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By Long Island August 24, 2025
James Watson, 63, while working as an Uber Driver threatened a 30-year-old female victim by displaying a handgun and refused to let her enter his vehicle
By Long Island August 24, 2025
Ordonez-Toapanta was airlifted via police helicopter to Stony Brook University Hospital in serious condition.
By Long Island August 24, 2025
Ishmoile Mohammed was swimming in the ocean when he got caught in a rip current pulling him west.
By Chris Boyle August 24, 2025
This very unique extravaganza is the perfect way for adults and families to get out and spend a few hours while perusing the many fine wares that are available for purchase.
By Long Island August 22, 2025
On August 21, 2025, at 2:25 PM, officers responded to a fire at High Seas Gallery, located on the second floor of a commercial building at 2901 Long Beach Road in Oceanside. Multiple fire departments, ...
By Long Island August 22, 2025
Upon arrival, officers observed the building fully engulfed in flames.
By Long Island August 21, 2025
Suffolk County Police arrested 39-year-old Nelson Priester, a homeless man, for allegedly attempting to kidnap a 4-year-old boy during a prayer service at Masjid Darul Quran in Bay Shore on August 20. Priester reportedly led ...
By Long Island August 21, 2025
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Juan Morales Guerra, 32, was sentenced in absentia to 1⅓ to 4 years in prison for a 2022 hit-and-run in Brentwood that left a pedestrian with ...
By Long Island August 21, 2025
On Monday, August 18, 2025, at approximately 6:00 PM, a 17-year-old male was threatened by an unknown adult male during a verbal dispute at Roosevelt High School on Wagner Avenue. The suspect allegedly lifted his ...
By Long Island August 21, 2025
On Wednesday evening, August 20, 2025, at approximately 7:30 PM, officers responded to a residential fire on New Place in Bellmore. Heavy smoke was observed coming from the basement upon arrival. Multiple fire departments, including ...
By Long Island August 20, 2025
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the indictment of Miandad Khan, 37, of Dix Hills, for allegedly causing a multi-vehicle crash while impaired by drugs on May 17, 2025. Khan is accused of ...
By Long Island August 20, 2025
First Squad detectives are investigating a menacing incident that occurred on August 18 at 6:00 p.m. at Roosevelt High School, 1 Wagner Avenue. A 17-year-old male was verbally confronted by an unknown man who lifted ...
By Long Island August 20, 2025
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and the Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section are asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman who stole speakers valued at $588 from Target at 307 Independence Plaza ...
By Long Island August 20, 2025
Carrie Sansone attempted to run westbound across the roadway in front of 204 Route 25A when she was struck by a southbound Suffolk County Transit bus.
By Chris Boyle August 19, 2025
Gucciardo died on December 22, 2022 following a motor vehicle incident involving an off-duty Nassau County Police Department officer.
By Chris Boyle August 19, 2025
More than 30 Interns graduating from 13-week program that gave inside look into Corrections, Deputy Sheriff Career Paths.
By Chris Boyle August 19, 2025
Storm May Cause High Surf, Flooding, Rip Currents and Beach Erosion Beginning Tuesday Night.
By Chris Boyle August 19, 2025
TOBAY Beach will stay open, free of charge, for those two extra weekends with lifeguards on duty from 9am to 5pm.
By Chris Boyle August 19, 2025
ALDI, the first stop for groceries, offers shoppers the lowest prices of any national grocer, saving them up to 36% on an average shopping trip.
By Chris Boyle August 19, 2025
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.
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