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Possible rate hike on the horizon for National Grid customers on Long Island
National Grid’s pending joint proposal before the state’s Public Service Commission could see monthly rates paid by the average residential customer increased by $28.52 for Long Island and $30.95 for New York City starting June 1 if approved. The lengthy process of proposing a rate increase, called a...
Police News: New Officers in Huntington
Nineteen officers fresh from the Suffolk County Police Academy have been assigned to the Second Precinct in Huntington. The department announced the new assignments for members of the 23-190 recruit class on Instagram. Meeting Tuesday The Second Precinct’s monthly public meeting is scheduled for Tuesday Read More ...
Jet Skier Rescued At Great Island In Massapequa
The Water Emergency occurred on Friday, May 3 at 9:20 p.m. in Massapequa. Nassau County Police received a call from 911 about a jet skier in distress near Great Island. A Nassau County aviation helicopter and marine unit used their spotlights to locate the jet ski. It had struck a...
4 people charged after N.Y. couple’s dismembered remains were found in multiple parks
SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. (TCD) -- Four people have been formally indicted for their alleged roles in the fatal stabbing and dismemberment of a couple in February. The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office announced April 29 that Jeffrey Mackey, Alexis Nieves, Steven Brown, and Amanda Wallace were charged with multiple crimes, including hindering prosecution, tampering with physical evidence, and concealment of a human corpse.
Juvenile Arrested for Knifepoint Robbery of Student on Uniondale School Campus, Cops Say
The First Squad reports the arrest of a male Juvenile for a Robbery that occurred on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in Uniondale. According to Detectives, Officers responded to Turtle Hook Middle School located at 975 Jerusalem Avenue for a robbery that occurred on the soccer field. The defendant approached a 13-year-old male victim and displayed a knife placing him in fear for his safety. The defendant then forcibly removed the victim’s sweatshirt and fled the scene. A short time later, officers located the defendant and arrested him without incident.
Brazen Early-Morning Burglary in Manhasset; Three Break into Louis Vuitton Store & Make Off with Merch, NCPD Says
The Sixth Squad reports the details of a Burglary that occurred on Friday, May 3, 2024 at 3:15 am in Manhasset. According to detectives, Sixth Precinct officers responded to Louis Vuitton, located at 2112 Northern Boulevard, for a Commercial Burglary. Upon arrival, it was determined that three unknown subjects, all wearing masks and gloves, entered the store by pulling open the locked front door.
Valley Stream man arrested for alleged illegal cannabis sale in Ocean Avenue smoke shop
A Valley Stream man was arrested for selling unlicensed cannabis products at the Late Vibes Smoke Shop on April 25. Narcotics detectives, investigating the 89 Ocean Ave smoke shop, found gummies containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) — the active ingredient in cannabis being sold. Police also reportedly confiscated packages of a...
Some Lanes on LIE to Close for Cleaning Project
The State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that the Long Island Expressway (Interstate 495) will be closed to traffic between the hours of 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. on the following days and locations in the Town of Huntington, to facilitate a bridge cleaning Read More ...
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