Middle Island Man, Scott Shea, 30, Charged in Hit and Run Crash That Injured Girl Riding in Stroller

Suffolk County Police today arrested a Middle Island man that left the scene of a crash that injured a 3-year-old girl. Scott Shea, 30, was driving a 2005 Jeep northbound on William Floyd Parkway, south of Montauk Highway, when he struck a 3-year-old girl that was riding in a stroller.

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Police: Toddler in Stroller Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver

... the girl, who was being pushed in a stroller. The girl, whom police did not identify, was transported by Suffolk County Police helicopter to Stony Brook University Hospital where she is being treated for non-life threatening injuries, police said. ...

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Expanded bilingual programs get key Regents committee OK

... in Nassau and Suffolk counties, according to the most recent federal counts. Roberta Gerold, president of the Suffolk County School Superintendents Association, said that 11 resettled children recently arrived in her own district of Middle Country, ...

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Expanded bilingual programs get key Regents committee OK

... in Nassau and Suffolk counties, according to the most recent federal counts. Roberta Gerold, president of the Suffolk County School Superintendents Association, said that 11 resettled children recently arrived in her own district of Middle Country, ...

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Jay Charm releases new EP 'Lovers Lane'

... to support the family of his friend, called Brian's Army, the letter of recognition he received from Suffolk County legislator, Kate Browning, and an honorable mention from the town of Brookhaven. "Lovers Lane" by Jay Charm is available online ...

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LI pitches for state development funds

... seeking funding for 43 company expansions and educational and building projects including: sewer projects in Suffolk County ($4 million); a commercial building for the Wyandanch Rising urban renewal project ($2.5 million), and a center at Stony ...

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Suffolk and town officials give grants to improve infrastructure at the Ronkonkoma Hub

Suffolk County and Brookhaven officials yesterday announced a $2.3 million county grant for infrastructure improvements at the site of a Ronkonkoma development they said may help keep young people from leaving Long Island. During a news conference at the Long Island Rail Road station that is expected to be the centerpiece of the $475 million Ronkonkoma Hub, County Executive Steve Bellone and... Suffolk County and Brookhaven officials yesterday announced a $2.3 million county grant for infrastructure improvements at the site of a Ronkonkoma development they said may help keep young people from leaving Long Island.

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Suffolk County Legislature Unanimously Approves Rails to Trails Fund Allocation

September 2014 - The federally funded Port Jefferson-Wading River Rails to Trails appropriation of funds for the planning, engineering and construction was unanimously approved by the Suffolk County Legislature at the September 9th Meeting of the full Legislature. The 10 mile green trail project, which started over 15 years ago, will proceed to the design stage.

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September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

September 15, 2014 - The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be about 21,980 new cases of ovarian cancer and approximately 14,270 deaths due to ovarian cancer in the United States in 2014. According to the New York State Health Department, there are approximately 129 new cases and 79 deaths due to ovarian cancer in Suffolk County each year.

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Final Details of Downtown Montauk Beach Stabilization Project To Be Presented At Meeting On Sept. 25

... t the Montauk firehouse. Representatives from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Suffolk County Department of Public Works, as well as East Hampton Town, will also attend.

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Hampton Bays School District Honors Veterans With Special Ceremony

... Town Police Department. Public figures in attendance included New York State Assemblyman Fred Thiele, Jr., Suffolk County Legislator Jay Schneiderman, Southampton Highway Superintendent Alex Greger, Southampton Town Board Members Brad Bender, ...

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SCPD: Man Wanted for Stealing from Huntington Mosque

September 15, 2014 - Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public's help to identify and locate the man who damaged a donation box and stole money from a mosque in Huntington on August 27, 2014. A man entered Masjid Noor, located at 1032 Park Ave., at approximately 11 a.m., pried open a donation box with a hammer and stole money from the box.

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Cops: Man Stole from Huntington Mosque Donation Box

A man damaged and stole from a donation box at a Huntington Mosque in August, and police are seeking the public's help in identifying and finding him, authorities said Monday. Suffolk County Police say a man entered Masjid Noor, located at 1032 Park Ave., pried open a donation box with a hammer and stole money from the box on Aug. 27 at about 11 a.m. The man then fled on foot.

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Firefighters battle blaze at multimillion-dollar Sagaponack home

Volunteers from five East End fire departments responded to the scene of a structure fire Monday morning at a multimillion-dollar home in Sagaponack, fire officials said. The fire at the home on Sagaponack Main Street was reported at about 6 a.m., Suffolk County fire officials said.

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Cops: DWI arrest after driver crashes into bushes outside Deer Park home

A 29-year-old Dix Hills man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after police said he crashed his car into bushes early Monday outside a house in Deer Park, Suffolk County police said. Police said the crash occurred near the intersection of Straight Path and Nantucket Lane at 1:22 a.m. There were no reported injuries.

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Police: Man Shot Through Front Door Of Long Island Home

Police are investigating after a man was shot through the front door of his Long Island home early Sunday morning. Suffolk County Police said the suspect knocked at the front door of the home located at 660 Dixon Ave. in Copiague before firing multiple shots through the door at around 12:10 a.m. Aaron Goodman, who lives in the home, was shot in the abdomen.

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Crime Report: Cupsogue Fire Under Investigation; Man Admits to Hit-and-Run

Suffolk County police said that they are investigating a fire that occurred at Cupsogue Beach in Westhampton on Saturday night. The fire was reported around 8 p.m. Crews from 15 different fire departments including the West Hampton Beach Fire Department battled the fire.

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Man shot in the knee in Bay Shore, police say

A man was shot in the knee as he stood on a street in Bay Shore on Saturday, Suffolk County police said. The man, who was not identified, was on Belford Avenue when he was shot in the knee by an unknown assailant just before 8 p.m., police said.

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Special Grand Jury to Investigate Toxic Islip Dumping

A special grand jury will join the investigation into illegal, toxic dumping in and around the Town of Islip, with authorization to expand the exploration beyond Islip and into Suffolk County. The grand jury was convened by the Suffolk District Attorney's Office and authorized to commence work on September 10, according to published accounts.

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Copiague man wounded at his front door in shooting attack, cops say

A Copiague man answering a knock at his front door was shot through the door early Sunday morning in what Suffolk County police said was a targeted attack. Police said Aaron Goodman, 30, heard a knock at the door of his home on Dixon Avenue just after midnight on Sunday.

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SCPD: Bicyclist Killed in Central Islip Motor Vehicle Crash

September 4, 2014 - Suffolk County Police Vehicular Crime Unit detectives are investigating a crash that killed a bicyclist in Central Islip last night. Marlon Santos, 27, of Central Islip, was struck by a 2004 Mitsubishi Montero that was travelling northbound on Joshuas Path in Central Islip last night at 10:14 p.m. The victim of the crash was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner.

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Suffolk Closeup: The marriage of money and politics

"When you are dealing with a $3 billion budget, you need more eyes watching the money," said Suffolk County Treasurer Angie Carpenter. Ms. Carpenter was explaining why Suffolk voters should say no to a referendum question on November's ballot to eliminate the office of treasurer and "consolidate all powers and duties" of it into the office of county comptroller.

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Steven Matz, a Mets prospect on the rise

... overall, and with it, they selected Steven Matz , a left-handed pitcher out of Ward Melville High School in Suffolk County. His selection wasn't controversial, but it certainly had its detractors. Despite an electric fastball, some saw the young ...

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Firefighters wrapping up from overnight blaze in Cupsogue County Park in Westhampton

... fire was completed on Sunday morning, while Hampton Bays Fire Department said it was clear of the scene. The Suffolk County police arson squad has not determined the cause of the fire, which was reported to police at about 8 p.m. Saturday, police ...

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Central Islip bicyclist hit by car, killed

A man riding his bicycle in Central Islip Saturday was killed after he was hit by a car, Suffolk County police said. Marlon Santos, 27, of Central Islip, was riding on his bicycle on Joshuas Path at about 10:14 p.m. when he was hit by a 2004 Mitsubishi Montero, police said.

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Baiting Hollow Man, John Almeida, 23, Charged in Hit-and-Run Crash;...

Suffolk County Police arrested a man yesterday for a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a pedestrian in Shirley on September 11, 2014. Investigation by Seventh Squad detectives revealed Marie Braccia, 54, was crossing Grand Avenue, just north of Montauk Highway, when she was struck by a 2002 Nissan Maxima being driven by John Almeida; Almeida fled the scene.

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Suffolk County legislature's vote was the rights thing

Immigrant activists praised County Executive Steve Bellone and the county legislature for changing an anti-immigrant climate they say existed during the tenure of Bellone's predecessor The people of Suffolk County had much to celebrate Tuesday, when the county legislature unanimously passed a bill amending the Human Rights Law. "These amendments are very welcome, long overdue changes to the local law," said Michelle Santantonio, Long Island Housing Services executive director.

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Silver Alert Issued for Missing Dix Hills Man

... t-shirt, denim shorts, and blue sneakers, police say. As a reminder 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 ...

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Man arrested in hit-and-run crash in Shirley that left woman injured

Suffolk County police Seventh Squad detectives at the scene of a hit-and-run crash. Police said a pedestrian from Mastic was hit as she crossed Grand Avenue in Shirley just north of Montauk Highway at 7:55 p.m. Thursday, Sept.

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Cupsogue Beach County Park pavillion on fire, officials say

East End fire departments are fighting a blaze that appears to have engulfed the pavillion at Cupsogue Beach County Park in Westhampton, dispatchers from multiple departments said Saturday night. Suffolk County police received a call reporting the fire at about 8 p.m., and arson squad officers were on their way to investigate, a department spokesman said.

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