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Boat Explosion: East Setauket Woman Seriously Injured At Smithtown Bay In Stony Brook
Two people were injured, one seriously, in a boat explosion on Long Island.
It happened Saturday, Aug. 5 at about 6 p.m. in Stony Brook.
A 54-year-old East Setauket man was operating his boat, a 2003 Sea Ray Sundancer, in Smithtown Bay, traveling from Sunken Meadow State Park to Stony Brook Marina, when it stalled, Suffolk County Police said.
An explosion occurred on the boat a short time after it was restarted.
A 53-year-old woman, the wife of the boat operator, and a passenger on the boat, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital for the treatme…
Best French Dip Found At This Long Island Restaurant, Foodies Say
When it comes to the best French dip around, hungry diners need look no further than this Long Island restaurant, according to online foodies.
Bar Frites, located in Greenvale at 400 Wheatley Plaza, received the most mentions on a recent post asking where to find the best French dip sandwich on the Facebook group "Long Island Restaurant Group."
Opened in 2010, Bar Frites serves up a wide selection of “bistro fare,” including burgers, steaks, croque monsieur, and steamed mussels in a hip, urban setting, according to its website.
Its menu also features a variety of salads, pastas, and piz…
Sports Schmear? Miller Place Bagel Shop Owner Denies Harassing Customers Over Mets Gear
Kent Strickland welcomes all types of patrons at his Long Island bagel shop, and yes, he told Daily Voice, that even includes Mets fans.
That’s why Strickland, who has owned Miller Place Bagels & Deli in Miller Place, on Route 25A, for four-and-a-half years, was baffled to see a recent post on the Facebook group, Long Island Foodies.
“What do you think about an owner of a business harassing customers for wearing a hat of a sports team he doesn’t like and demanding you take it off?” reads a post from Amy Lee, of Stony Brook, that has garnered nearly 400 comments.
“The first time he did…
Duo Wanted For Stealing Cash, Credit Cards In Setauket, Terryville, Stony Brook, Port Jeff
Police on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying two men wanted for allegedly stealing wallets and cash from unlocked cars.
The incidents took place in June in Suffolk County in the Setauket, Terryville, Stony Brook, and Port Jefferson areas.
According to police, the two men entered the cars and stole wallets containing cash, credit and debit cards, and licenses.
They were seen driving what appears to be a light-colored sedan, police said.
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information ab…
Man Wanted For Stealing Guns, Safe During Stony Brook Home Burglary
Police are asking for the public’s help after a Long Island family’s home was burglarized.
Suffolk County Police said the break-in happened Friday, April 22, at the Brookhaven residence, located on Hargrove Drive in Stony Brook.
Sometime between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., the suspect got into the house by removing a window screen, police said.
Once inside he stole four long guns, a safe, jewelry, and various ID documents, police said.
Altogether, the stolen items are valued at approximately $1,500.
The suspect was seen on home surveillance footage wearing dark colored pants, a grey long sleeve …
Storm Ida: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Long Island
There have now been 42 confirmed fatalities after Ida battered the Northeast with historic rainfall and flash flooding.
In New York City, more than 3 inches of rainfall fell in one hour in Central Park on Wednesday, Sept. 1, smashing the previous record.
Here is a look at some rainfall totals from throughout Long Island compiled on the day after, on Thursday, Sept. 2 by the National Weather Service.
Nassau County
Glen Cove, 9.09 inches
Levittown, 4.43 inches
Locust Valley, 6.72 inches
Lynbrook, 4.04 inches
Manhasset, 5.29 inches
Port Washington, 6.70 inches
Syosset, 5.81&n…
Suffolk County Man Indicted For String Of Burglaries, ATM Theft, DA Says
A Long Island man faces up to 15 in prison for a string of alleged commercial burglaries in November 2020.
Kieran Fichtner, age 27, of St. James, was arraigned last week on charges associated with the burglaries, as well as for the alleged theft of an ATM machine along with an accomplice, an accomplice, Michael Parise, 46, of Stony Brook, said Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy D. Sini.
“These two individuals are alleged serial burglars who were targeting businesses and driving crime in our community,” Sini said.
Fichtner was charged multiple misdemeanors, as well as several fe…
