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Hampton Bays man faked medals, stole $81K from Legion: DA

A Hampton Bays man accused of falsely claiming to be a decorated combat veteran stole more than $81,000 from the local American Legion while serving as its finance officer, Suffolk County prosecutors said. David Agtsteribbe, 58, allegedly used an altered military discharge document to join the Hampton Bays American Legion...

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Man killed in fiery two-car crash that shut down eastbound LIE in Brentwood

A man was killed in a fiery two-car crash on the eastbound Long Island Expressway in Brentwood early Wednesday.

Brentwood, NY · 14h

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‘Montauk Mary,’ slain nearly 50 years ago, to have her ID revealed along with 5 other Long Island cold case victims

A woman gunned down along a Montauk highway nearly 50 years ago and five other Long Island cold case victims will finally have their identities revealed Thursday, authorities said. The victims, including “Montauk Mary,” had their IDs confirmed thanks to cutting-edge DNA used by the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Cold Case Task Force, officials said. “Montauk Mary” was discovered thanks to cutting-edge genealogy testing used by the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Cold Case Task Force. SCDA/Danielle Gruttadaurio Mom allegedly drowned newborn in Long Island movie theater toilet — and DNA helped capture her 30 years later “Mary’s” identity has long remained a mystery since she was found shot four times — once in the chest and three times in the leg – in East Overlook Park off Montauk Highway in 1978, according to cops. The woman was found face up — hours after she had been torturously killed — wearing a tweed coat over a colorful dress, police said. Ex-fiancé of missing Florida mom, Michelle Parker, hoped ‘someone would kill this b–tch,’ weeks before she vanished: docs Investigators were able to determine some basic facts, estimating her to be in her 60s, about 5 feet tall, and weighing around 200

Montauk, NY · 4h

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Mudroom to open in former Black Sheep space in Miller Place

Mudroom is heading to Miller Place, and its original Shoreham cafe is growing, too. Owners Kyle and Jack Maurelli recently signed a lease for the former Black Sheep restaurant at 465 Route 25A in Miller Place, where they are targeting a Dec. 1 opening. Meanwhile, the couple is preparing to...

Miller Place, NY · 1d
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"Disgusting" and "unsanitary" rat infestation hits L.I. neighborhood

A sudden rat infestation is angering families in the Suffolk County town of East Northport. The rodents are taking up residence in backyards on First Avenue for the first time, local residents said.

East Northport, NY · 1d

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Police seek help locating Riverhead woman missing since Nov. 4

The Riverhead Police Department is asking the public’s help in locating a Riverhead woman who has not been heard from since Wednesday, Nov. 4, police said. Colleen Evans (Loria) is believed to be operating a 2016 white Fiat bearing New York license plate MEC6578, according to a police media release.

Riverhead, NY · 2d

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Riverhead school district workers accuse facilities director of making offensive racial remarks, retaliation

Three Riverhead school district employees say they endured months of racially offensive remarks, intimidation and retaliation from their supervisor — and say the Board of Education has agreed to reopen an investigation into their complaints after an outside investigator previously found them unsubstantiated. Elwood Lamb, Elliot Ward and Paul...

Riverhead, NY · 1d

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A Riverhead Medal of Honor Recipient Now Rests at Calverton, Among 1,045 Acres of Long Island History

For more than half a century, Pfc. Garfield M. Langhorn was buried at Riverhead Cemetery, a few miles from where he grew up. In July 2026, at his family's request, his remains were moved to Calverton National Cemetery, where he now lies in Section 23, Site 165. This Veterans Day is the first he will be honored there.

Riverhead, NY · 1d

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Riverhead to mill and pave roads in Elton Avenue area starting Nov. 11

Highway crews will begin paving operations Wednesday, Nov. 11 in the Elton Avenue area. Roads will be milled down this week and paved next week, Riverhead Highway Superintendent Mike Zaleski said Tuesday afternoon. Roads scheduled for milling and paving are: Howell Avenue, North Howell Avenue, Fishel Avenue Extension, Brook Street,...

Riverhead, NY · 1d

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LI Woman Killed In Pickup Crash Was Beloved Flight Attendant, Caregiver: ‘We Lost An Angel’

A Long Island woman who was struck and killed by a pickup truck is being remembered for her compassionate and loving nature. Sabra Huber, 61, of Ridge, died Saturday, Nov. 7 following the collision in Lake Ronkonkoma, police said. “We lost an angel Saturday night,” Huber’s aunt Lynne Mason wrote on F…

Ridge, NY · 9h

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Wanted LI Man Found Dead 30 Minutes After Running From Cops In Huntington Station, Police Say

A Long Island man who had just fled from police earlier in the day was found dead Tuesday, Nov. 10, authorities said. Victor Santos, 62, was located near the South Huntington Water District on 5th Avenue South in Huntington Station, the Suffolk County Police Department said. Around 1:20 p.m. Tuesday,…

Suffolk County, NY · 7h

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Retirees Are Finding Their People Between Two Clubhouses And Four Pools At This Gated Long Island Community In New York

Some people retire and buy a boat. Others downsize, sell the big house, and go looking for a place where the neighbors already have a mahjong table set up. In Suffolk County, one gated neighborhood has quietly become that second kind of answer. It has two clubhouses, two indoor pools, two outdoor pools, a nine-hole walking golf course, and a monthly newsletter that reaches more than 700 households.

Suffolk County, NY · 1d

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Man stabbed during dispute at Mastic group home

Upon arrival, officers found the 57-year-old male victim with lacerations and a puncture wound.

Mastic, NY · 1d

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Island Water Park faces benefit recapture if next PILOT payment is late, Riverhead IDA says

The Riverhead Industrial Development Agency will warn Island Water Park Corp., the owner of Scott’s Pointe in Calverton, that another late payment under its tax incentive agreement will prompt action to recover benefits granted to the company. Board members agreed Nov. 2 to direct agency counsel Terance Walsh of...

Riverhead, NY · 2d

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Deer Park EMT critically injured after stopping to help in Sunrise crash

A Deer Park man who stopped to help motorists after a crash in Islip Terrace was critically injured when he was struck by a vehicle Wednesday morning, Suffolk County police said. Michael Merkle, 44, a certified emergency medical technician, and Brendan Lahti had pulled over following a crash involving a...

Suffolk County, NY · 4h

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NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation Cops Bust Illegal Deer Harvesting in East Islip

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement enforces New York State’s Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality across New York. In 1880, the first eight Game Protectors proudly began serving to protect the natural resources and people of New York State.

Suffolk County, NY · 1d

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Father, son rescued from sinking vessel near Moriches Inlet

Multiple first responder agencies were dispatched to the scene, after being alerted that both occupants were in the water without personal flotation devices.

Suffolk County, NY · 1d

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North Fork Dream Home: character, charm and a little bit country in Riverhead

(Photos courtesy of Compass Realty) Somewhat of a hybrid between a cottage and a farmhouse, this home, built in the early 1920s and renovated in 2025, exudes charm while offering the conveniences of modern living. It was purchased as a summer/weekend second home, but Compass listing agent John Macaluso says it’s the perfect year-round starter home in a market with increasingly difficult entry.

Riverhead, NY · 15h

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‘CPS knew and the School knew’: Black New York mom says officials ignored warnings before her 7-year-old daughter died. Then comes the $25,00,00,000 lawsuit

Portia Duncan filed a federal lawsuit on October 27 accusing Suffolk County and a Long Island school district of brushing aside repeated signs that her 7-year-old daughter, Jor’Dynn Duncan, was being abused in the months before she died. The complaint names Suffolk County Child Protective Services, the Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District, several county...

Suffolk County, NY · 15h

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Southampton Town Equipment Deployed at Hampton Bays Fire

Equipment purchased by the Town of Southampton to assist volunteer firefighters was deployed Nov. 5 at a commercial structure fire in Hampton Bays, according to town officials. The town’s Department of Public Safety and Emergency Management purchased eight Stat-X First Responder fire suppression devices in response to population growth, increased...

Hampton Bays, NY · 2d