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New Eatery Takes Over Beloved Long Island French Spot New Eatery Takes Over Beloved Long Island French Spot
New Eatery Takes Over Beloved Long Island French Spot Shortly after a staple Long Island restaurant closed down, a new spot has taken its place, offering delicious meals at any time of day. Sunflower Cafe & Bakery has big shoes to fill. Located at 825 Montauk Highway in Bayport, the eatery opened on Tuesday, Dec. 12, taking over the spot formerly occupied by Le Soir – which closed at the end of November 2023 and was dubbed a “Grand Dame of Long Island French Restaurants” by a Facebook user.  Now, after a face-lift consisting of checkered flooring and more, Sunflower Cafe & Bakery is ready to feed diners brunch, lunch, and dinner (and…
Condoms, Rope Found On LI Man Who Blackmailed Minors Into Sending Nudes, Feds Say Condoms, Rope Found On LI Man Who Blackmailed Minors Into Sending Nudes, Feds Say
Condoms, Rope Found On LI Man Who Blackmailed Minors Into Sending Nudes, Feds Say A New York man is in federal custody after allegedly blackmailing several underage girls into sending him sexually explicit images. Long Island resident Brandon Kern, age 29, of Bayport, was arraigned on multiple charges in Central Islip federal court on Wednesday, Nov. 22. An investigation found that between December 2020 and October 2021, he posed as a teenager on Snapchat in order to convince at least six underage girls to send him sexually explicit photos and videos. Some of the victims were as young as 12 years old, according to the FBI. When the girls attempted to block him, Kern al…
Living In 'Squalor': Long Island Woman Nabbed For Housing 14 Cats, Dogs, Police Say Living In 'Squalor': Long Island Woman Nabbed For Housing 14 Cats, Dogs, Police Say
Living In 'Squalor': Long Island Woman Nabbed For Housing 14 Cats, Dogs, Police Say A Long Island woman who allegedly allowed her dozens of animals to live in a feces- and mold-infested home has been arrested, police said. Laura Nordstrom, age 57 of Bayport, was arrested on Monday, Nov. 6, according to the Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). She faces multiple charges after officers claim she failed to provide a habitable home for her 14 cats and two dogs. In a statement, the SPCA described the situation as living in "squalor."  During a search warrant conducted by the SPCA and Suffolk County Police, the animals were removed from…
Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Long Island Store Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Long Island Store
Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Long Island Store A winning Powerball ticket worth tens of thousands of dollars was sold at a store on Long Island. The third prize-winning ticket, worth $50,000, was sold in Bayport at the L&M Beverage Barn/Superstar located at 724 Montauk Highway. It was sold for the drawing held on Monday, Sept. 25, New York Lottery announced. Saturday’s winning numbers were 10-12-22-36-50 and the Power Ball is 4. Powerball numbers are drawn from a field of one to 69. The red ball Power Ball is drawn from a separate field of one to 26. Winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prize money. Players…
Man Sold Fake Oxy Pills, Leading To Overdoses, Death On Long Island: DA Man Sold Fake Oxy Pills, Leading To Overdoses, Death On Long Island: DA
Man Sold Fake Oxy Pills, Leading To Overdoses, Death On Long Island: DA A Long Island man was indicted for allegedly selling fake oxycodone pills that contained fentanyl, causing two overdoses and one death, according to authorities. Anthony Trimboli, age 34 of Bayport, was arraigned on Friday, Aug. 25 on charges relating to the illegal sale of counterfeit pills, the Suffolk County District Attorney announced. The investigation against Trimboli alleges that on Tuesday, Jan. 31, he sold pills out of his home to a 33-year-old man who thought they were oxycodone pills. However, they were actually laced with fentanyl, the DA’s Office claimed. Immediately afte…
Capitol Breach: LI Funeral Home Owner Sprayed Insecticide On Police, Assaulted Reporters: Feds Capitol Breach: LI Funeral Home Owner Sprayed Insecticide On Police, Assaulted Reporters: Feds
Capitol Breach: LI Funeral Home Owner Sprayed Insecticide On Police, Assaulted Reporters: Feds This story has been updated to include a statement from Moloney Family Funeral Homes. A funeral home owner from New York is accused of assaulting police officers and reporters during the breach of the US Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Long Island’s Peter Moloney, age 58, of Bayport, was arrested Wednesday, June 7, on multiple federal charges, including assaulting law enforcement. Moloney is the co-owner of Moloney Family Funeral Homes, which has eight locations across Long Island. According to federal prosecutors, he was among several people who illegally gathered on the West Plaza of the Capi…
Man Crossing Long Island Roadway Dies After Being Hit By At Least 3 Vehicles Man Crossing Long Island Roadway Dies After Being Hit By At Least 3 Vehicles
Man Crossing Long Island Roadway Dies After Being Hit By At Least 3 Vehicles A man crossing a busy Long Island roadway was hit by at least three vehicles while crossing a busy roadway. The man was crossing in front of 3870 Veterans Memorial Highway in Bohemia when he was struck by an eastbound 2003 Honda Civic at approximately 8:30 p.m., on Monday, Feb. 20. The driver of the Honda, Victor Velez, age 32, of Bayport, stopped his car and then saw two other vehicles hit the victim and continue eastbound without stopping, Suffolk County Police said.  The victim, whose name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, was pronounced dead at&…
Employees At 3 Long Island Businesses Sold E-Liquid Nicotine To Minors, Police Say Employees At 3 Long Island Businesses Sold E-Liquid Nicotine To Minors, Police Say
Employees At 3 Long Island Businesses Sold E-Liquid Nicotine To Minors, Police Say Three employees of separate Long Island businesses were charged after allegedly selling e-liquid nicotine to minors. The individuals were arrested at businesses in Bayport, Oakdale, and Medford between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17, the Suffolk County Police Department said. Officers investigated the sale of e-liquid nicotine to minors at four businesses after receiving community complaints, according to police.  Police said the following individuals were arrested during the investigation and charged with unlawfully dealing with a child: Idalia Butt, age 53, of Deer Park, a…
Long Island Man In Stolen Vehicle Caught After Driving 122 MPH, Crashing: Police Long Island Man In Stolen Vehicle Caught After Driving 122 MPH, Crashing: Police
Long Island Man In Stolen Vehicle Caught After Driving 122 MPH, Crashing: Police A Long Island man is in trouble for not just driving a stolen vehicle, but also traveling at more than 120 mph in traffic during a fast-paced chase, police said.  On Thursday, Dec. 8 around 12:30 a.m., police in Suffolk County saw a vehicle pass by their cruiser at 90 mph traveling east in Brookhaven on Sunrise Highway (Route 27) and then attempted to pull it over, according to the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office.  The vehicle did not stop though and proceeded to accelerate to 122 mph while dangerously weaving through traffic on the highway. However, the chase soon ended when the …
Man Accused Of Driving Intoxicated On Long Island With Two Children In Car Man Accused Of Driving Intoxicated On Long Island With Two Children In Car
Man Accused Of Driving Intoxicated On Long Island With Two Children In Car A 40-year-old Long Island man is accused of driving while intoxicated with his 9-year-old son and 7-year-old daughter in the car.Authorities stopped a car for failure to maintain a lane on Nicholls Road near Patchogue-Holbrook Road in Holtsville at about 11 p.m. on Sunday, June 19, according to the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office. The driver, identified as Jean Louissaint, of Bayport, was found to be intoxicated, authorities said. Louissaint was arrested for driving while intoxicated and taken to the Sheriff’s Office Enforcement Bureau for chemical testing, where he refused to con…
Long Island Store Clerks Accused Of Selling E-Liquid Nicotine To Minors Long Island Store Clerks Accused Of Selling E-Liquid Nicotine To Minors
Long Island Store Clerks Accused Of Selling E-Liquid Nicotine To Minors Four Long Island store clerks have been accused of selling e-liquid nicotine to minors. In response to community complaints, Suffolk County Police Fifth Precinct Crime Section officers conducted an investigation Monday, June 6 between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. into the sale of e-liquid nicotine to minors during which numerous businesses were checked for compliance. Those charged with endangering the welfare of a child are: Kenny Rubio, age 26, of Brentwood, employed at Island Hookah, located at 291West Main St., Sayville. Silvia Landaverve, age 37, of Uniondale, employed at Pop Smoke S…
Wrong-Way Driver Killed In Crash At Long Island Intersection Wrong-Way Driver Killed In Crash At Long Island Intersection
Wrong-Way Driver Killed In Crash At Long Island Intersection Police are investigating a crash that killed a wrong-way driver and injured another driver overnight on Long Island. It happened around 8:40 p.m. Tuesday, April 26 in Medford. Edward A. Thornlow, age 54, of Shirley, was driving a 2014 Cadillac sedan westbound in the eastbound lanes of Express Drive South, Suffolk County Police said. The vehicle then collided with a 2020 Ford Transit 350, being driven southbound on Horseblock Road by Christopher J. Samson, age 58, of Bayport, according to police. Thornlow was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital where he was p…
ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Flatbed Truck Near Long Island Intersection ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Flatbed Truck Near Long Island Intersection
ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Flatbed Truck Near Long Island Intersection Police have identified the man killed in a crash near a Long Island intersection overnight. The crash happened just before 9:30 p.m.  Saturday, April 23 in Blue Point. The man, now identified as Joseph Coleman, age 60, of Bayport, was walking with a bicycle on Montauk Highway, near Atlantic Avenue, when he was struck by a westbound flatbed truck, Suffolk County Police said. Coleman was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue where he was pronounced dead, said police.  The driver of the flatbed truck, a 43-year-old Mastic man, was not injured, accordi…
Alert Issued On Long Island For Man Wanted On Multiple Active Warrants Alert Issued On Long Island For Man Wanted On Multiple Active Warrants
Alert Issued On Long Island For Man Wanted On Multiple Active Warrants Recognize him? Law enforcement agencies on Long Island are attempting to locate a wanted man who has multiple active warrants out for his arrest. The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office issued an alert for 44-year-old Peter Fonsetto, who has been wanted since December 2021 on multiple charges. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Fonsetto is wanted on a Suffolk County Family Court arrest warrant for child abuse and/or neglect. Fonsetto is also wanted on two Suffolk County First District Court arrest warrants for criminal possession of a controlled substance and leaving the scene of a motor veh…
LI Man Man Driving With 40 Suspensions Nabbed After Fleeing, Police Say LI Man Man Driving With 40 Suspensions Nabbed After Fleeing, Police Say
LI Man Man Driving With 40 Suspensions Nabbed After Fleeing, Police Say A Long Island man with 40 suspensions on his driver's license was arrested after fleeing during a traffic stop, police reported. Jemel Edwards, age 35, of Deer Park, was arrested in Bayport shortly after midnight on Thursday, March 3, according to the Suffolk County Police Department.  Edwards was driving a 2000 Nissan Altima east on Route 27 Service Road in Sayville when an officer pulled him over at the intersection of Broadway Avenue for speeding, SCPD said.  When the officer got out of the patrol car, Edwards drove away, traveling south on Nicolls Road, police reported. The …
LI Man Admits To Threatening LGBTQ+ Affiliated Individuals, Organizations LI Man Admits To Threatening LGBTQ+ Affiliated Individuals, Organizations
LI Man Admits To Threatening LGBTQ+ Affiliated Individuals, Organizations A 74-year-old Long Island man has admitted to mailing more than 20 letters threatening individuals and organizations affiliated with the LGBTQ+ community. Robert Fehring, of Suffolk County, entered the guilty plea on Wednesday, Feb. 23, according to an announcement from Breon Peace, United States attorney for the Eastern District of New York. Earlier report - Long Island Man Accused Of Making Threats To LGBTQ+ Affiliated Individuals, Organizations “In pleading guilty today, the defendant admits that he sent hate-filled communications that threatened mass shootings, bombings and o…
Popular Pizzeria To Open Fourth Location On Long Island Popular Pizzeria To Open Fourth Location On Long Island
Popular Pizzeria To Open Fourth Location On Long Island The owners of several popular pizzerias are preparing to open their fourth location on Long Island. The Pizzeria will open a new location at Eleven Maple Apartments, a new apartment building set to open in early 2022 at 11 Maple Ave. in Bay Shore. Bay Shore Sneak Peak Posted by The Pizzeria on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 The owners of The Pizzeria also operate other locations in Bayport, Islip, and at the Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove. In addition to its signature pizzas and pasta dishes, the new location is set to have a bar, which will offer liquor, beer, and wine, according to a pos…
LI Man Facing Hate Crime Charges For Stealing Pride Flags, Police Say LI Man Facing Hate Crime Charges For Stealing Pride Flags, Police Say
LI Man Facing Hate Crime Charges For Stealing Pride Flags, Police Say A Long Island man is facing multiple hate crime charges for stealing LGBTQ+ pride flags over the summer. Robert Fehring, age 74, of Bayport, was charged with two counts of fourth-degree criminal mischief as a hate crime and two counts of fourth-degree larceny as a hate crime, according to the Suffolk County Police Department.  SCPD said the flags were stolen and flag brackets were broken at locations along Railroad Avenue in Sayville between Friday, July 23 and Monday, July 26. He is scheduled to be arraigned on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Fehring is also facing federal charges for sending thre…
Long Island Man Accused Of Making Threats To LGBTQ+ Affiliated Individuals, Organizations Long Island Man Accused Of Making Threats To LGBTQ+ Affiliated Individuals, Organizations
Long Island Man Accused Of Making Threats To LGBTQ+ Affiliated Individuals, Organizations A 74-year-old Long Island man was arrested after investigators said he mailed letters that threatened violence against LGBTQ+ affiliated organizations and individuals.  Robert Fehring, of Bayport, was arrested on Monday, Dec. 6, according to an announcement from Breon Peace, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York. The US Attorney's Office said a criminal complaint charged Fehring with threatening to assault, shoot and bomb LGBTQ+ affiliated individuals, organizations, and businesses over the years.  “Fehring’s alleged threats to members of the …
14-Year-Old Struck, Killed By LIRR Train 14-Year-Old Struck, Killed By LIRR Train
14-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Lirr Train A teen was killed after being hit by a Long Island Railroad train. Christopher Coluccio, age 14, of West Sayville, was found next to the tracks near the Patchogue LIRR station around 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, MTA officials said Officials said the investigation is ongoing. Police notified Coluccio's family and the Bayport-Blue Point school district. Coluccio reportedly might have been wearing earbuds at the time of the crash.  Bayport-Blue Point Superintendent Timothy Hearney, in a statement, said: "As many of you know, this has been a difficult week, and unlike any other for our school com…
Three Swimmers Rescued After Drifting Away From Boat On Long Island Three Swimmers Rescued After Drifting Away From Boat On Long Island
Three Swimmers Rescued After Drifting Away From Boat On Long Island Police rescued three people after they went swimming and drifted away from their boat on Long Island. Suffolk County Police reported that a 25-year-old Patchogue woman called 911 at about 2 a.m. on Sunday, July 25, to report that three passengers of the 22-foot Grady White boat she was on in the Great South Bay were missing. Police located the boat about a mile offshore in Bayport, SCPD said. Police said officers searched the area in a police helicopter.  Officers found the three missing swimmers at about 3:15 p.m., approximately a mile west of the boat. Police said the swimmers were …
Long Island Man Killed After Car Crashes Into Tree, Police Say Long Island Man Killed After Car Crashes Into Tree, Police Say
Long Island Man Killed After Car Crashes Into Tree, Police Say A Long Island man was killed after losing control of his vehicle and striking a tree, according to authorities. The crash happened around 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 15. Erik Schreiber, age 37, of Islip, was traveling eastbound on the Sunrise Service Road, in Bayport, when his 2008 Nissan the roadway and struck a tree, said the Suffolk County Police Schreiber was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in East Patchogue where he was pronounced dead. The vehicle was impounded for a safety check.  Anyone with information on the crash is asked to contact Fifth Squad detectives…
Long Island Trio Charged For Meth Ring Long Island Trio Charged For Meth Ring
Long Island Trio Charged For Meth Ring Three suspects on Long Island are facing charges for allegedly running a methamphetamine ring, federal officials announced. Bayport residents Joseph Sweeney, Jasmine Tabak, and Kevin “Tex” Turner” were charged in Manhattan federal court after being busted by undercover officers manufacturing and selling methamphetamine. U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss said that beginning last year, Sweeney, Tabak, and Turner conspired to distribute meth on Long Island, some of which was obtained in Manhattan. It is alleged that during controlled purchases, undercover officers seized approximately one and a h…
Burglaries At Three Long Island Restaurants Under Investigation Burglaries At Three Long Island Restaurants Under Investigation
Burglaries At Three Long Island Restaurants Under Investigation Three restaurants on Long Island were burglarized over the weekend, police said. Between midnight and 7 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18, JT’s Cafe on Montauk Highway in Blue Point was targeted, with a suspect kicking in a door, stealing cash and a computer hard drive. Police said that there was another burglary reported at Le Soir on Montauk Highway in Bayport between 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, and 11:30 a.m. on Sunday. The third burglary, police said, happened at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Sunday at JT’s Farmhouse, where there was a door pried open, with money, a camera, and DVR stolen from…
Good Samaritan Lifts Wrecked Vehicle Off Trapped Long Island Teen Good Samaritan Lifts Wrecked Vehicle Off Trapped Long Island Teen
Good Samaritan Lifts Wrecked Vehicle Off Trapped Long Island Teen An anonymous Good Samaritan helped save a teen who lost control of his vehicle and was partially ejected with the car landing on top of him. The crash took place around 10:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 11, when 18-year-old James Cermak, of Medford, was driving a 2000 Toyota pickup truck eastbound on Veterans Memorial Highway, said the Suffolk County Police. According to police, Cermak lost control of the vehicle, which then overturned, at the merge with eastbound Sunrise Service Road and he was partially ejected. A passing motorist from Bayport then came to the rescue and used a car jack to lift t…
Long Island Teen Critically Injured After Pickup Truck Overturns Long Island Teen Critically Injured After Pickup Truck Overturns
Long Island Teen Critically Injured After Pickup Truck Overturns A Long Island teen was critically injured in a single-vehicle crash. It happened just after 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11 in Bayport, Suffolk County Police said. James Cermak, 18, of Medford, was driving a 2000 Toyota pickup truck eastbound on Veterans Memorial Highway when he lost control of the vehicle, which then overturned, at the merge with eastbound Sunrise Service Road. Cermak was partially ejected and a passing motorist used a car jack to lift the pickup off the victim. Cermak was airlifted via Suffolk County Police helicopter to Stony Brook University Hospital, whe…
Farmingville Massage Therapist Due To Be Sentenced For Forcible Touching, Sex Abuse Of Clients Farmingville Massage Therapist Due To Be Sentenced For Forcible Touching, Sex Abuse Of Clients
Farmingville Massage Therapist Due To Be Sentenced For Forcible Touching, Sex Abuse Of Clients A massage therapist on Long Island who admitted to sexually abusing customers is scheduled to be sentenced. Matthew Widener, 34, of Farmingville, who worked at the Karasmatic Day Spa in Bayport and Elements Massage in Smithtown pleaded guilty earlier this summer to 11 counts of forcible touching and sexual abuse. Widener worked at Karasmatic Day Spa for approximately a year, and was immediately fired when his employer was made aware of the allegations. He worked at Elements Massage from June 2013 through December 2017. Following his guilty plea in June, Widener is expected to be sentenced …
Baby Alligator Found In Swimming Pool Of Long Island Family Baby Alligator Found In Swimming Pool Of Long Island Family
Baby Alligator Found In Swimming Pool Of Long Island Family A Long Island family had a surprising guest over the weekend when a baby alligator was found swimming in its pool. The Suffolk County SPCA and New York State Department of Environmental were called to a Bayport home when the family reported that they had returned home to find the eight-inch baby alligator trying to beat the heat in their pool. Officials said that both the SPCA and NYSDEC are attempting to determine how the alligator made its way into the area, since they are not indigenous and would die over the winter months. “Over the years many exotic, illegally, possessed animals and r…
Watercraft Rider Drifts In Great South Bay For Two Hours Watercraft Rider Drifts In Great South Bay For Two Hours
Watercraft Rider Drifts In Great South Bay For Two Hours A worried wife who called the police when her husband didn't return from a ride on his Yamaha watercraft on Great South Bay set off a wide search for the 52-year-old man.  William Sullivan, of Bayport, was reported missing around 7:55 p.m., Tuesday, May 21, after failing to return from a planned hourlong ride, said the Suffolk County Police. Sullivan left Homans Creek aboard the Yamaha watercraft at about 6:30 p.m. and when he didn’t return an hour later as planned, his wife called 911 and reported him missing, police said. After receiving the call, Suffolk county launched two patrol …
News Of Popular Bayport Restaurant's Closing Saddens Many News Of Popular Bayport Restaurant's Closing Saddens Many
News Of Popular Bayport Restaurant's Closing Saddens Many Reaction to the news of the closing of a popular Bayport farm-to-table restaurant that often features live music was mostly sad. "Food is great. I suggest trying to get there before it’s gone for good," someone posted under the article on Facebook. The owners of Grey Horse Tavern in Bayport announced on the restaurant's Facebook on Friday, May 3 that it will serve its last meal in early June and that the business and building are up for sale. Another Facebook comment said, "It’s business. I don’t see it as sad. I see it as people who’ve had their fill. The place will change hands, and…
Popular Farm-To-Table Restaurant On Long Island To Close Popular Farm-To-Table Restaurant On Long Island To Close
Popular Farm-To-Table Restaurant On Long Island To Close A popular farm-to-table restaurant known for its locally sourced meals and cozy bar and music is closing in Bayport.  Grey Horse Tavern announced it will serve its last meal in early June and that the business and building are up for sale. Owners Linda Ringhouse Irene Dougal owners are selling the business, they said in a Facebook post: "The decision has been a difficult one for us, as we recognize a deep appreciation for the hard work and commitment of our dedicated employees. We are grateful for the loyal customers, a mix of locals and visitors, who have supported the busi…