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'Way Too Young For Heaven:' Family Remembers Long Island Woman Killed In Florida Crash
A 28-year-old woman who died in a Florida car crash is being remembered by friends and family as a kind, powerful force.
Emily Koutsoliontos, from Commack, was killed in a car crash in the city of Tampa, Florida, on Saturday, June 22, according to family friends.
She leaves behind her parents, Michele and Nick, her sister Grace, and her brother Kevin.
“[They are] completely devastated and heartbroken, as are her friends and family…Emily was a powerful force of kindness, beauty, and strength,” wrote Linda Pollack, who organized a GoFundMe campaign for Emily’s family.
“Her laughter was…
Missing West Islip Man Found Safe Following Silver Alert
New update:
A Long Island man has been found one day after relatives reported him missing.
Robert Lynch, age 94, of West Islip, had last been seen at around 1:10 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, in Bay Shore on Pine Aire Drive after leaving for a Costco outing.
In an update Wednesday, June 5, Suffolk County Police said Lynch was located and was unharmed. No other details were given.
Original story:
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a Long Island man who was reported missing.
Robert Lynch, age 94, of West Islip, left his Edgewood Road at around 11:15 a.m…
Woman Faces Sexual Abuse Charge After Commack Massage Parlor Raid
A woman is facing multiple charges, including sexual abuse, after a police raid at a Long Island massage parlor.
In response to numerous community complaints, Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers led an investigation into Nature Therapy in Commack, located at 160 Commack Road, starting at around 3:15 p.m. Thursday, March 7.
During the detail, Zhuo Wang, age 55, of Flushing, Queens, was charged with uunauthorized practice of a profession and third-degree sexual abuse.
The Town of Huntington issued multiple violations to the business. Wang was issued a Desk …
'Beautiful, Joyful Soul': New Mom, Dance Teacher From Long Island Dies At Age 35
Tributes are pouring in following the unexpected death of a beloved dance instructor, wife, and new mother from Long Island.
Andrea Kolbe, of Huntington, died Monday, Dec. 11, one day after her 35th birthday, according to her obituary.
Her death followed a battle with postpartum depression, leaving her husband Chazz and their 3-month-old son to grapple with her immense loss, said a GoFundMe by Heather Umhafer.
Kolbe was known in the community as a co-owner and dance instructor at Art In Motion Dance Center of Melville and Commack, where she spent 14 years.
“Our hearts are broken as we sad…
Butterfly Smuggler Shipped $200K Of Wildlife In And Out Of Long Island: Authorities
A Long Island man has been indicted on accusations that he covered up illegal shipments of over 1,000 insects, moths, and endangered butterflies, authorities said.
On Tuesday, Oct. 10, 75-year-old Charles Limmer of Commack was charged on six counts for his alleged wildlife smuggling, including dead specimens of a protected butterfly species, according to the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York.
Limmer was the operator of a commercial business specializing in importing, exporting, buying, and selling wildlife. He had a license to do so from the US Fish and Wildlife Se…
Fatal Crash: 58-Year-Old From Ronkonkoma ID'd After Pickup Track Slams Into Tree In Commack
Police are investigating a fatal overnight crash on Long Island.
It happened around 4:40 a.m. Saturday, June 17 in Commack.
A man was driving a 2023 Chevrolet pickup truck west on Vanderbilt Parkway, near Redleaf Lane, when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree, Suffolk County Police said.
The victim, identified as Edward Riley, age 58, of Ronkonkoma, who was alone in the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.
Detectives are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash to call the Fourth Squad at 631-854-8452.
5 Who 'Wreaked Havoc' In $10K Theft Ring At Long Island Ulta Beauty Stores Sentenced
Five convicted thieves are serving time after admitting to their roles in a string of thefts at Ulta Beauty stores on Long Island.
The thefts occurred between November 2021 and May 2022 at Ulta Beauty stores in East Farmingdale, Commack, and Patchogue, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office.
Altogether, the group made off with over $10,000 worth of fragrances.
On Friday, April 28, the DA’s office announced that the following defendants had pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the case:
Devonte Jennings, age 24, of Wyandanch, pleaded guilty to third-degree grand lar…
