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Patchogue Man Threatens To Shoot, Blow Up Half Hollow Hills East HS In Dix Hills, Police Say
A Long Island resident has been accused of threatening to cause mass harm at a local school.
The man called the Half Hollow Hills East High School, located in Dix Hills, on Tuesday, April 9, and threatened to shoot and blow up the school, Suffolk County Police said.
Second Precinct Crime Section officers arrested the man near his residence in Patchogue at approximately 3:40 p.m. Thursday, April 11.
Christopher Ryan, age 42, was charged with making a threat of mass harm, a Class B Misdemeanor.
He was scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Centra…
Bar Serving Up 'Elevated Pub Fare' Opens Sixth Long Island Location
A Long Island restaurant started by two former bartenders and friends is further expanding its reach within the community and beyond by opening up its sixth location.
Tap Room, located in Jericho, opened on Thursday, Dec. 14, joining the pub’s five other locations.
The self-described gastropub serves up what it calls "elevated pub fare," such as burgers, tacos, salads, and more, alongside craft cocktails and a rotating 24 beers on tap.
For brunch, Tap Room continues the pub theme with dishes such as the “Hangover Burger,” featuring avocado, egg, cheddar, and bacon, pound cake French t…
Patchogue Man Points Fake Gun At Woman, 3 Children, At Drive-Thru: Police
A Long Island man was arrested after he drew a fake firearm behind him in a McDonald’s drive-thru line, authorities said.
The incident happened on Sunday, Jan. 7 at the Hicksville McDonald’s, located at 805 South Broadway.
According to Nassau County Police, it was just before 10 p.m. when a 31-year-old woman and her three children, ages 12, 7, and 1, were waiting in the restaurant’s drive-thru line behind a red Hyundai operated by Nicholas Carpenzano, age 32 of Patchogue.
She told police she honked at Carpenzano, as he was not moving his car in the line.
However, when she did, he …
No Prison For Man Who Beat Gay Couple At Patchogue Beach In Unprovoked Attack
One of two men accused in a brutal, unprovoked attack on a gay couple at a Long Island beach will avoid prison despite confessing to his role.
Thomas Gair, age 68, of Holbrook, pleaded guilty to assault and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Oct. 19, stemming from the incident at Patchogue’s Mascot Dock.
Prosecutors said two women were at the beach on Mother’s Day 2023, watching the sunset and taking photos together, when Gair and another man, 40-year-old Joseph Kress, began making derogatory comments about their sexual orientation.
Earlier Report: New Update: Seco…
New Details In Woman's 'Callous' Killing By Trucker Boyfriend At Patchogue Motel: DA
A long-haul truck driver accused of killing his girlfriend outside a Long Island motel has been formally charged with murder.
Willie Hart, age 59, of Yaphank, was indicted for second-degree murder in Suffolk County Court on Monday, Oct. 16, in the death of 37-year-old Candice Woodruff earlier this year.
According to prosecutors, a witness saw Woodruff leave her room at the Shore Motor Inn, located in Patchogue on Eastbound Sunrise Service Road, at around 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29, after arguing with Hart.
Earlier Report: Yaphank Man Accused Of Killing Girlfriend At Motel In Pat…
Sandwich Shop Abruptly Closes Patchogue Location
A shop specializing in freshly made heroes announced the closure of one of its Long Island locations, much to customers’ dismay.
“That’s a wrap, friends.”
The Hero Joint, located at 74B East Main Street in Patchogue, closed permanently, citing “economic conditions,” on Sunday, Oct. 15, according to a post made just a few days before its shuttering.
Opening in September 2018 as a passion project by owner John Murray, the shop aimed to be a new kind of sandwich shop: “modern” and “high quality,” according to its website.
Offering a mix of design-your-own heroes and unique specialty san…
Yaphank Man Accused Of Killing Girlfriend At Motel In Patchogue
A Long Island man has been accused of murdering his girlfriend at a local motel earlier this year.
On Wednesday, May 29 just before 2:30 a.m., a 911 caller reported a woman not breathing at the Shore Motor Inn, located in Patchogue at 576 Eastbound Sunrise Service Road, Suffolk County Police said.
The woman, Candice Woodruff, age 37, of Katy, Texas, was transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead.
Following an autopsy by the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner, it was determined Woodruff’s cause of death was…
Popular Eatery Announces Fourth Long Island Location, Now In Patchogue
An innovative Italian restaurant with hundreds of five-star reviews and Instagram-able views will open a fourth Long Island location.
ITA Kitchen, which has locations in Bay Shore, Garden City, and East Moriches, will open up its newest spot on Friday, Sept. 29, this time at 69 East Main Street, Patchogue.
The eatery, which offers a variety of options for brunch, dinner, desserts, and drinks, has amassed over 55 thousand Instagram followers and gone viral on social media multiple times for its decadent pasta dishes served up in a bowl made of chicken cutlets.
“[I] went here to try the …
After Hitting 3 Pedestrians In Patchogue, Driver Flees Scene, Police Say
A 32-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly striking three pedestrians with his car and then fleeing the scene.
The crash happened at around 3:40 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, in Patchogue, near East Main Street and Phyllis Drive.
According to Suffolk County Police, two people were standing near a Honda after being involved in a crash when a third person, not involved in the wreck, approached the scene to check on them.
Moments later, a compact SUV driven by Diego Torres slammed into the Honda, hitting all three people, according to police. Torres allegedly then fled the scene heading eastb…
New Update: Helmet-Wearing Wife, Husband Charged In Bank Robbery Spree In Suffolk County
A married couple has been formally charged for their alleged roles in a string of bank robberies on Long Island.
Joseph Hill, age 40, and Stephanie Demola, age 34, both of Moriches, were indicted on robbery and other charges in Suffolk County Court on Friday, July 28, and Monday, July 31, respectively.
Earlier Report: Man, Helmet-Wearing Woman Nabbed For String Of Suffolk County Bank Robberies, Police Say
According to the Suffolk County DA’s office, the duo robbed three banks between Monday, July 10 and Thursday, July 13 - a Chase Bank in Yaphank, a TD Bank in Lake Ronkonkoma, and a…
Man, Helmet-Wearing Woman Nabbed For String Of Suffolk County Bank Robberies, Police Say
Two suspects are behind bars in connection with a string of bank robberies on Long Island.
Joseph Hill, age 40, and Stephanie Demola, age 34, both of Moriches, were arrested on robbery charges Monday, July 17.
According to Suffolk County Police, the duo first attempted to rob a Chase Bank in Yaphank on Monday, July 10, but left without any cash after the teller refused their demands.
Earlier Report: Helmet-Wearing Woman Strikes Again In New Robbery At Bank In Patchogue
Hours later, the pair successfully held up a TD Bank in Lake Ronkonkoma, police said.
They’re also accused of robbi…
