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By Long Island August 28, 2025
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that temporary lane closures on New York State highways will be suspended from 6:00 a.m. Friday, August 29 through 6:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 2 to reduce congestion and improve safety during ...
By Long Island August 28, 2025
Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers, along with Suffolk County Crime Stoppers, are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man and woman who stole approximately $505 worth of merchandise from Target ...
By Long Island August 28, 2025
The Nassau County Police Department’s Missing Persons Squad is investigating the disappearance of 14-year-old Jasmine Parham, last seen on Cleveland Avenue in Mineola at approximately 6:40 a.m. on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. She was reported ...
By Long Island August 28, 2025
According to Detectives, Elize Avazis, 15, was last seen leaving her residence in Port Washington. She is described as a female White, 5’5” tall, 110 pounds with long brown hair and blue eyes
By Long Island August 27, 2025
For many residents, Gabby’s was woven into daily routines—from early-morning runs for freshly brewed coffee and warm bagels to midday sandwich breaks or dinners on the go.
By Long Island August 27, 2025
Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are investigating a hit-and-run crash that left 13-year-old Travis Wertovitch seriously injured in Lake Ronkonkoma. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. as Wertovitch was riding his electric bicycle northbound ...
By Long Island August 27, 2025
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are asking for assistance in identifying a man and woman who stole assorted clothing from the Target store at 98 Veterans Memorial Highway in Commack ...
By Long Island August 27, 2025
On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, Seventh Squad detectives arrested 46-year-old Stephanie Spada of Massapequa Park following a domestic disturbance on Ocean Avenue. Police responded after Spada allegedly threatened to burn down the residence via text ...
By Long Island August 27, 2025
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By Long Island August 26, 2025
Once entering the restaurants office, the victim was handed $200 (U.S.) and the defendant began touching her.
By Long Island August 26, 2025
Jose Rodriguez, 49, of Glen Cove, was arrested on August 25, 2025, following allegations of sexual abuse that began in 2016 and continued until 2020 while he was employed at a daycare center in Westbury. ...
By Long Island August 26, 2025
In the early hours of Tuesday, August 26, 2025, a fire broke out at the Fairhaven Apartments located at 106 Fairhaven Boulevard in Woodbury. The blaze, which began around 12:51 a.m., prompted a swift response ...
By Long Island August 26, 2025
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Financial Crimes Unit detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman who stole a Bay Shore resident’s identity to open a credit card and make fraudulent purchases. ...
By Long Island August 26, 2025
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Town Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who stole nearly $200 worth of clothing from the Polo Ralph Lauren store at Tanger Outlets on ...
By Long Island August 26, 2025
Suffolk County Police arrested two women during a raid at Xiu Lan Foot Spa, located at 54 Broadway in Greenlawn, after receiving multiple community complaints. The operation was conducted by the Second Precinct Investigative Unit ...
By Long Island News & PR August 26, 2025
If you consider the family dog, well, family—and are apt to toss him a piece of your food now and then—proceed with caution.
By Christian Abbatecola August 26, 2025
National Dog Day is celebrating its tenth year, so join in by pampering your pooch or volunteering at a local shelter.
By Long Island August 25, 2025
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the indictment of Aris A. Chaparro, 55, of Brentwood, on multiple felony charges including Criminal Possession and Sale of a Controlled Substance, after allegedly selling cocaine to ...
By Long Island August 25, 2025
On Monday, August 25, 2025, at approximately 10:20 AM, Fourth Precinct Officers responded to Earth-Tec Recycling at 495 Wood Street in Oceanside following reports of multiple injuries. A conveyor belt had collapsed, trapping two male ...
By Long Island August 25, 2025
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that swimming is now permitted at all Long Island State Park ocean beaches as rough surf and flooding from Hurricane Erin have largely subsided. While beaches are reopening, visitors may still ...
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