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Ex-Medford Auto Biz Owner Admits Dodging $1.3M In Taxes Ex-Medford Auto Biz Owner Admits Dodging $1.3M In Taxes
Ex-Medford Auto Biz Owner Admits Dodging $1.3M In Taxes The former owner of several auto businesses on Long Island admitted to dodging more than $1 million in state taxes. Timothy Kjaer, age 49, formerly of Shoreham, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Sept. 12. According to prosecutors, Kjaer failed to submit dozens of sales tax returns and falsified others that significantly underreported the taxable sales of several of his Suffolk County businesses between June 2011 and November 2021. In all, he failed to report more than $16.1 million in order to steal over $1.3 million in sales tax that was collected on beh…
Fatal Wrong-Way Crash: Shoreham Man ID'd As Victim On Sunrise Highway In East Moriches Fatal Wrong-Way Crash: Shoreham Man ID'd As Victim On Sunrise Highway In East Moriches
Fatal Wrong-Way Crash: Shoreham Man ID'd As Victim On Sunrise Highway In East Moriches An investigation is underway after a fatal wrong-way crash on a busy Long Island roadway. It happened just after 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 27 on the Sunrise Highway (Route 27) in East Moriches. The victim was operating a 2018 GMC Yukon westbound on Sunrise Highway when the vehicle veered into the center median and crossed into the eastbound lanes of the roadway east of Exit 61, Suffolk County Police said. The GMC traveled westbound in the eastbound lanes for approximately an eighth of a mile before striking a 2023 Mack truck that was parked on the eastbound shoulder at…
'Rise From The Ashes': Last Remaining Tesla Laboratory Aims To Rebuild After Long Island Fire 'Rise From The Ashes': Last Remaining Tesla Laboratory Aims To Rebuild After Long Island Fire
'Rise From The Ashes': Last Remaining Tesla Laboratory Aims To Rebuild After Long Island Fire The science center and only remaining laboratory of science great Nikola Tesla, located on Long Island, made an impassioned plea for help after a fire destroyed years of progress and put the entire building at risk. “Going into last week, we were never in better shape.” Before the Tuesday, Nov. 21 fire at Wardenclyffe in Shoreham (also known as the Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe, or TSCW), things were looking up. The center, purchased in 2013 thanks to community funding and the work of those dedicated to honoring Tesla, has slowly been rebuilt and restored in the decade since. Mo…
Fatal Crash: Shoreham 54-Year-Old ID'd After Car Hits Pole, Tree In Port Jefferson Station Fatal Crash: Shoreham 54-Year-Old ID'd After Car Hits Pole, Tree In Port Jefferson Station
Fatal Crash: Shoreham 54-Year-Old ID'd After Car Hits Pole, Tree In Port Jefferson Station Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that left a Long Island man dead overnight. It happened around 12:45 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 20 in Port Jefferson Station. The victim was driving a 2012 Hyundai Genesis southbound on Route 112, near Washington Avenue, when he lost control of the vehicle, which struck a telephone pole and a fire hydrant, and then crashed into a tree, Suffolk County Police said. The victim, identified as Christopher W. McGuckin, age 54, of Shoreham, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical …
New Update: Long Island 15-Year-Old Who Went Missing Twice In Week Found New Update: Long Island 15-Year-Old Who Went Missing Twice In Week Found
New Update: Long Island 15-Year-Old Who Went Missing Twice In Week Found Update: A Long Island teenager who was reported missing twice in a week has been found. Shyma Dahoui, age 15, left a relative’s home in Shoreham, located on Vee Jay Drive, at around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 30, according to Suffolk County Police. On Sunday, June 4, police announced that Dahoui had been located and was unharmed. Original story: Police are asking for help in locating a Long Island teenager who has gone missing for the second time in a week. Shyma Dahoui, age 15, left a relative’s home in Shoreham, located on Vee Jay Drive, at around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 30, according…
Triple Fatal: 11-Year-Old Dies From Injuries After Holbrook Crash Triple Fatal: 11-Year-Old Dies From Injuries After Holbrook Crash
Triple Fatal: 11-Year-Old Dies From Injuries After Holbrook Crash An 11-year-old involved in a horrific crash on Long Island has died from her injuries, becoming the third fatality in the incident. The crash happened at the intersection of westbound Veterans Memorial Highway, and Coates Avenue in Holbrook on Wednesday, April 12 at approximately 1:20 p.m. Alanna Lika, of Holbrook, has been identified as the latest victim, Suffolk County Police said. Emanuel Dandrea, age 74, of Shoreham was driving a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox westbound on Veterans Memorial Highway when he attempted to make a left-hand turn toward southbound Coates Avenue and collided wit…
Horrific Crash: 2 Killed, Child Seriously Injured On Long Island Horrific Crash: 2 Killed, Child Seriously Injured On Long Island
Horrific Crash: 2 Killed, Child Seriously Injured On Long Island New update - Triple Fatal: 11-Year-Old Dies From Injuries After Holbrook Crash Two people were killed and a child seriously injured in a midday Long Island crash. It happened at the intersection of westbound Veterans Memorial Highway, and Coates Avenue in Holbrook on Wednesday, April 12  at approximately 1:20 p.m. Emanuel Dandrea, age 74, of Shoreham was driving a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox westbound on Veterans Memorial Highway when he attempted to make a left-hand turn toward southbound Coates Avenue and collided with a 2002 Honda motorcycle that was traveling eastbound o…
21-Year-Old Hit, Killed Crossing Busy Long Island Street 21-Year-Old Hit, Killed Crossing Busy Long Island Street
21-Year-Old Hit, Killed Crossing Busy Long Island Street A 21-year-old man has died after being struck by a car while crossing a busy Long Island street. Emergency crews in Rocky Point were called at around 9:30 p.m. Monday night, Jan. 30, with reports that a car had struck a pedestrian on Route 25A east of Rocky Point Road, according to Suffolk County Police. Investigators said Sharif Murray, of Rocky Point, was struck by a Subaru Forester as he attempted to cross Route 25A. Murray was pronounced dead at the scene. The 75-year-old driver and his wife, both of Shoreham, were not injured, police said. Their vehicle was impounded to undergo safety…
LI Man Seriously Injured When Vehicle Strikes Public Works Truck, Police Say LI Man Seriously Injured When Vehicle Strikes Public Works Truck, Police Say
LI Man Seriously Injured When Vehicle Strikes Public Works Truck, Police Say A Long Island man was seriously injured after his 2012 Subaru hit the back of a 2015 Ford pickup truck. The incident took place around 6 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 22 in Shoreham on the William Floyd Parkway. According to Suffolk County Police, Patrick D’Amico was driving a 2012 Subaru on southbound William Floyd Parkway when his vehicle struck the rear of a 2015 Ford pickup truck. The truck, which had hazard and flashing yellow lights activated, was traveling at a slow speed, partially in the left lane, as part of weed mitigation by Suffolk County Department of Public Works empl…
Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region
Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region Snowfall totals from the powerful Nor'easter that slammed the region ranged from more than two feet to several inches. Here are totals from the National Weather Service and other reports from at or around sunset on Saturday, Jan. 29. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 8.3 inches Nassau County Elmont, 17.3 inches Jericho, 12 inches Levittown, 19.2 inches Massapequa, 16 inches Plainedge, 16 inches  Seaford, 12 inches Syosset, 14 inches Wantagh, 14 inches Suffolk County Amit…
Long Island Man Killed After Crash Involving Overturned Jeep Long Island Man Killed After Crash Involving Overturned Jeep
Long Island Man Killed After Crash Involving Overturned Jeep Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that left a Long Island man dead. The victim, Kevin Nash, age 65, of Shoreham, was driving a 2010 Jeep Patriot in Bellport westbound on Martha Avenue when he suffered a medical emergency that caused him to lose control of the vehicle just east of Bellport Avenue around 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, Suffolk County Police said. The Jeep veered off the road into a wooded area and overturned, according to police. Nash was taken by South Country Ambulance to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue where he was pronounced dead, police said…
Long Island Teen Carter Rubin Wins NBC's 'The Voice' Long Island Teen Carter Rubin Wins NBC's 'The Voice'
Long Island Teen Carter Rubin Wins NBC's 'The Voice' Sing it from the rooftops: a Long Island teenager has been crowned as the new champion of NBC’s “The Voice” competition. Carter Rubin, a 15-year-old Shoreham resident, became the competition’s younger-ever winner this week after wowing the celebrity judges and audience while starring on the show over the past month. Earlier story - Video: Long Island Boy Wows Judges On 'The Voice' "Oh my God, we won!" pop star Gwen Stefani, who coached Rubin throughout the competition, posted on social media with the champion by her side. "This is so crazy. We're trying to understand that this is happening…
Video: Long Island Boy Wows Judges On 'The Voice' Video: Long Island Boy Wows Judges On 'The Voice'
Video: Long Island Boy Wows Judges On 'The Voice' A Long Island teen was in the middle of a tug-of-war between two of the country’s biggest recording artists after taking centerstage and starring on NBC’s “The Voice.” Carter Rubin, a 15-year-old Shoreham resident, impressed both judges Gwen Stefani and John Legend with his rendition of Lewis Capaldi’s “Before You Go,” on the popular show, as the two celebrities sought to represent the teenager as his coach. “You do not look like your voice,” Stefani said when she spoke after Rubin's song. “I can’t believe what I am hearing and seeing right now. This is a shock.” Legend also tried to pers…
Vandals Cause $3,000 Worth Of Damage To Long Island Science Center, Police Say Vandals Cause $3,000 Worth Of Damage To Long Island Science Center, Police Say
Vandals Cause $3,000 Worth Of Damage To Long Island Science Center, Police Say Police are seeking out the individual or individuals who broke into a Long Island building and painted its interior with graffiti, causing an appraised $3,000 in damages.  According to police, vandals broke into the Tesla Science Center at 5 Randall Road in Shoreham at some point between Monday, Sept. 7 and Sunday, Sept. 13, Suffolk County Police says. Those who have pertinent information or recognize the pictured graffiti tags can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS, through the P3Tips smartphone app or online.
Man, Woman At Large After Breaking Into Long Island Home, Police Say Man, Woman At Large After Breaking Into Long Island Home, Police Say
Man, Woman At Large After Breaking Into Long Island Home, Police Say A man and woman are wanted by police investigators on Long Island for criminally trespassing in a vacant home. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers released photos of two suspects who broke into a vacant home on Ridgefield Drive in Shoreham earlier this month. Police said that at approximately 1:30 a.m., on Sunday, May 3, the man and woman broke a basement window at the vacant home and entered the residence. They left through a back door, leaving it unlocked. The two returned to the home at 2:30 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. on Monday, May 4 in a white GMC Terrain, but did not re-enter the home. Anyone wit…
Long Island Man Killed After Being Struck By Mercedes-Benz, Police Say Long Island Man Killed After Being Struck By Mercedes-Benz, Police Say
Long Island Man Killed After Being Struck By Mercedes-Benz, Police Say A Long Island man was killed after being struck by a Mercedes-Benz, police say. It happened on Wednesday, May 13 at 12:15 p.m. in Coram. A Shoreham man was driving the 2010 Mercedes northbound on North Ocean Avenue, near Hawkins Road, when the vehicle struck the man who walked into the roadway into the path of the vehicle, Suffolk County Police said. William Moschetto, 33, of Mount Sinai, was taken via ambulance to Stony Brook University Hospital where he was pronounced dead, said police. The vehicle was impounded for a safety check. Detectives are asking anyone with information…
Woman Crossing Long Island Roadway Struck, Killed By SUV Woman Crossing Long Island Roadway Struck, Killed By SUV
Woman Crossing Long Island Roadway Struck, Killed By SUV A woman crossing a busy Long Island roadway was struck and killed by an SUV. It happened on Sunday, Jan. 12 at approximately 6:10 p.m. in Shoreham. The woman was crossing westbound Route 25A, in front of the Rocky Point Fire Department, when she was struck by a 2018 Hyundai SUV at approximately 6:10 p.m., Suffolk County Police said. The woman, who has yet to be identified by police, was transported to John T. Mather Memorial Hospital in Port Jefferson where she died from her injuries.  The driver of the Hyundai, Paula Avent, 36, of Rocky Point, was alone in her vehicle and …
High Bacteria Levels Lead To Closures Of 50-Plus Long Island Beaches High Bacteria Levels Lead To Closures Of 50-Plus Long Island Beaches
High Bacteria Levels Lead To Closures Of 50-Plus Long Island Beaches Heavy rainfall in the region has forced the Suffolk County Health Department to close more than 50 Long Island beaches due to excessive bacteria levels. The Suffolk County Department of Health issued an advisory against bathing at 57 beaches due to the “potential that the presence of bacteria at levels that exceed New York State standards will impact these areas.” According to health officials, the beaches covered by the advisory are located in areas that are heavily influenced by stormwater runoff from the surrounding watersheds and adjacent tributaries, and because of their location in an…
Traffic Advisory Issued For Funeral Of Shoreham Wading River HS Athlete Killed In Crash Traffic Advisory Issued For Funeral Of Shoreham Wading River HS Athlete Killed In Crash
Traffic Advisory Issued For Funeral Of Shoreham Wading River HS Athlete Killed In Crash The Suffolk County Police Department is expecting a huge turnout for the wake and funeral of Shoreham-Wading River High School senior student-athlete, prompting it to issue a traffic alert. Melissa Marchese, 18, of Shoreham, was a passenger involved in a two-car crash on Route 25A on Thursday, June 20. Marchese was airlifted to Stony Brook Hospital, where she died from her injuries. The wake for Marchese will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, June 20 and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, June 21 at the Branch Funeral Home on Route 25A in Miller Place. The funer…