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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…
25-Year-Old Woman Faces DWI Charge After Crashing Into Police Vehicle In Smithtown 25-Year-Old Woman Faces DWI Charge After Crashing Into Police Vehicle In Smithtown
25-Year-Old Woman Faces DWI Charge After Crashing Into Police Vehicle In Smithtown A local woman was charged with driving while intoxicated after a crash involving a police vehicle overnight on Long Island. It happened around 12:30 a.m. Saturday, March 23 in Smithtown. A Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct officer was in his police vehicle parked on Route 25A at Oakside Road when a 2020 Nissan Rogue struck the rear of his vehicle. The officer was in his police vehicle waiting for a tow truck to respond following an unrelated crash on Route 25 that also involved a driver who was arrested for driving while intoxicated. The officer was transporte…
Trio Beaten With Baseball Bat In Group's Ambush Attack Outside Smithtown Business Trio Beaten With Baseball Bat In Group's Ambush Attack Outside Smithtown Business
Trio Beaten With Baseball Bat In Group's Ambush Attack Outside Smithtown Business Police are seeking tips after three men were beaten with a baseball bat in a group ambush attack outside a Long Island business. The incident happened at around 4:30 a.m. Sunday, March 10, in Smithtown, outside the Bagel Express on West Main Street near Brooksite Drive. Suffolk County Police said three men were walking along West Main Street when a vehicle stopped and seven men got out. The group then attacked them with a baseball bat in a parking lot. One victim managed to grab the bat and smash a widow on the suspects’ vehicle. The seven assailants then got back in the car and fled.…
George Santos Announces Comeback Bid For Suffolk County Congressional Seat: 'Off To The Races' George Santos Announces Comeback Bid For Suffolk County Congressional Seat: 'Off To The Races'
George Santos Announces Comeback Bid For Suffolk County Congressional Seat: 'Off To The Races' Disgraced former New York Rep. George Santos is mounting a comeback campaign. The Republican ex-lawmaker from Long Island – who was ousted from his 3rd District seat representing parts of Nassau County and Queens – announced a primary challenge against Rep. Nick LaLota for his 1st District seat. In a statement on X shared during President Biden’s State of the Union address Thursday night, March 7, Santos said New York hasn’t had “a real conservative represent them” since he left office “thanks to RINO, empty suits like Nick LaLota.” Earlier Report: Exiled Congressman Turned Reality …
Ronkonkoma Man, Hauppauge Woman Hospitalized After 2-Vehicle Smithtown Crash Ronkonkoma Man, Hauppauge Woman Hospitalized After 2-Vehicle Smithtown Crash
Ronkonkoma Man, Hauppauge Woman Hospitalized After 2-Vehicle Smithtown Crash One person was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on a busy Long Island roadway. It happened around 8:40 a.m. Saturday, March 2 in Smithtown. A 78-year-old Ronkonkoma man was operating a 2019 Kia eastbound on Route 25 and in the turning lane for Franklin Avenue when a 2015 Lexus exited left from a parking lot, located at 360 Route 25, and struck the Kia, Suffolk County Police said. The driver of the Kia was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital with serious injuries.  The driver of the Lexus, an 82-year-old Hauppauge woman, was transp…
Duo From Port Jefferson, Middle Island Nabbed For String Of Suffolk County Business Burglaries Duo From Port Jefferson, Middle Island Nabbed For String Of Suffolk County Business Burglaries
Duo From Port Jefferson, Middle Island Nabbed For String Of Suffolk County Business Burglaries Two suspects have been arrested in connection to nearly a dozen Long Island business burglaries and an attempted burglary. Following an investigation by Suffolk County Police Major Case Unit detectives, Frank Costa, age 54, of Port Jefferson, and Jon Pucci, age 29, of Middle Island, were apprehended in Centereach for allegedly committing the following burglaries during which cash and cigarettes were stolen: Shell, located at 1511 Middle Country Road in Ridge, on Friday, Feb. 9 Kings Park Auto Care, located at 189 Main Street in Kings Park, on Tu…
New Update: Worker Killed In Trench Collapse At Smithtown Home New Update: Worker Killed In Trench Collapse At Smithtown Home
New Update: Worker Killed In Trench Collapse At Smithtown Home This story has been updated. A worker has died following a trench collapse at a home on Long Island. Emergency crews were called at around 2:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8 for a collapse at a property in Smithtown, located in the village of Head of the Harbor on Piper Lane. Suffolk County Police said an employee with Copiague-based Darius Masonry was installing cesspool rings at the home when he entered the hole to level the ring.  While he was down in the hole, the excavated dirt collapsed on top of him, burying him in approximately ten feet of soil. Multiple agencies were called to the sc…
Serious Crash: Teens Thrown From Electric Bike After Being Hit By Car In Saint James Serious Crash: Teens Thrown From Electric Bike After Being Hit By Car In Saint James
Serious Crash: Teens Thrown From Electric Bike After Being Hit By Car In Saint James Police are investigating a crash that resulted in a serious injury to a Long Island boy. It happened just after 3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5 in Saint James. A 24-year-old was driving a 2019 Infiniti QX6 eastbound on Middle Country Road when he attempted to make a left turn into a business and struck an electric motorbike being operated by a 13-year-old Saint James boy on the shoulder traveling westbound, Suffolk County Police said. The 13-year-old, and his passenger, a 14-year-old Smithtown boy, were thrown from the motorbike. The driver of the bike was transported to…
Suffolk County Police Urge Residents To Be Vigilant Of Holiday Scammers Suffolk County Police Urge Residents To Be Vigilant Of Holiday Scammers
Suffolk County Police Urge Residents To Be Vigilant Of Holiday Scammers Police on Long Island reminding residents to be vigilant of scammers looking to profit during the holiday season and are offering seminars to help get the message out.  Criminals are constantly looking for new opportunities to prey on people for financial gain, and the holidays are traditionally a time when people are preoccupied and could fall victim to a scam, said the Suffolk County Police.  Scammers are also increasingly turning to artificial intelligence “spoofing” tools to clone the voices of individuals who post on social media, police said. "Scammers use th…
Human Remains Found At Sunken Meadow State Park In Smithtown Human Remains Found At Sunken Meadow State Park In Smithtown
Human Remains Found At Sunken Meadow State Park In Smithtown Police are investigating after human remains were found on a Long Island roadway. The incident happened just before 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30 at Sunken Meadow State Park in the town of Smithtown, Suffolk County. Further info is pending examination by the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office and further investigation by the state police. This is an active investigation and the State Police is asking for any witnesses or anyone with information to call 631-756-3300. 
Know Them? Men Wanted For Smithtown Liquor Store Heist Know Them? Men Wanted For Smithtown Liquor Store Heist
Know Them? Men Wanted For Smithtown Liquor Store Heist Police on Long Island are asking for the public's help to identify and locate two men who allegedly stole $25,000 in merchandise from a liquor store. The incident took place in Smithtown on Thursday, Oct. 5 around 11:15 p.m. at the Wine Guy Liquor Store located at 220 West Main St. According to Suffolk County Police, the men used a Sawzall to cut the store's lock. They fled in a Silver GMC Acadia Denali. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.  Anyone with information about the crime can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to subm…
Saw-Toting Duo Flees With $25K Worth Of Liquor From Smithtown Business Saw-Toting Duo Flees With $25K Worth Of Liquor From Smithtown Business
Saw-Toting Duo Flees With $25K Worth Of Liquor From Smithtown Business If you recognize these thirsty bandits, police want to hear from you. Detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying two men seen on video breaking into a Long Island liquor store and stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise. The burglary occurred at around 11:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, in Smithtown, at The Wine Guy Liquor Store located on West Main Street. Suffolk County Police said the suspects used a saw to cut the store’s lock. Once inside, they grabbed numerous bottles valued at nearly $25,000. The men then fled in a silver GMC Acadia Denali. Suffolk County Crime Stop…
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…
Update: Bus Driver Fired After Allegedly Drinking Alcohol While Driving Smithtown Students Update: Bus Driver Fired After Allegedly Drinking Alcohol While Driving Smithtown Students
Update: Bus Driver Fired After Allegedly Drinking Alcohol While Driving Smithtown Students A school bus driver has been fired days after they were allegedly caught drinking alcohol while driving students home from a Long Island school. The alleged incident happened on a We Transport bus taking students home from Smithtown West High School on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 4, according to Suffolk County Police. A school district employee contacted officers at around 3:15 p.m. after someone snapped a picture showing an open alcoholic beverage on the bus. Earlier Report: Bus Driver Accused Of Drinking Alcohol While Driving Students Home From Smithtown School “It was confirmed th…
Bus Driver Accused Of Drinking Alcohol While Driving Students Home From Smithtown School Bus Driver Accused Of Drinking Alcohol While Driving Students Home From Smithtown School
Bus Driver Accused Of Drinking Alcohol While Driving Students Home From Smithtown School Police are investigating reports that a bus driver was drinking alcohol while driving students home from a Long Island school. The alleged incident happened on a We Transport bus taking students home from Smithtown West High School on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 4, according to Suffolk County Police. A school district employee contacted officers at around 3:15 p.m. after someone snapped a picture showing an open alcoholic beverage on the bus. District Superintendent Mark Secaur later sent a message to parents saying they received a report of a bus driver drinking on the job. “It was confir…
Gunman Nabbed Year After Shooting 23-Year-Old Outside Smithtown Club, Police Say Gunman Nabbed Year After Shooting 23-Year-Old Outside Smithtown Club, Police Say
Gunman Nabbed Year After Shooting 23-Year-Old Outside Smithtown Club, Police Say A suspected gunman has been arrested more than a year after he allegedly shot a man outside a Long Island club. Joseph Llapa, age 22, of Bay Shore, was taken into custody Thursday, Sept. 28, in connection with a July 2022 shooting outside the Smithtown Social Bar & Lounge, located in Smithtown on West Main Street. Suffolk County Police said it was shortly before 4 a.m. July 3, 2022, when Llapa shot a 23-year-old man in the arm as the victim got into the passenger seat of a car. The victim was taken by ambulance to South shore University Hospital in Bay Shore and treated for non-life-t…
Weeks Of Full Closures Planned For Portion Of Northern State Parkway In Smithtown, Huntington Weeks Of Full Closures Planned For Portion Of Northern State Parkway In Smithtown, Huntington
Weeks Of Full Closures Planned For Portion Of Northern State Parkway In Smithtown, Huntington Scheduled roadwork could spell delays for Long Island drivers in the coming weeks. The westbound lanes of the Northern State Parkway are scheduled to close overnight between Exit 45 in Smithtown and Exit 42 in Huntington for three weeks, beginning Monday, Sept. 25. The roadway will close nightly from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. while crews complete a pavement resurfacing project, according to the Department of Transportation. One westbound lane will remain closed from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Traffic will follow a signed detour during those times. Transportation officials urged the public to plan for …
'Predatory Behavior': Chiropractor In Ronkonkoma Admits Touching 16-Year-Old Patient's Breasts 'Predatory Behavior': Chiropractor In Ronkonkoma Admits Touching 16-Year-Old Patient's Breasts
'Predatory Behavior': Chiropractor In Ronkonkoma Admits Touching 16-Year-Old Patient's Breasts A Long Island chiropractor facing multiple sexual assault allegations has confessed to touching an underage patient’s breasts during an exam. Ronald Bernardini, age 65, of Smithtown, pleaded guilty to endangering the welfare of a child in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Sept. 12. Bernardino admitted that on Oct. 24, 2022, he saw the 16-year-old victim during a routine examination at his Lake Ronkonkoma office, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. Earlier Report: Chiropractor In Ronkonkoma Sexually Abused Teenage Patient, Police Say The girl was brought into …
‘Best BBQ Since Texas’ Found At This Smithtown Restaurant, Foodie Says ‘Best BBQ Since Texas’ Found At This Smithtown Restaurant, Foodie Says
‘Best BBQ Since Texas’ Found At This Smithtown Restaurant, Foodie Says In the battle for barbecue bragging rights, this Long Island restaurant reigns supreme, at least according to one satisfied diner. Gigi Gallagher was so impressed after a recent visit to Big Belly Que, located in Smithtown at 863 West Jericho Turnpike, that she just had to share the experience with her fellow foodies on social media. “Best BBQ we’ve had since Texas,” she wrote on the Long Island Foodies Facebook group. “The chef and front ladies were very nice and welcoming!” Gallagher added that her favorites were the brisket, beans, and cornbread. Founded in 2020 by Chris Emanuelo, Bi…
Ambush Stabbing: 24-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Attack At Smithtown Park Ambush Stabbing: 24-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Attack At Smithtown Park
Ambush Stabbing: 24-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Attack At Smithtown Park Police are asking for help in identifying four men accused of stabbing a 24-year-old man in an ambush attack at a Long Island park. The incident happened at around 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, in Smithtown at Millers Pond County Park, located on Maple Avenue. Suffolk County Police said the victim, a Bay Shore resident, went to the park after agreeing to meet a woman he had met on social media two days earlier. He was sitting in his car alone when four men wearing bandanas approached and one of them broke his windshield.  Another man pointed a gun and ordered him out of the vehicle, p…
Fatal Crash: 29-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Smithtown Fatal Crash: 29-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Smithtown
Fatal Crash: 29-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Smithtown A man was killed in a single-vehicle crash overnight on a busy Long Island roadway. It happened around 8 p.m. Monday, July 24 in Smithtown. The victim, a 29-year-old, was operating a motorized scooter on Route 25A, south of the area of Willow Ridge Drive, when he lost control of the scooter, which struck the right curb, causing him to fall off the scooter and strike his head on the pavement, Suffolk County Police said. The man, identified as Ryan Clancy, of Kings Park, was transported to St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center in Smithtown, where he wa…
Seen Him? Medicine Thief Spotted Stealing From Smithtown Store, Police Say Seen Him? Medicine Thief Spotted Stealing From Smithtown Store, Police Say
Seen Him? Medicine Thief Spotted Stealing From Smithtown Store, Police Say Officials are imploring the community to aid in identifying and locating a man who they say stole nearly $1,000 in medicine from a Long Island grocery store. According to the Suffolk County Police, the man was seen leaving the Smithtown Stop & Shop, located at 291 West Main Street, on June 23. He left the store at approximately 5:30 p.m. with around $1,000 worth of over-the-counter medicine in tow. Though a physical description was not provided, a security camera picture that captured the suspect entering the store showed a man with dark hair. He was wearing a black jacket and blue …
'I'm A Lucky Guy': Smithtown Students Sell Bracelets, Raise Money For Teacher Battling Cancer 'I'm A Lucky Guy': Smithtown Students Sell Bracelets, Raise Money For Teacher Battling Cancer
'I'm A Lucky Guy': Smithtown Students Sell Bracelets, Raise Money For Teacher Battling Cancer Two kindhearted students organized a fundraiser on behalf of their teacher, who had been out sick with cancer, raising hundreds for a cancer center in his honor. Rick Iurka, a social studies teacher at Nesaquake Middle School who left his classes in April 2023 to battle cancer, surprised students by making an appearance at the school’s “Moving Up Day” (a day to celebrate eighth graders ‘moving up’ to high school) – only to be surprised himself. Students Gracyn Catalanotto and Morgan DeBello, who had previously had Iurka as their seventh-grade teacher, came up with an idea to raise money f…
Support Rising For Family Of Mother, Wife Killed In Manorville Crash: 'Always Had A Smile' Support Rising For Family Of Mother, Wife Killed In Manorville Crash: 'Always Had A Smile'
Support Rising For Family Of Mother, Wife Killed In Manorville Crash: 'Always Had A Smile' Donations are pouring in for the family of a wife and mother who was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Long Island that also left her husband fighting for his life. Loraine DiCuffa, age 49, of East Moriches, died following the wreck, which occurred at around 11:50 a.m. Sunday, June 18, in Manorville. According to Suffolk County Police, a 38-year-old Shirley woman was driving a 2022 BMW southbound on Wading River Road when she attempted to make a left-hand turn onto South Street. Earlier Report: Fatal Crash: East Moriches Woman ID'd As Victim, Husband Seriously Injured In Manorville The BMW…
Fan Favorite Restaurant Celebrates Fifth  Opening In New Smithtown Location Fan Favorite Restaurant Celebrates Fifth  Opening In New Smithtown Location
Fan Favorite Restaurant Celebrates Fifth Opening In New Smithtown Location A Long Island restaurant known for its fusion flavors has once again proven that it is worth the wait by opening its fifth location. The Smithtown location of Dirty Taco + Tequila, located at 716 Smithtown Bypass, officially opened its doors to the public on Friday, June 16, to the excitement of Long Islanders and taco lovers alike. Self-dubbed as “part LA taco truck and part Asian street food with an urban street vibe,” Dirty Taco + Tequila debuted its creative taco and cocktail offerings in 2018. View this post on Instagram A post share…
36-Year-Old Killed, Second Driver Seriously Injured In Smithtown Crash 36-Year-Old Killed, Second Driver Seriously Injured In Smithtown Crash
36-Year-Old Killed, Second Driver Seriously Injured In Smithtown Crash A 36-year-old man is dead and another driver is hospitalized with serious injuries following a car crash on Long Island. Emergency crews were called at around 9:30 p.m. Thursday, June 8, with reports of a two-car crash in Smithtown, on Middle Country Road near Highway Place. Suffolk County Police determined that Michael Bittleman, age 36, of East Northport, was driving a Nissan westbound on Middle Country Road when he crossed into oncoming traffic near Highway Place. He then struck an eastbound Mercedes Benz head-on. Bittleman was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he was p…
Update: Man Who Took Photos Of Kids, Staff At Smithtown Gymnastics Center Nabbed, Police Say Update: Man Who Took Photos Of Kids, Staff At Smithtown Gymnastics Center Nabbed, Police Say
Update: Man Who Took Photos Of Kids, Staff At Smithtown Gymnastics Center Nabbed, Police Say Police have arrested a wanted man accused of taking pictures of children and employees at a Long Island gymnastics center without their permission. Robert Colyvas, age 29, was arrested at his Kings Park home on Tuesday night, May 16, Suffolk County Police said. According to investigators, Colyvas walked into the Gold Medal Gymnastics Center, located in Smithtown on West Main Street, on April 29 and began photographing kids and staff without their consent. Earlier Report: Man Flees After Taking Photos Of Kids, Staff At Gymnastics Center In Smithtown, Police Say He then fled in a four-…
Man Flees After Taking Photos Of Kids, Staff At Gymnastics Center In Smithtown, Police Say Man Flees After Taking Photos Of Kids, Staff At Gymnastics Center In Smithtown, Police Say
Man Flees After Taking Photos Of Kids, Staff At Gymnastics Center In Smithtown, Police Say Police are working to identify a man who took photos of children and employees without their permission at a Long Island gymnastics center. The incident happened Saturday, April 29, in Smithtown, at the Gold Medal Gymnastics Center on West Main Street, according to Suffolk County Police. Investigators said the man entered the facility at around 12:45 p.m. and began photographing staff and children without their consent.  He then fled in a four-door sedan, possibly a Hyundai. If caught, the man could be charged with endangering the welfare of a child. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is…
Man, Woman From Smithtown Killed After Convertible Crashes In Babylon Man, Woman From Smithtown Killed After Convertible Crashes In Babylon
Man, Woman From Smithtown Killed After Convertible Crashes In Babylon Two people were killed in a late-morning crash on Long Island. It happened just before 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 14 in the town of Babylon. A 2013 custom assembly convertible was traveling eastbound on the Ocean Parkway near Cedar Beach when the vehicle left the roadway and struck the guide wire.  Both the driver, Daniel Fabrizio, age 58, of Smithtown, and the passenger, Diane Seghposs, age 58, of Smithtown, died of injuries sustained at the scene. The New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU), and Forensic Identificatio…
Wrong Way: Officer Nabs Drunk Driver On Smithtown Roadway After Award From MADD, Police Say Wrong Way: Officer Nabs Drunk Driver On Smithtown Roadway After Award From MADD, Police Say
Wrong Way: Officer Nabs Drunk Driver On Smithtown Roadway After Award From MADD, Police Say A Long Island police officer is being credited with busting a drunk, wrong-way driver on a roadway while heading home from receiving an award from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), authorities said. The incident happened at around 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, on Route 347 in Smithtown, according to police. Suffolk County Police officer Eric Noens was off-duty in a marked police vehicle when he reportedly spotted 66-year-old Marisa Soares driving westbound in the eastbound lanes of Route 347 near Mount Pleasant Road. Soares, of East Northport, was arrested on suspicion of driving while abilit…
Man Nabbed For Throwing Rocks At Windshields Of Two Buses In Suffolk County, Police Say Man Nabbed For Throwing Rocks At Windshields Of Two Buses In Suffolk County, Police Say
Man Nabbed For Throwing Rocks At Windshields Of Two Buses In Suffolk County, Police Say A 19-year-old was charged with allegedly throwing rocks at the windshields of two buses on Long Island. The incidents took place in Suffolk County on Sunday, April 16 in Nesconset and the village of the Branch in the town of Smithtown. According to Suffolk County Police, a Regency Transportation bus was parked on Southern Boulevard in Nesconset with the driver behind the wheel on Sunday, April 16 when a rock struck and cracked the windshield at 8:30 a.m.  Less than an hour later, a Suffolk County Transportation bus was traveling northbound on Route 111 in the Village of…