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Police searching for man who absconded from Suffolk prison
Police are appealing for help to locate a man who absconded from Hollesley Bay open prison in Woodbridge, Suffolk.Ricky Wall, aged 23, was reported missing from the adult men’s facility at approximately 9am on Saturday when he failed to appear for roll call, Suffolk Police said.Wall is currently serving a seven-year sentence for aggravated burglary with intent.He is described as a white male of approximately six feet in height with brown hair and brown eyes.Police said he was last seen wearing a black baseball hat, dark green tracksuit jacket and bottoms, and trainers.Anyone who believes they have seen Wall or may have any information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact Suffolk Police on 101, quoting CAD reference 173 of Saturday 4th May 2024. Read More What the papers say – May 5Rishi Sunak defiant in ‘taking fight to Labour’ despite shock election lossesSwinney told to ‘make amends’ to Covid bereaved if he becomes first minister
Woman Crossing Sunrise Highway Killed After Being Struck By SUV In Copiague
The incident happened around 9:15 p.m. Saturday, May 4, in Copiague. The victim was crossing Sunrise Highway (Route 27) from north to south, between New Highway and Court Street, when she was struck by a westbound 2019 Chevrolet Traverse driven by a 62-year-old Islip woman, according to Suffolk County Police.
Police seek 14-year-old girl missing from Timothy Hill Children’s Ranch in Calverton
The Riverhead Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating Estafani Cruz, age 14, who police reported missing Sunday from a Timothy Hill Children’s Ranch facility in Calverton. Estafani was last seen leaving the Timothy Hill Children’s Ranch in Calverton on Saturday, May 4 at approximately 11...
Pedestrian fatally struck on Long Island: police
COPIAGUE, N.Y. (PIX11) – A woman crossing a highway in Copiague was fatally struck by a car Saturday night, police said. The woman was crossing Sunrise Highway between New Highway and Court Street around 9:15 p.m. when a car slammed into her, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. The woman was rushed to an […]
Long Island eyesore being transformed into new community
EAST FARMINGDALE, N.Y. -- More affordable housing is coming to Long Island after Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a 13-acre plot in Suffolk County is up for grabs under a new statewide housing initiative. What's currently a state-owned eyesore in East Farmingdale will be transformed into new affordable housing units. "This area has only had a 2% increase in housing building over the last decade. So we're far behind the need," said Hochul. Vacant since the 1990sThe land along Conklin Street near Republic Airport in the Town of Babylon has been vacant since the 1990s. "We put $650 million into a pot of money...
Music Producer Clinton ‘D-Billz’ Dorsey Shot And Killed In Familial Argument
Clinton, a known Atlanta music producer, was allegedly killed by his son in a dispute over their family business. Edward Dorsey, the son of a prominent Atlanta music producer, has been arrested for fatally shooting his father during a family dispute. The shooting took place on the morning of May 2 inside an Arium Lenox Apartment in Brookhaven, police confirmed.
Pedestrian Critically Injured in Hit-and-Run
A man was hit by a car and critically injured early Sunday morning on West Hills Road, Suffolk County police said. Amilar Velasquez was walking on the northbound shoulder in front of 32 West Hills Road when he was struck by a vehicle that fled Read More ...
Beloved giraffe that summers in NY dies — as officials trade blame on animal’s sad end
A Long Island game farm where a beloved giraffe died under mysterious circumstances came under fire this week after a scathing federal report blamed the animal’s death on malnourishment. But reps from the Long Island Game Farm in Manorville defended the 54-year-old establishment’s reputation Thursday, saying the giraffe was weakened by medication-resistant parasites just before its death last year. “It’s unfortunate we lost him, but we did everything in our power to save that animal,” Greg Drossel, the farm’s director, told The Post. “We didn’t starve it to death, although it was mentioned malnutrition, and the minute you mention that everybody thinks...
Rotterdam Jewish Cemetery gravestones knocked over for weeks
Following up with Rotterdam PD about toppled gravestones. NewsChannel 13 is following up on the multiple gravestones at a local cemetery that have been knocked over. We are learning that headstone tampering at Agudat Achim Cemetery in Rotterdam has been happening for weeks. Rotterdam Police say they are investigating it...
Expanding Shoppes at The Boulevard adding new stores and eateries
The retail portion of the sprawling 322-acre Boulevard mixed-use development in Yaphank is growing again. Called The Shoppes at The Boulevard, the retail complex is adding several new tenants and ...
Breakfast Honors Service of U.S. Military Veterans
Dozens of veterans turned out Friday for a breakfast honoring them for their service. Sponsored by Assemblymen Keith Brown and Steve Stern, and Suffolk Legislator Stephanie Bontempi, the the third annual 3rd Annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast brought together veterans from the Korean War through Afghanistan. Read More ...
‘Stamp Out Hunger’ Campaign Returns Saturday
The Stamp Out Hunger campaign returns Saturday, with the National Association of Letter Carriers and the Postal Service supporting a food drive for the needy, coordinated with Island Harvest Food Bank. Residents are asked to leave food donations by their mailbox for their letter carrier to Read More ...
Riverhead Police blotter: May 2, 2024
A total of 100 incidents were reported by Riverhead Town Police on May 2, 2024. Among them:. 2:04 p.m. Warrant Investigation, Sylvan Place, Wading River. 2:27 p.m. Arrest, Riverhead Police Department, Howell Avenue, Riverhead. A person was arrested and processed, then arraigned by a judge. 4:39 p.m. Larceny, Calvin Klein,...
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...
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