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15-Year-Old Kidnapped, Stabbed: Reward Offered In Search For Brentwood Assault Suspect 15-Year-Old Kidnapped, Stabbed: Reward Offered In Search For Brentwood Assault Suspect
15-Year-Old Kidnapped, Stabbed: Reward Offered In Search For Brentwood Assault Suspect Police are turning to the public in hopes of locating an alleged MS-13 gang member accused of taking part in the luring and stabbing of a teenager. In recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, Suffolk County Police asked for tips in the search for Josue Zepeda Padilla, one of seven people indicted for the robbery, kidnapping and gang assault of a 15-year-old boy on Saturday, Jan. 6. According to police, the group lured the teen to the Huntington train station where they beat him and forced him into a car before driving him to Pilgrim Psychiatric Center in Brentwood. Once the…
Rite Aid Announces Additional Long Island Store Closures After Declaring Bankruptcy Rite Aid Announces Additional Long Island Store Closures After Declaring Bankruptcy
Rite Aid Announces Additional Long Island Store Closures After Declaring Bankruptcy Rite Aid has announced new store closures after the struggling pharmacy chain filed for bankruptcy in the fourth quarter of 2023. Shortly after declaring bankruptcy, Rite Aid announced 154 store closures, with 20 in New York, and 14 on Long Island. In a filing on Tuesday, April 9, the company said 17 more stores, including three in New York (with two on Long Island) are now slated for closure. Rite Aid currently has 2,000 stores and about 44,000 employees. The Long Island stores slated for closure (with the newly announced closures in bold) are: 283 West Jericho Turnpike, Huntingto…
Is It Yours? $50K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Huntington Station Convenience Store Is It Yours? $50K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Huntington Station Convenience Store
$50K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Huntington Station Store A five-figure lottery prize is up for grabs after someone purchased a winning ticket at a Long Island convenience store. The third prize-winning Powerball ticket – worth $50,000 – was bought in Huntington Station, at the 7-Eleven store at 360 East Jericho Turnpike, New York Lottery announced. It was purchased for the Powerball drawing held on Monday evening, April 8. Monday’s winning numbers are 6-21-23-39-54 and the Powerball is 23. Players can check their ticket’s status on the New York Lottery website.
Long Island's Favorite Diner 4 Years In A Row Is This Lindenhurst Spot, Customers Say Long Island's Favorite Diner 4 Years In A Row Is This Lindenhurst Spot, Customers Say
Long Island's Favorite Diner 4 Years In A Row Is This Lindenhurst Spot, Customers Say A 70-year-old restaurant has cemented itself as Long Island’s favorite diner, winning the title of “Best Diner” for the fourth time in as many years. Lindenhurst Diner, located at 195 East Montauk Highway, is the best diner on Long Island, according to the 2024 Bethpage’s “Best of LI” awards. Founded in 1954, the spot touts its restaurant quality food at diner prices – and diners near and far agree that it really is the best of the best. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Lindenhurst Diner (@lindenhurstdiner) “Everything was…
Seen Her? Missing Teen Last Seen In Huntington Station Seen Her? Missing Teen Last Seen In Huntington Station
Seen Her? Missing Teen Last Seen In Huntington Station Police have issued an alert for a missing teenager who they say may be in need of medical attention. Kathia Pleitez Mendez, age 16, was last seen on the morning of Wednesday, March 13 in Huntington Station, according to the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse. Mendez was seen at 6:30 a.m. that morning on East 12th Street. She is believed to be suicidal and in need of medical attention. Mendez is 5-foot-5 and weighs approximately 130 pounds. She has brown eyes and brown curly hair with red highlights. When she was last seen, Mendez wore a blue shirt, black pants, a black jac…
2 Women Charged With Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Foot Spa 2 Women Charged With Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Foot Spa
2 Women Charged With Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Foot Spa Three women face charges, two for prostitution, after a raid at a Long Island foot spa. In response to community complaints, Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers led an investigation at Cleopatra Foot Spa in Huntington Station, located at 1783 New York Ave., at approximately 3 p.m. Monday, March 11. The manager, Xiu Rong Lin, age 61, of Flushing, Queens, was charged with criminal nuisance, a misdemeanor. Employees Xi Urong Lin, age 32, and Xin Peng, age 23, were charged with unauthorized practice of a profession, a felony, and prostitution, a misdemeanor. …
Woman Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Massage Parlor Woman Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Massage Parlor
Woman Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station 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 Second Precinct Crime Section officers conducted an investigation into Body Works Spa in Huntington Station at 918 E. Jericho Turnpike on Monday, March 4 at 3 p.m. As a result, Guimin Zhang, age 57, of Flushing, Queens, was charged with: Two counts of Prostitution; Two counts of unauthorized practice of a profession, a misdemeanor; Criminal nuisance. Zhang was released on a Desk Appearance Ticket and is schedu…
Alert Issued For Huntington Station Man Missing Several Days Alert Issued For Huntington Station Man Missing Several Days
Alert Issued For Huntington Station Man Missing Several Days Police are asking for help in locating a Long Island man who has been missing for several days. Harry Zenonos, age 64, of Huntington Station, was last seen at his Columbia Street residence at around 6 a.m. Friday, March 1. Suffolk County Police said Zenonos suffers from dementia and may be in need of medical attention. He is described as 5-foot-7 and 170 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a brown jacket and gray pants. Police said Zenonos may have traveled to New York City. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Suffolk Count…
Girl Who Attends Walt Whitman High School Accused Of Posting Threat Of Mass Harm Girl Who Attends Walt Whitman High School Accused Of Posting Threat Of Mass Harm
Girl Who Attends Walt Whitman High School Accused Of Posting Threat Of Mass Harm A teenage girl who attends a Long Island high school has been accused of posting a threat of mass harm on social media. Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers responded to Walt Whitman High School, located in Huntington Station on West Hills Road around midday on Thursday, Feb. 15, the student allegedly made the threat. Officers located and isolated the 15-year-old, and an investigation was conducted in which the student’s locker, book bag and home were searched, said police.  She was arrested at the school at approxim…
Huntington Station Man Sentenced For Repeated Sexual Abuse Of His Daughter Huntington Station Man Sentenced For Repeated Sexual Abuse Of His Daughter
Huntington Station Man Sentenced For Repeated Sexual Abuse Of His Daughter A Long Island man will spend nearly two decades in prison for repeatedly sexually abusing his young daughter. The 42-year-old Huntington Station resident, whose name has not been released to protect the identity of the child victim. was sentenced to 18 years in prison followed by 18 years of post-release supervision, after pleading guilty to five separate charges, three of which are felonies, for repeatedly sexually abusing his daughter over three years. According to court documents and the defendant’s admissions during his guilty plea allocation, the defendant began sex…
21-Year-Old Street Racer Admits Causing Huntington Crash That Killed Husband, Father 21-Year-Old Street Racer Admits Causing Huntington Crash That Killed Husband, Father
21-Year-Old Street Racer Admits Causing Huntington Crash That Killed Husband, Father A 21-year-old man formally admitted causing a street racing crash on Long Island that killed a husband and father. Jesus Bonilla, of Commack, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Feb. 8, in the death of James Beck. According to prosecutors, Bonilla was racing another car on Jericho Turnpike when he struck Beck in Huntington Station on the night of Nov. 19, 2022. Moments before the crash, witnesses saw Bonilla speeding westbound on Jericho Turnpike in a Honda sedan while racing an SUV. Both vehicles were seen driving side by side, running r…
19-Year-Old Sexually Assaults Shopper At Commack Target, Police Say 19-Year-Old Sexually Assaults Shopper At Commack Target, Police Say
19-Year-Old Sexually Assaults Shopper At Commack Target, Police Say A 19-year-old man is accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a Long Island Target. Suffolk County Police said a 72-year-old woman contacted the agency saying a man had forcibly touched her in a sexual manner while she was shopping at the Commack Target on Nov. 18, 2023. On Saturday, Feb. 3, police arrested Michael Harrison, of Huntington Station, in connection with the case. He was charged with one count of forcible touching, a misdemeanor, and was released with an appearance ticket to First District Court in Central Islip. Detectives are asking anyone who may be a victim of Harrison to…
Huntington Station Man Has Been Missing For Nearly 3 Months, Family Says Huntington Station Man Has Been Missing For Nearly 3 Months, Family Says
Huntington Station Man Has Been Missing For Nearly 3 Months, Family Says Police are now involved in the disappearance of a Long Island man who has been missing for nearly three months. Walter Antonio Portillo Rivera, age 28, of Huntington Station, was reported missing on Monday, Jan. 29, according to Suffolk County Police. A relative told detectives that Rivera hasn’t been seen or heard from since Nov. 6, 2023. He does not have a cell phone, any known friends, or social media accounts, police said.  He also does not have a job or any credit cards that could be traced, and he left his passport at home. Rivera is described as 5-foot-8 and 155 pounds, wit…
Know Him? Shoplifter Punches Employee At Huntington Station Target, Police Say Know Him? Shoplifter Punches Employee At Huntington Station Target, Police Say
Know Him? Shoplifter Punches Employee At Huntington Station Target, Police Say Police are asking for help in identifying an alleged shoplifter accused of assaulting an employee at a Long Island Target store. The incident happened at around 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, in Huntington Station at the Target on East Jericho Parkway. Suffolk County Police said the suspect stole merchandise and then punched a male worker in the face when he was confronted. The victim suffered minor injuries. In an effort to identify the suspect, Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information leading to an arrest. Anyone with information can contact the organization …
Woman Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Massage Parlor Woman Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Massage Parlor
Woman Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station 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 Second Precinct Crime Section officers conducted an investigation at Huntington Spa, located in Huntington Station at 1973 New York Ave. at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23. Xiao Mei, age 44, of Flushing, Queens, was charged with two counts each of: Prostitution, Unauthorized practice of a profession.  Ye was released on a Desk Appearance Ticket and is scheduled to appear at First District Court in Central Islip at a …
'Absent Father' Admits Sexually Abusing Daughter At Huntington Station Home For Years 'Absent Father' Admits Sexually Abusing Daughter At Huntington Station Home For Years
'Absent Father' Admits Sexually Abusing Daughter At Huntington Station Home For Years A Long Island father has confessed to subjecting his young daughter to years of sexual abuse. The 38-year-old Huntington Station man – who prosecutors are not naming in order to protect the victim’s identity – pleaded guilty to multiple sex crimes in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, Jan. 10. According to prosecutors, the man began abusing the girl in the summer of 2016, when she was 7 years old, during his weekend visitations.  Prior to that time, he had not been involved in her life. The man admitted to telling the girl that “something bad” would happen to her if she told anyone a…
'Superbly Delicious' Spot Takes Over Former Huntington Station Eatery 'Superbly Delicious' Spot Takes Over Former Huntington Station Eatery
'Superbly Delicious' Spot Takes Over Former Huntington Station Eatery  A brand-new sushi and hibachi restaurant has opened up on Long Island, replacing the one that came before it and impressing diners. Honami Sushi Hibachi & Lounge, located at 179 Walt Whitman Road in Huntington Station, opened its doors to the public at the end of November 2023. Formerly the spot for the popular 110 Japan (rated four stars on Yelp before it closed), Honami had big shoes to fill. One month in and with a current rating of four stars, it appears that the new eatery has done just that. “Great new sushi spot,” wrote Bryan G. of Oyster Bay on Honami’s Yelp page. In…
Know Him? Man Attempts To Steal From Huntington Station Store, Police Say Know Him? Man Attempts To Steal From Huntington Station Store, Police Say
Know Him? Man Attempts To Steal From Huntington Station Store, Police Say Police on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly threatened a store employee and attempted to steal clothing. The incident occurred on Monday, Nov. 13, in Huntington Station at the Saks Fifth Avenue store on Walt Whitman Road. Police said the man attempted to steal the clothing and was stopped by a store employee whom he threatened with a knife. The man then dropped the clothing and fled in a black Nissan Sentra, police said. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.  Anyone with information c…
5 Accused In Potentially 'Deadly' Scheme To Smuggle Fentanyl Into Suffolk County Jail 5 Accused In Potentially 'Deadly' Scheme To Smuggle Fentanyl Into Suffolk County Jail
5 Accused In Potentially 'Deadly' Scheme To Smuggle Fentanyl Into Suffolk County Jail An elaborate scheme to smuggle a potentially deadly amount of fentanyl into a Long Island jail has landed five suspects behind bars, prosecutors said. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney and Sheriff Errol Toulon outlined the alleged plot at a press conference at the county municipal campus in Riverhead on Thursday, Nov. 16. According to investigators, corrections officers at the Suffolk County jail first learned of the scheme in August 2023. They were tipped off that an inmate, 35-year-old Jyzir Hamilton, of Hauppauge, was arranging for his girlfriend to have fentanyl-laced pa…
16-Year-Old Gets Over Decade For Ambush Killing Of 'Proud' Godfather In Huntington 16-Year-Old Gets Over Decade For Ambush Killing Of 'Proud' Godfather In Huntington
16-Year-Old Gets Over Decade For Ambush Killing Of 'Proud' Godfather In Huntington A teenager has been sentenced to years in prison for killing a man in an ambush shooting on Long Island. Ramon Lyons, age 16, of Huntington Station, was given 12 years to life in prison in Suffolk County Court on Monday, Nov. 13. It followed his guilty plea to second-degree murder in the death of 21-year-old Luis Cameron Rimmer-Hernandez. Earlier Report: 16-Year-Old Confesses To Ambush Killing Of 'Intelligent, Proud Godfather' In Huntington According to prosecutors, Lyons ran up to the victim as he stood talking to friends in Huntington Station, on Lowndes Avenue, shortly before 1…
Fatal Crash: 18-Year-Old Huntington Station Woman ID'd As Victim Fatal Crash: 18-Year-Old Huntington Station Woman ID'd As Victim
Fatal Crash: 18-Year-Old Huntington Station Woman ID'd As Victim A teenage Long Island woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash overnight. It happened just after 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1 in Huntington Station. The woman was driving a 2002 Honda Civic eastbound on East 18th Street, near Meadowbrook Drive, when she lost control of the vehicle, which left the roadway and crashed into a tree, according to Suffolk County Police. The victim, identified as Stephanie Bonilla, age 18, of Huntington Station, was pronounced dead at the scene by an emergency medical technician. Anyone with information on this crash is asked to contact Suffolk …
16-Year-Old Confesses To Ambush Killing Of 'Intelligent, Proud Godfather' In Huntington 16-Year-Old Confesses To Ambush Killing Of 'Intelligent, Proud Godfather' In Huntington
16-Year-Old Confesses To Ambush Killing Of 'Intelligent, Proud Godfather' In Huntington A teenager has confessed to fatally shooting a 21-year-old man in an ambush killing on Long Island. Ramon Lyons, age 16, of Huntington Station, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, Oct. 18, in the death of Luis Cameron Rimmer-Hernandez. According to prosecutors, Lyons ran up to the victim as he stood talking to friends in Huntington Station, on Lowndes Avenue, shortly before 11 p.m. on Aug. 9, 2021. Lyons, who was 14 at the time, admitted to firing nearly seven shots from a 9 mm handgun, striking the man multiple times in the chest and arm. Rimmer-…
Rite Aid Announces 14 Long Island Stores Slated For Closure After Declaring Bankruptcy Rite Aid Announces 14 Long Island Stores Slated For Closure After Declaring Bankruptcy
Rite Aid Announces 14 Long Island Stores Slated For Closure After Declaring Bankruptcy Rite Aid has announced specific store closures just days after the struggling pharmacy chain filed for bankruptcy. Of the 154 closures nationwide announced on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 20 are in New York, 14 of which are on Long Island. Rite Aid currently has 2,100 stores and about 45,000 employees. The Long Island stores slated for closure are: 2 Whitney Ave., Floral Park 3131 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown 3199 Long Beach Road, Oceanside 198 West Merrick Road, Valley Stream 836 Sunrise Highway, Bay Shore 2784 Sunrise Highway, Bellmore 901 Merrick Road, Copiague 577 Larkfield Road, East Nor…
Popular Restaurant Welcomes Second Suffolk County Location Popular Restaurant Welcomes Second Suffolk County Location
Popular Restaurant Welcomes Second Suffolk County Location A popular and eco-conscious eatery is spreading the joy by opening its fourth Long Island location – and celebrating with a week of deals. Just Salad’s newest storefront, located at 350 Walt Whitman Road, Unit 16 in Huntington Station, will open on Friday, Oct. 13, the company announced. The new location, hot on the coattails of three other Long Island grand openings this year, will mark the B Corporation-certified company’s second Suffolk County spot. On a mission to provide healthy and climate-conscious meals, Just Salad offers a variety of wraps, custom salads, warm bowls, soup, an…
Alleged Drunk Driver Charged With Manslaughter In Crash Killing 25-Year-Old In Huntington Alleged Drunk Driver Charged With Manslaughter In Crash Killing 25-Year-Old In Huntington
Alleged Drunk Driver Charged With Manslaughter In Crash Killing 25-Year-Old In Huntington An accused drunk driver in a deadly Long Island crash that killed his 25-year-old passenger could face decades in prison if convicted. Leo Flores-Gracias, age 26, of Huntington Station, was formally arraigned on aggravated vehicular manslaughter and other charges in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Sept. 19, in the death of Marlon Nunez-Cuellar. According to prosecutors, Flores-Gracias and three others left a party in Huntington at around 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, where they had been drinking alcohol. Earlier Report: Fatal DWI Crash: 23-Year-Old Huntington Station Resident ID'd As Vic…
Animal Cruelty: Dog Dies After Being Left In Crate 6 Days By Huntington Station Woman, Cops Say Animal Cruelty: Dog Dies After Being Left In Crate 6 Days By Huntington Station Woman, Cops Say
Animal Cruelty: Dog Dies After Being Left In Crate 6 Days By Huntington Station Woman, Cops Say A Long Island woman is facing animal cruelty charges after her dog died several days after it was reportedly abandoned. Kiswanda Franklin, age 33, of Huntington Station, was arrested Wednesday, Sept. 13, according to Suffolk County Police. Investigators said Franklin left her three-pound Yorkshire Terrier-Maltese mix in a crate inside her East Pulaski Road apartment for six days beginning on Friday, July 14.  The animal did not have adequate ventilation, police said. When Franklin returned, the dog was dead. Neighbors later called 911 reporting a dead dog covered in feces that w…
Sobriety Checkpoint: 3 Charged In Overnight Detail At Huntington Station Intersection Sobriety Checkpoint: 3 Charged In Overnight Detail At Huntington Station Intersection
Sobriety Checkpoint: 3 Charged In Overnight Detail At Huntington Station Intersection Three motorists are facing charges after an overnight multi-agency sobriety checkpoint at a Long Island intersection. It was conducted in Huntington Station at the LIRR parking lot at Route 110 and Church Street from 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1 until 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 2. A total of 403 vehicles went through the checkpoint, according to Suffolk County Police, which was the lead agency involved in the detail. The following were charged with two counts of driving while intoxicated: Claudia Primavera-Murphy, age 61, of Huntington Jonathan D. Commisso, age 30, of Huntington…
Seen Him? Hungry Thief Stops At Burger King After Stealing Car In Huntington Station, Cops Say Seen Him? Hungry Thief Stops At Burger King After Stealing Car In Huntington Station, Cops Say
Seen Him? Hungry Thief Stops At Burger King After Stealing Car In Huntington Station, Cops Say All that criming can really build up an appetite. Police are asking for help in identifying a man accused of stealing a car before stopping at a Long Island fast food joint for a bite to eat. Suffolk County Police said a Honda Civic was stolen in Huntington Station, on Station Way, early Saturday morning, June 10. A short time later, a man used a credit card that had been left inside the vehicle at a Burger King in Huntington, police said. Detectives released a surveillance photo showing a young man at the restaurant’s drive-through window. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a ca…
These High Schools Ranked Top 5 In Suffolk County, Report Says These High Schools Ranked Top 5 In Suffolk County, Report Says
These High Schools Ranked Top 5 In Suffolk County, Report Says The grades are in and these Long Island high schools are a cut above the rest, according to the community and school ranking site Niche. After considering a number of key areas, the following schools were ranked in the website’s 2023 “Best Public High Schools in Suffolk County” report: No. 1 - Dix Hills: Half Hollow Hills High School West No. 2 - Dix Hills: Half Hollow Hills High School East No. 3 - East Setauket: Ward Melville Senior High School No. 4 - Greenlawn: Harborfields High School No. 5 - Huntington Station: Walt Whitman High School All five high schools earned an overall grade of…
3 Employees Busted Selling Tobacco Products To Minors At Huntington Businesses, Police Say 3 Employees Busted Selling Tobacco Products To Minors At Huntington Businesses, Police Say
3 Employees Busted Selling Tobacco Products To Minors At Huntington Businesses, Police Say Three employees are accused of selling prohibited items to minors at Long Island businesses. Suffolk County Police carried out compliance checks at 12 businesses in Huntington on Monday, Aug. 14, after receiving numerous community complaints. During their investigation, the following employees were allegedly caught selling tobacco products to minors: Erick Campoverde, age 24, of Wyandanch; Employee at Rollies Convenience and Smoke Shop on West Hills Road in Huntington Safiya Burton, age 23, of Huntington Station; Employee at Cloud Smoke, Cigar & Convenience on East 11th Street in Hunt…
Man Slaps, Punches Woman In Head In Broad Daylight Attack In Huntington Station, Police Say Man Slaps, Punches Woman In Head In Broad Daylight Attack In Huntington Station, Police Say
Man Slaps, Punches Woman In Head In Broad Daylight Attack In Huntington Station, Police Say Police are working to identify a man accused of assaulting a woman as she walked through a Long Island neighborhood. The attack happened at around 11:20 a.m. Monday, July 10, in Huntington Station, according to Suffolk County Police. Detectives said the victim was walking near the intersection of 4th Avenue and West 12th Street when a man approached her and slapped her butt. He allegedly then punched the woman in her head before fleeing the scene on foot. Police released surveillance photos showing the suspect wearing a dark colored t-shirt, dark shorts, white sneakers, and a baseball…