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Long Island Expressway, Route 25 Closures Scheduled
During the week of Monday, May 27, both Interstate 495 (Long Island Expressway) and State Route 25 will be closed overnight in Nassau and Suffolk counties, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. Closures start on Tuesday and Wednesday when the eastbound Long Island Expressway at Exit 41...
Have You Seen Her? Riverhead 15-Year-Old Reported Missing For Weeks
Avaya Brown, age 15, was last seen on Friday, April 12 in Riverhead, according to the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing an orange t-shirt, black pants, and gray sneakers. She may also have been carrying a white patterned blanket. Avaya...
Making A Difference in Brookhaven
To call Keith Caputo a difference maker is a vast understatement. Keith is more like a superhero walking amongst us every day. Keith is often described as a breath of fresh air to be around, a staple in his community, and the happy helper. Keith’s life has been marked by simply helping others in every way he finds possible.
N.Y. Lottery: Multiple TAKE 5 winning tickets worth more than $11K sold in NYC area
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Three jackpot-winning TAKE 5 tickets worth more than $11,000 were sold in the NYC for the May 25 Take 5 midday drawing. One ticket, worth $17,714, was sold at the Ronak Cardland Inc. in Bohemia, New York. Another, also worth $17,714, was sold at Sutter Grocery Inc., in Brooklyn. One last ticket, valued $17,714, was sold at Nor Pike Service Station Inc., in the Flushing area of Queens.
Riverhead Man Causes 3 Crashes, Police Say
The incident occurred in Riverhead around 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, at Osborn Avenue and Lincoln Street. According to Riverhead Police, officers responded to a report of a 2006 Acura sedan driving at a high rate of speed, putting other drivers at risk. Christian Alexander Hernandez Saenz, age 24,...
Riverhead Police Department bids farewell to retiring Detective Edward Carey
The Riverhead Police Department bid farewell to Detective Edward Carey during an emotional walkout ceremony this afternoon. Carey, 59-years-old and a 22-year veteran of the department, descended the steps of Riverhead Police Department Headquarters with his wife, Lynn, and his daughters, Janelle and Logann, by his side, as officers saluted him.
Virtual Democratic Primary Debate For CD1 John Avlon And Nancy Goroff
A virtual Congressional Primary Debate for Democratic CD1 Candidates will be held on Monday June 10 from 7-8pm, hosted by Southampton Town’s SEA-TV end the League of Women Voters of the Hamptons, Shelter Island & North Fork with the support of the Leagues of Brookhaven, Huntington and Smithtown. Candidates...
Two Women Arrested in Massage Parlor Raid
Suffolk County Police arrested two women during a raid at a Rocky Point massage parlor that was. previously raided earlier this year. In response to community complaints, Seventh Precinct Crime Section officers, in conjunction with. Seventh Squad detectives, and the Town of Brookhaven Attorney’s Office, conducted an investigation at.
Girl Scouts of Suffolk County plant flags at veterans’ graves at Calverton National Cemetery in advance of Memorial Day
Approximately 50 girls from The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County (GSSC) honored Long Island military veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation by planting American Flags at their graves at Calverton National Cemetery on May 25 in advance of Memorial Day. The annual event is part...
NY weather update: Flood advisory expected to expire at 5 p.m.
The advisory was for Suffolk County. "The Flood Advisory will expire at 5 p.m. this afternoon for a portion of southeast New York, including the following area, Suffolk. Flood waters have receded. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures," states the National Weather Service.
Cop breaks home window to save 3 dogs in house fire on Long Island: SCPD
ROCKY POINT, N.Y. (PIX11) — A Suffolk County police officer saved three dogs from a house fire on Long Island on Sunday, according to police. Around 5 p.m., Officer Matthew Ingui saw three dogs through the home’s window, according to police. Ingui broke the windows of the home and pulled the dogs to safety. Officials […]
Man Seriously Injured after Being Pulled Unresponsive from Swimming Pool
Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are investigating after a man was pulled unresponsive from a residential swimming pool in East Northport this morning. Second Precinct officers responded to a 911 call at 44 Teaneck Drive after a resident of the home was found unresponsive in the pool by his wife and a guest of the home at approximately 2:10 a.m. CPR was performed until first responders arrived.
PBMC celebrates completion of expanded emergency room and trauma center
Peconic Bay Medical Center officials celebrated the completion of the Riverhead hospital’s expanded emergency department and trauma center Thursday with a ribbon cutting ceremony. “This expansion transcends infrastructure and ceremonial ribbons,” said Amy Loeb, the hospital’s executive director. “It symbolizes our steadfast dedication to extending a lifeline to those...
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