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Prolific Burglar Targets 7 Long Island Businesses, DA Says Prolific Burglar Targets 7 Long Island Businesses, DA Says
Prolific Burglar Targets 7 Long Island Businesses, DA Says A pizzeria, a laundromat, and a nail salon were among the seven businesses targeted in a Long Island man’s alleged burglary spree. Kenneth Eckhoff, age 70, of Mastic Beach, was indicted on multiple felony counts of burglary in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, July 12. According to prosecutors, Eckhoff burglarized the following Suffolk County businesses between May and June 2023: Carpet Depot, located in Lake Grove at 2970 Middle Country Road Villa Grazie Pizza, located in Centereach at 1665 Middle Country Road Rainbow Shops, located in Centereach at 257 Middle Country Road Carpet Depo…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Plans Announced To Open Chick-Fil-A Location At Long Island Shopping Center Plans Announced To Open Chick-Fil-A Location At Long Island Shopping Center
Plans Announced To Open Chick-Fil-A Location At Long Island Shopping Center A town councilman has announced plans for a Chick-Fil-A location at a Long Island shopping center that is under construction. Brookhaven Town Councilman Kevin LaValle said property owners from the Expressway Plaza Shopping Center shared plans for the new restaurant.  The shopping center is located at the southwest corner of Portion Road and County Road 83 in Farmingville. LaValle said the facade of the building has been updated, and the property owners presented plans to open a Chick-Fil-A at a recent Farmingville Resident's Association meeting. "The residents who attended the m…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Suspect Charged After Man Seriously Injured In Hit-Run Crash At Long Island Intersection Suspect Charged After Man Seriously Injured In Hit-Run Crash At Long Island Intersection
Suspect Charged After Man Seriously Injured In Hit-Run Crash At Long Island Intersection A suspect has been charged after a hit-and-run driver left a man hospitalized in serious condition when he was struck at a busy Long Island intersection, police said. Officers from the Suffolk County Police Department responded to the intersection of Portion Road and North Morris Avenue in Farmingville at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, where there was a report of an injured pedestrian. Upon arrival, the officers found Farmingville resident Gabriel Perez, 24, who was injured in the roadway. Perez was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital in serious condition, police …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Man Seriously Injured In Hit-Run Crash At Busy Long Island Intersection Man Seriously Injured In Hit-Run Crash At Busy Long Island Intersection
Man Seriously Injured In Hit-Run Crash At Busy Long Island Intersection A hit-and-run driver left a man hospitalized in serious condition after he was struck at a busy Long Island intersection, police said. Officers from the Suffolk County Police Department responded to the intersection of Portion Road and North Morris Avenue in Farmingville at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, where there was a report of an injured pedestrian. Upon arrival, the officers found Farmingville resident Gabriel Perez, 24, who was injured in the roadway. Perez was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital in serious condition, police said.  The investigation d…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Know Him? Man Wanted For Stealing Outside Long Island Residence Know Him? Man Wanted For Stealing Outside Long Island Residence
Know Him? Man Wanted For Stealing Outside Long Island Residence Know him? The Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section is attempting to locate a man who was caught stealing from outside a residence in Farmingville earlier this month. Police investigators released photos of a man who allegedly stole four wind chimes from the porch of a Portion Road residence at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 11. The stolen items had a value of approximately $160, according to the police. Anyone who recognizes the man, or who has information regarding his whereabouts has been asked to contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-220-TIPS or…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Long Island Man Arrested For Driving With 53 License Suspensions Long Island Man Arrested For Driving With 53 License Suspensions
Long Island Man Arrested For Driving With 53 License Suspensions A Long Island man has been charged after police say he was caught driving with 53 license suspensions. Suffolk County Police say they initiated a traffic stop on a 2009 Dodge van traveling westbound on Portion Road near Holbrook Road in Farmingville on Tuesday, Sept. 24 around 8:45 p.m. The stop was initiated after a license plate reader indicated that the owner of the vehicle, identified as Kelsey Blair, 39, of Farmingville, had a suspended license, police say. A full check of Blair’s license revealed a total of 53 suspensions on 11 separate dates, according to police. Blair was arrested…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
Annual Farmingville Street Fair Expected To Draw Thousands From Near, Far Annual Farmingville Street Fair Expected To Draw Thousands From Near, Far
Annual Farmingville Street Fair Expected To Draw Thousands From Near, Far What's more fun than a summer drive to one of the north shore's quaint towns then a street fair? The quaint hamlet of Farmingville will be bustling Sunday, June 9 for the 8th annual Farmingville Street Fair.  The streets will be filled with thousands of visitors for shopping, live music, classic car show, bounce houses for kids, beer garden and food. The fair is hosted by the Farmingville Hills Chamber of Commerce and attracts hundreds of vendors selling everything from crafts, toys, jewelry, clothing, and accessories. ."We have grown to be one of the most talked-about street fairs i…

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by Donna Christopher