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Lifestyle
This Long Island Bar Reigns Supreme As Best Spot For Brews, Voters Say
A brewery serving up both traditional and experimental beers and ciders has been voted as the best bar on Long Island for the fourth year in a row. Po’Boy Brewery, located at 200 Wilson Street in Port Jefferson Station, is the best bar on Long Island, according to Bethpage Best of Long Island's brand-new 2024 rankings. Founded in 2013 by brewmaster Bob Rodriguez, the microbrewery offers a smattering of local and homemade ciders, beers, and sours — all with quirky names, such as “Lucky Honey Boo Boo” (a green beer for St. Patrick’s Day), “EyePA of the Tiger” (an American IPA), and “LL Cool…
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Duo Set Fire To
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Substations So They Could Burglarize Long Island Businesses, DA Says
Two men accused in nearly a dozen commercial burglaries on Long Island tried distracting police by setting fires at electrical substations, prosecutors allege. Frank Costa, age 54, of Port Jefferson Station, and Jon Pucci, age 29, of Middle Island, were arraigned on arson and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Feb. 27 According to prosecutors, the men broke into nine Suffolk County businesses – including six convenience stores, a laundry mat, and a deli – between December 2023 and February 2024. Earlier Report: Duo Nabbed For String Of Long Island Business Burglarie…
Weather
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Reports From Nassau County For Winter Storm
Here are snowfall reports from the region for the winter storm that is sweeping through the Northeast on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Totals are from the National Weather Service and submissions from Daily Voice readers: Location Amount Time/Date Provider New York Westchester County Peekskill 10.3 inches 1000 AM 02/13 Public Croton-on-Hudso 10.5 inches 12:45 PM 02/13 Daily Voice reader submission North Salem/Peach Lake 10.0 inches 0430 PM 02/13 Daily Voice reader submission Croton-on-Hudson …
Police & Fire
Duo Nabbed For String Of Long Island Business Burglaries
Two suspects have been arrested in connection to nearly a dozen Long Island business burglaries and an attempted burglary. Following an investigation by Suffolk County Police Major Case Unit detectives, Frank Costa, age 54, of Port Jefferson, and Jon Pucci, age 29, of Middle Island, were apprehended in Centereach for allegedly committing the following burglaries during which cash and cigarettes were stolen: Shell, located at 1511 Middle Country Road in Ridge, on Friday, Feb. 9 Kings Park Auto Care, located at 189 Main Street in Kings Park, on Tu…
Police & Fire
Suspect Nabbed For Fatal Hit-Run Long Island Crash
Police have apprehended a suspect in a hit-and-run crash on Long Island. The crash happened around 10:15 p.m. Friday, June 2 in Port Jefferson Station. A man was crossing Route 112 eastbound, south of Rose Avenue, when he was struck by an unknown SUV heading southbound on Route 112 that fled the scene, Suffolk County Police said. The man was then struck by a second southbound vehicle that remained at the scene, according to police. The victim, identified as Peter Williams, age 47, of Terryville. was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suf…
Police & Fire
Man, Woman Nabbed As Suspects After Armed Robbery At Long Island Convenience Store
Two suspects have been apprehended after an armed robbery of a Long Island convenience store. A man approached an employee of Speedy Mart and Gas in Port Jefferson Station, located at 1034 Route 112, displayed a gun, and demanded cash, at around 9:20 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, Suffolk County Police said. The clerk complied, and the robber fled the scene on foot to a vehicle waiting down the street. Canvasing the area, a patrol unit officer stopped two people, one of whom matched the suspect’s description. During his investigation, the officer recovered a Polymer80 gho…
Police & Fire
Woman's Body Found At Demolition Site On Long Island
Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body found at a demolition site on Long Island. A person found the body of an adult woman in Port Jefferson Station at Lawrence Aviation Industries Incorporated Site, located at on Sheep Pasture Road, at approximately 11:50 a.m. Friday, Dec. 8. The body was taken to the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner for an autopsy to determine cause of death and identity of the woman, which has not yet been released. Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact the Homicide Squad at 631-852-6…
Lifestyle
Diners Rave Over Jimmy Fallon-Approved Eatery's Second Nassau County Location
A popular modern Mexican restaurant’s newest location has over four stars from diners across Long Island – and one beloved comedian. Tocolo Cantina’s Glen Cove location, located at 120 Village Square, opened at the end of August 2023 to an excited (and hungry) group of Long Islanders waiting to try the swanky eatery. With over four-and-a-half stars on Yelp and a visit from high-profile funnyman Jimmy Fallon, it seems as if the sky is the limit for Tocolo. Serving both lunch and dinner, Tocolo Cantina offers up a variety of modern Mexican fares, some classic (think enchiladas, tacos, an…
Lifestyle
Winning $33K Lottery Ticket Sold At Long Island Store
A winning lottery ticket worth over $30,000 was sold at a Long Island business. The top-prize-winning Take 5 ticket, worth $33,667, was sold in Port Jefferson Station at the Sunoco station located at 669 Old Town Road, New York Lottery announced. It was sold for the evening drawing held on Monday, Oct. 30. Take 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39. The drawing is televised twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prize money. Players can check their numbers on the New York Lottery website.
Police & Fire
Fatal Crash: 31-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Near Long Island Intersection
A 31-year-old has been identified as the victim of a fatal overnight crash near an intersection on Long Island. It happened just after 10:05 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16 in Coram. The victim was walking in the roadway of Middle Country Road, near Martin Street, when he was struck by an eastbound 2011 Cadillac SRX4, Suffolk County Police said. The man, identified as Evan Espinosa, age 31, of Medford, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Cadillac, a 38-year-old man from Port Jefferson Station, was not injured. Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash to call …
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Man Smokes Cigar After Fatally Beating, Urinating On Roommate At Long Island Home: DA
A 46-year-old man has been formally charged with murder for allegedly beating his roommate to death outside their Long Island home. Felix Martinez, of Port Jefferson Station, was indicted on second-degree murder and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Aug. 29, in the death of Richard Shields. According to the Suffolk County DA’s office, the two got into an argument in front of their Port Jefferson Station home, located on Jarvin Road, shortly after noon on Friday, Aug. 4. Surveillance footage from a neighbor’s home shows that Martinez confronted Shields, age 56, as the vic…
Police & Fire
Fatal Crash: 54-Year-Old ID'd After Car Hits Pole, Tree On Long Island
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 …
Lifestyle
'Outrageously Delicious': This Pizzeria Slings Some Of Best Pies On Long Island, Foodies Say
Few questions arise the passions of Long Islanders more than where to find the best pizza, but that’s exactly what was on CJ Orlando’s mind in a recent social media post to her fellow foodies. “What is the best pizza place in Suffolk County? Asking for a friend,” reads her July 14 post on the Long Island Foodies Facebook page. Not surprisingly, her query sparked a cascade of responses in the comments - most of them earnest, some of them snarky. “This is an exercise in futility,” reads one comment. “And here we go lol,” reads another. One respondent simply posted a GIF of a man eating p…
Police & Fire
Sobriety Checkpoint: 3 Charged During Overnight Long Island Detail
Three people are facing charges after an overnight sobriety checkpoint at the start of the July 4th holiday on Long Island. Authorities conducted the operation in Port Jefferson Station at the corner of Route 112, at Hallock Avenue, from 11:40 p.m. Friday, June 30 until 2:30 a.m. Saturday, July 1. A total of 414 vehicles went through the checkpoint, Suffolk Couty Police said. The following were charged with driving while intoxicated: Gabrielle Brewer, age 30, of Coram; Jariel Felix-Benitez, age 30, of Farmingdale; Matute Monjoya, age 41, of Mount Sinai. The checkpoin…
Police & Fire
Cocaine Chihuahuas: Long Island Man Arrested, Allegedly Drugged Puppies, SPCA Says
A Long Island man has been arrested and charged after his puppies were found to have ingested cocaine and fentanyl, officials reported. Port Jefferson Station resident Adam Dziomba, aged 53, was arrested on Friday, June 16 for animal cruelty charges, detectives with the Suffolk County SPCA announced. SPCA officers responded to a local animal hospital to find that Dziomba’s two chihuahua puppies, Freddy and Tonto, were suffering symptoms of a cocaine overdose. The puppies are both 15 weeks old. Narcan was given to the dogs to reverse the overdoses, as cocaine can be lethal to dogs. …
Police & Fire
Fatal Hit-Run: Police Seeking This Vehicle In Long Island Crash That Killed 47-Year-Old
Police have put out new information in hopes of locating the driver who fled after hitting and killing a pedestrian on a busy Long Island road. The incident happened at around 10:15 p.m. Friday, June 2, in Port Jefferson Station. Suffolk County Police said 47-year-old Peter Williams was crossing Route 112 eastbound, south of Rose Avenue, when he was struck by an unknown SUV heading southbound that fled the scene. Earlier Report: ID Released For Victim Killed In Hit-Run Crash On Long Island Williams was then struck by a second southbound vehicle that remained at the scene. He was pron…
Police & Fire
ID Released For Victim Killed In Hit-Run Crash On Long Island
Authorities have identified a man who was killed in a hit-and-run crash on a busy Long Island road. Click here for a new, updated story: Suspect Nabbed Fatal Hit-Run Port Jefferson Station Crash The incident happened at around 10:15 p.m. Friday, June 2, in Port Jefferson Station. A male pedestrian was crossing Route 112 eastbound, south of Rose Avenue, when he was struck by an unknown SUV heading southbound on Route 112 that fled the scene, Suffolk County Police said. Earlier Report: Fatal Crash: Victim Struck By SUV That Flees, Then Another Vehicle On Long Island The man was…
Police & Fire
Fatal Crash: Victim Struck By SUV That Flees, Then Another Vehicle On Long Island
Police are searching for a suspect after a fatal overnight hit-and-run crash on Long Island. Click here for a new, updated story - Suspect Nabbed Fatal Hit-Run Port Jefferson Station Crash It happened around 10:15 p.m. Friday, June 2 in Port Jefferson Station. A male pedestrian was crossing Route 112 eastbound, south of Rose Avenue, when he was struck by an unknown SUV heading southbound on Route 112 that fled the scene, Suffolk County Police said. The man was then struck by a second southbound vehicle that remained at the scene, according to police. The victim, who has …
Police & Fire
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Man
Police are asking for help in locating a Long Island man who was reported missing. Arturo Rabassa was last seen at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 24, on Route 112 in the hamlet of Port Jefferson Station. The 93-year-old suffers from dementia and may be in need of medical attention, according to Suffolk County Police. Rabassa is described as being 5-foot-1-inch tall and 150 pounds, bald, with blue eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a black hat, black sweater, gray pants, and black shoes. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Suffolk County Police Department at 631-…
News
$52M Scheme: Long Island Resident Among 10 Charged By Feds
Ten people have been charged in connection with a massive scheme to defraud a leading cargo airline based in New York of tens of millions of dollars in revenue and the services of its employees, federal authorities announced. The 10 charged are: Connecticut resident Abilash Kurien, age 45, of Wilton in Fairfield County; Hudson Valley resident Carlton Llewellyn, age 55, of Highland Mills in Orange County; Long Island resident Robert Schirmer, age 58, of Port Jefferson Station; Queens resident Patrick Lau, 43, of Flushing; Lars Winkelbauer, age 47, of Bangkok, Thailand; Skye …
Police & Fire
Prostitution Busts: 2 Women Charged After Separate Raids At Long Island Massage Parlors
Two women have been charged with prostitution after separate raids at a pair of Long Island massage parlors. The first raid happened around 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 in Port Jefferson Station In response to community complaints, authorities conducted an investigation into an unnamed spa located at 10 Medical Drive, Suite D. Following an investigation, Shidi Zhang, age 37, of Flushing, Queens, was arrested and charged with unauthorized practice of a profession, a felony. Zhang was released on a desk appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear at First District …
Lifestyle
This Bar Serves Best Brews On Long Island, Voters Say
When looking for a place to unwind after a busy workday or a gathering spot to reunite with old friends, look no further than what voters say is Long Island’s best bar — Po’Boy Brewery. Located at 200 Wilson Street in Port Jefferson Station, Po’Boy Brewery sets the bar high, as it was voted by Long Islanders as the best bar on the island for its third year in a row, according to Bethpage Best of Long Island's brand-new 2023 rankings. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Po'Boy Brewery & Cidery (@poboybrewery) Founded in 2013 by …
Police & Fire
22-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Train In Hicksville
A local resident was struck and killed by a Long Island Railroad train over the weekend. Suffolk County resident Tyshawn R. Hunter, age 22, of Port Jefferson Station, was struck around 11 p.m., Friday, March 24 in Nassau County near the Hicksville Station, according to the MTA. The incident occurred west of the Hicksville station in an area unauthorized for pedestrians, MTA officials said. Service was initially suspended between Mineola and Hicksville Stations. MTA police, EMS, and the LIRR supervision team responded to the scene to conduct an investigation. The on-scene inves…
Police & Fire
1 Teen Killed, 5 Others Injured In Overnight Long Island Crash
One teenager was killed and five others suffered injuries in a two-vehicle overnight crash on Long Island. It happened Saturday, March 11 at about 9:30 p.m. in Port Jefferson Station. An 18-year-old Islandia teen was driving a 2019 Honda Accord eastbound on Nesconset Highway when he attempted to make a left turn onto Woodhull Avenue and was struck in the intersection by a westbound 2022 Ford Bronco, Suffolk County Police said. A 16-year-old boy, a backseat passenger in the Honda, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital where he was pronounced dead. …
News
Know Him? Burglar Smashes Way Into Long Island Chick-fil-A
Police are working to identify a burglar who smashed his way into a Long Island Chick-fil-A before stealing several electronics. The break-in occurred just after midnight on Friday, Jan. 20, at the Chick-fil-A in Port Jefferson Station, located on Nesconset Highway, according to Suffolk County Police. Detectives said a man broke a glass door before entering the restaurant and stealing several iPads from an office. Surveillance footage shows the suspect is a light-skinned man with a black and gray beard. He was last seen fleeing in a sedan, police said. Anyone with information is asked …
News
Duo Nabbed In Fatal Stabbing Of Man On Long Island Trail
Police have arrested two suspects in the fatal stabbing of a man found on a Long Island walking and biking trail. Jose Martinez-Vazquez, age 24, and Tiffany Diaz-Cabrera, age 20, both of Port Jefferson Station, were arrested Sunday, March 5, for second-degree murder in the death of Benjamin Flores-Mendez, according to Suffolk County Police. Earlier Report: ID Released For Man Found Stabbed To Death On Long Island Trail Flores-Mendez, of Port Jefferson Station, was found stabbed to death at the Greenway Trail in Port Jefferson Station, near Clifton Place, at around 1 a.m. on June 17, 2…
Police & Fire
Long Island Man Nabbed With Drugs, Gun, During Warrants Search
A Long Island man was allegedly caught with a gun and during following an early-morning warrant search. Nicholas Cox, age 32, of Port Jefferson Station, was arrested around 8 a.m., Wednesday, Feb 23 during the execution of a search at his apartment by Suffolk County Police detectives. During the search detectives found Cox to be in possession of a loaded .25 caliber Lorcin semi-automatic handgun with an extra magazine along with approximately 50 grams of cocaine and fentanyl, and drug packaging materials, police said. Cox was charged with: Criminal possession of a weapon Three …
Police & Fire
Man Killed After Being Struck By Separate Vehicles At Long Island Intersection
Police are investigating after a person was killed in an overnight crash at a Long Island intersection. It happened around 7:40 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5 in Farmingville. A 41-year-old Mount Sinai man was driving a 2022 Mercedes-Benz northbound on North Ocean Avenue at Granny Road when he swerved to avoid hitting a pedestrian, who was running east across the roadway at the intersection against the direction of traffic control devices, Suffolk County Police said. The Mercedes struck the pedestrian, who was then hit by a 2021 Hyundai Sonata being operated by a 44-year-old Coram man The pede…
Police & Fire
Bethpage Woman Seriously Injured In Crash On Long Island Expressway
A woman was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer on the Long Island Expressway, which caused gridlock during the morning commute. The crash took place in Yaphank around 5:20 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 27 on the westbound side. According to the Suffolk County Police, Nassau County resident Josephine Carroll, age 53, of Bethpage, was driving a 2015 Nissan near Exit 67, when her vehicle struck the rear of a 2016 Kenwood tractor-trailer that was stopped in traffic for construction. Carroll was transported by ambulance to Stony Brook University Hospital …
Business
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ased Uncle Giuseppe's Soon Moving To Bigger Location In Westchester
A popular supermarket is moving to a larger nearby location later this summer in Northern Westchester. Long Island-based Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace plans to open a new location at the Yorktown Green Shopping Center at 329 Downing Drive in Yorktown Heights in August, representatives announced. The space, formerly housing Food Emporium, sat empty for more than 10 years until the specialty grocer began renovations. The Yorktown Uncle Giuseppe's is currently located at 380 Downing Drive after taking over the space from Turco's. According to the announcement, renovations at the 45…
Police & Fire
Four Charged With DWI During Sobriety Checkpoint At Busy Long Island Intersection
Four people were charged during an overnight sobriety checkpoint overnight at a busy Long Island intersection. It was conducted in Port Jefferson Station at the corner of Route 112 at Hallock Avenue from around 11:10 p.m. Friday, July 1 until just before 2:30 a.m. Saturday, July 2. Police officers from the Suffolk County Police Department’s Highway Patrol Bureau conducted the joint operation. The following people were arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated: Daniel George, age 29, of Centereach, William Renner, age 52, of St. James, Jean Alouder, age 28, of Worcester, M…
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