Snow to close parts of New York Thruway, other roads near NYC

Gov. Andrew Cuomo says some major commuter highways around New York City will be shut down overnight as a coastal storm brings snow and blizzard conditions to the region.

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2014/01/snow_to_close_parts_of_new_york_thruway_other_roads_near_nyc.html

Cuomo: LIE to Close at Midnight

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday declared a state of emergency in New York and said he will close the Long Island Expressway in Nassau and Suffolk counties from midnight until 5 a.m. Friday.

http://sachem.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/cuomo-lie-to-close-at-midnight-sachem

Bellone: Storm Will Be 'Treacherous'

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone warned residents Thursday afternoon that the impending snowstorm, dubbed Winter Storm Hercules, would be no easy cleanup process as temperatures drop and winds pick up tonight.

http://babylonvillage.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/bellone-storm-will-be-treacherous-babylonvillage

Blizzard Welcomes New Highway Superintendent's First Day on Job

... now aren't expected. The bad is that up to a foot could accumulate, with drifting on County Road 48. Although Suffolk County maintains that roadway, the town is responsible for a small portion, he said.

http://northfork.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/blizzard-welcomes-new-highway-superintendents-first-day-on-job

Best Foodie Day Trips Near Suffolk County

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

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

Police blotter for the week: 1 arrest, 5 accidents on blotter

... degree. He was also charged with issuing a bad check. Mr. Di Costanzo was wanted on a bench warrant issued by Suffolk County's First District Court. He was arraigned in Shelter Island Justice Court, Judge Helen J. Rosenblum presiding, and was ...

http://shelterislandreporter.timesreview.com/2014/01/22334/1-arrest-5-accidents-on-blotter/

Suspects arrested in string of Suffolk County robberies

Suffolk County Police arrested a man and a woman Wednesday in connection with five armed robberies of nail salons in Islip, Islip Terrace, East Islip and Copiague.

http://www.empirestatenews.net/News2014/20140102-3.htm

Police: Robbery Reported at Chase Bank on Thursday Morning

A robbery was reported at the Chase Bank in Babylon Village on Thursday morning, according to Suffolk County Police.

http://babylonvillage.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/police-robbery-reported-at-chase-bank-on-thursday-morning

Police: Precinct Community Meeting Cancelled Due to Snow

The Suffolk County Police Department has cancelled tonight's First Precinct Community Meeting due to the inclement weather expected to strike Long Island.

http://deerpark-northbabylon.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/police-precinct-community-meeting-cancelled-due-to-snow-deerpark-northbabylon

Pair arrested for robbing 10 L.I. nail salons

The Bonnie and Clyde of mani-pedis were finally nailed. Suffolk County cops busted the two suspects after a New Year's Eve armed robbery at a Copiague nail salon - the fifth by the duo since Dec. 13, authorities charged.

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/pair-arrested-robbing-10-nail-salons-article-1.1564386

Cops Seeking Petty Thief At L. Ronkonkoma CVS

Suffolk County Police are asking for the public's help identifying and locating at woman who stole merchandise from the CVS Pharmacy in Lake Ronkonkoma last month.

http://sachem.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/cops-seeking-petty-thief-at-l-ronkonkoma-cvs

Police: Pair arrested in nail salon robberies

Suffolk County police on Wednesday arrested an Islip Terrace couple suspected of robbing at least nine nail salons at gunpoint over a little more than a two-week span.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/police-pair-arrested-in-nail-salon-robberies-1.6709679

Cops: Arrests made in string of Long Island nail salon robberies

A man and woman from Long Island were arrested Wednesday and charged in connection with five armed robberies at nail salons in Suffolk County and officials said they also may be facing charges soon for similar crimes in Nassau County, according to a Jan. 2 police news release .

http://www.examiner.com/article/cops-arrests-made-string-of-long-island-nail-salon-robberies?cid=rss

Arrest Report: Cruelty to Animals, Drunk Driving

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

http://babylonvillage.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/arrest-report-cruelty-to-animals-drunk-driving

Long Island Couple Accused Of Robbing Nail Salons

A Long Island couple has been arrested in connection with a series of armed robberies of nail salons in Suffolk County.

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/01/02/long-island-couple-accused-of-robbing-nail-salons/

The Suffolk County SPCA Give Tips Before Storm

The Suffolk County SPCA wants to make sure you don't forget about your pets during the first winter storm of 2014.

http://millerplace-rockypoint.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/the-suffolk-county-society-for-the-prevention-of-cruelty-to-animals-give-tips-before-storm

Police: Man Steals Boots From Lake Grove DSW Shoes

A man stealing a pair of Ugg boots from DSW Shoes in Lake Grove is being sought out by Suffolk County Police announced Thursday.

http://smithtown.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/police-man-steals-boots-from-lake-grove-dsw-shoes-smithtown

Long Island couple accused of armed robberies

... armed robberies of nail salons on Long Island. They were arrested Wednesday for the alleged robberies in the Suffolk County communities of Islip, Islip Terrace, East Islip and Copiague. Police say the first two robberies occurred on Dec. 13. They ...

http://www.wcax.com/story/24345215/long-island-couple-accused-of-armed-robberies

Cuomo: LIE, parkways may be closed before blizzard hits LI

... the district, and by 9 pm five other schools had announced they would not open on Thursday. Joe Williams, the Suffolk County commissioner of fire, rescue and emergency services, said state and local officials will make road closure decisions ...

http://www.newsday.com/news/weather/cuomo-lie-parkways-may-be-closed-before-blizzard-hits-li-1.6705458

Smithtown officials take oaths of office

Smithtown Supervisor Patrick Vecchio, 83, Long Island's longest-serving town supervisor, makes some remarks after being sworn in for his 13th term by Suffolk County Judge John J. Toomey Jr., on the steps of Town Hall.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/smithtown-officials-take-oaths-of-office-1.6707228

Court records: Driver took drugs before fatal Commack crash

James Murphy, 19, of Huntington, is led out of the Second Precinct in Huntington to go to Suffolk County First District Court in Central Islip, where he faces arraignment on a charge of driving while ability impaired by drugs, police said.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/court-records-driver-took-drugs-before-fatal-commack-crash-1.6705083

Big Night for Pierson Basketball

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

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

The Last West Islip Crime Report for 2013: DWI, Criminal Mischief, Assault Charges

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

http://westislip.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/the-last-west-islip-crime-report-for-2013-dwi-criminal-mischief-assault-charges

Alert Canceled for Melville Man

... no further information beyond reporting that he had been found. Silver Alert is a program implemented in Suffolk County that allows local law enforcement to share information with media outlets about individuals with special needs who have been ...

http://huntington.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/alert-canceled-for-melville-man-huntington

Police: Teen driver on drugs in fatal Commack crash

James Murphy, 19, of Huntington, is led out of the Second Precinct in Huntington to go to Suffolk County First District Court in Central Islip, where he faces arraignment on a charge of driving while ability impaired by drugs, police said.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/police-teen-driver-on-drugs-in-fatal-commack-crash-1.6705083

Cops: Teen was DWI in fatal Commack crash

James Murphy, 19, of Huntington, is led out of the Second Precinct in Huntington to go to Suffolk County First District Court in Central Islip, where he faces arraignment on a charge of driving while ability impaired by drugs, police said.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-teen-was-dwi-in-fatal-commack-crash-1.6701880

Police: Gunman Robs Farmingville Hess Station

A gunman entered and robbed the Farmingville location of Hess at 1801 North Ocean Ave. in Farmingville Tuesday night, Suffolk County police said.

http://sachem.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/police-gunman-robs-farmingville-hess-station

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

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

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

Nesconset man arrested for numerous armed robberies

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

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

Chemicolloid moving to Suffolk, with tax breaks

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

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