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Gilgo Beach murders evidence search underway on Long Island
MANORVILLE, N.Y. - The search for evidence in the Gilgo Beach murders case resumed Wednesday. Authorities with the Suffolk County Police Department, New York Police Department and New York State Police were searching an area in Manorville. "We do not comment on investigative steps while they are underway," Suffolk County DA Ray Tierney's office said in a statement. About suspect Rex Heuermann The search comes as suspect Rex Heuermann remains behind bars. Heuermann, a former architect, was arrested last July after police said DNA from discarded pizza and telephone records tied him to the deaths of Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman and Amber Costello. Earlier this year he was also charged in the death of...
Town of Brookhaven to host Arbor Day annual giveaway event on April 26
On Arbor Day, Friday, April 26, the Town of Brookhaven will hold its annual tree seedling, mulch and compost give away in the South Parking Lot of Brookhaven Town Hall, located at 1 Independence Hill in Farmingville from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. It’s all part of the Town’s “Greening Brookhaven” initiative.
National Bloods street gang leader extradited to LI to face charges, Suffolk DA says
Greater Bay Shore coverage is funded in part by Shoregate, now leasing brand-new premium apartment homes in the heart of Bay Shore. Click here to schedule a tour. The national leader of the notorious Bloodhound Brims street gang has been extradited to Long Island and will appear in Suffolk County Criminal Court on Thursday to face three counts of conspiracy for allegedly directing violent gang operations from behind bars in federal prison in California.
Severe weather season is approaching. How can you protect your home?
UPTON, N.Y. -- What can you do to prepare your home and property for severe weather? Experts from the National Weather Service in Upton, New York shared tips with CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock.When is severe weather season in the Tri-State Area?Meteorologist Bill Goodman says peak season runs mid-May through September. "We are about to get into the heart of our severe weather season in the New York Tri-State Area," he said. What is "severe weather"?The phrase "severe weather" includes thunderstorms that bring winds of 58 mph or stronger, dump quarter-sized hail (1 inch in diameter or larger) or drop...
A new Shake Shack planned for Westfield Center in Selden
Shake Shack is planning to open a new location inside Selden’s Westfield Center, Brookhaven Town records indicate. The town board has scheduled a public hearing for Thursday, April 25, regarding the proposed 3,400-square-foot drive-thru hamburger and ice cream shake joint. A space with 70 indoor seats and 30 outside is under consideration.
New tool helps people with autism interact with law enforcement on L.I.
WEST BABYLON, N.Y. -- Suffolk County law enforcement officers are now equipped with a tool to help people on the autism spectrum during potentially stressful encounters. It was designed by a young man from Long Island, who is on the spectrum himself.Christopher Cortale, a receptionist at the Winters Center for Autism in West Babylon, helped design an emergency card to foster communication in stressful situations."Please be patient. I have autism" cards for law enforcementAt the top, the card reads, "Please be patient. I have autism. Please point to the pictures to help me understand what you want." Underneath are photos...
LI auto president and saleswoman indicted after allegedly selling cars that had rollback odometer, increasing value
Two Long Island women were indicted on Tuesday for allegedly selling cars with rolled-back odometer mileage, inflating the car’s value and causing customers to pay higher prices than the vehicles were worth, prosecutors said.
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