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Weeks Of Lane Closures Scheduled For Portion Of Ocean Parkway In Babylon Weeks Of Lane Closures Scheduled For Portion Of Ocean Parkway In Babylon
Weeks Of Lane Closures Scheduled For Portion Of Ocean Parkway In Babylon Scheduled road work could spell delays for Long Island drivers in the coming weeks. Starting Wednesday, Nov. 15, one eastbound lane of the Ocean Parkway will close in the town of Babylon between the Gilgo State Park 4x4 entrance and the Robert Moses Causeway. The eastbound lane will remain closed for approximately five weeks while crews complete paving work, according to the Department of Transportation. Officials warned of possible travel delays and reminded drivers that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. You can find the latest travel information by calling 511 or visiting 5…
Suffolk Police Launch Multi-Agency Task Force To Probe Gilgo Beach Murders Suffolk Police Launch Multi-Agency Task Force To Probe Gilgo Beach Murders
Suffolk Police Launch Multi-Agency Task Force To Probe Gilgo Beach Murders In a renewed commitment to solve the 11-year-old serial killer case on Long Island, police have announced the creation of a special task force to tackle the mystery surrounding the 11 deaths. Suffolk Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison announced on Tuesday, Feb. 15, the creation of the Gilgo Beach task force, which will include special homicide investigators from the Suffolk County Police Department and the FBI, as well as Suffolk District Attorney’s Office and the Suffolk Sheriff’s Office. The formation of the task force represents the first time federal, state, and local agencies will joi…
Woman Whose Remains Were Found On Gilgo Beach ID'd, Suffolk Police Say Woman Whose Remains Were Found On Gilgo Beach ID'd, Suffolk Police Say
Woman Whose Remains Were Found On Gilgo Beach ID'd, Suffolk Police Say After years of searching for the identity of Jane Doe #6 whose body was found along with 10 other sets of remains on Long Island, police say they have identified the woman. The Suffolk County Police Department, together with the FBI, announced Friday, May 22, they have positively identified “Manorville Jane Doe,” also referred to as “Jane Doe #6.” The department said the use of DNA techniques earlier this year in their ongoing effort to advance the investigation, known as the Gilgo Beach Murders. They are expected to reveal the name sometime on Friday on a special website gilgonews.com set…
'Lost Girls': Netflix Releases Trailer For Gilgo Beach Movie 'Lost Girls': Netflix Releases Trailer For Gilgo Beach Movie
'Lost Girls': Netflix Releases Trailer For Gilgo Beach Movie As police continue their search for the Gilgo Beach serial killer, Netflix has released a trailer of a new film about the case that is set to open soon. Based on the book "Lost Girls: An Unsolved American Mystery" by Robert Kolker, the movie "Lost Girls," tells the story of one mother's search for her missing daughter that led police to discover the bodies of 11 people, including an infant, on Long Island. The film, which was showcased at the Sundance Film Festival last month, is set to premiere on Netflix on Friday, March 13. The movie centers on the hunt by Mari Gilbert, for her daughter…
Police Release Image Of Belt That May Belong To Serial Killer In Gilgo Beach Case Police Release Image Of Belt That May Belong To Serial Killer In Gilgo Beach Case
Police Release Image Of Belt That May Belong To Serial Killer In Gilgo Beach Case For the first time in almost a decade, Suffolk County Police have released new evidence in connection with the Gilgo Beach serial killer case. During a press conference on Thursday, Jan. 16,  police released an image of a black leather belt with two initials that they believed could belong to the killer because it had not been touched by any of the victims. The belt is imprinted with the letters "WH" or "HW" depending on the way the belt is turned. Suffolk Police Commissioner Geraldine Hart said she hoped the release of the evidence could help identify a suspect. "We remain steadfast in …
Gatsby On The Ocean Is Long Island's Newest Beachfront Restaurant Gatsby On The Ocean Is Long Island's Newest Beachfront Restaurant
Gatsby On The Ocean Is Long Island's Newest Beachfront Restaurant There's a new beachfront restaurant on Long Island. Gatsby On The Ocean restaurant and catering facility opened Friday, June 7 in the iconic West Bathhouse at Parking Field 3 at Jones Beach. It has a menu that features artisanal ingredients with dishes prepared by Executive Chef Andrew Helliwell in a new American culinary style. On Thursdays, it offers a special "New York State of Mind" menu highlighted by local ingredients. Gatsby has wine and beer including ones from New York State. There is live music on Thursdays. The opening followed a revitalization of the former Marine Dining Room …
Goodbye Eyesore, Others Recall Memories, Godfather On Jones Beach Toll Plaza Demolition Goodbye Eyesore, Others Recall Memories, Godfather On Jones Beach Toll Plaza Demolition
Goodbye Eyesore, Others Recall Memories, Godfather On Jones Beach Toll Plaza Demolition Members of a Levittown High School's alumni group on Facebook group reacted to a Daily Voice story April 29 about the demolishing of an abandoned toll plaza on Meadowbrook Parkway and a monumental gateway sign to welcome visitors to Jones Beach State Park. "Remember in '63 and '64 when Civil Rights protesters chained themselves to the booths and closed them? Traffic backed all the way to Siberia," one comment said on the group's page. One person called it a "landmark" saying it evoked "memories of better days," while another said the structure was "a total eyesore and obsolet…