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Donna Christopher

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Police & Fire

'Cloud Of Smoke' Coming From Car Leads To Charges For Five Men In Greenwich, Police Say Five men face drug charges the car they were riding in was stopped a flume of smoke came out a window, according to Greenwich Police. Police while conducting a DUI Gran Enforcement on Saturday, Aug. 17 stopped a vehicle at 1800 East Putnam Ave. for traveling unreasonably fast, according to Greenwich Police. When the car came to a stop and the driver side window was opened, a thick cloud of smoke reportedly came out the window with the suspected odor of burnt marijuana, police said. One of the five passengers was identified by their New York State ID card as Jose M. Cruz, according to…

by Donna Christopher

08/20/2019

Police & Fire

Lightning Strike Ignites Fire At Norwalk Home Lightning caused a massive structure fire at a house in Norwalk. Firefighters responded to a reported lightning strike to a home on Richlee Road, Monday, Aug. 19 at 4:50 p.m., said the fire department. While responding, the call was upgraded to a working structure fire, with the occupant leaving the home with his two dogs, according to Norwalk Fire. When responders arrived at the split-level ranch-style home, the rear corner was heavily engulfed and had worked its way into the interior of the home, the fire department said. Firefighters gained entry through the front door to fight the fir…

by Donna Christopher

08/20/2019

Lifestyle

Here Are Five Hotspots For Tacos In Suffolk County Some like them simple with savory meat, salsa, onions, and cilantro, while others consider top tacos ones with fancy ingredients, like grilled tenderloin, chipotle mayo and pineapple salsa. However, you enjoy them here's five places to try tacos in Suffolk County. Golden Jalapenos, 4486 Middle Country Road, Calverton: This is a Tex Mex style restaurant in the Commons Shopping Center. They have a bar and there's a food truck in Ridge at 1878 Route 25. "My husband brought home some tacos, buffalo chicken quesadillas and chicken enchiladas. Out of this world!" Sabro…

by Donna Christopher

08/20/2019

Lifestyle

Animal Control Officials Trying To Determine Who Threw Cat Off Bridge Boy Rescued Update: Animal welfare officials are investigating leads to determine who threw the cat a boy rescued off a bridge in the area, according to Bridgeport Animal Control. "We have found out that it is a neighborhood cat (stray) that many people recognize. We are continuing to look at the cameras on local businesses and homes," said spokesperson for the shelter. The 10-year-old flagged down a police officer in Bridgeport because he reportedly saw an adult male throw a box over the bridge into the water at Berkshire and Knowlton, said Bridgeport Animal Control. The boy reportedly h…

by Donna Christopher

08/20/2019

Police & Fire

Man Accused Of Pointing Firearm In Wilton Road-Rage Incident Caught In Ridgefield, Police Say A driver allegedly threatened someone with a gun in a road-rage incident in Wilton then got nabbed by cops in Ridgefield, according to Wilton Police. On Friday, Aug. 16 at about 7:15 a.m., police responded to the area of Danbury Road and Mountain Road in Wilton on a report of the incident, police said. While officers were on their way to the call, dispatchers informed the officers that the alleged suspect was driving a 1996 Acura 3.5 RL and was last seen in the area of Wilridge Road, according to Wilton Police. While officers were responding to the area, dispatchers contacte…

by Donna Christopher

08/19/2019

Business

Nearly 200 Employees To Be Reassigned After Three Long Island King Kullen Stores Close Almost 200 employees will be reassigned to new jobs with the closing of three King Kullen stores on Long Island. As Stop & Shop continues its takeover of King Kullen on Long Island, two more stores are set to be shuttered due to “underperformance.” King Kullen closed its Mount Sinai store on Thursday, June 20. Employees were reassigned to other King Kullen stores. Additionally, King Kullen will close its Lake Ronkonkoma store on Thursday, Aug. 22 followed by North Babylon on Thursday, Sept. 26, according to Lloyd Singer, a spokesman for King Kullen. Earlier report: King Kullen Plans T…

by Donna Christopher

08/19/2019

Police & Fire

Know Them Or This Car? Man, Woman Accused Of Stealing $4K Item From Commack Store A pair of alleged thieves stole an item worth $4,000 from a store on Long Island then ran off in a car in an incident captured on surveillance cameras, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. Police are asking the public’s help to identify and locate the man and woman who reportedly went into Macy’s in Commack at 2 Veterans Memorial Highway on Sunday, Aug. 11 at around 11 a.m., an approached the jewelry section where they asked to look at a gold chain, said police. When it was removed from its case by a store employee, the man allegedly punched the victim in the face an…

by Donna Christopher

08/19/2019

Lifestyle

Thousands Expected For Annual Oyster Festival In Norwalk The 42nd annual Norwalk Seaport Association Oyster Festival is expected to draw thousands of visitors for performances, food, and fun. Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot, and Brian Howe will take the night off from performing with Billy Joel to headline the festival. The event, Friday, Sept. 6, Saturday, Sept. 7 and Sunday, Sept. 8 is held at Veteran’s Park, adjacent to Norwalk Harbor on Seaview Avenue in Norwalk. Dozens of bands will play on multiple stages throughout the three-day festival. Entertainment is included in the ticket prices, said Mike Reilly, president of the Norwalk O…

by Donna Christopher

08/19/2019

Lifestyle

Boy Comes To Rescue Of Cat Thrown Off Bridge In Area A boy rescued a cat someone threw from a bridge in the area. The 10-year-old flagged down a police officer in Bridgeport because he reportedly saw an adult male throw a box over the bridge into the water at Berkshire and Knowlton, said Bridgeport Animal Control. The boy reportedly heard meowing from a box fully taped and tied in a trash bag, according to the shelter. He then ran to the edge of the water and rescued the cat, a male. The male cat "appears to be OK, just timid right now," said animal center. Animal Control asks that anyone with information about who might have been inv…

by Donna Christopher

08/19/2019

News

Missing New Hyde Park Woman Located A New Hyde Park woman reported missing has been found, according to Nassau County Police. Police had issued missing person alert Sunday afternoon, Aug. 18 for Angela Raio, 32, who they said had been last seen leaving her home driving her car, headed to an unknown destination, said police.

by Donna Christopher

08/19/2019

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