Man plunges down elevator shaft at Port Jefferson construction site

A man fell down an elevator shaft at a Port Jefferson Village condo construction site Wednesday, Suffolk County police said. The victim was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital after falling shortly after 2 p.m. at the Liberty Avenue worksite, police said.

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The Insiders: Newsday findings show 2002 reforms failed to eliminate...

New York Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman delivers his State of the Judiciary address at the Court of Appeals on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, in Albany, N.Y. Photo Credit: ASSOCIATED PRESS / Mike Groll In a 2007 state appellate court ruling, judges rejected Oheka Castle owner Gary Melius' effort to recover alleged loan payments, finding instead that Melius had essentially engaged in a "kickback scheme" that was "illegal and unenforceable" while acting as a manager of foreclosed properties. Despite that critical assessment of Melius' actions, Suffolk County Justice Thomas Whelan bypassed hundreds of qualified candidates just one year later and picked Melius, a Long Island power broker, to manage an office complex in foreclosure.

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Two Suffolk police officers save man, 82, and teen from burning North Amityville home, cops say

The North Amityville Fire Company responded to a house fire on Miller Avenue in Amityville at about 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014. Suffolk County police on patrol came upon the fire and rescued two people from the house before firefighters arrived.

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Cops: Two Suffolk police officers save man, 82, and teen from burning North Amityville home

The North Amityville Fire Company responded to a house fire on Miller Avenue in Amityville at about 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014. Suffolk County police on patrol came upon the fire and rescued two people from the house before firefighters arrived.

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Deer sterilization program in East Hampton set to begin Friday

... auto accidents, destroys plant life and spreads tick-borne disease. There are an estimated 30,000 deer in Suffolk County. The East Hampton Village Preservation Society, a civic group, raised money for the sterilization program and pressed village ...

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Teen Injured in East Farmingdale Shooting

December 31st, 2014 - Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are investigating a shooting in which an 18-year-old woman was struck by a stray bullet last night. Approximately 150 people were attending a party that was being hosted by local DJs at Theater 294 in East Farmingdale when an altercation erupted in the rear parking lot of the establishment at approximately 11:55 p.m. Several gunshots were fired during the fight and a female bystander was struck in the right thigh by a bullet.

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SCPD Missing Person Alert: Depressed, Suicidal Babylon Man Missing, May Be Armed

December 31st, 2014 - Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are seeking the public's help to locate a missing Babylon man who is depressed and may be suicidal. William Schliemann, 61, of 108 Mayhew Avenue, Babylon , was last seen at his home on Monday at approximately 3:30 p.m. He was reported missing by a family member on Tuesday.

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Friend pleads not guilty in Long Island strip club shooting

Suffolk County prosecutors say a 21-year-old man fired a gun into a group of men fighting in a strip club parking lot last September and killed his friend. Victor Calderon, of Wyandanch , pleaded not guilty to murder and assault Wednesday in the death of 20-year-old Ryan Aguilar.

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Cops: Woman, 18, shot during fight at East Farmingdale club

A woman is recovering in the hospital after police said she was struck by a stray bullet during an altercation in the parking lot of an East Farmingdale club on Tuesday night. Suffolk County Police say the 18-year-old was shot in the rear parking lot of Theater 294 on Route 109 in East Farmingdale just before midnight.

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Roundup: Funds set for school mental-health clinics

Suffolk County has awarded a Huntington nonprofit $4 million in contracts to open mental-health clinics in Huntington and Riverhead schools, and provide more home-based treatment to children. The Family Service League said it will open school-based clinics in Woodhull Intermediate School, J. Taylor Finley Middle School, and Huntington High School in Huntington; and Riverhead Middle School... Suffolk County has awarded a Huntington nonprofit $4 million in contracts to open mental-health clinics in Huntington and Riverhead schools, and provide more home-based treatment to children.

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Victor Calderon fired shot that killed his friend outside strip club, ADA says

... a gun into a group of men fighting in a strip club parking lot and ended up killing his friend last fall, a Suffolk County prosecutor told a judge Wednesday morning. Victor Calderon, 21, pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder and second-degree ...

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Some cities sour on traffic cameras

... a legal framework for the cameras, but the measure failed to pass during the legislative session. Dec. 8 - Suffolk County, N.Y., officials preemptively terminated their school-zone speed cameras after a yearlong analysis projected that the cameras ...

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Police: Missing Babylon Man May Have Taken Off in Boat

... have taken off in a 12-foot Carolina Skiff boat from the dock on the canal in his backyard. Officers from the Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau and Aviation Section have been conducting a search of the area along the South Shore, police said. ...

http://patch.com/new-york/babylonvillage/police-missing-babylon-man-may-have-taken-boat?

Stray bullet strikes woman, 18, outside NY club

The Suffolk County Police Department said the 18-year-old woman was hospitalized in good condition Wednesday after the shooting Tuesday night. Police say about 150 people were attending a party hosted by local DJs at Theatre 294.

http://www.njherald.com/story/27735664/stray-bullet-strikes-woman-18-outside-ny-club

Police: Woman injured by gunshot in East Farmingdale

A stray bullet from gunshots fired during an altercation in an East Farmingdale parking lot late Tuesday wounded a woman, Suffolk County police said. First Squad detectives are investigating the shooting in which a woman, 18, was struck in the thigh at about 11:55 p.m. in the rear parking lot of Theater 294 at 294 Rte.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/police-woman-injured-by-gunshot-in-east-farmingdale-1.9761931

Dryer Vent Wizard Extends Convenient, Minimal Disruption Multi-unit...

... and airflow analysis to guarantee maximum dryer safety and performance. The owner of Dryer Vent Wizard in the Suffolk County area proudly serves homeowners and business owners in Riverhead, Manorville, Forest Hills and nearby cities and communities. ...

http://www.emailwire.com/release/173936-Dryer-Vent-Wizard-Extends-Convenient-Minimal-Disruption-Multiunit-Forest-Hills-Dryer-Vent-Cleaning-Service-to-Ensure-Safety-of-Renters.html

Man arrested in fatal shooting outside Deer Park strip club

A Long Island man has been arrested on a felony murder charge in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in September outside of a Deer Park strip club, Suffolk County police said Tuesday. Victor Calderon, 21, of Wyandanch, was charged with second-degree murder for the shooting death of 20-year-old Ryan Aguilar outside of the Illusions Gentleman's Club on Saxwood Street in Deer Park on Sept.

http://www.examiner.com/article/man-arrested-fatal-shooting-outside-deer-park-strip-club?cid=rss

Cops: Thieves smash mall entrance with dump truck

Police on Long Island are investigating after thieves allegedly used a dump truck to smash through a mall entrance and steal an ATM machine. Suffolk County Police said the bizarre incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. at the Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove.

http://www.examiner.com/article/cops-thieves-smash-mall-entrance-with-dump-truck?cid=rss

Mastic shelter accused of misspending money

According to an audit from the Suffolk County Comptroller's Office, Nana's House was overpaid $1.4 million by Suffolk County between 2006 and 2012.

http://longisland.news12.com/news/audit-nana-s-house-in-mastic-accused-of-misspending-1-4-million-in-taxpayer-money-1.9760704

The Insiders: Newsday findings show 2002 reforms failed to eliminate...

... while acting as a manager of foreclosed properties. Despite that critical assessment of Melius' actions, Suffolk County Justice Thomas Whelan bypassed hundreds of qualified candidates just one year later and picked Melius, a Long Island power ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/the-insiders-newsday-findings-show-2002-reforms-failed-to-eliminate-cronyism-and-increase-transparency-in-court-appointment-system-1.9760902

Suffolk audit: County overpaid homeless shelter $1.37 million

Suffolk County overpaid a Mastic homeless shelter $1.37 million from November 2006 through 2012, according to audits released Tuesday by Suffolk County Comptroller Joseph Sawicki. Never Alone, Never Afraid Inc. -- also known as NANA's House -- gave employees $570,000 in unapproved raises, almost half of which went to the top four employees, who are related, Sawicki said.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/audit-homeless-shelter-received-1-37-million-too-much-from-suffolk-1.9760740

Bridgehampton School to Look Into Competitive Cheerleading

... year, 2015-16. The exact cost is yet to be determined. Section XI, the governing body for school sports in Suffolk County, is looking into how to define a cheerleading team and make it a certified competitive sport on Eastern Long Island. Several ...

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/page-1/bridgehampton-school-to-look-into-competitive-cheerleading-35243

December 30-Suffolk Arrest Report

All of the following information was supplied by the Suffolk County Police Department. A criminal charge is only an accusation and does not indicate a conviction.

http://patch.com/new-york/farmingdale/december-30-suffolk-arrest-report-0?

Year in Review: Irrigation debate

... yet, on how to deal with aging septic systems that Mr. Cronin maintains seriously threaten water quality. Suffolk County put forth a plan to make 19 wastewater systems available to residences in an experimental move to determine which of the various ...

http://shelterislandreporter.timesreview.com/2014/12/30/year-in-review-irrigation-debate/

Suffolk County Historical Society Installs New Banners

The Suffolk County Historical Society has installed new banners, which was made possible using New York Main Street grant funds, on the eastern side of its facility in Riverhead on Tuesday. "Downtown Riverhead is fortunate to have many special educational facilities, including the Long Island Aquarium, The Long Island Science Center and the Suffolk County Historical Society, in such a close proximity," Supervisor Sean M. Walter said.

http://patch.com/new-york/riverhead/suffolk-county-historical-society-installs-new-banners-0?

Shirley man charged with sexually abusing teenage boy

... second-degree criminal sexual act, 13 counts of promoting a sexual performance by a child and other crimes. Suffolk County Court Judge Stephen Braslow ordered him held without bail. Assistant District Attorney John Cortes said the incident at the ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/shirley-man-charged-with-sexually-abusing-teenage-boy-1.9759366

Thieves smash dump truck into Smithaven Mall, steal ATM, cops say

Thieves smashed a dump truck through the front of a Macy's store at the Smithaven Mall early Tuesday, stealing an ATM and an undisclosed amount of cash, Suffolk County police said. Police said the incident in Lake Grove was reported in a 911 call received at 2:34 a.m. and a search for the suspects included a K-9 team and an aviation unit.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/thieves-smash-dump-truck-into-smithaven-mall-steal-atm-cops-say-1.9758762

CenterLight Health System Unveils Its Inaugural Community Benefit...

... Adult Technology Services in Brooklyn. A farm-to-table partnership with Homecoming Farm and Florian Foods in Suffolk County, which provides opportunities for our members to farm, as well as access to organic produce and nutrition education. ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/12/prweb12417538.htm

Why double dip? Lawmakers point to their wives

... R-Mount Hope, Orange County; Assemblyman Bill Magee, D-Nelson, Madison County; Sen. Kenneth LaValle, R-Suffolk County; and Sen. Tom Libous, R-Binghamton, all said their decision to file for retirement benefits was done as a way to protect their ...

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/12/29/why-double-dip-lawmakers-point-to-their-wives/21032685/?utm_source=feedblitz&utm_medium=FeedBlitzRss&utm_campaign=usatodaycomnation-topstories

Patchogue nightclub owner accused Suffolk Police Department of excessive force in lawsuit

... closed the club. The sergeant threatened Lorito and using expletives, admonished him not to challenge the Suffolk County Police Department, the documents stated. The officers asked one of Drzal's sons to point who else was involved in the fight. The ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/patchogue-nightclub-owner-accused-suffolk-police-department-of-excessive-force-in-lawsuit-1.9757748

Property-tax-freeze checks are coming

A New York State tax rebate check issued in September 2014 to families who in 2012 had incomes between $40,000 and $300,000, and claimed at least one dependent child under age 17. Photo Credit: Newsday A New York State tax rebate check issued in September 2014 to families who in 2012 had incomes between $40,000 and $300,000, and claimed at least one dependent child under age 17. An official with the state Department of Taxation and Finance said Monday it was continuing to mail rebates of school property taxes to homeowners in school districts that complied with the state-imposed tax cap. Some residents have already received them.

http://www.newsday.com/business/property-tax-freeze-checks-are-coming-1.9757432

DA: Sagaponack Man Charged in Bridgehampton Arson Also Set Patchogue Bar on Fire

A Sagaponack man charged with setting an oceanfront Bridgehampton residence on fire this past April, has been indicted and arraigned on another charge of arson for intentionally setting a Patchogue bar on fire in 2013, Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota said Monday. David Osiecki, 54, was sent to the county jail without bail on Dec. 18 after pleading not guilty to the new charge alleging he set fire to the Off Key Tikki bar on Baker Place in Patchogue, Spota said.

http://patch.com/new-york/southampton/da-sagaponack-man-charged-bridgehampton-arson-also-set-patchogue-bar-fire-0?

Funeral for Owen Johnson, former state senator, attended by top politicians

... Senate co-leader Dean Skelos (R-Rockville Center) said in a eulogy that "O.J.," as he was known, was "a Suffolk County institution." Former State Sen. Owen Johnson was remembered yesterday at a funeral attended by more than 200 people as someone who ...

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/obituaries/owen-johnson-former-state-senator-to-be-laid-to-rest-monday-1.9755329

DA: Sagaponack Man Charged With Setting Fire to Patchogue's Off Key Tikki Bar

A Sagaponack man charged with setting an oceanfront Bridgehampton residence on fire this past April, has been indicted and arraigned on another charge of arson for intentionally setting a Patchogue bar on fire in 2013, Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota said Monday. David Osiecki, 54, was sent to the county jail without bail on Dec. 18 after pleading not guilty to the new charge alleging he set fire to the Off Key Tikki bar on Baker Place in Patchogue, Spota said.

http://patch.com/new-york/patchogue/da-sagaponack-man-charged-setting-fire-patchogues-key-tikki-bar-0?

Sachem Crime Report: Burglaries, Grand Larceny, DWIs

All of the information below was supplied by the Suffolk County Police Department. A criminal charge is only an accusation.

http://patch.com/new-york/sachem/sachem-crime-report-burglaries-grand-larceny-dwis-0?

Single Disabled Mom To Receive Life-Changing Holiday Miracle Gift (a...

Theresa Thomas, a single disabled mom living in Suffolk County, NY, will receive a life-changing miracle gift this holiday season. Bussani Mobility Team is donating a refurbished Chrysler Town & Country wheelchair accessible van to the Thomas family.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/12/prweb12416877.htm

2014, A Year for Major Progress in Dealing with Longstanding Water-Quality Problems in Suffolk County

... be taken for granted on Long Island. "That really caught the attention of the county executive, which is why Suffolk County Executive Bellone called out nitrogen pollution from sewage and septic systems as the number one priority for his ...

https://www.newsli.com/2014/12/29/2014-a-year-for-major-progress-in-dealing-with-longstanding-water-quality-problems-in-suffolk-county/

Duo Wanted for Shoplifting from Huntington Station CVS

December 29th, 2014 - Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public's help to identify and locate two people who stole items from a pharmacy in Huntington Station in December 2014. A male and female entered CVS Pharmacy, located at 111 Depot Road, on December 6 at approximately 7 p.m. and stole ten boxes of Mucinex worth approximately $300.

http://www.longisland.com/news/12-29-14/huntington-station-cvs-shoplifting.html

Pedestrian Dies after Being Struck by a Police Vehicle

December 29th, 2014 - Suffolk County Police Vehicular Crime Unit detectives are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash in which a pedestrian was struck by a Suffolk County police car. Craig Schiffer, 54, was crossing Main Street last night at 10:34 p.m. when he was struck by a police vehicle that was traveling eastbound on Main Street in response to a 911 call in East Islip .

http://www.longisland.com/news/12-29-14/pedestrian-struck-by-a-police-car.html

Smithtown HS Groups Collect Toys for Youngsters

Smithtown High School East's Interact Club and the school's varsity cheerleaders teamed up to collect toys from students, faculty, staff and local businesses for the U.S. Marine's annual Toys for Tots drive. Club members and cheerleaders helped Marines load approximately 20 large boxes of toys onto two trucks to be distributed to families in need throughout Suffolk County via social service organizations, churches, shelters and other organizations.

http://patch.com/new-york/smithtown/smithtown-hs-groups-collect-toys-youngsters-0?

Bay Street Theater Announces Musical For 2015 Mainstage Season

... The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust; The Shubert Foundation; and fully or partially funded by the Suffolk County Executive's Office.

http://patch.com/new-york/easthampton/bay-street-theater-announces-musical-2015-mainstage-season?

Cops: Two Stole from Huntington Station Pharmacy

Suffolk County Police Second seek the public's help to identify and locate two people cops say stole items from a pharmacy in Huntington Station in December. Police say a man and woman entered the CVS Pharmacy at 111 Depot Road, on Dec. 6 at approximately 7 p.m. and stole 10 boxes of Mucinex worth about $300.

http://patch.com/new-york/halfhollowhills/cops-two-stole-huntington-station-pharmacy?

Southside Hospital overbilled Suffolk County more than $500,000, audit concludes

Suffolk County overpaid more than $500,000 to Southside Hospital for running a health clinic from 2009 through 2011, according to audits by the county comptroller to be released Monday. The hospital improperly charged the county for resident physician services provided outside of the Brentwood Health Center or that the hospital couldn't attribute directly to the clinic.

http://www.newsday.com/news/health/southside-hospital-overbilled-suffolk-county-more-than-500-000-audit-concludes-1.9753972

Teaching Friends And Family How To Reverse A Drug Overdose

Tina Wolf demonstrates the use of a syringe to community members in Lindenhurst, N.Y., during an overdose prevention training. Georgia Dolan-Reilly , of the Suffolk County Prevention Resource Center helped with course.

http://www.wnyc.org/story/teaching-friends-and-family-how-to-reverse-a-drug-overdose/

Teaching Friends And Family How To Reverse A Drug Overdose

... to them is at risk of overdose. Tina Wolf , executive director of Community Action for Social Justice, in Suffolk County, New York, is on the front lines of that mission, bringing overdose prevention training to people who are actively using heroin ...

http://nhpr.org/post/teaching-friends-and-family-how-reverse-drug-overdose

Teaching Friends And Family How To Reverse A Drug Overdose

Tina Wolf demonstrates the use of a syringe to community members in Lindenhurst, N.Y., during an overdose prevention training. Georgia Dolan-Reilly , of the Suffolk County Prevention Resource Center helped with course.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2014/12/29/371770229/teaching-friends-and-family-how-to-reverse-a-drug-overdose?

Suffolk County cop car hits, kills pedestrian

Suffolk County Police say two officers responding to an Emergency Call struck a pedestrian, Craig Schiffer, 54 on Main Street in Islip, New York on Saturday December 27, 2014. Suffolk County Police say two officers responding to an emergency call struck a pedestrian, Craig Schiffer, 54 on Main St. in Islip on Saturday.

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/suffolk-county-car-hits-kills-pedestrian-article-1.2059264

Southside Hospital overbilled Suffolk County more than $500,000, audit concludes

Suffolk County overpaid more than $500,000 to Southside Hospital for running a health clinic from 2009 through 2011, according to audits by the county comptroller to be released Monday. The hospital improperly charged the county for resident physician services provided outside of the Brentwood Health Center or that the hospital couldn't attribute directly to the clinic.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/southside-hospital-overbilled-suffolk-county-more-than-500-000-audit-concludes-1.9753972

Deer-hunting seasons extended in Suffolk to cull damaging herds

Suffolk County's gun and bow hunting seasons will stretch through the end of next month, extended as part of a state effort to reduce eastern Long Island's deer population. State legislation signed into law in August establishes the county's 2015 shotgun and muzzleloading season as Jan. 4 through 31, including weekends.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/deer-hunting-seasons-extended-in-suffolk-to-cull-damaging-herds-1.9753801

Pedestrian hit by Suffolk County police car dies

Suffolk County police say that a squad car with two officers aboard was responding to an emergency call on Long Island when it struck a pedestrian who later died. Police said in a release that the department was seeking witnesses to the 10:34 p.m. crash Saturday on Main Street in Islip.

http://www.njherald.com/story/27716793/pedestrian-hit-by-suffolk-county-police-car-dies

Pedestrian Craig Schiffer fatally struck by Suffolk police cruiser responding to 911 call, police say

A Suffolk County police officer en route to an emergency call struck and killed a pedestrian crossing the street Saturday night in downtown Islip, police said. The police cruiser was responding to a 911 call in East Islip about 10:30 p.m., heading east on Main Street, when the car hit Craig Schiffer, 54, of East Meadow, police said in a Sunday morning news release.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/craig-schiffer-fatally-struck-by-suffolk-police-cruiser-responding-to-911-call-police-say-1.9753343

East Meadow Man Fatally Struck by Suffolk Police Car Responding to 911 Call

An East Meadow man crossing the road in Islip Saturday night was struck and killed by a Suffolk County police car that was responding to a 911 call nearby, police said. According to police, 54-year-old Craig Schiffer was crossing Main Street, just west of Islip Town Hall, at 10:34 p.m. when he was hit by the police car that had been traveling east on Main Street in response to a 911 call in East Islip.

http://patch.com/new-york/bellmore/east-meadow-man-fatally-struck-suffolk-police-car-responding-911-call-0?

Man dies after falling off vehicle in parking lot

Suffolk County police say a man has died after he fell off the trunk of a friend's car in a Long Island parking lot. Police say 21-year-old Rafael Acosta-Lemus struck his head on pavement and died after slipping off the trunk of his friend's Volkswagen four-door sedan early Saturday in Farmingville.

http://www.wcax.com/story/27715051/man-dies-after-falling-off-vehicle-in-parking-lot

Cops: Patchogue man dies after falling off trunk of friend's moving car

A Patchogue man died early Saturday when he attempted to catch a ride through a Farmingville parking lot on the trunk of a friend's car but slipped off and hit his head on the pavement, Suffolk County police said. Rafael Acosta-Lemus, 21, spent Friday evening at the Tiki Hookah Bar on Portion Road with a group of friends.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/rafael-acosta-lemus-of-patchogue-dies-after-falling-off-trunk-of-friend-s-moving-car-police-say-1.9752170

De Blasio at funeral for NYPD Officer Rafael Ramos: 'New York City has lost a hero'

Officers turn their backs at the funeral for NYPD Officer Rafael Ramos at Christ Tabernacle Church in Queens on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014. Photo Credit: Valerie Bauman Thousands of police officers and dignitaries from across the United States gathered in Queens Saturday morning to pay respects to slain NYPD Officer Rafael Ramos.

http://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/rafael-ramos-funeral-draws-thousands-to-honor-slain-nypd-officer-1.9751763

Police: Man Fights With Housemate, Hits Him With Pliers on Christmas Night

... lice. He was held overnight in the police detention facility for morning arraignment where he was remanded to Suffolk County jail in lieu of $25,000 bail.

http://patch.com/new-york/westhampton-hamptonbays/police-man-fights-housemate-hits-him-pliers-christmas-night?

a Possible abductiona on Long Island turns out to be prank

Police on Long Island say an incident witnesses believed to be the abduction of a woman while jogging was actually a prank among friends. Detective Lieutenant Edward Reilly of the Suffolk County Police says Friday an investigation was launched after 911 callers said the woman was put in a van at 3:05 p.m. Friday in Selden.

http://ift.tt/1AUex2X

Life Support Technologies Group Employee Jeffrey Brenner Honored for Saving Life

Jeffrey Brenner, EMT, an employee with the Life Support Technologies Group who works as a hyperbaric medical technician at Winthrop University Hospital has been recognized for saving the life of a theater-goer who suffered a heart attack. Brenner has received the American Heart Association's "Louis J. Acampora Heart Saver Award" and the Suffolk County, NY REMSCO "BLS Life Saver of the Year Award" for his quick and effective lifesaving actions, and has recently been recognized by Winthrop University Hospital and the Garden City Hotel during a Feast for Heroes.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/12/prweb12414197.htm

BREEN v. SEIBERT

... an action to recover damages for personal injuries, the plaintiff appeals from an order of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County (Pastoressa, J.), dated December 2, 2013, which granted the defendant's motion for summary judgment dismissing the ...

http://caselaw.findlaw.com/ny-supreme-court/1687946.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FindLawNYSupCt+%28FindLaw+Case+Law+Updates+-+NY+Supreme+Court%29

Car Drops Over 90 Feet Into Sand Mine at Fireworks Factory

On Friday December 26th at about 7:15PM Suffolk County Police and the Brookhaven Fire Department received a report of an MVA with reported overturn On Grucci Lane off Horseblock Rd. Brookhaven FD 2nd Assistant Chief Loiacono responded along with Rescue 3 and South Country Ambulance. On first arrival he advised he may possibly need a brush truck.

http://patch.com/new-york/patchogue/car-drops-over-90-feet-sand-mine-fireworks-factory-0?

Cops: Reported NY woman's abduction a prank

Police on Long Island say an incident witnesses believed to be the abduction of a woman while jogging was actually a prank among friends. Detective Lieutenant Edward Reilly of the Suffolk County Police says Friday an investigation was launched after 911 callers said the woman was put in a van at 3:05 p.m. Friday in Selden.

http://www.njherald.com/story/27712728/cops-reported-ny-womans-abduction-a-prank

Cops: Reported woman's abduction a prank

Suffolk County police said they investigated the possible abduction of a female jogger, which they later said turned out to be a prank, in Selden on Friday, Dec. 26, 2014. Photo Credit: Stringer News Service Suffolk County police said they investigated the possible abduction of a female jogger, which they later said turned out to be a prank, in Selden on Friday, Dec. 26, 2014.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/reported-woman-s-abduction-a-prank-cops-say-1.9751026

December 26-Suffolk Arrest Report

All of the following information was supplied by the Suffolk County Police Department. A criminal charge is only an accusation and does not indicate a conviction.

http://ift.tt/1x8fR0X?

Outlook 2015: What to expect for Long Island's recovery

... demand for low-cost generic prescription and over-the-counter medicines. Most of the companies are in Suffolk County, and one of the fastest-growing is Contract Pharmacal Corp., which employs more than 900 workers. It's investing about $24 million ...

http://ift.tt/1xUm2Ye

Reward Offered: Police Seek Man Who Removed Caps From Oil Containers

... which have a combined value of more than $200, were unable to be sold once the caps were removed, police say. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about ...

http://ift.tt/1CLOOfi?

Photo Finish

Claim: A woman was arrested for trespassing for taking pictures of an airport tourist attraction from a publicly accessible area. Is it true that a mother of 3 was arrested and abused for taking pictures of tourist attraction at an airport? Origins: Back in July of 2009, a 53-year-old woman named Nancy Genovese was arrested on a trespassing charge just outside the Gabreski Air National Guard base in Westhampton Beach, New York, after ANG officials called the Suffolk County sheriffs' office to report that she was "taking pictures of both the air base and surrounding airport property."

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Cops caused strip-club brawl: suit

Long Island night-life impresario Tim Lorito - who once put a local Hooters out of business with his own jiggle joint - is suing the department, claiming one of its cops assaulted him after the officer's three brawling sons were tossed from his venue. Veteran Suffolk County cop Gregg Drzal first flew into a rage after his boys - Ryan, Ross and Reid Drzal - were ejected from Lorito's nightclub The Emporium in Patchogue last December, court papers state.

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Gregg Trager, Suffolk cop, sues county over demotion

Demoted Suffolk County Police Department sergeant Gregg Trager at his home in Islip Terrance. He is in a turf war between the police department and the sheriff's department, Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2014.

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Don't let burns mar your holidays

The risk of burns from fires and cooking accidents increases during the holidays, so you need to be extra cautious, an expert says. "Between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, we see a significant increase in patients coming in with burns," said Dr. Steven Sandoval, medical director at the Suffolk County Volunteer Firefighters Burn Center of Stony Brook University Hospital in New York.

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LI police seek man in violent domestic episode

Suffolk County Police say they are seeking the public's help in locating a Long Island man who set fire to his girlfriend's apartment before hitting a police officer with his truck. Police said the encounter occurred about 2 a.m. Thursday in Brentwood.

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Don't Let Burns Mar Your Holidays

The risk of burns from fires and cooking accidents increases during the holidays, so you need to be extra cautious, an expert says. "Between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, we see a significant increase in patients coming in with burns," said Dr. Steven Sandoval, medical director at the Suffolk County Volunteer Firefighters Burn Center of Stony Brook University Hospital in New York.

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Arrest made after Long Island pedestrian injured

Authorities say a Bellport man on Long Island has been charged with driving while intoxicated after his car struck and critically injured a woman in Coram. Suffolk County Police said Floyd Patterson was arrested after the 11:30 p.m. Wednesday crash.

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Brain Injury Survivor Gets His Christmas Wish at Southside Hospital

... fulfilled today, thanks to the dedicated clinicians at Southside Hospital and two heroic police officers from Suffolk County Police Department's 3rd Precinct. Flanked by two of his doctors and his mother today at Southside, James Ness recounted how ...

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Huntington Theater to Show 'The Interview'

Huntington's Cinema Arts Centre may be the only theater in Suffolk County showing the controversial film "The Interview," on Christmas Day. The theater announced on Facebook it will show the Seth Rogan and James Franco farce about North Korea on Christmas, the date Sony originally intended to release the movie.

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Duo Wanted for Robbing Amityville Laundromat

December 24th, 2014 - Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are seeking the public's help to identify and locate two men who robbed a laundromat in Amityville earlier this month. Two men entered Village Laundromat, located at 536 Broadway, on December 4, 2014 at approximately 3:50 a.m., displayed a handgun and demanded money.

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Official: Dog left near death in cage on side of Brentwood road

... in Bohemia. A dog was left near death in a cage on the side of a Brentwood road Sunday, according to the Suffolk County SPCA. The Yorkie/silky terrier-type dog, which was wearing a skull-and-crossbones collar, was found by motorists who spotted the ...

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County Legislator Trotta Congratulates Commack's Soccer Champs

December 24, 2014 - At the General Meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature, Legislator Robert Trotta recognized the 2014 Commack Boys' Varsity Soccer Team for winning the State Class AA Championship. "This is of special importance to me as I am an alumnus of Commack High School and it always great to pay tribute to the youth of our great county," said Legislator Trotta.

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Suffolk County Legislator Robert Trotta Congratulates Kings Park Girls' Volleyball Team

December 24, 2014 - At the General Meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature, Legislator Robert Trotta recognized the 2014 Kings Park Girls' Volleyball Team for winning their fourth consecutive Suffolk County and Long Island Class A Championships. Legislator Trotta said, "Special things happen to people who work hard and I applaud your team spirit and drive and thank you for your persistence against resistance."

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Brain Injury Survivor Gets His Christmas Wish

A 20-year-old Bay Shore man critically injured in a car crash one year ago had his Christmas wish fulfilled today, thanks to the dedicated clinicians at Southside Hospital and two heroic police officers from Suffolk County Police Department's 3rd Precinct. Flanked by two of his doctors and his mother today at Southside, James Ness recounted how he was on his way to work at the Bay Shore Mall on Dec. 1, 2013, when another car crashed into him, disengaging his seatbelt and throwing him into the passenger seat of his car.

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Man Wanted for Using Forged Prescription in Hampton Bays

December 24th, 2014 - Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and the Southampton Town Police Department are seeking the public's help to identify and locate the man who presented a forged prescription in Hampton Bays last month. A man entered the Stop & Shop pharmacy, located at 190 West Montauk Highway, on November 30, 2014 and presented a forged prescription in an effort to obtain prescription medication.

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Police Seeking Man Who Tried to Use Fake Prescription

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and the Southampton Town Police Department are looking for a man who tried to obtain medicine using a fake prescription in Hampton Bays last month.

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Police Seek Men in Armed Robbery of Amityville Laundromat

... An employee handed the men cash from a safe and the robbers fled on foot northbound on Broadway, police said. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about ...

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Police: Two Arrested After Robbing, Assaulting Man in Southampton

... police said. Gallo was arrested shortly after incident on Monday at about 12:30 p.m. and is being held at Suffolk County Jail Byrne turned himself in to Southampton Town detectives on Tuesday and is to be arraigned on Wednesday morning, police said.

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Ratings Firm Worried That Northeastern Cities Drop Ticket Cameras

The state of New Jersey, Nassau County, New York and Suffolk County, New York decided to pull the plug on photo enforcement last week. New Jersey's red light camera program expired, Nassau County's school zone speed cameras were unpopular and Suffolk decided to drop plans before any cameras were ever installed.

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Judge rules Robert Waters of Centereach guilty in beating death of 90-year-old grandmother

A State Supreme Court Justice found Robert Waters, 24, of Centereach, guilty of second-degree murder in the June 2011 death of Florence Troiani, his fiancee's grandmother. Photo Credit: Suffolk County Sheriff A State Supreme Court Justice found Robert Waters, 24, of Centereach, guilty of second-degree murder in the June 2011 death of Florence Troiani, his fiancee's grandmother.

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Suffolk County metes out grants for local police

Suffolk County will pay Northport Village an extra $57,300 to support its police department and public safety in 2015, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced Tuesday. It's one of 14 villages and five East End towns that next year will receive a portion of $1 million the county has allocated for municipalities with their own police forces.

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Judge orders stop to project that would house homeless vets

A state judge has issued a temporary restraining order, stopping construction of a Middle Island development that was expected to provide affordable housing for dozens of veterans. State Supreme Court Justice W. Gerard Asher halted the project on Friday until a hearing is held on Jan. 9 in Riverhead.

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A Bay Shore patient's Christmas wish is fulfilled

James Ness, right, shakes hands with Suffolk County Police Officer Michael Tenety as Officer John McAuley looks on during a press conference at North Shore LIJ Southside Hospital, in Bay Shore. Dec. 23, 2014.

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Street Lighting Improvements Coming to Depot Road

... by two violent crimes, including the deaths of Maggie Rosales in October and Daniel Carbajal in July. As Suffolk County police have worked to reduce crime in the area, residents have asked government officials to enhance quality of life issues to ...

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Taxi driver with suspended license who killed pedestrian in...

... driver's permit pending the investigation, said A.J. Carter, spokesman for town Supervisor Frank P. Petrone. Suffolk County police said Raymond Sipel, 30, of Huntington, was running eastbound across Depot Road at 10:45 p.m. Sunday when he was struck ...

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L.I. Man Critically Injured In Car Wreck Meets Officers Who Helped Save Him

... his way to work at the Bay Shore Mall on Dec. 1, 2013 when another car struck his vehicle. The fast action of Suffolk County police officers John McAuley and Michael Tenety kept Ness alive until an ambulance arrived. "When we pulled out we knew it ...

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December 23-Suffolk Arrest Report

All of the following information was supplied by the Suffolk County Police Department. A criminal charge is only an accusation and does not indicate a conviction.

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SPCA Offers Tips to Keep Riverhead Pets Safe During The Holidays

The Suffolk County SPCA offers pet owners the following tips to help keep their pets safe during the holiday season: Tinsel should be avoided because your pet may think that it is a toy to play with and they may accidentally swallow and choke on the tiny strings. Do not place chemicals in your tree's water.

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Deer Hunting Season Expanding in Suffolk County

Deer hunting opportunities in Suffolk County will be expanded in 2015 as a result of legislation signed into law in August by Gov. Cuomo. The new law provides for an expansion of the archery and firearms deer hunting seasons and simplifies firearms deer hunting in Suffolk County.

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Huntington Winter Senior Advocate Schedule Set

The Suffolk County Office for the Aging has announced the Aging Winter 2015 Senior Advocate schedule, where representatives from the county come into the community to meet with senior citizens. "With the cold and unpredictable winter weather upon us, it's an ideal time for Suffolk County seniors to make plans to get out and visit with their local senior advocates to learn more about all of the critical programs that are available," Leg.

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Deer Hunting Seasons Expanded in Suffolk County

Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens today announced that deer hunting opportunities in Suffolk County are expanded in 2015 as a result of ... Suffolk County, NY - December 23, 2014 - Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens today announced that deer hunting opportunities in Suffolk County are expanded in 2015 as a result of legislation signed into law in August by Governor Cuomo. The new law provides for an expansion of the archery and firearms deer hunting seasons and simplifies firearms deer hunting in Suffolk County.

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Holiday Decorations Damaged In Queens And Long Island

RONKONKOMA, N.Y. - Police on Long Island and in Queens are investigating separate incidents of holiday decorations being destroyed or damaged. In Suffolk County, police said someone slashed the inflatable Santa and Frosty decorations over the weekend at a home on Springdale Drive in Ronkonkoma.

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Cops: 2 gas station robberies in Suffolk linked, others being investigated

Suffolk County police investigating five gas station robberies in the span of nearly a month think two could have been committed by the same person and still are looking into whether the other three are connected. A police spokeswoman said Tuesday investigators do not believe all five of the robberies between Nov. 26 and Monday night are connected.

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Former Long Island school guard accused of sex with minors

Sean Corragio, a former Long Island school security guard, is alleged to have engaged in multiple criminal sex acts with minors. A former Long Island school security guard was arrested Tuesday morning for committing multiple sexual acts with a minor, Suffolk County police said.

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Man Found Dead in Car in Coram

December 23, 2014 - Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the circumstances regarding the death of a man found in a car on a Coram road this morning. Sixth precinct officers responded to a call near the intersection of Coram-Swezeytown Road and Mount Sinai-Coram Road at approximately 9:20 a.m. When the officers arrived, they discovered the body of a man inside a black 2000 Infinity Q45.

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Body Found Near Coram Parking Lot

December 23, 2014 - Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the circumstances regarding the shooting death of a man in Coram yesterday morning. Sixth Precinct officers responded to a call at 1 Brookwood Drive, Coram, at 8:07 a.m. When they arrived, they discovered the body of a man lying in a grassy area near a parking lot.

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1971 Chevy Camaro Stolen from Huntington Station Home

December 23rd, 2014 - Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are seeking the public's help to identify and locate the person who stole a classic car from a home in Huntington Station . A lock was broken on a detached garage at a home on West 10th Street and a 1971 Chevrolet Camaro was stolen sometime between November 17 and December 1. The vehicle is white with a blue stripe down the center.

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Classic Car Stolen From Huntington Station Home

... of CBS Corp. and one of the largest network-owned station groups in the country. Got a nose for [...] Suffolk County Police say someone broke the lock on a detached garage at a West 10th Street home in Huntington Station and drove off with a 1971 ...

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Shirley Man, Sean Corragio, 22, Charged with Multiple Criminal Sex...

Detectives say that Sean Corragio, of Shirley, was arrested following a search warrant that was executed at his residence by Suffolk County Emergency Services officers, Fourth Squad detectives, Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers and Computer Crimes Section detectives at 12:30 a.m. Coraggio, 22, was charged with Criminal Sex Acts with a Minor, Promoting Sexual Performance by a Child, Possession of a Sexual Performance by a Child and Acting in a Manner Injurious to a Child Less than 17 years old.

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Cops: Classic Car Stolen in Huntington Station

Suffolk County Police Second seek the public's help to identify and locate the person they say stole a classic car from a home in Huntington Station. Police say a lock was broken on a detached garage at a home on West 10th Street, where a 1971 Chevrolet Camaro was stolen sometime between Nov. 17 and Dec. 1. The vehicle is white with a blue stripe down the center.

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Police: Former school security guard charged with sex acts with minor

A Shirley man, who police said at one time was employed as a security guard in two Suffolk County school districts, was arrested early Tuesday -- charged with multiple "criminal sex acts" with a minor. Sean Coraggio, 22, of 161 Forrest Ave., was arrested after a search warrant was executed at his home at 12:30 a.m., Suffolk police said.

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Two apparent homicides in Long Island community

... notification of next of kin, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of Suffolk County Medical Examiner. Detectives are asking anyone with information on either incident to call the Homicide Squad at 631-852-6392 or ...

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Classic car stolen from Huntington Station home's garage

Suffolk County police say they're seeking the public's help in identifying and finding the person who stole the 1971 Chevrolet Camaro in Huntington Station within the last month. The car is white with a blue stripe down the center.

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Classic car stolen from Long Island home's garage

Suffolk County police say they're seeking the public's help in identifying and finding the person who stole the 1971 Chevrolet Camaro in Huntington Station within the last month. The car is white with a blue stripe down the center.

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Closing arguments in murder trial of Robert Waters for killing 90-year-old

Robert Waters, 24, of Centereach, is charged with second-degree murder in the June 2011 death of Florence Troiani, his fiancee's grandmother. Photo Credit: Suffolk County Sheriff Robert Waters, 24, of Centereach, is charged with second-degree murder in the June 2011 death of Florence Troiani, his fiancee's grandmother.

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Contractors at Veterans Way fill 25-foot-deep hole with clean fill

... them to the first round of testing done in May by Enviroscience Consultants Inc., a Ronkonkoma firm hired by Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota's office, according to Mitch Pally, chief executive of the Long Island Builders Institute. The ...

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Brookhaven officials look toward code change to limit solar panel farms

... on the proposed law on Jan. 8, he said. The Long Island Power Authority is considering 11 solar projects in Suffolk County, including sites in Manorville, East Shoreham, Medford and Yaphank. Romaine said the proposed code change is intended "to send ...

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House-barge owner says sewer system costs could sink him

A man who lives in a house barge on the East End says he may not be able to keep his home afloat because of a new requirement in Suffolk County. A man who lives in a house barge on the East End says he may not be able to keep his home afloat because of a new requirement in Suffolk County.

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Sachem Crime/Arrest Report: Grand Larceny, Harassment, Burglaries

All of the information below was supplied by the Suffolk County Police Department. A criminal charge is only an accusation.

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Port Jeff High Seniors Win Suffolk Zone Awards

... ation for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, is presented to one male and one female from each Suffolk County high school.

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Police investigate two deaths in different locations in Coram

Suffolk County police are investigating the deaths of two people discovered at separate crime scenes about a mile apart in Coram on Dec. 22, 2014. Suffolk County police investigators at scene of a body found in a vehicle in close proximity to an ealier death investigation Monday, Dec. 22, 2014 in Coram.

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Police investigate two deaths in different locations in Coram

Suffolk County police are investigating the deaths of two people discovered at separate crime scenes about a mile apart in Coram on Dec. 22, 2014. Suffolk County police investigators at scene of a body found in a vehicle in close proximity to an ealier death investigation Monday, Dec. 22, 2014 in Coram.

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2 Charged in Huntington Station House Raid to Appear in Court

Two Huntington Station men facing drugs and weapons charges are to appear in court in Riverhead Tuesday morning, authorities said. The Suffolk County District Attorney's office says that during the execution of a Dec. 11 search warrant at a home on Lowndes Avenue, Samuel Spells, 32, tried to escape by jumping onto the roof outside his bedroom.

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Pierson Along for the Ride as Bonackers Swim Program Grows

... dual meets between January 7 and January 29-many of the swimmers have already qualified for the Section XI (Suffolk County) meet on February 14, including Rewinski, who qualified in the 50-yard freestyle as well as the 100-yard butterfly. The first ...

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Island boys beat East Rockaway in home opener

... themselves, the Coach Card said. "We'll only get better," he added. On Friday Southold prevailed, 57-49, in a Suffolk County League VIII encounter against the Island boys, the defending Long Island Class D champion. Liam Walker scored 7 points in ...

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Legislator Anker Demands Brookhaven Town Declare Moratorium on Shoreham Solar Projects

... the Tall Grass Golf Course location. Having failed to receive notifications from Brookhaven Town officials, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker, along with Shoreham residents, are demanding that the Town of Brookhaven issue a moratorium on the two ...

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Police investigate two deaths in different locations in Coram

Suffolk County police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths of two people discovered Monday at separate crime scenes about a mile apart in Coram. Police were alerted to the first case in a 911 call at 8:05 a.m., reporting a body found in the parking lot of an apartment on Brookwood... Suffolk County police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths of two people discovered Monday at separate crime scenes about a mile apart in Coram.

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Centereach housing group gets $125,000 in grants for affordable rental construction in Suffolk

A housing group in Centereach has received two grants totaling $125,000 to support the proposed construction of affordable rental apartments in Suffolk County. The Community Development Corp. of Long Island received $100,000 from the TD Charitable Foundation to help fund two proposed complexes: 90 apartments in Copiague and 48 in Riverhead, the Centereach-based corporation said in a statement... A housing group in Centereach has received two grants totaling $125,000 to support the proposed construction of affordable rental apartments in Suffolk County.

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N.Y. lawmakers: Put bullet-proof glass in cop cars

... The measure was proposed by Assemblyman Jim Tedisco, R-Glenville, Schenectady County; Sen. Phil Boyle,R-Suffolk County; Sen. Marty Golden, R-Brooklyn; and Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis, R-Staten Island. "This incident is extremely disturbing and ...

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N.Y. lawmakers: Put bullet-proof glass in cop cars

... The measure was proposed by Assemblyman Jim Tedisco, R-Glenville, Schenectady County; Sen. Phil Boyle,R-Suffolk County; Sen. Marty Golden, R-Brooklyn; and Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis, R-Staten Island. "This incident is extremely disturbing and ...

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Smithtown partners with Suffolk to use high-speed emergency notification system

The Town of Smithtown has partnered with the Suffolk County Department of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services in using a high-speed notification system to contact residents in the event of an actual or impending emergency. The CodeRED emergency notification system is a telephone-calling service that delivers customized prerecorded emergency messages to individuals, homes and businesses.

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Cops: Unlicensed taxi driver struck, killed pedestrian

A taxi driver with a suspended license is facing criminal charges after he allegedly struck and killed a pedestrian in Huntington Station on Sunday, Suffolk County police said. Christian Lopez-Barcelo, 31, was charged with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license after the 10:45 p.m. crash.

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Driver dies after medical emergency leads to crash in Bay Shore, cops say

A medical emergency led to an early morning car crash Monday in Bay Shore that left a 66-year-old man dead, Suffolk County police said. Police did not release the identity of the victim, other than to say he was from Bay Shore.

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Parents of UAlbany student who died of heroin overdose want answers

Kyle Webb, 21, of Port Jefferson, Suffolk County, died April 9, 2014. Webb was a DJ, going by the name "DJ KWebb," as a student at UAlbany he preformed at parties and clubs in Albany.

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Taxi Driver with Suspected License Arrested for Killing Pedestrian

December 22nd, 2014 - Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed a pedestrian last night in Huntington Station . Christian Lopez-Barcelo was driving a 2009 Ford Crown Victoria taxi cab southbound on Depot Road when he struck the pedestrian, Raymond Sipel, who was running eastbound across Depot Road at 10:45 p.m. Sipel, 30, of Hamilton Lane, Huntington , was pronounced dead at the scene by physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner.

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Man Struck by Car, Killed While Running in Huntington Station

Suffolk Police say Raymond Sipel, 30, was running eastbound across Depot Road and 20th Street at 10:45 p.m., when he was struck by a taxi. Sipel was pronounced dead at the scene by physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner.

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NY lawmakers: Put bullet-proof glass in police cars

... The measure was proposed by Assemblyman Jim Tedisco, R-Glenville, Schenectady County; Sen. Phil Boyle,R-Suffolk County; Sen. Marty Golden, R-Brooklyn; and Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis, R-Staten Island, "This incident is extremely disturbing and ...

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Cops: Search on for hit-run driver in North Amityville pedestrian accident

Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who struck and injured a pedestrian late Sunday in North Amityville. Suffolk County police said the victim, identified only as a 24-year-old man, was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip with head lacerations.

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Police probe serious crash that closes Fifth Avenue in Bay Shore, cops say

Suffolk County police said a 911 caller reported a vehicle had crashed into a tree at 2:07 a.m., police said.

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Pedestrian killed by cab on Long Island

Christian Lopez-Barcelo was driving a taxi cab south on Depot Road when he struck the pedestrian, Raymond Sipel, who was running eastbound across Depot Road at 10:45 p.m. Sipel, 30, of Hamilton Lane, Huntington, was pronounced dead at the scene by physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. Lopez-Barcelo, 31, of 8th Avenue, Huntington Station, was uninjured but was taken to Huntington Hospital where he was treated for stress-related symptoms and released.

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Christian Lopez-Barcelo, taxi driver with suspended license, hits and ...

A taxi driver operating with a suspended license struck and killed a pedestrian Sunday night on Depot Road in Huntington Station, police said. Suffolk County police identified the victim as Raymond Sipel, 30, of Huntington.

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Police probe 2 fatal shootings on Long Island

In the latest shooting, Suffolk County police say 18-year-old Eric Mead was shot in the head while standing in his front yard in Wyandanch with a group of people. It happened at about 1:20 a.m. Sunday.

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Police probe 2 fatal shootings on Long Island

In the latest shooting, Suffolk County police say 18-year-old Eric Mead was shot in the head while standing in his front yard in Wyandanch with a group of people. It happened at about 1:20 a.m. Sunday.

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Wyandanch Man, Eric Meade, Dead After Being Shot In Head

... the largest network-owned station groups in the country. Got a nose for [...] WYANDANCH, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) - Suffolk County Police are investigation after a Wyandanch man was shot in the head as he stood in his front yard early Sunday morning. ...

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Police: Medford Man Exposes Himself to a Woman in Macy's Parking Lot

... exposed himself to her, according to police. On Sunday, after an investigation and with the assistance of the Suffolk County Police 5th Precinct Crime Section, police arrested Justin Curry, 36, and charged him with first degree public lewdness, ...

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Nassau, Suffolk police take precautions in wake of NYPD cop killings

A Suffolk County Police car is shown in this file photo taken on Oct. 30, 2014 in Huntington. Photo Credit: Newsday / John Paraskevas The Suffolk and Nassau police departments said they're taking precautions following the execution-style slaying of two NYPD officers on Saturday.

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Only 1 ambulance corps uses Suffolk software system

In a year-end rush, a Suffolk County waiver committee last week plowed through dozens of requests until the health department asked for what seemed to be routine permission to extend the contract of Zoll Data Systems for up to three years. For $105,500 a year, the company since 2008 has supplied the county with software that enables local ambulance companies to electronically report the condition... In a year-end rush, a Suffolk County waiver committee last week plowed through dozens of requests until the health department asked for what seemed to be routine permission to extend the contract of Zoll Data Systems for up to three years.

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Steve Bellone, the County Executive in Suffolk County, New York, began following adult actress Belle Knox before quickly claiming his social media account had been hacked. Married father-of-three Bellone insists he does not know how Knox became one of the the 267 people he follows.

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Nassau Democratic attorney who helps name judges also gets lucrative court appointments

... well-connected individuals were part of a network that benefited from court appointments and awards from Suffolk County Supreme Court justices Thomas Whelan and Emily Pines. The judges named Schlesinger, Melius and the other members of the group to ...

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New Report Shows Toxic Toys in Long Island Stores

... to dangerous health consequences down the road for my daughter and thousands of other vulnerable children in Suffolk County," added Legislator Hahn. Researchers visited Target, Party City, Walmart, The Children's Place, Macy's, Ocean State Job Lot ...

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Politician who followed teenage Duke porn star Belle Knox on...

... on an older woman who exposed herself to him between the ages of 10 and 15 Steve Bellone, the executive of Suffolk County, New York, included 19-year-old Miriam Weeks, better known as Belle Knox, on the list of 267 social media accounts he kept up ...

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NY Pol Claims Twitter Hacking After Being Caught Following Porn Star

The county executive of Suffolk County, New York was following a porn star on Twitter. The New York Post looked into the matter and found that Steve Bellone was following Belle Knox on the social media service.

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New Report Shows Toxic Toys in Long Island Stores; Toxic Substances...

... to dangerous health consequences down the road for my daughter and thousands of other vulnerable children in Suffolk County," added Legislator Hahn. Researchers visited Target, Party City, Walmart, The Children's Place, Macy's, Ocean State Job Lot ...

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Police: 1 seriously injured when vehicle hits tree in Lake Ronkonkoma

A vehicle crashed into a tree early Saturday morning in Lake Ronkonkoma, causing serious injuries to at least one person, Suffolk County police said. Police received a 911 call at 4:09 a.m. reporting the single-vehicle crash on Hawkins Avenue, police said.

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Neurologist testifies Robert Waters was not having a seizure when he killed fiancee's grandmother

Robert Waters, 24, of Centereach, is charged with second-degree murder in the June 2011 death of Florence Troiani, his fiancee's grandmother. Photo Credit: Suffolk County Sheriff Robert Waters, 24, of Centereach, is charged with second-degree murder in the June 2011 death of Florence Troiani, his fiancee's grandmother.

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December 19-Suffolk Arrest Report

All of the following information was supplied by the Suffolk County Police Department. A criminal charge is only an accusation and does not indicate a conviction.

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Letter: Sex-offender plan could backfire

... case manager in the mental health field, including providing services to dozens of sex offenders, both at the Suffolk County jail as well as in the community, I know that the constraints and restrictions placed upon them have created a de facto ...

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West Babylon Superintendent Anthony Cacciola Set to Retire

... named the district's superintendent of schools. Outside of the district, Cacciola served as president of the Suffolk County Association of School Business Officials from 2004-2005 and as president-elect of the Suffolk County School Superintendents ...

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North Hempstead Share Officials Holiday Joy with Northport VA

... orth, Councilwoman Lee Seeman, Councilman Peter Zuckerman, and members of the Vietnam Veterans Association of Suffolk County Chapter 11 with gift wrapped donation boxes in front of the Christmas Tree at the Northport VA.

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Islanders move to Brooklyn largely under the radar: Cox

... and expansion. Quiet, of course, lies in the ears of the beholder, or something like that. In Uniondale and Suffolk County, home of most Islander fans, this is anything but quiet. Their favourite team, which hasn't won a playoff series since 1993, ...

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Huntington Arts Council Executive Director Steps Down

Diana Cherryholmes is stepping down from her role as executive director of the Huntington Arts Council, to take a position as Suffolk County's director of film and cultural affairs. Cherryholmes served at the Huntington Arts Council for more than 16 years.

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Southampton and East Hampton Towns ban plastic checkout bags, effective next year

... Southampton," she said. Throne-Holst lobbied this year for a ban across all five East End towns and possibly Suffolk County. Riverhead, Southold and Shelter Island officials said this summer that their town boards were considering bans, but they ...

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Mother Sues County After Son Dies in Second Drunk-Driving Accident

... into another car accident and died. On Monday, his mother, Kathi Fedden, filed a $30 million lawsuit against Suffolk County for negligence in causing his death. She claims that her son died because police did not arrest him after the first accident. ...

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New Suffolk area code unveiled

... calls. The number of area codes in the state has grown from the original five to 16 with the addition of 934. Suffolk County is the easternmost portion of Long Island. It is home to 1.5 million people living in almost 500,000 households.

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Local Resident Among Winners of Free Wastewater Treatment System

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and members of the Suffolk County Legislature selected 19 homeowners to receive a free advanced wastewater treatment system as part of groundbreaking pilot-program to greatly reduce nitrogen contamination in the county's water supply. Fifteen Legislators drew the names of winners from their district; three Legislators who did not have applicants from their district drew three other names and Suffolk County Executive Bellone drew one.

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Bellone, Legislators Draw Winners of Free Wastewater Treatment System

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and members of the Suffolk County Legislature selected 19 homeowners to receive a free advanced wastewater treatment system as part of groundbreaking pilot-program to greatly reduce nitrogen contamination in the county's water supply. The pilot program is part of Suffolk County's Reclaim Our Water initiative, a comprehensive plan to improve the County's water quality, restore the region's natural storm barriers by eradicating nitrogen pollution by means of sewering targeted areas and implementing advanced on-site wastewater treatment systems.

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Carters' court battle officially over

Exactly a year to the day after a summons and complaint were filed in Suffolk County Civil Supreme Court charging that carter Dan Binder was purposely trying to mislead customers about who was handling pickup and disposal of their refuse, the case ended with a whimper in the same court on Tuesday. Jon DiVello of Shelter Island Environmental and Dan Binder of Shelter Island Sanitation had become embroiled in an ever-growing battle between not only the use of the name Shelter Island, but in further charges from Mr. DiVello that Mr. Binder had libeled him in a letter to the Reporter's editor.

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New Area Code on Long Island Announced

December 19, 2014 - The New York State Public Service Commission today announced that the North American Numbering Plan Administrator has assigned a new area code for Suffolk County . The new 934 area code will provide additional much-needed phone numbers for residents and businesses in Suffolk County.

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2011 UFO: The Nissequogue UFO Incident

... way northward, causing significant storm surge and coastal flooding. On the north shore of Long Island, the Suffolk County bayside community of Nissequogue, NY (pronounced NISS-ETM-kwog) was dealing with surge flooding. Charlie, a local boat owner ...

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East End PD's to get 'fair shake' from county taxes

East End police departments and villages across Suffolk County will benefit from a collective $6 million in sales tax revenue over the next three years, thanks to a new agreement announced by County Executive Steven Bellone during a press conference at Southampton Town Hall Wednesday afternoon. The deal is one step in the right direction for securing a fair split in sales tax revenue for the towns - which aren't policed by Suffolk County Police Department - a budgeting issue Legislator Jay Schneiderman , who represents the Island, said he had been working on for more than a decade.

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Suspect Wanted for Stealing Beats Headphones from Centereach Walmart

December 19th, 2014 - Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public's help to identify and locate the man who stole merchandise from a Centereach store. A man entered Walmart, located at 161 Middle Country Road, and stole two cell phone cases and a pair of Beats by Dre headphones on December 13, 2014 at approximately 12 p.m. The merchandise has a combined value of more than $300.

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Woman Wanted for Stealing Wallet from Wading River Grocery Store

December 19th, 2014 - Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and the Riverhead Police Department are seeking the public's assistance in identifying and locating the person who stole a wallet from a Wading River King Kullen last month. On Saturday, November 1, 2014 a woman took a wallet that belonged to another customer and left the store, located at 6233 Route 25A.

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Police: Woman Steals Wallet From King Kullen Customer

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and the Riverhead Police Department are looking for a woman who stole a wallet at the Wading River King Kullen last month. A woman took another customer's wallet and left the store, located at 6233 Route 25A, on Saturday, Nov. 1, officials said.

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Astoria Bank Opens New Melville Location

... Macaluso, executive director, Melville Chamber of Commerce; Craig Weiss, managing director, T. Weiss Realty; Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone; Ted Weiss, CEO, T. Weiss Realty; Mayra DiRico, director of Retail Banking, Astoria Bank; Craig Levy, ...

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McNemar hearing delayed, now free on bail

Michael McNemar, 43, of Shelter Island is free on $100 bail after a hearing on an alleged probation violation was put off in Suffolk County Criminal Court in Riverhead Wednesday. He is due back in court January 29. Mr. McNemar pleaded guilty in 2013 before Judge John Toomey when he was charged with assault with intent to cause serious physical injury, following his arrest on the Island on March 21, 2013.

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Police probe car fires in East Patchogue Pathmark parking lot

Investigators are trying to determine the cause of a fire that destroyed two cars in the parking lot of a Pathmark on Thursday night in East Patchogue. Suffolk County police said the fire on Medford Avenue was reported just after 10:30 p.m. Fire officials said volunteers from the North Patchogue Fire Department responded to the scene.

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Nearby: Coast Guard Rescues Boater Who Ran Aground In A Multi Agency Rescue

On Weds December 17th, at approximately 11:20 PM Suffolk County Police received a report of a missing boater in the Great south bay near Bellport. According to the victims family he left in a 23 foot vessel from a boat launch area on Beaverdam Rd. Police immediately dispatched boats from the Marine Bureau as well as a police helicopter to search the area beginning in Bellport.

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Long Island, NYS high school graduation rates rise in 2014

... But graduation rates dipped in dozens of local school systems, including the William Floyd district in Suffolk County where 76.9 percent of seniors got diplomas last spring, compared with 77.4 percent the previous years. Superintendent Paul Casciano ...

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Suffolk IDA approves aid for Forest Labs project

Suffolk County Thursday approved tax breaks for the planned $50 million purchase and renovation of a Forest Laboratories building in Commack. Bethpage-based commercial developer Steel Equities applied to the county's Industrial Development Agency in November seeking aid for its conversion of Forest Labs' 420,000-square-foot former packaging facility into multitenant office space.

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West Hampton Dunes beach renourishment project on track for December completion

... Hampton Dunes from 1997 to 2027 as part of a legal settlement with village officials, who sued the Corps, Suffolk County and New York State over massive damage from storms in the early 1990s. The Army Corps and state have spent $39 million over 18 ...

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LIPA Pulls Plug on Offshore Wind Farm

A proposed offshore wind farm to be situated 30 miles east of Montauk is in doubt in the wake of the Long Island Power Authority's decision on Wednesday to reject the proposed installation. LIPA will, however, pursue 11 land-based solar farms in Suffolk County.

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LI Briefs: Village reveals $20M budget plan

... is relatively easy for nonmedical professionals to use when someone overdoses, officials said. The Suffolk County Department of Health Services started offering the community Narcan training in 2012, and the Northport-East Northport Drug-Alcohol ...

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Nature Notes: Dwarf Pines Under Attack

... mark. But all in all, pitch pines probably outnumber all of the other species and in large areas of central Suffolk County they can be the only tree species for acres and acres. Timothy Dwight, president of Yale University in the early 19th century, ...

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Stranded boater rescued by Coast Guard helicopter in Great South Bay, police say

A Brookhaven man who went out on his boat without a radio or cellphone was rescued from the Great South Bay early Thursday after his vessel went aground, Suffolk County police said. Derek Schleede, 53, was missing for nearly 12 hours after boarding his 23-foot center console at about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday to go duck hunting, police said.

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GOP criticizes Bellone spending plans for East End

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone at the Suffolk County Police Academy on Monday, Dec. 15, 2014. Photo Credit: Steve Pfost Republicans on Wednesday accused Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone of trying to bolster votes on the East End with his promise to spend millions more for town and village police departments over the next few years.

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Two Teens Arrested for Stealing Packages from In Front of Homes

December 18, 2014 - Suffolk County Police have arrested two teens for stealing packages from in front of homes in Bayport and Sayville. In response to multiple 911 calls reporting possible thefts of packages that had been delivered to homes in Bayport and Sayville, Fifth Precinct Police Officer Michael Ferrara located a vehicle matching the description given by callers on Montauk Highway in Blue Point at approximately 2:15 p.m. yesterday.

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East Moriches Man Arrested for Selling Alcohol to Minor

December 18th, 2014 - Suffolk County Police today arrested a man after he sold alcohol to a minor at a business in East Moriches . In response to community complaints, Seventh Precinct Crime Section officers conducted an investigation into the sale of alcohol to underage patrons at eight businesses in Shirley, Center Moriches, East Moriches and Eastport .

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Man Wanted for Stealing Customer's Wallet at Kings Park Subway

December 18th, 2014 - Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are seeking the public's help to identify and locate the man who stole a wallet in Kings Park earlier this year. A man stole a wallet that was left on the counter at Subway, located at 56 West Main St., on February 28, 2014 at approximately 5:45 p.m. A credit card in the wallet was later used at a Deer Park gas station.

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Man Wanted for Stealing Cell Phone from Shirley Store

December 18th, 2014 - Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Seventh Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public's help to identify and locate the man who stole a cell phone from a Shirley store last month. A man entered Boost Mobile, located at 49 Surrey Circle, and stole a Samsung Galaxy 5S cell phone on November 28, 2014 at approximately 8:20 p.m. The man fled the parking lot in a red four-door sedan.

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Reward Offered: Police Seek Man Who Stole Wallet in Kings Park

... 28 at about 5:45 p.m. A credit card in the wallet was later used at a Deer Park gas station, police said. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about this ...

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Rabbit sales to be banned in New York City

... to honor Steve Majofsky. Police on Long Island say two teens have been stealing packages from outside homes. Suffolk County cops busted Aaron Diaz, 18, and Alex Cintorrino, 16, Tuesday and said they found several packages inside the car they were in ...

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Joye Brown: Islip needs a town supervisor, and soon

... in the general election. Should the GOP decide to go with one of its other possible candidates -- among them Suffolk County Treasurer Angie Carpenter and Suffolk County Legis. Tom Cilmi (R-Bay Shore) -- the board could appoint one of their own ...

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USS Kitty Hawk Model on Display County Building to host model of ship deployed around the world

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone has welcomed the arrival of a model of the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk to the H. Lee Dennison Building where it will serve as a historical reminder of the sacrifices made by members of the U.S. military. "The USS Kitty Hawk, itself named for an important development in aviation, has a long and illustrious history of service to our country," County Executive Bellone said.

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Family Of Man Killed In Drunk Driving Crash Says Suffolk County Cops Are To Blame

COMMACK, N.Y. - The family of a man who died in a drunk driving crash claims the police are to blame. Instead of arresting the man when he first drove drunk, they took him home, but he got back on the road.

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Joye Brown: Islip needs a town supervisor, and soon

... in the general election. Should the GOP decide to go with one of its other possible candidates -- among them Suffolk County Treasurer Angie Carpenter and Suffolk County Legis. Tom Cilmi (R-Bay Shore) -- the board could appoint one of their own ...

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Suffolk presses furniture sellers, including nonprofits, to get $600 licenses

Suffolk County is cracking down on antique stores, churches and nonprofits including Salvation Army that sell home furniture without licenses, prompting lawmakers and others to accuse the county of a money grab. Suffolk sent out more than 200 letters in October to antique stores and consignment shops, informing them they need to spend $600 in application and permit fees to sell furniture.

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Nassau, Suffolk moving ahead on VLT parlors

The 2013 legislation authorizing the three upstate casinos chosen yesterday also allows Nassau and Suffolk counties to build gambling parlors with up to 1,000 video slot machines and table games. Photo Credit: Nancy Borowick The 2013 legislation authorizing the three upstate casinos chosen yesterday also allows Nassau and Suffolk counties to build gambling parlors with up to 1,000 video slot machines and table games.

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Wife of Huntington Conservative chief considered for District Court

... Spelman's temporary successor to the $156,200-a-year District Court judgeship, with ratification by the Suffolk County Legislature. Voters in November will elect a candidate to serve the remainder of the term through Dec, 31, 2017. Deputy County ...

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Condo Plan for Schiavoni Building Put on Hold

... to the rear, which is largely wetlands, would be preserved, with the development rights being transferred to Suffolk County, according to attorney Dennis Downes, who represented the applicants. According to the application filed with the village ...

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Woman files $30million lawsuit against New York police who 'caused...

Woman files $30million lawsuit against New York police who 'caused son's death by not arresting him for drunk driving' Kathi Fedden says her son was popular among police in Suffolk County for charging them just $1 for everything at the diner he owned Her 29-year-old son Peter was involved in a drunk-driving crash on July 30, 2013 and responding officers drove him home instead of arresting him Thirty minutes later, Peter took his mother's car out and got into another car accident in which he died Tragedy: Peter Fedden died in a July 2013 car crash, while allegedly driving drunk.

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Steel Equities to spend $50M to buy, renovate Forest Labs building

Commercial developer Steel Equities plans to spend $50 million to purchase and renovate Forest Laboratories Inc.'s former packaging facility in Commack, according to Suffolk County documents. Photo Credit: Newsday / Thomas A. Ferrara Commercial developer Steel Equities plans to spend $50 million to purchase and renovate Forest Laboratories Inc.'s former packaging facility in Commack, according to Suffolk County documents.

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Suffolk Police: 2 Teens Stole Packages From Homes In Bayport And Sayville

BAYPORT, N.Y. - Two teenagers are accused of stealing packages from outside homes in Bayport and Sayville in Suffolk County. Suffolk police said they received multiple 911 calls Tuesday afternoon reporting possible stolen packages that had been delivered in the area.

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Alleged Gang Member, Reginald Ross, Goes To Trial In 2 Suffolk County Slayings

As WCBS 880's Sophia Hall reported, loved ones of the two victims packed the Suffolk County courtroom, some with tears in their eyes as opening statements began at the trial of Reginald Ross of Yaphank. Construction flagman Raymond Hirt was shot to death in Ronkonkoma on May 24, 2010.

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Islander has a probation violation hearing

Michael McNemar, 43, of Shelter Island was due in Suffolk County Criminal Court in Riverhead Wednesday for a hearing on a charge that he violated the conditions of his probation. Specific details of the violation were not available at press time.

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So Far Suburban Opposition to Safety Cameras Isn't Playing in NYC

... caving in completely to demands from county legislators that the program be eliminated. Across the border in Suffolk County, speed cameras hadn't even been turned on before elected officials caved to pressure from motorists and stopped the program ...

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Police: Patrols increased as Half Hollow Hills school receives another threat

Half Hollow Hills High School East in Dix Hills is shown in a Jan. 25, 2012 file photo. Photo Credit: Alessandra Malito Suffolk County police, reacting to another threat against Half Hollow Hills High School East, increased patrols at the Dix Hills school Wednesday, a department spokeswoman said.

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Two teens arrested in theft of packages left at homes in Bayport, Sayville, police say

Two teens are facing petty larceny charges in the theft of packages from the front of homes in Bayport and Sayville, Suffolk County police said Wednesday. A Fifth Precinct police officer responding to multiple reports of delivered packages being stolen saw a Chrysler Sebring matching the description of a vehicle used in the thefts at about 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, according to a news release.

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Duo Wanted for Criminal Mischief after Damaging Huntington Station ATM

December 17th, 2014 - Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are seeking the public's help to identify and locate two males who damaged an ATM at a Huntington Station bank in September. Two males entered Astoria Bank, located at 320 Walt Whitman Road, at approximately 8 p.m. on September 27, 2014 and damaged the ATM machine by prying open the front of the machine.

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Duo Wanted for Shoplifting from Macy's at Walt Whitman Mall

December 17th, 2014 - Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are seeking the public's help to identify and locate the people who stole clothing from a department store in Huntington Station . A man and a woman entered Macy's, located at 180 Walt Whitman Road, on November 29, 2014 at approximately 9:20 p.m. and stole assorted items of clothing.

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Cops: 2 Stole Clothing from Huntington Station Store

Suffolk County Police seek the public's help to identify and locate two people authorities say stole clothing from a department store in Huntington Station. Police say a man and a woman entered the Macy'sat 180 Walt Whitman Road, on Nov. 29 at approximately 9:20 p.m. and stole assorted items of clothing.

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Cops: 2 Damaged Huntington Station ATM

Suffolk County Police are seeking the public's help to identify and locate two men they say damaged an ATM at a Huntington Station bank in September. According to police, two men entered the Astoria Bank at 320 Walt Whitman Road at approximately 8 p.m. on Sept.

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Police Release Photo of Riverhead Bank Robber

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and the Riverhead Police Department released a photo of the a suspect in the Capital One Bank bank robbery that took place on Tuesday. Police say a man entered the Capital One Bank on East Main Street and presented a note to the teller demanding money at 2:30 p.m. The robber is described as a tall black male with a large build.

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LIPA to pursue 11 solar arrays in Suffolk, rejects proposed offshore wind farm

LIPA plans to pursue 11 large solar arrays in Suffolk County to expand its green-energy sources but reject an offshore wind farm because of its cost, according to authority documents. LIPA trustees are scheduled to vote Wednesday morning to allow authority officials to pursue the 11 solar arrays on large land parcels in Calverton, Manorville, East Shoreham, Medford, Yaphank and Kings Park.

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Ward Melville Seniors Win Suffolk Zone Awards

Ward Melville High School seniors Sabrina Ferretti and Nick Piccininni were presented with the 2014 Suffolk Zone Award by the New York State Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance . Each year, every high school in Suffolk County recognizes the top male and female physical education student based on the following criteria: physical education achievement, scholastic achievement, outstanding character, physical education class leadership, schoolwide and/or community leadership and positive role model.

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Suspect sought in Riverhead bank robbery

Riverhead Town police and Suffolk County Crime Stoppers are looking for a man who robbed a Capital One bank Tuesday. Police on Wednesday released photographs of the suspect taken from video surveillance cameras at the bank on East Main Street in Riverhead.

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Trial For Man Charged With Two Murders Starts Tomorrow In Riverhead

December 17, 2014 - The trial of a 37 year old Yaphank man who faces two counts of murder for a pair of separate slayings in Suffolk County in 2010 begins tomorrow in Riverhead, Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota said. Opening in the trial of Reginald Ross are scheduled for 10:30 am before State Supreme Court Justive William Condon .

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Board questioned on plans for nuclear emergencies

... Management Agency "radiological emergency plan," a public notification system, required by law. Recently, Suffolk County Legislator Jay Schneiderman (I-Montauk), who represents Shelter Island, asked for an enquiry into what effect heated water ...

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Trial to Begin For Man Accused of Murders in Holbrook, Ronkonkoma

The trial of Reginald Ross, a Yaphank man accused in the 2010 "cold-blooded, execution-style murders" of two men in Ronkonkoma and Holbrook begins on Wednesday, Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota said. Ross, 37, is charged with two counts of second degree murder in the deaths of 51-year-old Raymond Hirt and 39-year-old John Williams.

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NY man is going on trial in 2 slayings

Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota says opening statements are expected Wednesday at the trial of Reginald Ross of Yaphank. Construction flagman Raymond Hirt was shot to death in Ronkonkoma on May 24, 2010.

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Peter Fedden of Commack died in 2013 crash after Suffolk police...

... building in Hauppauge on July 31, 2013. The mother of a Commack man who died in a July 2013 car crash claims Suffolk County police did not arrest him for driving drunk after a crash earlier that night. Kathi Fedden claims in a lawsuit filed in ...

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Bellone, SCCC in rift over Start-Up Ny plan

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, pictured on Monday. Dec. 8, 2014, has it moved to "work with other universities" on the state's new START-UP NY program after Suffolk County Community College balked on an agreement.

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Bellone, SCC in rift over Start-Up Ny plan

The administration of Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone signaled a major rift with Suffolk Community College as it moved to "work with other universities" on the state's new START-UP NY program after the college balked on an agreement for the county to provide land for a tax-free zone. The administration of Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone signaled a major rift with Suffolk Community College as it moved to "work with other universities" on the state's new START-UP NY program after the college balked on an agreement for the county to provide land for a tax-free zone.

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Defense witness: Robert Waters not legally responsible for beating death of fiancee's grandmother

Robert Waters, 24, of Centereach, is charged with second-degree murder in the June 2011 death of Florence Troiani, his fiancee's grandmother. Photo Credit: Suffolk County Sheriff Robert Waters, 24, of Centereach, is charged with second-degree murder in the June 2011 death of Florence Troiani, his fiancee's grandmother.

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Bellone to announce additional police funding for East End

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone says the county will funnel additional money to East End town and village police departments over the next three years. Suffolk has budgeted $7.6 million for 2015 in sales tax distribution, $1 million more than in 2014.

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Illegitimate "No Photography" Arrest Leads to $1.2 Million Lawsuit Victory

... and officials aren't reading Reason often enough. Case in point, a $1.2 million in compensatory damages from Suffolk County awarded this week to Nancy Genovese for what she says she suffered at the hands of Suffolk County police, after being ...

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Ex-Smithtown Highway Dept. secretary claims Superintendent Glenn Jorgensen sexually harassed her

... that Jorgensen quickly apologized. Smith said Jorgensen also asked her to accompany him to meetings of the Suffolk County Highway Superintendents Association. "I ... felt flaunted and 'shown off,' " she said. Jorgensen bought Smith business cards ...

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West Babylon High Seniors Receive Suffolk Zone Awards

West Babylon High School students Kyle Garcia and Melissa Riback have been selected as recipients of the Suffolk Zone Award. Sponsored by the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, this award recognizes one male and one female Suffolk County high school senior from each district who exemplify outstanding scholastic ability, physical education performance and leadership qualities.

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Cops: Half Hollow Hills student arrested in computer hacking

... in the threats as of Tuesday evening, and an investigation is ongoing, said Deputy Insp. Bill Read of the Suffolk County Police Department's Second Precinct. The teenager was arrested at 8:06 p.m. Monday at the Second Precinct and charged as an ...

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Cops: Half Hollow Hills student arrested in computer hacking

... in the threats as of last evening, and an investigation is ongoing, said Deputy Inspector Bill Read of the Suffolk County Police Department's Second Precinct. The teenager was arrested at 8:06 p.m. Monday at the Second Precinct and charged as an ...

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Contaminated debris removed from Veterans Way almost double initial estimates

... than initially thought. The development is one of four locations in Islip being investigated by the state and Suffolk County district attorney's office for the illegal disposal of contaminated materials. Lauren Broyles, 34, a private-school teacher ...

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Dix Hills Residents Win Free Septic System

A Dix Hills couple received free septic systems as part of a pilot-program to help reduce nitrogen contamination in Suffolk County's water supply. Catherine and Jeffrey Lang will receive an advanced wastewater treatment system, which was donated by a national manufacturer and valued at up to $15,000 per system, officials said.

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Northport Area Residents Win Free Septic Systems

Two households in the Northport area received free septic systems as part of a pilot-program to help reduce nitrogen contamination in Suffolk County's water supply. James Soria of East Northport and Katie and Brian Dorsey of Fort Salonga were the winners in the district served by Leg.

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Greenport Man Involved in Fatal DWI Crash to be Arraigned

A Greenport man involved in a fatal DWI crash on Saturday, Dec. 6 will be arraigned on Tuesday in Southold Town Justice Court, Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota said. John Costello drove his pickup truck into the oncoming lane as he traveled east on Route 25 in Greenport, according to police.

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LI Briefs: Islip Town Board to vote on extending toxic cleanup contract

... the park have started at $6 million, but are expected to grow. The park is one of three sites linked by the Suffolk County district attorney as part of an investigation into illegal dumping. The DEC has yet to approve the remediation plan that the ...

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East Quogue Woman Awarded $1.112 Million After False Arrest

An East Quogue woman was recently awarded a $1.112 million jury verdict for pain and suffering after being falsely prosecuted by a Suffolk County Sheriff in 2009, according to the Law Offices of Frederick K. Brewington, Genovese's attorney. In July 2009, Genovese was driving home on County Road 31, when she passed by the Gabreski Airport Air National Guard base in Westhampton Beach.

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Huntington Residents Win Free Septic Systems

A Huntington couple received a free septic system as part of a pilot-program to help reduce nitrogen contamination in Suffolk County's water supply. In total, 19 homeowners were chosen by lottery on Monday at a general meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature.

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19 Suffolk County homeowners win new septic systems

Suffolk County lawmakers and County Executive Steve Bellone Monday drew names of 19 homeowners who will get free advanced wastewater treatment systems. The homes will have the systems installed in April as part of a county pilot program.

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Santa Claus to McCoy: Dona t veto the a toxic...

... to act. Lawmakers in Westchester County introduced a toxic toys law two days after Albany County's vote, and Suffolk County followed suit Monday. McCoy, whose office has telegraphed concerns about how the county would enforce the measure and how ...

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Brentwood firefighters rescue woman trapped in burning house, officials say

... off-duty firefighter were transported to Southside Hospital in Bay Shore for treatment of smoke inhalation, Suffolk County police said. Brentwood First Assistant Fire Chief Bill Peterson said firefighters were thankful for the good outcome, saying ...

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Duo Wanted for Shoplifting from Centereach Walmart

December 16th, 2014 - Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public's assistance in identifying and locating two women who stole assorted merchandise from a Centereach store last month. Two Hispanic women walked into Walmart, located at 161 Centereach Mall, Centereach, on November 11, 2014, and placed groceries and other merchandise into a shopping cart.

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Suspect Wanted for Burglarizing Parked Car in Lake Grove

December 16th, 2014 - Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public's help to identify and locate the man who stole money from a vehicle outside a residence in Lake Grove . A man entered an unlocked vehicle that was parked in a driveway outside of 25 Laurelton Ave. on November 4, 2014 at approximately 1 p.m. and stole money.

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Reward Offered: Police Seek Man Who Stole Money From Car in Lake Grove

... that was parked in a driveway outside of 25 Laurelton Avenue on Nov. 4 at about 1 p.m. and stole money. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about this ...

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Elwood Students Score Suffolk Zone Award

Selected among the graduating class of 2015, Elwood-John H. Glenn High School seniors Simisola Familusi and Anthony Pino received the New York State Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Suffolk Zone Award. Every high school in Suffolk County annually recognizes its top male and female physical education students based on NYSAHPERD's criteria.

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December 16-Suffolk Arrest Report

All of the following information was supplied by the Suffolk County Police Department. A criminal charge is only an accusation and does not indicate a conviction.

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Woman Gets $1.12 Million In Photography Case

... Iberger confiscated the SD card that contained the images, and then called the airport authorities and the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office to say he was detaining a possible terrorist. He reportedly told Genovese he wanted to set an example for ...

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Regents recommend $2B increase in state school aid

... from other priorities, such as restoring financial assistance cut in 2009 and 2010. Gerold, who heads the Suffolk County School Superintendents Association, said restoration of millions in lost revenues is her organization's top priority. "I want ...

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Regents recommend$2B increase in state school aid

... from other priorities, such as restoring financial assistance cut in 2009 and 2010. Gerold, who heads the Suffolk County School Superintendents Association, said restoration of millions in lost revenues is her organization's top priority. "I want ...

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Binghamton church wins $20K for food pantrya

... Church & Community Program in Canton, St. Lawrence County, and the Shinnecock Revival Center in Farmingville, Suffolk County.

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