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A notorious Long Island mom charged with repeatedly running over her teen son’s reputed bully was sensationally acquitted of attempted murder Tuesday in a surprise verdict, according to a local report. Jennifer Nelson, 36, had faced up to 25 years in prison for repeatedly ramming her Honda Passport into a 15-year-old boy she believed had stolen her child’s Adidas Ye slides last October. But it took a Suffolk County jury less than four hours to clear her of the top rap, and instead opt for a lesser conviction of leaving the scene of an accident with serious injuries. Her attorneys said they would...

What began as an argument over the phone ended with a 37-year-old Long Island man shot to death, and now, two years later, his killer is facing decades in prison.A Suffolk County jury found Michael Gilbert, age 29, of Riverhead, guilty of murder and related charges Tuesday, Sept. 26, in the shootin…

In this article, we explore three delightful pizza stores in Riverhead. Have you had a chance to visit any of these yet? If you have, we'd love to hear about your experiences in the comments section below.

PORT JEFFERSON, NY (Suffolk County) - Suffolk County Police are searching for three men wanted in connection with using stolen credit cards at two Suffolk County Walmart locations back in August.

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around southampton..

Suffolk County Police arrested four men after they, along with a fifth man, allegedly robbed a smoke shop in Ronkonkoma on Sept. 21. Five men entered Lucky 7 Smoke Shop, located at 404A Rosevale Ave., at approximately 12:35 a.m. One man, who was allegedly armed with a handgun, restrained the clerk, while the other four men stole merchandise and cash from the register. All five men then ran out of the store and fled towards Rosevale Avenue.

The incident happened at around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, in Riverhead, at the Riverhead Water District Garage located on Pulaski Street. According to Riverhead Town Police, someone broke into the building before making off with a 2002 white Chevrolet work truck. The culprit also stole various copper pipes and...

The Office of Housing and Community Services in Southampton is dedicated to enhancing affordable housing. This office manages programs for this purpose and supervises Senior Services, Youth Bureau, and Community Services.

During the pre-trial conference Wednesday, the judge could rule on a motion filed by prosecutors to have Heuermann's guns transferred to Nassau County.

A total of 85 incidents were reported by Riverhead Town Police on Sep. 25, 2023. Among them:. 12:24 a.m. Suspicious Person, West Main Street, Riverhead. A person was arrested and later released. 7:05 a.m. Trespass, Enterprise, Old Country Road, Riverhead. The person left before the police arrived. 1:14 p.m. Town...

This article gives an update on Suffolk County's COVID-19 situation as of September 21, 2023. The county recorded 295 new hospital admissions, a 9.3% increase from the previous week. This equals 10.4 hospital admissions per 100,000 people in the past week. On September 21, 131 people were hospitalized, 56% due to COVID-19 or related complications. There were 15 new admissions and 20 discharges since the last report.

Their arrests stem from the disturbing discovery in a parking lot on Merritt Avenue in Wyandanch on the evening of Sept. 1, according to the Suffolk D.A.’s Office.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Third Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate two people who stole from an Islip store in July. A man and woman entered Target, located at 160 North Research Place, on July 4 and stole...

After a long hiatus, a beloved Mattituck tradition returns to Love Lane this month. The annual First Fridays on Love Lane series once invited visitors to shop, eat, drink and enjoy all that Mattituck has to offer on the first Friday of the months May through October. But the outlook was grim when First Fridays was canceled in 2020, then showed no sign of returning in May 2021, 2022 or 2023. Thankfully, the Mattituck Chamber of Commerce had a surprise in store for the community this year.

Suffolk County Police Major Case Unit detectives are investigating a hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist during which two vehicles fled the scene in Central Islip this morning. Felix Cesi Oliva Cruz was riding a bicycle northbound across East Suffolk Avenue at Lowell Avenue when he was struck by two...

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced that Joseph T. Johnson, 33, of Wyandanch, was sentenced to 18 years in prison followed by 20 years of post-release supervision, for raping a woman inside her home in September 2020. “This defendant subjected the victim to horrific violence and stole...

Suffolk County Police Third Squad detectives are investigating a shooting that seriously injured a man in Bay Shore on the evening of Sunday, September 24. A 36-year-old man was shot in front of 1393 North Clinton Ave. at approximately 11:40 p.m. The suspect fled the scene. The victim was transported...

Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of southampton..

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced that Leo Flores-Gracias, 26, of Huntington Station, was indicted for Aggravated Vehicular Manslaughter and other related charges, for allegedly driving while intoxicated and crashing into another vehicle, killing his own passenger, Marlon Nunez-Cuellar, 25, of Huntington Station. “This defendant’s alleged decision...

Dust off your lederhosen, it’s time for the second annual Oktoberfest in downtown Riverhead. On Saturday, September 30, Reflexions Riverhead will host an Oktoberfest festival celebrating German culture on the waterfront in Milton L. Burns Park (formerly Grangebel Park). The park will be a-glow with illuminated artwork come dusk...