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Woman Arrested For Prostitution After Long Island Massage Parlor Raid Woman Arrested For Prostitution After Long Island Massage Parlor Raid
Woman Arrested For Prostitution After Long Island Massage Parlor Raid A woman was nabbed for alleged prostitution after a police raid of a Long Island massage parlor. It happened on Wednesday, Aug. 30 in Huntington at approximately 3 p.m., according to Suffolk County Police. Following complaints from the community, SCPD officers teamed up with Town of Huntington officials and the Huntington Town Fire Marshal to investigate the AT Shangrila Spa, located at 870 West Jericho Turnpike. The raid resulted in the arrest of 46-year-old Huaying Wei of Brooklyn on the following charges: Prostitution Unlawful practice of a profession She was released and is due b…

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
Long Island Man Charged After Spray-Painting Nine Buildings, Police Say Long Island Man Charged After Spray-Painting Nine Buildings, Police Say
Long Island Man Charged After Spray-Painting Nine Buildings, Police Say A Long Island man was arrested after police said he spray-painted "Defund the Police" or "Defund Suffolk PD" on nine buildings.  Thomas Rivas, age 26, of Huntington, was arrested and charged with nine counts of making graffiti, the Suffolk County Police Department announced on Wednesday, Oct. 13. SCPD said the following buildings were spray-painted between March and April of 2021: The Kaufman Corp, 133 West Hills Road, Huntington Station Ravello Ristorante, 1277 East Jericho Turnpike, Elwood Spirit of Huntington Arts Center, 2 Melville Road, Huntington Station Village Fireplace &…

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
Popular Mexican Restaurant Opens New Long Island Location Popular Mexican Restaurant Opens New Long Island Location
Popular Mexican Restaurant Opens New Long Island Location A popular Mexican eatery, boasting an extensive selection of burritos with names derived from Long Island culture, has opened a second location in the area. In addition to its flagship Massapequa store, Shrimpy's Burrito Bar opened a second location on West Jericho Turnpike in Huntington in September. "All three owners grew up on the south shore of Long Island. What we bring is a young, FUN and energetic feel to the kitchen," reads the restaurant's website. "Our food is made with love and has a 'hometown' vibe rubbed off by our Long Island cultured names for all of our menu items. We also c…

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by Christina Coulter
News
Popular Long Island Steakhouse Seized By State For Unpaid Taxes Popular Long Island Steakhouse Seized By State For Unpaid Taxes
Popular Long Island Steakhouse Seized By State For Unpaid Taxes A popular Long Island restaurant that has been a favorite spot for locals for some 57 years has been seized by New York State for nonpayment of taxes. The Clubhouse, at 320 W Jericho Turnpike in Huntington, which was closed on Tuesday, Sept. 10, owes the state back taxes totaling $168,481.02, said James Gazzale, a spokesman for the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance.  The amount covers a two-year period from 2017 to 2019, Gazzale said. Gazzale said the department typically "leaves all avenues open," in an effort to recoup their funds and for the business to be able to r…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Two Charged With Prostitution In Huntington Massage Parlor Raid Two Charged With Prostitution In Huntington Massage Parlor Raid
Two Charged With Prostitution In Huntington Massage Parlor Raid Two women were charged with prostitution after a raid of a Huntington massage parlor, according to Suffolk County Police.  The raid on Thursday, June 20 at 5:35 p.m. was at the Four Seasons Spa, located at 367 West Jericho Turnpike, police said. In response to community complaints, Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers, assisted by the Town of Huntington Public Safety, Criminal Intelligence detectives, and Second Squad detectives conducted an investigation into alleged illegal activity at the spa, according to police. Jing Mei Zou, 50, and Qiong Zhou, 55, b…

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by Donna Christopher