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Cooking Oil Theft Sting Nets 2 Arrests In Riverhead d Cooking Oil Theft Sting Nets 2 Arrests In Riverhead d
Cooking Oil Theft Sting Nets 2 Arrests In Riverhead d With the help of a private investigator, two men were charged on Long Island for allegedly stealing used cooking oil from several restaurants. The sting took place in Suffolk County are 3 a.m., Friday, July 21 in Wading River. According to the Riverhead Police, a private investigator hired to follow suspects who have been committing cooking oil thefts from various locations throughout Long Island spotted the two men making off with oil and called the police. The private eye reported he observed two men stealing oil from North Tavern, 2028 N. Country Road; Phil's Restaurant, 1856 Wadin…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Take 5 Top-Prize Ticket Worth $19,000 Sold At Wading River Store Take 5 Top-Prize Ticket Worth $19,000 Sold At Wading River Store
Take 5 Top-Prize Ticket Worth $19,000 Sold At Wading River Store A lucky Take 5 lottery player will walk away with over $19,000 after hitting all five numbers on a ticket sold on Long Island. The prize-winning ticket worth $19,439 was purchased at the Ace Hardware in Wading River, located at 6281 Route 25A, for the Tuesday, June 6, midday drawing, New York Lottery announced. Take 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39. The drawing is held twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Players can check their numbers on the New York Lottery website. Winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prize money.

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by Michael Mashburn
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3 Riverhead Vendors Sold Tobacco/Vape Products To Minors, Police Say 3 Riverhead Vendors Sold Tobacco/Vape Products To Minors, Police Say
3 Riverhead Vendors Sold Tobacco/Vape Products To Minors, Police Say Three people were charged after police found that they sold tobacco or vape products to minors during a compliance check of Long Island businesses. Police conducted compliance checks targeting the sale of tobacco and vape products to patrons under the age of 21 at nine businesses in Suffolk County on Wednesday, Dec. 28, the Riverhead Town Police Department reported. Police said the following vendors were found not to be in compliance:  One Stop Smoke Shop, located at 1698 Old Country Road in Riverhead  Bapa Cards and Gifts, located at 769 Old Country Road in Riverhead  Shel…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Three Busted During Underage Alcohol Sting Op In Riverhead, Police Say Three Busted During Underage Alcohol Sting Op In Riverhead, Police Say
Three Busted During Underage Alcohol Sting Op In Riverhead, Police Say Three people have been charged with selling alcohol to minors during an investigation into stores on Long Island.  The sting effort, conducted by Riverhead Police and the Riverhead Community Awareness Program took place on Thursday, June 16, in an effort to reduce the sale of alcohol to underage children, the police department said.  Those arrested and charged with unlawfully dealing with a child included : Chaudhry Afzal, age 56, of Riverhead, an employee of Sunoco 4123 Middle Country Rd., Calverton Recep-Can Karakoc, age 24, of Riverhead, an employee of Mobil 415 E. Main …

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Gourmet Slices A Big Draw For Pizzeria With Two Suffolk County Locations Gourmet Slices A Big Draw For Pizzeria With Two Suffolk County Locations
Gourmet Slices A Big Draw For Pizzeria With Two Suffolk County Locations Long Island foodies are flocking to a place known for its gourmet pizza. That "place" is La Bistro in both Wading River and Coram which also features other noteworthy offerings from pasta to salad to heroes. The first restaurant in Wading River was opened in 2011 by Matt Rappa, of Selden, who grew up in an Italian traditional lifestyle that took him into the Italian food industry 17 years ago.  The first was such a success, he opened the Corman location a few years later after getting and keeping a local following of foodies who know a good slice when they bite into one. A look at Ye…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Here Are Five Places For Pizza In Suffolk County Here Are Five Places For Pizza In Suffolk County
Here Are Five Places For Pizza In Suffolk County There's never been a better time than now to enjoy some tasty takeout. With COVID-19 restrictions keeping many of us home, knowing where to get the best, delivery and pick-up meals is important. Here are some of the top-reviewed pizzerias in Suffolk County according to local Yelp critics. 1943 Pizza Bar 308D Main St., Greenport (631) 477-6984 -  rollingindoughpizza.com The owner of 1943 Pizza Bar calls his restaurant - and food truck and next door bar - a celebration of pizza. Born in West Haven, Connecticut, Matthew Michel’s star took off in 2009 when his pizza food truck, “R…

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by Kristin Palpini
News
Long Island Parolee Who Stole From 13 Unlocked Vehicles Arrested, Police Say Long Island Parolee Who Stole From 13 Unlocked Vehicles Arrested, Police Say
Long Island Parolee Who Stole From 13 Unlocked Vehicles Arrested, Police Say A Long Island man who stole items from 13 different vehicles in three towns within a month was apprehended and charged, according to police.  Patrick Fontaine, of Yaphank, 38, reportedly began his string of car larcenies on Monday, Aug. 30, Suffolk County Police said. Among items that he stole were glasses, electronics, money and identification. He was charged with 13 counts of petit larceny, a misdemeanor.  Fontaine was connected car larcenies in the following locations:  Circle Drive in Shoreham on Monday, Aug. 30. Circle Drive in Shoreham on Tuesday, Aug. 31. Jomar…

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by Christina Coulter
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Police: Woman Who Gave False ID Charged In Fatal Crash Near Medical Center On Long Island Police: Woman Who Gave False ID Charged In Fatal Crash Near Medical Center On Long Island
Police: Woman Who Gave False ID Charged In Fatal Crash Near Medical Center On Long Island A woman who gave officers a false identification has been charged in connection to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Long Island. It happened at around 9:48 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14 in Suffolk County. Rose Mastrodomenico, 90, of Calverton, was driving a 2014 Nissan eastbound on Route 25A when she attempted to enter the parking lot of The Wading River Medical Center at 271 Route 25A in Wading River when her vehicle was struck by a westbound 2006 Jeep. Mastrodomenico was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital where she was pronounced dead.  Following an investigation, Suffolk …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Woman Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash Near Medical Center In Suffolk Woman Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash Near Medical Center In Suffolk
Woman Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash Near Medical Center In Suffolk Click here for an updated story: Police: Woman Who Gave False ID Charged In Fatal Crash Near Medical Center On Long Island A woman was killed in a two-vehicle morning crash on Long Island. It happened at around 9:48 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14 in Suffolk County. Rose Mastrodomenico, 90, of Calverton, was driving a 2014 Nissan eastbound on Route 25A when she attempted to enter the parking lot of The Wading River Medical Center at 271 Route 25A in Wading River when her vehicle was struck by a westbound 2006 Jeep. Mastrodomenico was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital …

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by Joe Lombardi