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‘We Will Hold Him In Our Hearts Forever’:  LI Teen Boater's Body Found, Family Announces ‘We Will Hold Him In Our Hearts Forever’:  LI Teen Boater's Body Found, Family Announces
‘We Will Hold Him In Our Hearts Forever’: LI Teen Boater's Body Found, Family Announces Nearly two weeks after being reported missing, the body of a 19-year-old boater was found, his family said. Jack Koch, aged 19, of Locust Valley, first went missing on the night of Monday, May 15 when he went boating with an 18-year-old friend, according to the Nassau County Police. Earlier Report: Teen Boater Missing After Falling Into Water On Centre Island The two teens had gone sailing on Centre Island in Oyster Bay Harbor, but shortly after setting sail, Koch fell into the water. On Sunday, May 28, the teen’s family announced that Jack’s body was recovered by a local fisherman nea…
Here's How To Get Tickets For Billy Joel's Newly-Rescheduled Madison Square Garden Concert Here's How To Get Tickets For Billy Joel's Newly-Rescheduled Madison Square Garden Concert
Here's How To Get Tickets For Billy Joel's Newly-Rescheduled Madison Square Garden Concert Fans can still get tickets for Billy Joel's rescheduled Madison Square Garden show, as the concert that was set to take place last week will now be held in the spring. The concert, which was scheduled for Monday, Dec. 19, will now take place on June 2, the singer announced on Sunday, Dec. 18. “Billy Joel is under strict doctor’s orders for vocal rest due to a viral infection and as a result, his concert scheduled for Monday, December 19th at Madison Square Garden is postponed to Friday, June 2nd," the announcement reads. "We understand the inconvenience this causes everyone who purchased t…
Suffolk Teen Arrested For Spray Painting Large Swastika On Stop Sign, Police Say Suffolk Teen Arrested For Spray Painting Large Swastika On Stop Sign, Police Say
Suffolk Teen Arrested For Spray Painting Large Swastika On Stop Sign, Police Say A Long Island teen has been charged with aggravated harassment for allegedly spray-painting a large swastika on a stop sign. Ivan Martinez, age 19, of Islip, was arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 10, for the incident that took place on Sunday, Jan. 31, in Centre Island, according to the Nassau County Police. According to detectives, the Town of Oyster Bay Constables discovered what appeared to be a large swastika spray-painted on a stop sign. The Bay Constables responded to the Centre Island Police Department and reported the blue marking. Centre Island Police responded to investigate …
COVID-19: Long Island Sees Slight Uptick In Cases, Here's Breakdown By Towns COVID-19: Long Island Sees Slight Uptick In Cases, Here's Breakdown By Towns
Covid-19: Long Island Sees Slight Uptick In Cases, Here's Breakdown By Towns Long Island has seen a slight uptick in positive COVID-19 cases though statewide numbers continue trending in the right direction. There have now been 44,924 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Nassau, and 45,006 in Suffolk as each county saw less than 100 new cases in the latest numbers provided by the state Department of Health. There have been 2,198 COVID-19 fatalities in Nassau and 2,005 in Suffolk. On Long Island, the positive infection rate over the past three days: Monday, Aug. 31: 1.0 percent; Tuesday, Sept. 1: 0.8 percent; Wednesday, Sept. 2: 1.1 percent. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo not…
Long Island Woman Sentenced For Fatal Beating Of Partner Before Setting His House On Fire Long Island Woman Sentenced For Fatal Beating Of Partner Before Setting His House On Fire
Long Island Woman Sentenced For Fatal Beating Of Partner Before Setting His House On Fire A 55-year-old woman has been sentenced after admitting to her role in murdering a former lover and setting his Long Island home on fire in an attempt to cover it up, authorities said. Long Beach resident Jennifer Gross pleaded guilty on Thursday, March 12 to first-degree manslaughter for her role in a murder in Centre Island in November 2018, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said. Singas announced on Thursday, Aug. 20 that Gross has been sentenced to 22 years in prison, followed by five years of post-release supervision following her guilty plea. Singas said that between 4:3…
ID Released For Woman Who Died In Apparent Long Island Drowning ID Released For Woman Who Died In Apparent Long Island Drowning
ID Released For Woman Who Died In Apparent Long Island Drowning A woman from Fairfield County swimming on Long Island who died in an apparent drowning after suffering an episode has been identified, police said. The Nassau County Police Department received a report at approximately 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1 of a man and woman on a boat in need of assistance in Centre Island near Montecito Road. According to police, while swimming in the water, the woman, now identified as 47-year-old Tawanda Kali, of Stamford, became distressed and required assistance. She was airlifted by a Nassau County Police Aviation unit and transported to an area hospital. …
Woman Dies In Apparent Long Island Drowning Woman Dies In Apparent Long Island Drowning
Woman Dies In Apparent Long Island Drowning A woman swimming off a Long Island shore died of an apparent drowning after suffering an episode, police said. The Nassau County Police Department received a report at approximately 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1 of a man and woman on a boat in need of assistance in Centre Island near Montecito Road. According to police, while swimming in the water, the woman became distressed and required assistance. She was airlifted by a Nassau County Police Aviation unit and transported to an area hospital. Police said that the woman was pronounced dead at 10:23 a.m. by a doctor.  The investigation i…
Body Found Floating In Long Island Sound Near Unoccupied Boat Body Found Floating In Long Island Sound Near Unoccupied Boat
Body Found Floating In Long Island Sound Near Unoccupied Boat The body of a man was discovered in the Long Island Sound near an unoccupied boat. It happened in the Gold Coast area along Long Island's North Shore on Sunday morning, May 17. At 8:20 a.m., police in Centre Island received a call about the boat floating in the water. The Nassau County Police Marine Bureau and Nassau County Aviation Units responded along with the assistance of the United States Coast Guard and the Bayville Fire Department.  The Nassau County Marine Unit was able to locate the boat in sound about one mile north of Centre Island.  The Nassau County Aviation …
Long Island Woman Admits To Violent, Fatal Beating Of Partner Before Setting His House On Fire Long Island Woman Admits To Violent, Fatal Beating Of Partner Before Setting His House On Fire
Long Island Woman Admits To Violent, Fatal Beating Of Partner Before Setting His House On Fire A 54-year-old woman has admitted to her role in murdering a former lover and setting his Long Island home on fire in an attempt to cover it up, the District Attorney’s Office announced. Long Beach resident Jennifer Gross pleaded guilty on Thursday, March 12 to first-degree manslaughter for her role in a murder in Centre Island in November 2018, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said. Singas said that between 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Nov. 20, 2018, Gross went to the home of 75-year-old James Coppola in Centre Island, demanding money. When Coppola refused, Gross attacked him, bea…
Break-In Reported At Billy Joel's Sprawling Oyster Bay Estate, With 12 Motorcycles Vandalized Break-In Reported At Billy Joel's Sprawling Oyster Bay Estate, With 12 Motorcycles Vandalized
Break-In Reported At Billy Joel's Sprawling Oyster Bay Estate, With 12 Motorcycles Vandalized A suspect broke into Billy Joel’s Long Island home this week, vandalizing a dozen motorcycles in the process, police said. The “Piano Man” singer’s Oyster Bay mansion located in Centre Island was broken into sometime between 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, and 8:15 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 27 when a burglar busted through his garage door, police said.  At the time of the break-in, Joel was not at the residence, which was empty. A home office was also damaged during the break-in. No arrests have been made, and no description of a suspect has been released by investigators. Joel …
Suspect At Large After Suffolk County Home Burglary Suspect At Large After Suffolk County Home Burglary
Suspect At Large After Suffolk County Home Burglary Detectives on Long Island are investigating a burglary that occurred over the weekend, leaving a dozen motorcycles damaged, police said. The Nassau County Police Department issued an alert warning that between 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, and 8:15 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 27, there was a burglary on Centre Island Road in Centre Island. According to police, a suspect caused damage to a garage door and entered a Centre Island Road home. Once inside, it was determined that 12 motorcycles and a home office were all damaged. The investigation into the alleged burglary is ongoing. Anyone with in…
New Details: Woman Killed Former Lover, Then Set Fire To His Long Island Home New Details: Woman Killed Former Lover, Then Set Fire To His Long Island Home
New Details: Woman Killed Former Lover, Then Set Fire To His Long Island Home A 54-year-old woman has been arrested after police say she killed her former lover and then set fire to his Long Island home to cover it up. The fire happened on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018 at about 10:10 p.m. in Centre Island at a single-family residence at 300 Centre Island Drive. The body of a man, later identified as James M. Coppola, 75, of Centre Island and Howard Beach, was found within the residence, Nassau County Police said. At the time, the fire was labeled suspicious because of the intensity of the flames.  An autopsy revealed Coppolla was dead before the fire started. On Frid…
Woman Killed Man, Then Set Fire To His Long Island Home Woman Killed Man, Then Set Fire To His Long Island Home
Woman Killed Man, Then Set Fire To His Long Island Home This story has been updated. A 54-year-old woman has been arrested after police say she killed a man and then set fire to his Long Island home to cover it up. The fire happened on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018 at about 10:10 p.m. in Centre Island at a single-family residence at 300 Centre Island Drive. The body of a man, later identified as James M. Coppola, 75, of Centre Island and Howard Beach, was found within the residence, Nassau County Police said. At the time, the fire was labeled suspicious because of the intensity of the flames.  An autopsy revealed Coppolla was dead before the fir…
Billy Joel Stops By Popular Restaurant On Long Island Sound Billy Joel Stops By Popular Restaurant On Long Island Sound
Billy Joel Stops By Popular Restaurant On Long Island Sound A bottle of white, a bottle of red? Perhaps a bottle of rose instead? It's unclear what beverage he ordered, but one thing is not. Long Island's own Billy Joel traversed the Long Island Sound to frequent a popular waterfront restaurant in Westchester. The music legend left his Centre Island home in Oyster Bay to take a trip across the Sound to the Pier Restaurant and Tiki Bar in Rye, where he dined before heading back home to Long Island on Tuesday, July 16. In photos posted on Facebook by the restaurant, Joel’s boat, “Alexa” can be seen docked near the popular restaurant, though no …
Big Day For Billy Joel: Long Island's Favorite Son's MSG Concert Marks 70th Birthday Big Day For Billy Joel: Long Island's Favorite Son's MSG Concert Marks 70th Birthday
Big Day For Billy Joel: Long Island's Favorite Son's MSG Concert Marks 70th Birthday Long Island native and musical legend Billy Joel’s 70th Birthday Concert is now just hours away. It's all set for 8 p.m. Thursday, May 9 at Madison Square Garden. Long Island's favorite son also has seven more MSG concerts scheduled this here. View the list here. Thursday's show will be Joel’s 11th all-time performance at MSG. Thursday's show is the “unprecedented” 64th consecutive one by Joel, an MSG Franchise and internationally acclaimed, six-time Grammy-winner. The 70th birthday show is part of Joel’s residency at The World’s Most Famous Arena, which started in January 2014 with …
North Shore Residents Irked By Helicopter Noise With Billy Joel At Center Of Controversy North Shore Residents Irked By Helicopter Noise With Billy Joel At Center Of Controversy
North Shore Residents Irked By Helicopter Noise With Billy Joel At Center Of Controversy Residents don't like the noise helicopters make when they take off and land on Centre Island and are debating over whether or not to allow private helipads,  with Billy Joel at the center of the controversy, according to the Wall Street Journal. There are four private helipads mong 185 homes on the island, said the article. Flying there by helicopter from Manhattan takes just 15 minutes as opposed to driving to Centre Island which takes two hours, according to the Wall Street Journal. Billy Joel commutes to Madison Square Garden events by chopper from his waterfront estate. Helipad o…
That's The Ticket: Long Island's Own Billy Joel 70th Birthday MSG Concert Nears That's The Ticket: Long Island's Own Billy Joel 70th Birthday MSG Concert Nears
That's The Ticket: Long Island's Own Billy Joel 70th Birthday MSG Concert Nears Long Island native and musical legend Billy Joel’s 70th Birthday Concert is scheduled for Thursday, May 9 at Madison Square Garden. The Madison Square Garden Company has announced that show is the “unprecedented” 64th consecutive show by Joel, an MSG Franchise and internationally acclaimed, six-time Grammy-winning New Yorker. The 70th birthday show is part of Joel’s residency at The World’s Most Famous Arena, which started in January 2014 with Joel putting on one show per month at MSG. The May 2019 show will be Joel’s 11th all-time performance at MSG, the company says. Joel’s family moved…
Day After Rocking MSG, Billy Joel Turns Up To Clean Oyster Bay Beaches Day After Rocking MSG, Billy Joel Turns Up To Clean Oyster Bay Beaches
Day After Rocking MSG, Billy Joel Turns Up To Clean Oyster Bay Beaches Long Island's own Billy Joel helped with the cleanup of beaches in Oyster Bay earlier this month, said a Page Six article. Joel reportedly lives in Oyster Bay. According to Page Six, Joseph Saladino, the town supervisor confirmed the singer took part in the April 13 beach cleanup. Saladino is quoted in the article. He said, “He got up early and came out on a morning with not ideal weather, and was so gracious to everyone. He’s a big supporter of the environment," according to Page Six. Joel’s family moved to the Long Island suburb of Hicksville when he was just a year old. He now has two h…