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Woman Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Long Island Massage Parlor Woman Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Long Island Massage Parlor
Woman Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Long Island Massage Parlor A woman has been charged with prostitution after a raid at a Long Island massage parlor. In response to numerous community complaints, Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers conducted an investigation into an unnamed business located in Coram at 625 Middle Country Road. As a result, Jessica Mesa Ortiz, age 37, of East Elmhurst, Queens, was charged with: Prostitution, a felony; Unauthorized practice of a profession, a misdemeanor. Ortiz was released on a Desk Appearance Ticket and is scheduled to appear at First District Court in Central Islip at a …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & 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
'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…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Illegal Dumpers Seen Flipping Off Witness At Long Island Wetlands Get Fitting Punishment Illegal Dumpers Seen Flipping Off Witness At Long Island Wetlands Get Fitting Punishment
Illegal Dumpers Seen Flipping Off Witness At Long Island Wetlands Get Fitting Punishment A Long Island couple will avoid jail time in lieu of a more creative punishment after they were busted dumping their junk in protected wetlands. Husband and wife Fabio and Judith Monasterolo, both of Holbrook, pleaded guilty to criminal mischief in Suffolk County Court on Monday, Oct. 16, for illegally dumping cinder blocks and concrete near tidal wetlands in Brookhaven. According to prosecutors, Mr. and Mrs. Monasterolo, ages 51 and 55, respectively, were photographed dumping items from their pickup truck into the wetlands near Jefferson Drive and Grove Road in Mastic Beach in April 2023.…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Massage Parlor Raid: 2 More Women Charged After Investigation At Troubled Long Island Business Massage Parlor Raid: 2 More Women Charged After Investigation At Troubled Long Island Business
Massage Parlor Raid: 2 More Women Charged After Investigation At Troubled Long Island Business Two more women are facing charges for alleged crimes at an embattled massage parlor on Long Island. Suffolk County Police conducted an operation in Centereach at New Day Spa on Dawn Drive Wednesday, Aug. 2, after receiving multiple complaints. Following their investigation, Liu Bing, age 42, of Centereach, was arrested and charged with unauthorized practice of a profession, a felony. Wendy Valencia Dorado, age 26, of Brooklyn, was also arrested and charged with prostitution, a misdemeanor. Earlier Report: 2 Women Charged After Raid At Centereach Massage Parlor They were issued a d…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Prostitution Busts: 2 Women Charged After Separate Raids At Long Island Massage Parlors Prostitution Busts: 2 Women Charged After Separate Raids At Long Island Massage Parlors
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 …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Massage Parlor Raid On Long Island Leads To Charge For Woman, Police Say Massage Parlor Raid On Long Island Leads To Charge For Woman, Police Say
Massage Parlor Raid On Long Island Leads To Charge For Woman, Police Say A 35-year-old woman was charged with unauthorized practice of a profession following a massage parlor raid on Long Island. Police officers, along with the Town of Brookhaven fire marshal and building inspector, conducted an investigation into New Blue Sea Relaxing Spa in Mount Sinai at about 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 17, after receiving complaints about the business, the Suffolk County Police Department said. The business is located at 331 Route 25A, police reported. SCPD said Lan Li, of Flushing, was arrested after the investigation. She was released on a desk appearance tic…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Abandoned 'Zombie House' On Long Island Demolished After Complaints Of Squatters, Drug Activity Abandoned 'Zombie House' On Long Island Demolished After Complaints Of Squatters, Drug Activity
Abandoned 'Zombie House' On Long Island Demolished After Complaints Of Squatters, Drug Activity A Long Island "zombie house" that has been the subject of numerous complaints and town building code violations was demolished this week.The abandoned Bellport house, located at 658 Bayview Ave., was demolished on Monday, Dec. 19, the Town of Brookhaven announced. Officials said squatters and drug activity had been reported at the house, and it was demolished in accordance with Chapter 73 of the Town Code, which allows for a "fast track" to rid neighborhoods of unsafe buildings. The property owner is responsible for the cost of the demolition and removal of the debris, officials said. …

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Investigation Of LI Massage Parlor Results In Charges For Pair Of Women Investigation Of LI Massage Parlor Results In Charges For Pair Of Women
Investigation Of LI Massage Parlor Results In Charges For Pair Of Women A pair of new arrests have been made after a multi-agency investigation at a massage parlor on Long Island. In response to numerous community complaints, authorities conducted the operation at Young & Powerful Spa, in Port Jefferson Station, at 650 Route 112 at around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 22. Following the investigation, Bibo Yan, age 48, of Flushing, and Lili Li, age 46, of Jericho, were both charged with unauthorized practice of a profession. Town of Brookhaven Investigators and the Fire Marshal issued numerous violations for fire and building code …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Woman Accused Of Running Unlicensed Long Island Massage Parlor Woman Accused Of Running Unlicensed Long Island Massage Parlor
Woman Accused Of Running Unlicensed Long Island Massage Parlor Numerous complaints by members of the community led to the arrest of a woman for allegedly running an unlicensed massage parlor on Long Island, police said. Suffolk County Police officers raided the Oasis Sap on Route 25A in Miller Place at approximately 8:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 21, leading to the arrest. That investigation led to the arrest of Guping Duan, age 52, of Flushing, Queens, who was charged with two counts of unauthorized practice of a profession, both felonies. She was released following her arrest and scheduled to be arraigned in First District Court in Central Islip o…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Long Island Bar Owner Facing Charges After NYS Liquor Authority Inspection Long Island Bar Owner Facing Charges After NYS Liquor Authority Inspection
Long Island Bar Owner Facing Charges After NYS Liquor Authority Inspection A Long Island bar owner is facing charges following a New York State Liquor Authority Inspection. In a news release, the Suffolk County Police Department said Taino’s Café & Lounge was investigated at about 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 10. The business is located at 24 Middle Country Road in Coram.  Police said the bar was inspected by Sixth Precinct officers, in conjunction with: New York State Liquor Authority investigators Town of Brookhaven fire marshals Building inspectors A Law Department investigator with the Town of Brookhaven The owner of the bar, Luis Almonte, age…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Complaints In Community Lead To Raid, Arrests At Long Island Massage Parlor Complaints In Community Lead To Raid, Arrests At Long Island Massage Parlor
Complaints In Community Lead To Raid, Arrests At Long Island Massage Parlor Officials on Long Island broke up an illicit massage parlor during an evening raid, police said. After receiving multiple complaints from members of the community, Suffolk County First Precinct Crime Section officers launched a multi-agency raid at the massage parlor at 200 Middle Country Road in Middle Island at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 14. Among those also involved in the raid were the Town of Brookhaven Investigator, the Town of Brookhaven Fire Marshal, and the Town of Brookhaven Building Inspector. The raid led to the arrest of two, who are facing multiple charg…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Fireworks Damage Docks, Causing $6.1K Worth Of Damage On Long Island, Police Say Fireworks Damage Docks, Causing $6.1K Worth Of Damage On Long Island, Police Say
Fireworks Damage Docks, Causing $6.1K Worth Of Damage On Long Island, Police Say Police investigators are attempting to locate the parties responsible for damaging a public dock with fireworks over the summer on Long Island. Suffolk County Police Arson Section detectives released photos of the aftermath at the Town of Brookhaven docks in Mastic Beach after they were extensively damaged by fireworks in August. According to police, the damage at the docks at the end of Cranberry Drive was discovered at approximately 10:50 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 31. The damage done to the dock was valued at approximately $6,100. No suspect or suspects have been identified. Anyone with in…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
These Are Fireworks Spectaculars On Long Island You Won't Want To Miss These Are Fireworks Spectaculars On Long Island You Won't Want To Miss
These Are Fireworks Spectaculars On Long Island You Won't Want To Miss Click here for an updated story: Here Are Five July 4th Fireworks Spectaculars On Long Island You Won't Want To Miss There are dozens of fireworks shows to attend on Long Island. But these five have proven to be spectacular, year after year. Here's your guide to fireworks displays on Long Island. TD Bank Celebrate America Fireworks and Show at Eisenhower Park, 1899 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow: The event on Saturday, June 29 (rain date is Sunday, June 30) runs 4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theater, with fireworks starting at 9:30 p.m. Doors will open 5:3…

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by Donna Christopher
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Town Employee Stole Hundreds Of Gallons Of Diesel Fuel On LI, DA Says Town Employee Stole Hundreds Of Gallons Of Diesel Fuel On LI, DA Says
Town Employee Stole Hundreds Of Gallons Of Diesel Fuel On LI, DA Says A Wading River man who worked for the Town of Brookhaven for nearly three decades is facing charges for allegedly stealing hundreds of gallons of diesel fuel from town facilities over the course of several years. Daniel Curtin, 50, who has been employed with the town’s Highway Department for approximately 29 years, was arrested this week for allegedly stealing 510 gallons of diesel fuel that was used for a heater in his garage, Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini announced. The alleged theft of the diesel fuel from town facilities began in August 2015 and happened 74 other times …

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by Zak Failla