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Suffolk County Man Nabbed For DWAI After LIE Crash With Serious Injuries: Police Suffolk County Man Nabbed For DWAI After LIE Crash With Serious Injuries: Police
Suffolk County Man Nabbed For Dwai After LIE Crash With Serious Injuries: Police A man has been arrested on charges of driving while ability impaired by drugs and alcohol after a chain-reaction Long Island Expressway crash sent four others to the hospital overnight. The incident occurred around 12:20 a.m. Friday, Nov. 15, on the eastbound side, about 1,000 feet east of Nicolls Road in Holtsville. Police say Matthew Sheehy, age 46, of East Setauket, was driving a 2022 Dodge pickup when he struck a disabled 2010 Chrysler Town and Country parked on the right shoulder.  The impact sent the Chrysler across the lanes, where it was struck by a 2018 Honda CRV. The Chrys…
These Are Top Public Elementary Schools In Suffolk County, New Ranking Shows These Are Top Public Elementary Schools In Suffolk County, New Ranking Shows
These Are Top Public Elementary Schools In Suffolk County, New Ranking Shows The grades are in and these Long Island schools are head of the class. After considering a number of key areas, the following Suffolk County schools were ranked top 5 in Niche’s 2025 “Best Public Elementary Schools in Suffolk County” report: No. 1 - Vanderbilt Elementary School in Dix Hills No. 2 - Paumanok Elementary School in Dix Hills No. 3 - Nassakeag Elementary School in East Setauket No. 4 - Otsego Elementary School in Dix Hills No. 5 - Lloyd Harbor School in Lloyd Harbor All five elementary schools earned overall grades of either A or A+, receiving top marks in the academics and…
These Middle Schools Ranked Top 5 In Suffolk County, Report Says These Middle Schools Ranked Top 5 In Suffolk County, Report Says
These Middle Schools Ranked Top 5 In Suffolk County, Report Says The grades are in and these middle schools are a cut above the rest, according to the community and school ranking site Niche. After considering a number of key areas, the following schools were ranked in the website’s 2025 “Best Schools in Suffolk County” report: No. 1 - Candlewood Middle School in Dix Hills No. 2 - West Hollow Middle School in Melville No. 3 - Paul J. Gelinas Junior High School in East Setauket No. 4 - Oldfield Middle School in Greenlawn No. 5 - Port Jefferson Middle School Candlewood, West Hollow, and Gelinas all hold overall grades of A+, while Oldfield and Port Jeffe…
2 Women Charged, 1 For Prostitution, After Raid At Huntington Station Spa 2 Women Charged, 1 For Prostitution, After Raid At Huntington Station Spa
2 Women Charged, 1 For Prostitution, After Raid At Huntington Station Spa Two women are facing charges, one for prostitution, after a raid at a Long Island spa. In response to numerous community complaints, authorities conducted an investigation into Twinkling Spa Inc. in Huntington Station, located at 1783 New York Ave., at approximately 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24. Minhua Guo, age 32, of East Setauket, was charged with: Two counts of unauthorized practice of a profession, a felony,  One count of prostitution, a misdemeanor. Xin Rong Lin, age 61, of Flushing, was charged with: Unauthorized practice of a profession, a felony,  Criminal…
Best Breakfast Pizza On Long Island Found At These Suffolk County Restaurants, Foodies Say Best Breakfast Pizza On Long Island Found At These Suffolk County Restaurants, Foodies Say
Best Breakfast Pizza On Long Island Found At These Suffolk County Restaurants, Foodies Say Move over breakfast burritos, the rise of breakfast pizzas is upon us. Picture this: an everything-bagel crust topped with crispy bacon, crumbly sausage, scrambled egg, and melted cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack cheese. Throw in some green peppers and mushrooms for good measure and what’s not to love? While decidedly not as compact or travel-friendly as its burrito brethren, breakfast pies are a perfectly acceptable way to break one’s fast – just ask members of the “pizza” subreddit: “Love me some breakfast pizza. Some hash browns on it are a game changer!” one user wrote. …
'Superb': New Italian Restaurant On Long Island Offers 'Hamptons Vibe Without The Drive' 'Superb': New Italian Restaurant On Long Island Offers 'Hamptons Vibe Without The Drive'
Elaine’s Restaurant In East Setauket Earning High Praise A new restaurant on Long Island serving seasonal Italian and American cuisine alongside wine and cocktails is making a splash with diners just weeks into business. Elaine’s Restaurant and Bar – located in East Setauket at 316 Main Street – held its grand opening on Thursday, April 4. Under the direction of husband-and-wife team Enzo and Elaine Micali, the eatery offers a number of Italian-inspired dishes, like spaghetti aglio e olio, pappardelle alla bolognese, and orecchiette with sausage, broccoli rabe, and parmigiano reggiano. Its menu also features a number of salads and small plates,…
Person Dies After Pickup Truck Bursts Into Flames In East Setauket Person Dies After Pickup Truck Bursts Into Flames In East Setauket
Person Dies After Pickup Truck Bursts Into Flames In East Setauket An investigation is underway surrounding the circumstances of a person's death during a vehicle fire on Long Island overnight. Suffolk County Police officers responded to the blaze in East Setauket on Friday, Aug.18 at around 11:10 p.m. on the north shoulder, west of 445 Route 25A. The Setauket Fire Department extinguished the fire and a body was discovered inside the 2004 Dodge pickup. The person has not yet been identified.  The vehicle is registered to an out-of-state business. The fire appears non-criminal, according to police.  Anyone with information about thi…
These High Schools Ranked Top 5 In Suffolk County, Report Says These High Schools Ranked Top 5 In Suffolk County, Report Says
These High Schools Ranked Top 5 In Suffolk County, Report Says The grades are in and these Long Island high schools are a cut above the rest, according to the community and school ranking site Niche. After considering a number of key areas, the following schools were ranked in the website’s 2023 “Best Public High Schools in Suffolk County” report: No. 1 - Dix Hills: Half Hollow Hills High School West No. 2 - Dix Hills: Half Hollow Hills High School East No. 3 - East Setauket: Ward Melville Senior High School No. 4 - Greenlawn: Harborfields High School No. 5 - Huntington Station: Walt Whitman High School All five high schools earned an overall grade of…
Boat Explosion: East Setauket Woman Seriously Injured At Smithtown Bay In Stony Brook Boat Explosion: East Setauket Woman Seriously Injured At Smithtown Bay In Stony Brook
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…
New Update: Woman, 3-Year-Old Daughter Reported Missing In NY Located New Update: Woman, 3-Year-Old Daughter Reported Missing In NY Located
New Update: Woman, 3-Year-Old Daughter Reported Missing In NY Located  New update: A mother and daughter who went missing in New York have been found. Alexandra Hill, age 38, was last seen with her daughter, Chloe Sokolinski, age 3, leaving her father’s Long Island home where she was staying, in East Setauket, on Wednesday, April 19 at 8 a.m., Suffolk County Police said. On Saturday evening, April 22, Suffolk County Police reported that the two "have been located and are unharmed." Further information has not been immediately released. Original report: Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a mother and daughter who have gone missing i…
Woman Driving Drunk With 2 Young Teens In BMW Crashes At East Setauket Intersection: Police Woman Driving Drunk With 2 Young Teens In BMW Crashes At East Setauket Intersection: Police
Woman Driving Drunk With 2 Young Teens In BMW Crashes At East Setauket Intersection: Police A woman has been accused of driving drunk with two young teenage girls in the car after a crash at a Long Island intersection.  The crash happened just before 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22 in East Setauket. The was driving a 2018 BMW X5 northbound on Old Town Road, with her daughter and her daughter’s friend in the vehicle, when she attempted to turn left onto Sheep Pasture Road and crashed into a southbound 2004 Lexus RX330, Suffolk County Police said When Suffolk County PD Sixth Precinct officers arrived at the scene, they determined the driver, Alison Drain, ag…
'This Buffet Has No Competition': New East Setauket Eatery Making Splash 'This Buffet Has No Competition': New East Setauket Eatery Making Splash
'This Buffet Has No Competition': New East Setauket Eatery Making Splash A new Indian restaurant that opened on Long Island is making a big impression on some of its early customers. Taj Crown of India opened its doors in East Setauket on Friday, Sept. 9. The restaurant, located at 10 Woods Corner Road, offers a wide selection of appetizers and entrées, such as Samosas, Chicken Tikka Masala, a Fish Curry made with tilapia, Taj Shrimp Curry, and Lamb Vindaloo. Some online reviewers have praised the eatery's lunch and brunch buffets.  "This place has recently opened where the old Curry Club used to be. They have a lunch buffet Monday through Friday and a br…
Long Island Man Nabbed With Drugs, Guns During Warrant Search, Police Say Long Island Man Nabbed With Drugs, Guns During Warrant Search, Police Say
Long Island Man Nabbed With Drugs, Guns During Warrant Search, Police Say A Long Island man was busted with guns, ammo, and drugs when sheriff's deputies served an "extreme risk" domestic violence order. The incident took place around 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 4, in East Setauket, said the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office. During the warrant service, deputies arrested Robert Ludwig, age 26, of East Setauket, the sheriff's office said.  Some of the weapons seized during the warrant search.Suffolk County Sheriff's Office While serving the order, deputies discovered multiple illegal weapons and drug paraphernalia. A search warrant was obtained and was served in…
'Ghost' Handguns, High-Capacity Magazines, Drugs Recovered By Suffolk County Sheriff In Bust 'Ghost' Handguns, High-Capacity Magazines, Drugs Recovered By Suffolk County Sheriff In Bust
'Ghost' Handguns, High-Capacity Magazines, Drugs Recovered By Suffolk County Sheriff In Bust A veritable cache of weapons, ammunition, and drugs were seized by law enforcement agents on Long Island who served an Extreme Risk Protection (ERPO) order, officials announced. Suffolk County Sheriff Sgt. Paul Spinella said that shortly before 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 4 in East Setauket, investigators executed the order, which led to a massive seizure of guns and drugs. The bust led to the arrest of East Setauket resident Robert Ludwig, age 26, who was in possession of multiple illegal weapons and drug paraphernalia. The seized weapons.Suffolk County Sheriff According to the Sher…
Support Pours In For Family Of Suffolk County Mother Killed In House Fire Support Pours In For Family Of Suffolk County Mother Killed In House Fire
Support Pours In For Family Of Suffolk County Mother Killed In House Fire Support is pouring for a Long Island infant who was injured during a house fire that killed his mother and seriously injured his father. A GoFundMe account has been set up for 10-month-old Leo Ortner who was injured during the fire just after midnight on Friday, Feb. 18, at the family's East Setauket home. According to the Suffolk County police, during the fire that took place at 360 Old Town Road, Leo's father, Stephen Ortner was able to escape through a second-floor window onto a roof ledge and hand Leo to a passerby below, who then handed the child to rescuers. Ortner was then …
Woman Killed, Man, Infant Injured After House Fire Breaks Out In Suffolk County Woman Killed, Man, Infant Injured After House Fire Breaks Out In Suffolk County
Woman Killed, Man, Infant Injured After House Fire Breaks Out In Suffolk County Police are investigating after a woman was killed and a man and an infant were seriously injured during a Long Island house fire. Suffolk County Police responded to the fire just after midnight on Friday, Feb. 18 at 360 Old Town Road, in East Setauket after receiving a 911 call. According to police, Stephen Ortner, a resident of the home, was able to escape through a second-floor window onto a roof ledge and hand his 10-month-old son to a passerby below, who then handed the child to rescuers. Ortner was then able to climb down to the ground. Lisa Ostrowski, age 31, the mother of the chil…
Woman Seriously Injured In Crash Causing Hours-Long LIE Closure Woman Seriously Injured In Crash Causing Hours-Long LIE Closure
Woman Seriously Injured In Crash Causing Hours-Long LIE Closure A teenage woman was seriously injured during a multi-vehicle crash on the Long Island Expressway which closed the roadway for hours. The crash took place around 5 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 7 on the LIE in Holtsville, said the Suffolk County Police. According to police, Kenneth Alveari was driving a 2008 Kia Sorrento on the westbound Long Island Expressway, attempting to merge onto the exit ramp at exit 62, when his vehicle struck a 2007 Ford Mustang, driven by Jacqueline Gonzalez. The Ford struck a 2004 Nissan Altima, driven by Edward O’Moore-Klopf. The Nissan struck a 2019 Dodge Ram, driven by …
Long Island Man Sentenced For DWI Crash That Seriously Injured Woman In Nassau County Long Island Man Sentenced For DWI Crash That Seriously Injured Woman In Nassau County
Long Island Man Sentenced For DWI Crash That Seriously Injured Woman In Nassau County A Suffolk County man will spend years in prison after admitting to driving while under the influence of multiple drugs and speeding before crashing and leaving his passenger with serious injuries in Nassau County, the DA announced. Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce Smith announced on Friday, Dec. 3 that East Setauket resident William Byrus, age 29, has been sentenced to a term of between three-and-a-half to six years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges in September. Specifically, Byrus pleaded guilty to: Aggravated vehicular assault; Assault; Driving while impa…
New Amazon Fresh Stores Set To Open On Long Island New Amazon Fresh Stores Set To Open On Long Island
New Amazon Fresh Stores Set To Open On Long Island New grocery options are coming for consumers on Long Island as Amazon plans to expand its grocery store operation on the East Coast. The online retail giant reportedly has plans to open Amazon Fresh grocery stores on Nesconset Highway in East Setauket, on Long Beach Road in Oceanside, and on Manetto Hill Road in Plainview. In East Setauket and Oceanside, the Amazon Fresh locations will be replacing defunct former Waldbaum stores, and the Plainview spot is at the former Fairway Market. 
According to Amazon, customers "will find a wide assortment of national brands and high-quality produce,…
Police Investigation String Of Burglaries At Long Island Businesses Police Investigation String Of Burglaries At Long Island Businesses
Police Investigation String Of Burglaries At Long Island Businesses Police detectives are investigating a string of overnight burglaries that occurred at Long Island businesses. The burglaries happened from Thursday, Sept. 23 to Thursday, Oct. 7 in Suffolk County. During the "smash-and-grab" burglaries, a man breaks a window or glass door, enters the business, and steals cash, said police.  Suffolk County Police say they occurred at the following locations: Lemon Tree, located at 411 Furrows Road in Holbrook, on Sept. 23 between 3:30 a.m. and 7:20 a.m. Cafe Timboo, located at 905 West Jericho Turnpike in Smithtown, on Sept. 29 between 1:55 a.m.…
Storm Ida: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Long Island Storm Ida: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Long Island
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…
Henri: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Long Island Henri: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Long Island
Henri: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Long Island Fears of dangerous winds from Henri never materialized for most of this region after the storm weakened significantly before making landfall, which wound up being about 50 miles farther east than earlier projections. But the storm, though disorganized, did manage to cause dangerous flooding in many areas, with drenching downpours at times over the course of nearly 48 hours. A total of just over 8 inches of rainfall were recorded in New York City (in Central Park). Here's a rundown of totals early Monday evening, Aug. 23 on Long Island from reports by the National Weather Service and other …
Long Island Woman Killed By Vehicle While Assisting Motorists In Separate Crash Long Island Woman Killed By Vehicle While Assisting Motorists In Separate Crash
Long Island Woman Killed By Vehicle While Assisting Motorists In Separate Crash A woman who was assisting motorists who had been involved in an earlier crash was killed in a separate crash on Long Island. It happened on Monday, March 2 at approximately 5:40 a.m. in Islandia. A 2005 Toyota was rear-ended by a 2002 Toyota on eastbound Suffolk Avenue, west of Casement Avenue, Suffolk County Police said. Jennifer Burgess, 36, of East Setauket, who was not involved in the initial crash, stopped to render assistance to the involved motorists, according to police.  A 2014 Toyota and a 2003 Chevrolet then struck the 2005 Toyota, causing Burgess to step into the westboun…
Ex-Long Island Investment Advisor Sentenced For Multi-Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme Ex-Long Island Investment Advisor Sentenced For Multi-Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme
Ex-Long Island Investment Advisor Sentenced For Multi-Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme An investment advisor from Long Island will spend more than a decade behind bars for his role in defrauding his elderly victims in a multimillion-dollar scheme, U.S. Attorney Richard Donoghue announced. East Setauket resident Steven Pagartanis, 60, was sentenced to a term of 170 months in prison and ordered to pay more than $6.5 million in restitution after pleading guilty in December to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud for orchestrating a securities fraud scheme over the course of 18 years.   “Today’s sentence is a well-deserved reckoning for Pagartanis, who preyed on el…
Man Wanted For Stealing Item Valued At $300 From Long Island Kohl's Man Wanted For Stealing Item Valued At $300 From Long Island Kohl's
Man Wanted For Stealing Item Valued At $300 From Long Island Kohl's A man has been accused of petit larceny after stealing merchandise from a Long Island retailer, police say. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are on the lookout for a man, pictured above, who is suspected of stealing a Kitchen Aid Mixer valued at approximately $300 from Kohl’s in East Setauket (5000 Nesconset Highway) on Wednesday, Oct. 16 around 2:10 p.m. The man fled in a waiting Chevrolet, according to police. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect is urged to contact Suffolk County Police. To submit an ano…