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Car Theft Ring: 13 Gang Members Stole Dozens Of Cars, Credit Cards In Suffolk County, DA Says
Thirteen alleged gang members have been indicted in Suffolk County for their involvement in a massive vehicle theft and fraud ring, prosecutors announced Tuesday, March 4.
The group, associated with the Hempstead/Freeport-based gang “5-L” or “CC Boyz,” targeted cars across Suffolk County between February 2023 and August 2024, stealing 15 vehicles, breaking into 52 more, and taking 75 credit cards, which they used to make more than $40,000 in fraudulent purchases, prosecutors alleged.
The suspects traveled from Nassau County to Suffolk County late at night or early in the morning, looking fo…
Paige Bueckers Helping College Students, Athletes Master Finances With Newest NIL Deal
One of the biggest stars in women's basketball is dishing out a different type of assist: helping college students with financial literacy.
UConn guard Paige Bueckers has teamed up with Intuit for her latest name, image, and likeness (NIL) deal. The sponsorship is part of the financial technology company's "Intuit for Education" initiative.
Bueckers, 23, has been a pioneer in the relatively new NIL world in college sports, securing a broad portfolio of deals with major brands such as Nike, Gatorade, Bose, Verizon, and Chegg.
"I'm extremely grateful for the people investing in me," Bue…
Stocks Plummet After Trump Says Tariffs On Canada, Mexico Will Start, Igniting Trade War Fears
President Donald Trump announced that tariffs on Canada and Mexico will take effect in less than a day, sending the stock market tumbling amid fears of a trade war.
Trump said on Monday afternoon, March 3, that the US will impose 25 percent rates on imports from the two neighboring nations and the United States’ primary trading partners, effectively quashing any last-minute hopes for a negotiated agreement.
“There’s no room left for Mexico or for Canada” to negotiate to prevent the tariffs from taking effect on Tuesday, March 4, Trump said at the White House, adding, “They’re all set.”
The…
'White Lotus' Star Restored This Hudson Valley Hunting Lodge To Its Former Glory: Look Inside
Walton Goggins is opening the doors to his enchanting 1920s lodge in the Hudson Valley, giving "Architectural Digest" an exclusive tour of the historically rich, thoughtfully restored estate he calls home.
Originally built in 1924 as a Scottish hunting lodge, the 8,000-square-foot estate in Hillsdale, NY sits on 125 acres—once part of a sprawling 3,000-acre property.
When Goggins ("The Righteous Gemstones," "The Hateful Eight," "White Lotus") and his wife, Nadia Conners, purchased the home sometime after the COVID pandemic, it had been untouched for nearly a century, with every s…
Holy Guacamole: Chipotle Opens New Restaurant In Suffolk County
Long Islanders have a new spot to get their burrito fix.
Chipotle Mexican Grill has officially opened its doors in Islandia, bringing its beloved burritos, bowls, and tacos to 1900 Veterans Memorial Highway.
The popular restaurant chain, which celebrated its grand opening on Monday, Feb. 24, is part of a newly developed retail strip next to Walgreens. It joins Panera Bread, which opened in December, making this a prime destination for fast-casual food lovers on Long Island.
A Fresh Spot for Fast, Flavorful Eats
Chipotle is known for its made-to-order Mexican-inspired meals, where din…
Long Island Teens, 16 & 17, Have Been Missing For Days
Authorities are asking for help in locating a pair of missing teenagers from Long Island.
Angelina Smith, 17, of Brightwaters, was last seen on Thursday, Feb. 27, while Muhammad Sabir, 16, of Deer Park hasn’t been seen since Friday, Feb. 28.
Both teens’ disappearance were spotlighted by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.
Smith is believed to be in the Deer Park area, and may be with a male companion, authorities said.
Sabir may have traveled to Boston. He was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, purple sweatpants, and white sneakers.
Anyone with information is ask…
Teen Executes 19-Year-Old In Broad Daylight At Long Island Intersection: Police Allege
A 19-year-old was shot dead in broad daylight at a Hempstead intersection, and now another teen is behind bars, Nassau County police announced in an update on Monday, March 3.
Jefferson J. Mancia-Fernandez, 19, of Hempstead, was gunned down near West Graham Avenue and Peninsula Boulevard just after noon on Saturday, March 1, police said. Officers found him unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds and rushed him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Now, 18-year-old Jeremias Ferrufino-Rodriguez of 190 West Marshall Street has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder and tw…
Illegal Gambling, Booze Flowing At Deli Before Employee's Arrest: Suffolk County Police
A Long Island deli was caught hosting illegal gambling and alcohol sales before police arrested an employee, Suffolk County Police announced on Monday, March 3.
Officers from the Seventh Precinct Investigative Unit raided MR Broadway Deli at 53 Broadway in Rocky Point on Saturday, March 1, after community complaints. Inside, they found customers using slot machine gambling devices and drinking alcohol—despite the deli not having a license for on-site booze sales, police said.
Madelin Rodriguez-Estevez, 29, of East Setauket, was arrested and charged with Possession of a Gambling Device, a mi…
