing control of the car and striking a signpost Thursday night in Huntington. Police say her ...

http://www.sfgate.com/news/crime/article/LI-woman-charged-with-DWI-with-children-in-car-5095682.php

Cops: DWI charges for mom after crash injures her kids

... of Dellwood Drive, when she apparently lost control, "left the roadway, struck a signpost and then a tree," Suffolk County police said Friday in a news release. Brooks' 7-year-old daughter sustained a serious head injury; her 5-year-old son had a ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-dwi-charges-for-mom-after-crash-injures-her-kids-1.6679359

Drunk mom injures 2 kids after driving into tree: cops

... into the back seat of her Mercury Mystique then hit the gas in Huntington on Thursday at around 10:50 p.m., Suffolk County police said in a press release. She lost control of the car, struck a sign post and a tree near Dix Hills Road and Dellwood ...

http://nypost.com/2013/12/27/drunk-mom-injures-2-kids-after-driving-into-tree-cops/

Cantwell Announces Town Attorney Appointments

... of Law with eight years experience as an assistant town attorney in Southampton Town and three years with the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office, Vail's municipal experience is something Cantwell said will enable her to manage the legal ...

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/page-1/cantwell-announces-town-attorney-appointments-27445

Deadline for New York Private Non-Profit Organizations to Apply for...

... are available from the SBA for damages caused by a severe winter storm and snowstorm on Feb. 8-9, 2013 in Suffolk County that provide non-critical services. Examples of eligible non-critical PNP organizations include, but are not limited to food ...

http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/2013/12/27/deadline_for_new_york_private_non-profit.htm

East Hampton board leaves zoning application to next board

... 30 percent of the property. That proposal to build six homes was sent for review to -- and rejected by -- the Suffolk County Planning Commission earlier this month, but the original 1-acre subdivision application was never changed at the town level. ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/east-hampton-board-leaves-zoning-application-to-next-board-1.6677242

Crime and courts briefs

... said Wednesday. Officers set up a perimeter to catch him, police said, and a police dog and handler from the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office began tracking the suspect, police said. Officers chased and arrested Thomas, who eventually was identified ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/crime-and-courts-briefs-1.6678065

Police reopen LIE in Suffolk that was shut by ice

Suffolk County police have closed the Long Island Expressway in both directions from exit 68 to 71 due to icy conditions and have urged drivers to use "extreme caution," a police spokesman said.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/police-reopen-lie-in-suffolk-that-was-shut-by-ice-1.6630085

NYC Criminal Lawyers Offering Complimentary Consultation For Crimes...

... or Raiser & Kenniff's Long Island location at 516-742-7600. With law offices in New York City, Nassau, and Suffolk County, Raiser & Kenniff, PC, can help individuals accused of crimes committed this Christmas season. About Thomas Kenniff Thomas ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/12/prweb11449412.htm

Video Shows Suspect Leaving Dog For Dead In Long Island Dumpster

The Suffolk County SPCA released footage of a suspect leaving a dog for dead in a Long Island dumpster The tape was taken on Monday night in West Islip.

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/12/26/video-shows-suspect-leaving-dog-for-dead-in-long-island-dumpster/

Christmas 2013 Morning Shooting

A Suffolk County teen was killed and three others injured early Christmas morning when three masked men burst into an auto repair shop in Medford and demanded money from the victims before opening fire, Suffolk cops said.

http://www.examiner.com/article/christmas-2013-morning-shooting?cid=rss

Big Night for Pierson Basketball

Two defending Suffolk County basketball champions came to Sag Harbor last Wednesday night and both left Pierson High School having lost to the surging Whalers.

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/sports/big-night-for-pierson-basketball-2-27490

Floyd dedicates gymnasium to late coach Bob Hodgson

... attack complications in March 2012. He coached Floyd for 23 seasons and compiled a 265-190 record, including Suffolk County championships in 1994, 1997, and 2012. He also won six Suffolk League I titles. He was inducted into the Floyd Hall of Fame ...

http://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/boys-basketball/floyd-dedicates-gymnasium-to-late-coach-bob-hodgson-1.6655870

Dogs need temporary homes during shelter renovations

... born on the way to a Long Island hospital on Christmas Eve is doing fine, and so is her surprised mom. The Suffolk County SPCA is offering a reward in connection with the dumping of a small dog into a commercial trash bin overnight on Long ...

http://www.myfoxny.com/story/24309425/shelter-dogs-need-temporary-homes-during-renovations

FBI: Fugitive bank robber caught on Long Island

... numerous armed robberies on Long Island and was also being sought in additional criminal investigations in Suffolk County, detectives have said. Authorities in Nassau County said Alomar, who uses multiple aliases, had been on the run from parole ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/fbi-fugitive-bank-robber-caught-on-long-island?cid=rss

DWI charge after man crashes into pole in Mastic Beach

A Bellport man was arrested Tuesday on drunken driving charges after police said he was drunk behind the wheel when he crashed his car into a pole and seriously injured his passenger, according to a Suffolk County police news release .

http://www.examiner.com/article/dwi-charge-after-man-crashes-into-pole-mastic-beach?cid=rss

One killed, three injured in Long Island shooting

Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad is investigating the shooting death of a Patchogue man that took place in Medford early this morning.

http://www.empirestatenews.net/News2013/20131226-2.htm

Four Attorneys Are Named

... also a St. John's graduate. She served as an assistant town attorney for Southampton Town and worked in the Suffolk County district attorney's office for three years. In a press release, Mr. Cantwell said Ms. Vail "has the broad municipal experience ...

http://www.easthamptonstar.com/Government/20131226/Four-Attorneys-Are-Named

North Amityville man suspected of at least seven knockout assaults to be arraigned

... him. "Mitchell appeared so menacing to Mr. Jones, he left the sidewalk to walk on the street near the curb," Suffolk County DA Thomas Spota explained. "Unfortunately, giving him leeway didn't prevent the attack. Mitchell ran up Mr. Jones and punched ...

http://www.empirestatenews.net/News2013/20131218-3.htm

Gunmen kill 1, wound 3 in L.I. robbery

... around 3:30 a.m. after the masked men entered Whitestar MTR on Cedarhurst Ave. in Medford and demanded money, Suffolk County cops said. Taleik Bristel, 19, of Patchogue, was killed, cops said. Three people suffering from gunshot wounds were taken to ...

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/gunmen-kill-1-wound-3-robbery-article-1.1558605

Police: Hampton Bays man arrested with stolen goods

... police said. Officers set up a perimeter to catch him, police said, and a police dog and handler from the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office began tracking the suspect, police said. Officers chased and arrested Thomas, who eventually was identified by ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/police-hampton-bays-man-arrested-with-stolen-goods-1.6674210

Town, city workers' earnings rise, records show

Long Island's town and city workforce was paid $726.5 million last year - a jump of nearly $23.2 million or 3.3 percent from 2011.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/town-city-workers-earnings-rise-records-show-1.6673898

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... police departments, was captured in Medford, N.Y., by the FBI, Greenwich police and New York police from Suffolk County, Westchester County and Yonkers. Fairfield Police Lt. James Perez confirmed Tuesday night that Alomar is a suspect in two bank ...

http://m.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/local/article/Suspect-in-Fairfield-bank-robberies-arrested-5091563.php

Bulldogs Win First Non-League Match

... the match in impressive fashion. The next two contests will include the Bay Shore Duals vs. #6 ranked team in Suffolk County East Islip, and then on next Wednesday December 18, non-league match vs. cross town rival and #8 ranked team in Levittown ...

http://www.antonnews.com/levittowntribune/57-levittownsports/35056-bulldogs-win-first-non-league-match.html

One Dead, 3 Injured In Early Morning Medford, LI Shooting

Suffolk County police are investigating after one man was killed and three others were shot and wounded during an early Christmas morning robbery attempt.

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/12/25/one-dead-3-injured-in-early-morning-medford-li-shooting/

Cops: Patchogue man, 19, dies in Christmas Day shooting in Medford

... others sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting early Christmas Day in Medford, police said. Suffolk County police said they responded to a 911 call reporting that two masked men had entered Ray's Engine Installation, on Cedarhurst ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-patchogue-man-19-dies-in-christmas-day-shooting-in-medford-1.6672280

Cops: Lindenhurst man dies in North Babylon crash

A Lindenhurst man was killed Tuesday evening in North Babylon when the car he was driving struck a guardrail and then a pole, Suffolk County police said.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-lindenhurst-man-dies-in-north-babylon-crash-1.6671995

555 Plan Withdrawn

... senior housing zone and on rezoning the 555 property be adjourned until after the new year. On Dec. 4, the Suffolk County Planning Commission voted to recommend against the creation of a new senior citizens housing zone for the project. Without the ...

http://www.easthamptonstar.com/Government/20131219/555-Plan-Withdrawn

Suffolk ramps up Sunday bus service for 2014

Suffolk County will begin year-round Sunday bus service on select routes in 2014 for the first time since the public transportation service began six decades ago, county officials said Monday.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/suffolk-ramps-up-sunday-bus-service-for-2014-1.6665219

Suffolk to reduce parent fees in its child care program

Steve Bellone reflects on his first year in office as Suffolk County Executive. Bellone was interviewed at his office in Hauppauge.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/suffolk-to-reduce-parent-fees-in-its-child-care-program-1.6664550

Top state court bars LI communities' suit against sewer contractors

New York's top court shot down a bid Tuesday by several Long Island municipalities to sue sewer contractors for tens of millions of dollars, claiming they performed faulty work in the 1970s and 1980s.

http://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/top-state-court-bars-li-communities-suit-against-sewer-contractors-1.6629702

Dryer Maintenance Tips are an Added Bonus from the Brooklyn Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard

... Dave Lavalle who is also the founder of the Mr. Handyman franchise. Contact: John Ryley Dryer Vent Wizard of Suffolk County PO Box 1591 Miller Place, NY 11719 Local: 631-744-1552 Toll Free: 1-866-498-7233 Email: jryley@dryerventwizard.com This press ...

http://www.emailwire.com/release/143582-Dryer-Maintenance-Tips-are-an-Added-Bonus-from-the-Brooklyn-Dryer-Vent-Cleaning-Wizard.html

Lhasa apso puppy rescued from trash at Long Island gas station

The small pooch was discovered in the trash at a gas station in West Islip about 1 a.m. on Tuesday, the Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said.

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/lhasa-apso-puppy-rescued-trash-long-island-gas-station-article-1.1557940

Volunteer Firefighter Credited With Saving 2 In Fiery L.I. Crash

... r families said they are eager to be reunited with Tortorice and thank him personally for saving their lives. Suffolk County police said they do not know whether either victim could have escaped from the car and flames without Tortorice's efforts.

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/12/24/volunteer-firefighter-credited-with-saving-2-in-fiery-l-i-crash/

Puppy found in dumpster on Long Island

The Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says the small pooch was discovered in the trash at a gas station in West Islip at about 1 a.m. Tuesday.

http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/local/long_island&id=9371313&rss=rss-wabc-article-9371313

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Luis Alomar , 37, who was wanted by at least a half-dozen police departments, was captured in Medford, N.Y., by the FBI, Greenwich police and New York police from Suffolk County, Westchester County and Yonkers.

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... police departments, was captured in Medford, N.Y., by the FBI, Greenwich police and New York police from Suffolk County, Westchester County and Yonkers. Fairfield Police Lt. James Perez confirmed Tuesday night that Alomar is a suspect in two bank ...

http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/local/article/Suspect-in-Fairfield-bank-robberies-arrested-5091563.php

Feast of the Seven Fishes at Pastosa Ravioli

... pastries from a restaurant. City Harvest delivers 1 million pounds of food a week to New Yorkers in need. The Suffolk County SPCA is offering a reward in connection with the dumping of a small dog into a commercial trash bin overnight on Long ...

http://www.myfoxny.com/story/24299195/feast-of-the-seven-fishes-at-pastosa-ravioli

On the road with City Harvest

... pastries from a restaurant. City Harvest delivers 1 million pounds of food a week to New Yorkers in need. The Suffolk County SPCA is offering a reward in connection with the dumping of a small dog into a commercial trash bin overnight on Long ...

http://www.myfoxny.com/story/24299154/on-the-road-with-city-harvest

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... police departments, was captured in Medford, N.Y., by the FBI, Greenwich police and New York police from Suffolk County, Westchester County and Yonkers. Fairfield Police Lt. James Perez confirmed Tuesday night that Alomar is a suspect in two bank ...

http://m.newstimes.com/local/article/Suspect-in-Fairfield-bank-robberies-arrested-5091563.php

SPCA: Dog tossed in trash bin

The Suffolk County SPCA is offering a reward in connection with the dumping of a small dog into a commercial trash bin overnight on Long Island.

http://www.myfoxny.com/story/24298624/spca-dog-tossed-in-trash-bin

Big Night for Pierson Basketball

Two defending Suffolk County basketball champions came to Sag Harbor Wednesday night and both left Pierson High School having lost to the surging Whalers.

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/sports/big-night-for-pierson-basketball-27381

SPCA: Dog saved from West Islip trash bin

A small dog was rescued from a West Islip trash bin at a West Islip gas station by police early Tuesday morning, according to the Suffolk County SPCA.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/spca-dog-saved-from-west-islip-trash-bin-1.6669089

Holbrook woman charged in October fatal hit-run

... 46, of Holbrook, was attempting to cross the highway when she was struck by a westbound vehicle, said Suffolk County police. (Oct. 5, 2013) A Holbrook woman has been arrested and charged in an October fatal hit-and-run accident, Suffolk police said ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/holbrook-woman-charged-in-october-fatal-hit-run-1.6668933

FBI Arrests Fugitive Suspected In Bank Robberies Along East Coast

... at about 2:30 a.m. Tuesday in Medford, Long Island, N.Y., the FBI said. Assisting in the arrest were the FBI, Suffolk County Police, Westchester County Police, Yonkers Police, New York State Parole and Greenwich police. Alomar, 37, was wanted in his ...

http://mamaroneck.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/fbi-arrests-fugitive-suspected-bank-robberies-along-east-coast

Feds: Luis Alomar, fugitive bank robbery suspect, caught in Medford

... New York field office said in a news release. He is currently being held on state parole violations at the Suffolk County Jail, said Christios Sinos, a supervisory special agent at the FBI. An arraignment had not yet been scheduled, he said. The ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/feds-luis-alomar-fugitive-bank-robbery-suspect-caught-in-medford-1.6667942

Man: Videos of 'Grinch' taking package from mailbox now on YouTube

... returning to her car with a white package in hand. Then she drives away. Young reported the incident to the Suffolk County Police and the United States Postal Inspection Service. He said both are investigating. A representative for Postal Service ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/long-island-now-1.1732330/man-videos-of-grinch-taking-package-from-mailbox-now-on-youtube-1.6668447

FBI busts bandit wanted for robberies

... charges, officials said. He was released most recently on Jan. 29, 2010, after serving about six years in Suffolk County, and was on parole. Going forward, the Daily News will require new users to register to the site using full names in order to ...

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/fbi-busts-bandit-wanted-robberies-article-1.1557413

Sheron Craigwell: This is the best site for anyone who desires to fi...

... to the resolution - sponsored by Councilman Peter Van Scoyoc Thursday night - the agreement would be between Suffolk County, Brookhaven, Riverhead, Shelter Island, Southampton and Southold, as well as the villages of Dering Harbor, Greenport, North ...

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/page-1/squabble-in-east-hampton-squashes-peconic-estuary-resolution-for-now-24651

Good Samaritan helps pair away from burning car

A man who saw a car drive off of the weatbound Sunrise Highway and into a wooded area of East Moriches early Tuesday stopped to help its driver and passenger to safety as the vehicle caught fire, Suffolk County police said.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/good-samaritan-helps-pair-away-from-burning-car-1.6666836

Cops: Mattituck couple face drug charges

... The search warrant was a result of a joint investigation that also included Southampton Town Police and the Suffolk County district attorney's East End Drug Force. The two are considered small-time drug dealers, but their arrests in Southold stemmed ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-mattituck-couple-face-drug-charges-1.6661020

Editorial: Rental housing on campus is worth exploring

Suffolk County Community College president Shaun McKay speaks beside Suffolk County Legis.

http://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorial-rental-housing-on-campus-is-worth-exploring-1.6652518

Nassau, Suffolk begin search for slot machine locations

... for $4 million in expected revenue in next year's budget, said Vanessa Baird-Streeter, spokeswoman for Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone. Nassau's timetable is geared toward "realistically" opening in 2015, Nassau OTB president Joseph Cairo ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau-suffolk-begin-search-for-slot-machine-locations-1.6659451

Sagaponack and Bridgehampton Residents Criticize Proposed Changes to Bridge Lane Bridge

... on the village's Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). Built in 1923, the bridge is not new to controversy. When Suffolk County owned the bridge and attempted to demolish it and replace it with a modern steel structure in the 1980s, residents fought a ...

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/page-1/sagaponack-and-bridgehampton-residents-criticize-proposed-changes-to-bridge-lane-bridge-27469

Cantwell Announces Town Attorney Appointments

... of Law with eight years experience as an assistant town attorney in Southampton Town and three years with the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office, Vail's municipal experience is something Cantwell said will enable her to manage the legal ...

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/page-1/cantwell-announces-town-attorney-appointments-27445

Nesconset man arrested for numerous armed robberies

Suffolk County Police have arrested a Nesconset man for numerous armed robberies and a burglary that occurred during the past month.

http://www.empirestatenews.net/News2013/20131223-5.htm

Suffolk County bank robbed

Suffolk County Police Pattern Crime Unit detectives are investigating a bank robbery that occurred Saturday at an Astoria Federal Savings bank, 696 Horseblock Road, in Farmingville.

http://www.empirestatenews.net/News2013/20131223-4.htm

Judge Rejects Habeas Petition for Tommy the Captive Chimpanzee

A New York state judge wished an animal rights group well, but said he would not recognize a chimpanzee as a legal person who can file a habeas corpus petition for release from captivity.

http://www.courthousenews.com/2013/12/23/63980.htm

Suffolk jail inmates celebrate Christmas Mass

The Rev. Msgr. James McNamara conducts a service for the inmates at Suffolk County jail during an observance of a Catholic Christmas Mass in Riverhead.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/suffolk-jail-inmates-celebrate-christmas-mass-1.6659323

Kost chosen to join Lindenhurst Village board

... 2011) The mayor of Lindenhurst Village has chosen the replacement for a village board member elected to the Suffolk County Legislature. Mayor Thomas Brennan has picked village assessor Darrel J. Kost for the trustee position held by Kevin McCaffrey, ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/long-island-now-1.1732330/kost-chosen-to-join-lindenhurst-village-board-1.6654576

Roofing-Gutters Long Island-Queens

... understand how important trust can be when hiring a contractors. We have had a relationship with the Nassau & Suffolk county BBB for many years and they can vouch for our long list of happy homeowners. We invite you to visit our BBB page today. ...

http://queensledger.com/listings/23921649/Gutter-Cleaning-Long-Island

Suffolk IV boys basketball preview

Deer Park guard Aaren Edmead waits for a free throw to be taken during the second quarter of a Suffolk County varsity boys basketball game vs. East Islip at Deer Park.

http://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/boys-basketball/suffolk-iv-boys-basketball-preview-1.6655610

Principato and Valenza are top girls volleyball players

... and everyone else filled in around her. It worked really well for us." For her efforts, Valenza was named the Suffolk County Most Outstanding Senior by the coaches association. She finished the season with 452 kills and will be playing at LIU Post ...

http://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/volleyball/principato-and-valenza-are-top-girls-volleyball-players-1.6655532

Deer Park's Aaren Edmead finds his shot, nets Division I scholarship at Wagner

Deer Park guard Aaren Edmead dribbles upcourt during the fourth quarter of a Suffolk County varsity boys basketball game vs. East Islip at Deer Park.

http://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/boys-basketball/deer-park-s-aaren-edmead-finds-his-shot-nets-division-i-scholarship-at-wagner-1.6655646

Floyd dedicates gymnasium to late coach Bob Hodgson

... attack complications in March 2012. He coached Floyd for 23 seasons and compiled a 265-190 record, including Suffolk County championships in 1994, 1997, and 2012. He also won six Suffolk League I titles. He was inducted into the Floyd Hall of Fame ...

http://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/boys-basketball/floyd-dedicates-gymnasium-to-late-coach-bob-hodgson-1.6655870

Man arrested after pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash

Suffolk County Police arrested a man today after a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian in Brentwood Saturday night.

http://www.empirestatenews.net/News2013/20131209-5.htm

Even Controlling For Poverty, Urban Places Are Thinner Than Suburbs

... 5.2% poverty rate (less than one-third that of Manhattan), but a 21.3% obesity rate- a 16 point gap. Exurban Suffolk County had an even bigger gap, with a poverty rate comparable to that of Nassau (5.7%) but a higher obesity rate (25.6%). Exurban ...

http://www.planetizen.com/node/66606

Suspects sought in Farmingville bank robbery

Suffolk County police said they are still searching for two men who are suspects in an armed bank robbery in Farmingville on Friday.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/suspects-sought-in-farmingville-bank-robbery-1.6654704

DuWayne Gregory calls for open government, balanced budget

DuWayne Gregory, the presiding officer of the Suffolk County Legislature, is shown in this undated photo at his office in Amityville.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/duwayne-gregory-calls-for-open-government-balanced-budget-1.6655435

Cops: Drunken driver fled after hitting pedestrian

... with drunken driving in a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian seriously injured, Suffolk police said. Suffolk County police officers arrested a drunken driver in a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a pedestrian Saturday in Huntington ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-drunken-driver-fled-after-hitting-pedestrian-1.6654531

Cops: Robbery foiled by game of 'keep away'

... a 7-Eleven store clerk and a customer foiled an attempted armed robbery in Coram early Saturday, police said. Suffolk County police said that Rebecka Diaz, 19, of Coram walked into the convenience store at 2011 Route 112 wearing a scarf over her ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-robbery-foiled-by-game-of-keep-away-1.6655821

Cuomo delivering coats, toys across Upstate New York today, visit to Onondaga County expected

... New York State Democratic Committee, the Cuomo press office said in a release from a similar event Friday in Suffolk County. First Book and Barnes & Noble donated more than 2,000 books through the state Office for Children and Family Services. We ...

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2013/12/cuomo_passed_out_coats_toys_across_upstate_new_york_today_visit_to_onondaga_coun.html

Police reopen LIE in Suffolk that was shut by ice

Suffolk County police have closed the Long Island Expressway in both directions from exit 68 to 71 due to icy conditions and have urged drivers to use "extreme caution," a police spokesman said.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/police-reopen-lie-in-suffolk-that-was-shut-by-ice-1.6630085

Former Chief Executive Officer of Financial Lending Company Pleads Guilty in Bank Fraud Scheme

... line," stated FBI Assistant Director in Charge Venizelos. Oak Rock is a financial lending company located in Suffolk County, New York, that is in the business of securing lines of credit for businesses throughout the United States. Until April 2013, ...

http://www.imperialvalleynews.com/index.php/news/national-news/6517-former-chief-executive-officer-of-financial-lending-company-pleads-guilty-in-bank-fraud-scheme.html

New York: CEO pleads guilty in $100 million bank fraud scheme.

... line," stated FBI Assistant Director in Charge Venizelos. Oak Rock is a financial lending company located in Suffolk County, New York, that is in the business of securing lines of credit for businesses throughout the United States. Until April 2013, ...

http://www.fbi.gov/newyork/press-releases/2013/former-chief-executive-officer-of-financial-lending-company-pleads-guilty-in-bank-fraud-scheme

$141 Million in Federal Funding Supports Suffolk County's Sandy Recovery

FEMA has approved more than $141 million in Hurricane Sandy assistance to fund emergency efforts and help repair and rebuild public infrastructure in Suffolk County.

http://www.fema.gov/news-release/2013/12/18/141-million-federal-funding-supports-suffolk-countys-sandy-recovery

Cops: Nativity figures stolen in St. James

Suffolk County's Hate Crimes Unit and Crime Stoppers are trying to determine who stole figures from a Nativity scene in St. James, police said Friday.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-nativity-figures-stolen-in-st-james-1.6647542

A.M. Roundup: Gabryszaka s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day

... items from the state's toys, coats and school supplies drive. He'll be doing the same at 3 p.m. in Hauppauge, Suffolk County.

http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/201802/a-m-roundup-gabryszaks-horrible-no-good-very-bad-day/

Survey: What LI politicians say about police misconduct

... Andrew M. Cuomo, Senate co-leader Dean Skelos (R-Rockville Centre), Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota. Newsday released the survey results Thursday with ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/survey-what-li-politicians-say-about-police-misconduct-1.6646018

Woman found murdered in Medford Home

... Farrell had suffered a head injury and was pronounced dead at the scene. She was taken to the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner where an autopsy will be performed. The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information about this case ...

http://www.empirestatenews.net/News2013/20131210-4.htm

Schumer calls on FEMA for Nissequogue River flood relief

Sen. Charles Schumer is calling on the Federal Emergency Management Agency to approve Suffolk County's application for hazard mitigation grants.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/schumer-calls-on-fema-for-nissequogue-river-flood-relief-1.6645810

Cops: Drunken driver fled police; officer injured

A Suffolk County police officer sustained a leg injury while arresting a drunken driver after a short pursuit that ended in Bay Shore early Wednesday night, police said.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-drunken-driver-fled-police-officer-injured-1.6639428

DEC: Temporary blackout period for sporting license sales and game harvest reporting

... ( http://www.dec.ny.gov/ ) for updates." Deer and bear season in Westchester County and deer season in Suffolk County will be open during at least a portion of the blackout period. Small game and waterfowl hunting seasons and many fishing seasons ...

http://www.wnypapers.com/news/article/current/2013/12/16/113952/dec-announces-a-temporary-blackout-period-for-sporting-license-sales-and-game-harvest-reporting

Isaac Toussie Signals Signs of Economic Recovery in Long Island with Luxury Home Plans

... Long Island economy. Isaac Toussie is also nearing completion of a nearly 200 acre commercial development in Suffolk County. As the luxury home development plans enter final stages of discussion, a broader debate on the underlying strength of ...

http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/isaac-toussie-signals-signs-of-economic-recovery-in-long-island-with-luxury-home-plans-372176.php

Sachem East dominates on night honoring Paul DiIorio

... they know what kind of person he is. We're just happy to support him." On the mat Sachem East, the defending Suffolk County champions, did not miss a beat, defeating Patchogue-Medford, 43-10. The Flaming Arrows, who graduated four wrestlers who ...

http://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/wrestling/sachem-east-dominates-on-night-honoring-paul-diiorio-1.6638254

20-Year-Old Gets 8 Months

... by an officer, who asked if she had brought a coat. "No," Ms. Stephens replied, and she was taken away by a Suffolk County sheriff to begin her sentence. In other court news, Joseph Cardinali, the 16-year-old Phoenix House resident accused of ...

http://www.easthamptonstar.com/Police/20131219/20-Year-Old-Gets-8-Months

555 Plan Withdrawn

... The call, he said, had come an hour before the scheduled meeting, which began at 6:30 p.m. On Dec. 4, the Suffolk County Planning Commission voted to recommend against the creation of a new senior citizens housing zone for the project. Without the ...

http://www.easthamptonstar.com/News/20131219/555-Plan-Withdrawn

Police reopen LIE section in Suffolk that was shut by ice

Suffolk County police have closed the Long Island Expressway in both directions from exit 68 to 71 due to icy conditions and have urged drivers to use "extreme caution," a police spokesman said.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/police-reopen-lie-section-in-suffolk-that-was-shut-by-ice-1.6630085

North Amityville man suspected of at least seven knockout assaults to be arraigned

... him. "Mitchell appeared so menacing to Mr. Jones, he left the sidewalk to walk on the street near the curb," Suffolk County DA Thomas Spota explained. "Unfortunately, giving him leeway didn't prevent the attack. Mitchell ran up Mr. Jones and punched ...

http://www.empirestatenews.net/News2013/20131218-3.htm

Immediate improvements made on Metro-North lines

Suffolk County Police Hate Crimes Unit detectives are investigating an incident in which a menorah was discovered damaged in Ronkonkoma on Monday.

http://www.empirestatenews.net/News2013/20131203-4.htm

Cops: No injuries in school bus crash on Route 347 in Nesconset

... early Thursday after a two-vehicle accident involving a school bus, state and local officials said. But, Suffolk County police said, there were no children on the bus, no injuries and the situation was resolved quickly. Police said the crash between ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-no-injuries-in-school-bus-crash-on-route-347-in-nesconset-1.6639443

Police: Driver runs over cop's foot, gets arrested

A Suffolk County police officer sustained broken bones when a drunken driver ran over his foot Tuesday night after a brief pursuit on Sunrise Highway, police said.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/police-driver-runs-over-cop-s-foot-gets-arrested-1.6639428

Big Night for Pierson Basketball

Two defending Suffolk County basketball champions came to Sag Harbor Wednesday night and both left Pierson High School having lost to the surging Whalers.

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/sports/big-night-for-pierson-basketball-27381

Long Island man arrested for knockout attacks

Darryl Mitchell, 20, of North Amityville on Long Island was arraigned Wednesday in Suffolk County Criminal Court and charged with attacks that date back to April, according to reports.

http://www.timesofisrael.com/long-island-man-arrested-for-knockout-attacks/

Michael Schwarz, respondent, v. Jack Valente, et al., appellants.

... defendant Jack Valente appeals (1), as limited by his brief, from so much of an order of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County (Rebolini, J.), dated April 12, 2012, as granted that branch of the plaintiff's motion which was pursuant to CPLR 4404(a) to ...

http://caselaw.findlaw.com/ny-supreme-court/1652741.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FindLawNYSupCt+%28FindLaw+Case+Law+Updates+-+NY+Supreme+Court%29

Hate crime killing triggers federal oversight of town's police

... person, bleeding ... stood up and fought for what was right." Another step in that change came Tuesday when Suffolk County legislators voted 14-0, with four absent, for an agreement that gives the U.S. Justice Department rare oversight of the ...

http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/17/justice/new-york-hate-crime-police/index.html?eref=rss_mostpopular&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_mostpopular+%28RSS%3A+Most+Popular%29

Wanted: Robbery at store; stolen baby formula

... Crime Stoppers Unit Case No. 212-13. Crime Stoppers offers up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are looking for two men in connection with ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/wanted-robbery-at-store-stolen-baby-formula-1.6629768

LI police misconduct: The cases

... officers linked to misconduct cases by departmental charges, jury verdicts or multiple court settlements. The Suffolk County Police Department provided Newsday with 300 pages of departmental charges for misconduct by officers whose names were ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-police-misconduct-the-cases-1.6638405

Sachem East dominates on night honoring Paul Di Iorio

... they know what kind of person he is. We're just happy to support him." On the mat Sachem East, the defending Suffolk County champions, did not miss a beat, defeating Patchogue-Medford, 43-10. The Flaming Arrows, who graduated four wrestlers who ...

http://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/wrestling/sachem-east-dominates-on-night-honoring-paul-di-iorio-1.6638254

Raymond Felice, Suffolk undercover detective, has died at 67

Raymond Felice, a Suffolk County police detective who posed as hit men and drug dealers over 38 years in law enforcement, died Dec. 2 after a long battle with cancer.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/obituaries/raymond-felice-suffolk-undercover-detective-has-died-at-67-1.6637322

Cops: Driver sought in Brentwood hit-run

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Third Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public's help to identify and locate the driver of the vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash with another vehicle in Brentwood.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-driver-sought-in-brentwood-hit-run-1.6617737

Winner: Lynda Perdomo-Ayala

... 1992 and is adviser to the university's Latin American Student Organization. She is also a vice chair for the Suffolk County Human Rights Commission, a member of the Victims Information Bureau of Suffolk's Resource Council, and a member of the ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/winner-lynda-perdomo-ayala-1.6637519

Cops: Manorville woman hits house, charged with DWI

... by Mastic Beach Fire Department Ambulance to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center in East Patchogue. Suffolk County police said she suffered "minor facial injuries." It was then, police said, that the woman, driving a 2013 Hyundai, crashed ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-manorville-woman-hits-house-charged-with-dwi-1.6632608

20-year-old to be charged in New York 'Knockout' attacks

... knockout game attacks. Darryl Mitchell, 20, of North Amityville on Long Island will be arraigned Wednesday in Suffolk County Criminal Court and charged with attacks that date back to April, according to reports. Two of the victims were over 65. He ...

http://www.jpost.com/Breaking-News/20-year-old-to-be-charged-in-New-York-Knockout-attacks-335471

Laube Appointed to County Womena s Advisory Commission

Suffolk County Legislator Jay Schneiderman has chosen Kym Laube of Westhampton as his appointee to the Suffolk County Women's Advisory Commission.

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/government/laube-appointed-to-county-womens-advisory-commission-27375

Long Island Man Charged in 'Knockout' Attacks

Darryl Mitchell, 20, of North Amityville on Long Island will be arraigned Wednesday in Suffolk County Criminal Court and charged with attacks that date back to April, according to reports.

http://forward.com/articles/189454/long-island-man-charged-in-knockout-attacks/

West Islip diver Patrick Carter qualifies for state championships

... than he was last year. His score was amazing and he qualified by over 80 points." Last year, Carter won the Suffolk County diving title with an 11-dive score of 451.25. With the season just underway, Carter seems to be following in the footsteps of ...

http://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/blogs/high-school-central-1.1688813/west-islip-diver-patrick-carter-qualifies-for-state-championships-1.6616367

Pierson-Bridgehampton Girls Field Hockey Team Earns County Honors

... (front row) Cassandra Spencer, Phiona Vall, Hollie Schleicher, Kerrie Vila, Calista Cafiero at the Suffolk County Legislature last week. At the Suffolk County Legislature's General Meeting on December 3 at the Riverhead County Center, Legislator Jay ...

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/page-1/pierson-bridgehampton-girls-field-hockey-team-earns-county-honors-27225

Too many Islanders still haven't registered for STAR

While more than two million taxpayers throughout the state have been re-registering for their School Tax Relief tax exemptions and 71 percent of Suffolk County residents have done so, as of this week, only 58 percent of those who are thought to be eligible on Shelter Island have re-registered.

http://shelterislandreporter.timesreview.com/2013/12/22242/too-many-islanders-still-havent-registered-for-star/

Suffolk lawmakers vote down fees on dismissed traffic tickets

Motorists in Suffolk County will no longer pay a $50 administrative fee if they're found not guilty of traffic infractions.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/suffolk-lawmakers-vote-down-fees-on-dismissed-traffic-tickets-1.6630243

Top state court bars LI communities' suit against sewer contractors

New York's top court shot down a bid Tuesday by several Long Island municipalities to sue sewer contractors for tens of millions of dollars, claiming they performed faulty work in the 1970s and 1980s.

http://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/top-state-court-bars-li-communities-suit-against-sewer-contractors-1.6629702

DA: Seaford CPA stole from clients

Scott Meyer, 47, of Seaford, a certified public accountant, was to be arraigned Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013, in the theft of hundreds of thousands of dollars from two elderly clients, as well as $427,000 from a rural cemetery association in Huntington, Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota said.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/da-seaford-cpa-stole-from-clients-1.6625074

Man Charged In Suspected 'Knockout Game' Attacks On Long Island

... third-degree assault, and pleaded not guilty, officials said. Mitchell was being held Tuesday night at the Suffolk County Jail in lieu of $50,000 cash bail, authorities said. He was charged in connection with four assaults, the most recent of which ...

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/12/17/man-charged-in-suspected-knockout-game-attacks-on-long-island/

L.I. thug to face charges in seven a knockouta attacks

A Long Island man will be charged with punching out seven men as part of the "knockout" game, according to a spokesman for the Suffolk County Prosecutors office.

http://nypost.com/2013/12/17/l-i-thug-to-face-charges-in-seven-knockout-attacks/

Hate crime triggers federal oversight

... person, bleeding ... stood up and fought for what was right." Another step in that change came Tuesday when Suffolk County legislators voted 14-0, with four absent, for an agreement that gives the U.S. Justice Department rare oversight of the ...

http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/17/justice/new-york-hate-crime-police/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_topstories+%28RSS%3A+Top+Stories%29

Hit and run driver who killed jogger pleads guilty

... DA Spota said, and after a forensic analysis of car parts collected at the scene of the collision, and the Suffolk County Police Department's Vehicle Crimes Unit narrowed the field of eligible BMW's to the model and year. "After a house-to-house ...

http://www.empirestatenews.net/News2013/20131211-5.htm

Man arrested after pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash

Suffolk County Police arrested a man today after a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian in Brentwood Saturday night.

http://www.empirestatenews.net/News2013/20131209-5.htm

Hate crime triggers federal oversight of New York suburb's police

... person, bleeding ... stood up and fought for what was right." Another step in that change came Tuesday when Suffolk County legislators voted 14-0, with four absent, for an agreement that gives the U.S. Justice Department rare oversight of the ...

http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/17/justice/new-york-hate-crime-police/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_latest+%28RSS%3A+Most+Recent%29

Suffolk lawmakers vote to overhaul policing in minority communities

The Suffolk County Legislature on Tuesday voted unanimously for an agreement between police and federal officials to overhaul police practices in minority communities.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/suffolk-lawmakers-vote-to-overhaul-policing-in-minority-communities-1.6627145

Civics Applaud Riverside Pedestrian Bridge Progress

... economic development grant for the creation of a pedestrian bridge from Riverhead to Riverside, a project Suffolk County Legislator Jay Schneiderman and local civic leaders have said will boost development and revitalization in blighted Riverside ...

http://riverhead.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/civics-applaud-riverside-pedestrian-bridge-progress

LIRR making safety upgrades after Metro-North derailment

... like the Dec. 1 Metro-North derailment that killed four people, but have no new plans to address a stretch in Suffolk County without signals or technology to monitor train speed and operations. The track between Ronkonkoma and Greenport on the ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/lirr-making-safety-upgrades-after-metro-north-derailment-1.6620576

New York's Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $425 million for tonight's drawing

... of the lottery. Past holiday jackpot Mega Millions winners include Richard and Mary Morrison of Miller Place, Suffolk County, who won $165,000,000 from the Dec. 22, 2009, drawing, and Daniel Bruckner of San Jose, Calif., who won $208,000,000 from ...

http://www.wnypapers.com/news/article/current/2013/12/13/113933/new-yorks-mega-millions-jackpot-jumps-to-425-million-for-tonights-drawing

DA: Accountant stole from clients

Scott Meyer, 47, of Seaford, a certified public accountant, was to be arraigned Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013, in the theft of hundreds of thousands of dollars from two elderly clients, as well as $427,000 from a rural cemetery association in Huntington, Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota said.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/da-accountant-stole-from-clients-1.6625074

Cops: Search suspended for man in Great South Bay

... reported in a 911 call from a motorist about 4:30 a.m. and that marine and aviation units from the Nassau and Suffolk county police departments had been involved in the search. The U.S. Coast Guard and a marine unit from the Bay Shore Fire ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/cops-search-suspended-for-man-in-great-south-bay-1.6625115

Police: Money Taken During Medford Hess Station Robbery

Additional details on the Sunday night robbery of the Hess gas station at 3203 Route 112 in Medford have been released by Suffolk County Police.

http://sachem.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/police-money-taken-during-medford-hess-station-robbery

Kings Park Board of Ed to Vote on High-Stakes Testing Resolution

... girls basketball team coached by Lizz Manly for their 2013 accomplishments: undefeated League V champs, Suffolk County Class A champions, Long Island Class A Champs and placing third in New York State Championship. To read Kings Park Board of ...

http://kingspark.patch.com/groups/schools/p/kings-park-board-of-ed-to-vote-on-highstakes-testing-resolution

Police: Burglary charge after man found hiding in Stony Brook home

A Setauket man was arrested Monday on felony burglary charges after he was found hiding in a Stony Brook home, Suffolk County police said .

http://www.examiner.com/article/police-burglary-charge-after-man-found-hiding-stony-brook-home?cid=rss

DA: Long Island accountant to be arraigned on larceny charges

A Long Island accountant will be arraigned Tuesday after being indicted on charges alleging he stole more than $400,000 from elderly clients and a nonprofit group, Suffolk County DA Thomas Spota said .

http://www.examiner.com/article/da-long-island-accountant-to-be-arraigned-on-larceny-charges?cid=rss

Nearby: Armed Robber Strikes Party Hardy in Nesconset

A Nesconset store was struck by an armed robbery early Monday morning. Suffolk County police said a 911 call came in at 11:22 a.m. Monday reporting an armed robbery at Party Hardy in Nesconset, located at 145 Smithtown Boulevard.

http://portjefferson.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/robbers-strike-party-hardy-in-nesconset-portjefferson

Knobel Takes Back East Hampton Republican Committee Reins

... for seven years, from 1998 to 2005. He served as vice chairman since January 2012. He also works at the Suffolk County Board of Elections as a purchasing agent. Kappel was commended for his efforts as the chairman, according to a statement from the ...

http://easthampton.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/knobel-takes-back-east-hampton-republican-committee-reins

Local Legislator Celebrates Holiday at West Islip Chamber Event

Suffolk County Legislator Tom Barraga was one of many who enjoyed the West Islip Chamber of Commerce Holiday Party held at the West Islip American Legion Post No.

http://westislip.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/local-legislator-celebrates-holiday-at-west-islip-chamber-event

Hampton Bays park plan gets $128,519 boost from state

Southampton has received a $128,519 state grant to fund the planning and design of a park near the heart of Hampton Bays.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/hampton-bays-park-plan-gets-128-519-boost-from-state-1.6622878

New Suffolk lawmaker backtracks on retirement date

Incoming Suffolk County Legis. Rob Trotta has backtracked from his plan to retire as a county police detective one day after the New Year -- a move that would have allowed him to increase his vacation time payout by several thousand dollars.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/new-suffolk-lawmaker-backtracks-on-retirement-date-1.6622895

DEC: Temporary blackout period for sporting license sales and game harvest reporting

... ( http://www.dec.ny.gov/ ) for updates." Deer and bear season in Westchester County and deer season in Suffolk County will be open during at least a portion of the blackout period. Small game and waterfowl hunting seasons and many fishing seasons ...

http://www.wnypapers.com/news/article/current/2013/12/16/113952/dec-announces-a-temporary-blackout-period-for-sporting-license-sales-and-game-harvest-reporting

Isabella Rossellini on the Birds and Bees

... but I take courses here in New York. I live in a little village called Bellport. I'm on the South Shore in Suffolk County. I live in the country, and I have a little farm, so I have some chickens, pigs, rabbits, dogs. I have these leotards that I ...

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304403804579262342136353698

Cops: Burglar caught in the act in Stony Brook

... during the burglary of a Stony Brook home. He was arrested and charged with second-degree burglary, Suffolk County police said. A Setauket man, interrupted during an early Monday morning burglary of a Stony Brook home, was arrested and charged with ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-burglar-caught-in-the-act-in-stony-brook-1.6622129

DA: Bay Shore woman targeted elderly men in rip-off scam

A Long Island woman will be arraigned Tuesday on charges alleging she targeted elderly men with the intention of swindling their life savings, Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota said at a Monday news conference.

http://www.examiner.com/article/da-bay-shore-woman-targeted-elderly-men-rip-off-scam?cid=rss

DA: 'Sweetheart scammer' targeted elderly in hate crime

... believed to be 47 and called the "sweetheart scammer" by prosecutors, is expected to be unsealed Tuesday in Suffolk County on charges of second-degree grand larceny and grand larceny as a hate crime, said Suffolk District Attorney Thomas J. Spota. ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/da-sweetheart-scammer-targeted-elderly-in-hate-crime-1.6621310

A Look into Native American Life at Village

Experiencing life of the Iroquois and Algonquin Native American tribes of Long Island, fourth-graders at Village Elementary School were immersed into the period during a Native American workshop on Dec. 13. Educators from the Suffolk County Archaeology Association, based out of Hoyt Farm in Smithtown, discussed the daily lives of Native Americans, ... (more)

http://syosset.patch.com/groups/schools/p/a-look-into-native-american-life-at-village

DEC will have hunting license blackout

... check the DEC website (http://www.dec.ny.gov/ Deer and bear season in Westchester County and deer season in Suffolk County will be open during at least a portion of the blackout period. Small game and waterfowl hunting seasons and many fishing ...

http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/201458/dec-will-have-hunting-license-blackout/

Man shot to death on Long Island

Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating a shooting in Eastport that killed one man and injured another Sunday morning.

http://www.empirestatenews.net/News2013/20131209-4.htm

Armed Robber Strikes Party Hardy in Nesconset

A Nesconset store was struck by an armed robbery early Monday morning. Suffolk County police said a 911 call came in at 11:22 a.m. Monday reporting an armed robbery at Party Hardy in Nesconset, located at 145 Smithtown Boulevard.

http://sachem.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/robbers-strike-party-hardy-in-nesconset-sachem

Who wants to be a millionaire? NY is looking for 12

... 13, 2013 Powerball drawing, $1 million prize, Carry-All Wine & Liquor, 5507 Nesconset Highway, Mount Sinai, Suffolk County a November 16, 2013 Powerball drawing, $130.3 million prize, sold at Brighton Beach Bakery, 117 Brighton Beach Ave., Brooklyn ...

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/VoteUp/2013/12/16/who-wants-to-be-a-millionaire-ny-is-looking-for-12/4043379/?from=global&sessionKey=&autologin=

Richard Cronk, Sr, Retired Suffolk County Officer, Passes Away

... was born in Jamaica, New York and later moved to Babylon as an adult. He worked as a police officer with the Suffolk County Police Department, retiring as a lieutenant. He also served in the United States Air Force in the Korean War. He was the past ...

http://babylonvillage.patch.com/groups/obituaries/p/richard-cronk-sr-retired-suffolk-county-officer-passes-away

Trotta Pushes Back Retirement to Collect $7,000 In Vacation

... t of cigarette taxes and drug deals. Read more on Newsday [subscription required] on Trotta's retirement from Suffolk County police department.

http://commack.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/trotta-pushes-back-retirement-to-collect-7000-in-vacation-commack

Freddy Piercey Final Arrangements Delayed

Two weeks after his body was found in Northport Harbor, friends and family of Freddy Piercey are still waiting to make final arrangements pending release of his remains by the Suffolk County Medical Examiner.

http://northport.patch.com/groups/editors-picks/p/freddy-piercey

Westhampton HUGS Director to Serve on Women's Advisory Commission

Suffolk County Legislator Jay Schneiderman has hand-picked Kym Laube, director of HUGS in Westhampton as his appointee to the Suffolk County Women's Advisory Commission.

http://westhampton-hamptonbays.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/westhampton-hugs-director-to-serve-on-womens-advisory-commission

High Court Orders New Trial for Man Convicted of Killing Bouncer

In 2010, a Suffolk County jury convicted Anthony Oddone of committing the first murder in Southampton Village since 1988.

http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2013/12/anthony_oddone_bouncer_manslaughter_court_of_appeals_new_trial.php?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogs%2Frunninscared+%28Village+Voice+Blogs%3A+Runnin%27+Scared%29

Cartagena: Rethink Suffolk-Justice Dept. deal

Achieving racial justice is a critically important -- yet challenging -- task, and the agreement between the U.S. Department of Justice and Suffolk County is a crucial step forward.

http://www.newsday.com/opinion/oped/cartagena-rethink-suffolk-justice-dept-deal-1.6604901

Robbers Strike Party Hardy in Nesconset

A Nesconset store was struck by burglars early Monday morning. Suffolk County police said a 911 call came in at 11:22 a.m. Monday reporting a possible armed burglary at Party Hardy in Nesconset, located at 145 Smithtown Boulevard.

http://smithtown.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/robbers-strike-party-hardy-in-nesconset

DA: 'Sweetheart Scammer' Stole $500,000 From Elderly L.I. Man

... met the victim at a supermarket over the summer, gained his trust and then drained his bank accounts, Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota said. "Our investigation found evidence she drained his bank accounts, accessed his mutual fund ...

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/12/16/da-sweetheart-scammer-stole-500000-from-elderly-l-i-man/

Scouts Give Good Ground Cemetery Facelift With New Fence

... plans to solar-powered light on the flag pole. To fund his project, Schneider, who was honored in Oct. by the Suffolk County Legislature for saving a fellow scout's life over the summer, held a spaghetti dinner for the community in October. Related ...

http://westhampton-hamptonbays.patch.com/groups/goodnews/p/scouts-give-good-ground-cemetery-facelift-with-new-fence

Cops: Driver sought in Brentwood hit-run

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Third Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public's help to identify and locate the driver of the vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash with another vehicle in Brentwood.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-driver-sought-in-brentwood-hit-run-1.6617737

Island Trees Wrestling Beats Hicksville, Ranked No. 9 in County

... in a release. The next two contests will include the Bay Shore Duals vs. East Islip, the No. 6 ranked team in Suffolk County, and then next Wednesday, Dec. 18, a non-league match vs. cross town rival and the No. 8 ranked team in the county, ...

http://levittown-ny.patch.com/groups/sports/p/island-trees-wrestling-beats-hicksville-ranked-no-9-in-county

State Awards Long Beach $262K in Grants for Infrastructure Rebuilding

... councils, including $3.6 million grant allocated to build an automated wholesale grocery warehouse in Suffolk County and $1.3 million grant to Riverhead to help upgrade a sewage treatment plant, according to Newsday . City Council President Scott ...

http://longbeach.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/state-awards-long-beach-262k-in-grants-for-infrastructure-rebuilding

Former UMass Running Back Stacey Bedell Transfers to Stony Brook

... Bedell will be transferring closer to home where he played high school football for Floyd High School in Suffolk County. His senior year at Floyd, Bedell rushed for 2,532 yards with 39 touchdowns while earning a share of the Hansen Award, given ...

http://www.hustlebelt.com/umass/2013/12/16/5215838/former-umass-running-back-stacey-bedell-transfers-to-stony-brook

Records: Bellone has raised $1.8M for 2015 county exec campaign

Steve Bellone reflects on his first year in office as Suffolk County Executive. Bellone was interviewed at his office in Hauppauge.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/records-bellone-has-raised-1-8m-for-2015-county-exec-campaign-1.6615783

West Islip diver Patrick Carter qualifies for state championships

... than he was last year. His score was amazing and he qualified by over 80 points." Last year, Carter won the Suffolk County diving title with an 11-dive score of 451.25. With the season just underway, Carter seems to be following in the footsteps of ...

http://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/blogs/high-school-central-1.1688813/west-islip-diver-patrick-carter-qualifies-for-state-championships-1.6616367

Police: Robbery Reported at Medford Hess Station

A robbery has been reported at a Medford gas station Sunday night, and Suffolk County police are currently investigating.

http://sachem.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/police-robbery-reported-at-medford-hess-station_9c51a49a

Bellone sends GOP a message with early re-election start

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

http://www.newsday.com/columnists/rick-brand/bellone-sends-gop-a-message-with-early-re-election-start-1.6606576

LI group for homeless receives $250G grant

The nonprofit Long Island Coalition for the Homeless has received a grant from the Island Outreach Foundation, a private philanthropic organization in Suffolk County.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/long-island-now-1.1732330/li-group-for-homeless-receives-250g-grant-1.6607996

Suffolk legislator to delay retirement to collect $7G in vacation time

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

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/suffolk-legislator-to-delay-retirement-to-collect-7g-in-vacation-time-1.6610487

Police investigating death in Medford

Suffolk County police were investigating a noncriminal death in Brookhaven Town.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/police-investigating-death-in-medford-1.6611239

Letter: Prostate checkoff not being spent

... short. I agree with all of the recommendations that the U.S. Justice Department made with regard to the Suffolk County Police Department except one ["New rules for Suffolk cops," Editorial, Dec. 5]. Why does any government agency have to provide ...

http://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/letter-prostate-checkoff-not-being-spent-1.6605399

Letter: Tickets' intent is safety

... lice officer and motorist on the road. Get real -- this is not the way to fix a budget deficit! I support the Suffolk County Legislature's bill, scheduled for a vote this week, that would drop the administrative fee in dismissed cases going forward.

http://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/letter-tickets-intent-is-safety-1.6605013

Sag Harbor Village Police Release Sketch of Third Suspect in Armed Robbery Case

... to Detective Proctor, police have also sent surveillance footage from cameras facing Main Street to the Suffolk County Police Electronic Investigations Unit for analysis. "We do have some subjects in the videos that appear to fit the descriptions of ...

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/page-1/sag-harbor-village-police-release-sketch-of-third-suspect-in-armed-robbery-case-27178

This Month in Queens Real Estate: December 2013

... busi... Welcome to Whitehall Home Improvements. We are the "do it all" home improvement company in Nassau & Suffolk county of Long Island. We are the experts when it comes to Basement Waterproofing, leak r... Nassau & Suffolk's Roof Repair ...

http://www.queensledger.com/pages/home/push?blog-entry-This+Month+in+Queens+Real+Estate-+December+2013%20&id=24231067

Immediate improvements made on Metro-North lines

Suffolk County Police Hate Crimes Unit detectives are investigating an incident in which a menorah was discovered damaged in Ronkonkoma on Monday.

http://www.empirestatenews.net/News2013/20131203-4.htm

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

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

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

LIRR adds 'Darth Vader' to snow response arsenal

... by two locomotives at no more than 20 mph, will primarily be used on the LIRR's diesel territory in eastern Suffolk County, where snow drifts as high as 15 feet have formed during storms. In the past, tackling the towering drifts with less-powerful ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/lirr-adds-darth-vader-to-snow-response-arsenal-1.6565930

Dotted lines causing mad dash to merge

... need" for a signal. Which brings us to traffic enforcement: Insp. William Neubauer, commanding officer of the Suffolk County Police Department's Seventh Precinct, said Randall Road "was first designated a formal patrol check for our officers in 2010 ...

http://www.newsday.com/columnists/judy-cartwright/dotted-lines-causing-mad-dash-to-merge-1.6606160

Cops: Coram man hit, killed while crossing LIE in Holtsville

... to cross the Long Island Expressway in an apparent bid to get help from a police officer Tuesday night, Suffolk County police said. Ryan Marshall was pronounced dead at the scene after being struck by the eastbound van in the HOV lane between exits ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-coram-man-hit-killed-while-crossing-lie-in-holtsville-1.6584165

Suffolk officials tout emergency hotline amid Sandy Hook anniversary

With the first anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting Saturday, Suffolk County officials are reminding parents and educators of an emergency hotline installed within some school buildings and available to other schools.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/suffolk-officials-tout-emergency-hotline-amid-sandy-hook-anniversary-1.6605647

Wedding: Laura Beth Veglia, John Angelo Barillaro

... in Wading River and is the daughter of Marilyn and Vince Veglia of Mount Sinai. The bridegroom works for the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office and is the son of Susan and Louis Barillaro of Commack. The bride earned a bachelor of science in criminal ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/wedding-laura-beth-veglia-john-angelo-barillaro-1.6604742

MTA: Amityville man dies after car hits LIRR platform

... damaged platform. The cause of the accident will not be determined until autopsy results are performed by the Suffolk County medical examiner, Arena said.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/mta-amityville-man-dies-after-car-hits-lirr-platform-1.6607869

New York's Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $425 million for tonight's drawing

... of the lottery. Past holiday jackpot Mega Millions winners include Richard and Mary Morrison of Miller Place, Suffolk County, who won $165,000,000 from the Dec. 22, 2009, drawing, and Daniel Bruckner of San Jose, Calif., who won $208,000,000 from ...

http://www.wnypapers.com/news/article/current/2013/12/13/113933/new-yorks-mega-millions-jackpot-jumps-to-425-million-for-tonights-drawing

Cops: Lindenhurst man hit, killed crossing street

... A woman driving a Lexus SUV hit and killed a pedestrian there Thursday evening, police said. (Dec. 12, 2013) Suffolk County police are investigating a Thursday crash that killed a man crossing the Lindenhurst street on which he lived. Xu Jingeng was ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-lindenhurst-man-hit-killed-crossing-street-1.6602232

Kings Park Family Thanks Park View Community for Donations After Fire

... the U.S. Marines Reserves Toys for Tots program by collecting new, unwrapped toys for the less fortunate in Suffolk County. The Kings Park branch of the Smithtown Special Library district is collecting new and unwrapped toys for the U.S. Marines ...

http://kingspark.patch.com/groups/goodnews/p/kings-park-family-thanks-park-view-community-for-donations-after-fire

Suffolk panel OKs police settlement with U.S.

Suffolk County moved a step closer to overhauling police practices in minority communities as a legislative committee Thursday approved a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice to address long-standing concerns about discrimination.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/suffolk-panel-oks-police-settlement-with-u-s-1.6598353

Hit and run driver who killed jogger pleads guilty

... DA Spota said, and after a forensic analysis of car parts collected at the scene of the collision, and the Suffolk County Police Department's Vehicle Crimes Unit narrowed the field of eligible BMW's to the model and year. "After a house-to-house ...

http://www.empirestatenews.net/News2013/20131211-5.htm

Woman found murdered in Medford Home

... Farrell had suffered a head injury and was pronounced dead at the scene. She was taken to the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner where an autopsy will be performed. The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information about this case ...

http://www.empirestatenews.net/News2013/20131210-4.htm

Man arrested after pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash

Suffolk County Police arrested a man today after a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian in Brentwood Saturday night.

http://www.empirestatenews.net/News2013/20131209-5.htm

Suffolk County man with several drug convictions arrested again

... on the expertise and leadership provided by Southampton Town detectives assigned to the task force. The Suffolk County District Attorney leads the East End Drug Task Force, a multi-jurisdictional drug enforcement unit with operations funded by the ...

http://www.empirestatenews.net/News2013/20131126-6.htm

Hauppuage Super Says County Counted Wrong on Commack Homeless Shelter

Hauppuage superintendent Patricia Sullivan-Kriss is disputing numbers stated by Suffolk County Department of Social Services regarding the number of homeless students attending school in the Hauppuage district.

http://commack.patch.com/groups/schools/p/hauppuage-supe-county-is-wrong-on-number-of-homeless-students-commack

Firefighters Battle East 20th Street Blaze

... ntington Community First Aid Squad transporting the injured firefighter. Town of Huntington fire marshals and Suffolk County Police arson squad are investigating the cause of the blaze.

http://huntington.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/firefighters-battle-east-20th-street-blaze

Hauppuage Supe: County is Wrong on Number of Homeless Students

Hauppuage superintendent Patricia Sullivan-Kriss is disputing numbers stated by Suffolk County Department of Social Services regarding the number of homeless students attending school in the Hauppuage district.

http://hauppauge.patch.com/groups/schools/p/hauppuage-supe-county-is-wrong-on-number-of-homeless-students

Suffolk: Sharing holiday warmth with those in need

... for the Children's Community Head Start & Early Head Start, a program for income-eligible families in 13 Suffolk County school districts through the Community Program Centers of Long Island. In Freeport, John W. Dodd Middle School's Future Corps ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/suffolk-sharing-holiday-warmth-with-those-in-need-1.6600649

Nassau: Sharing holiday warmth with those in need

... for the Children's Community Head Start & Early Head Start, a program for income-eligible families in 13 Suffolk County school districts through the Community Program Centers of Long Island. In Center Moriches, the district's three schools set up ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/nassau-sharing-holiday-warmth-with-those-in-need-1.6600600