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Friend Admits Fatally Stabbing Long Island Man, Slashing Victim's Wife Friend Admits Fatally Stabbing Long Island Man, Slashing Victim's Wife
Manslaughter Plea In Slaying Of Roque Cisneros In Huntington More than a year after a father of four was brutally stabbed to death in front of his Long Island home in an attack that also left his wife hospitalized, their assailant has formally confessed. Click here for new update: ‘Friend’ Who Stabbed Father Of 4 To Death, Attacked Victim's Wife In Huntington Sentenced Candelario Cordova, age 54, of Huntington Station, pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, May 14, in the killing of 58-year-old Roque Cisneros. Emergency crews in Huntington Station were called on Feb. 16, 2023, with re…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Man Seriously Injured In Stabbing At Long Island Deli Man Seriously Injured In Stabbing At Long Island Deli
Man Seriously Injured In Stabbing At Huntington Station Deli A man was seriously injured during a stabbing at a Long Island deli during a dispute. The incident occurred around 10 p.m., Sunday, May 12, in Huntington Station inside Las Lajas Deli at 156 Depot Road. According to Suffolk County Police, two men were engaged in a verbal dispute inside Las Lajas Deli when one of the men stabbed the other in the neck, chest, and abdomen. Suffolk County Police officers arrived at the scene and arrested Adelcy Almendarez, age 50, of Huntington Station. The 40-year-old victim was transported to a local hospital in serious but stable condition, police sai…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Tragic Update: 37-Year-Old Dies Following Hit-Run Crash On Long Island Tragic Update: 37-Year-Old Dies Following Hit-Run Crash On Long Island
Huntington Station Man Dies After Hit-Run Dix Hills Crash A man has died days after suffering serious injuries in an early morning hit-and-run crash on Long Island. The incident happened at around 12:15 a.m. Sunday, May 5, in Dix Hills. Suffolk County Police said 37-year-old Amilar Velasquez, of Huntington Station, was walking on the northbound shoulder of West Hills Road near West 16th Street when he was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. Earlier Report: Hit-Run Crash: 37-Year-Old From Huntington Station Suffers Serious Injuries In Dix Hills Velasquez was taken to Huntington Hospital in critical condition. In an update Thursday, M…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Hit-Run Crash: 37-Year-Old From Huntington Station Suffers Serious Injuries In Dix Hills Hit-Run Crash: 37-Year-Old From Huntington Station Suffers Serious Injuries In Dix Hills
Hit-Run Crash: 37-Year-Old From Huntington Station Suffers Serious Injuries In Dix Hills A person suffered critical injuries in an early morning hit-and-run crash on Long Island. Updated story - 37-Year-Old Dies Following Hit-Run Crash On Long Island It happened around 12:15 a.m. Sunday, May 5 in Dix Hills. The victim, Amilar Velasquez, a 37-year-old Huntington Station resident, was walking on the northbound shoulder in front of 32 West Hills Road when he was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene at 12:13 a.m. Velasquz was transported to Huntington Hospital in critical condition, according to Suffolk County Police. Detectives are asking anyone with information …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
15-Year-Old Kidnapped, Stabbed: Reward Offered In Search For Long Island Assault Suspect 15-Year-Old Kidnapped, Stabbed: Reward Offered In Search For Long Island Assault Suspect
15-Year-Old Kidnapped, Stabbed: Reward Offered In Search For Long Island Assault Suspect Police are turning to the public in hopes of locating an alleged MS-13 gang member accused of taking part in the luring and stabbing of a teenager. In recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, Suffolk County Police asked for tips in the search for Josue Zepeda Padilla, one of seven people indicted for the robbery, kidnapping and gang assault of a 15-year-old boy on Saturday, Jan. 6. According to police, the group lured the teen to the Huntington train station where they beat him and forced him into a car before driving him to Pilgrim Psychiatric Center in Brentwood. Once the…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Rite Aid Announces Additional NY Store Closures After Declaring Bankruptcy Rite Aid Announces Additional NY Store Closures After Declaring Bankruptcy
Rite Aid Announces Additional NY 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…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Is It Yours? $50K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Long Island Convenience Store Is It Yours? $50K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Long Island Convenience Store
$50K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Huntington Station Store A five-figure lottery prize is up for grabs after someone purchased a winning ticket at a Long Island convenience store. The third prize-winning Powerball ticket – worth $50,000 – was bought in Huntington Station, at the 7-Eleven store at 360 East Jericho Turnpike, New York Lottery announced. It was purchased for the Powerball drawing held on Monday evening, April 8. Monday’s winning numbers are 6-21-23-39-54 and the Powerball is 23. Players can check their ticket’s status on the New York Lottery website.

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
This Is Long Island's Favorite Diner 4 Years In A Row, Customers Say This Is Long Island's Favorite Diner 4 Years In A Row, Customers Say
This Is Long Island's Favorite Diner 4 Years In A Row, Customers Say A 70-year-old restaurant has cemented itself as Long Island’s favorite diner, winning the title of “Best Diner” for the fourth time in as many years. Lindenhurst Diner, located at 195 East Montauk Highway, is the best diner on Long Island, according to the 2024 Bethpage’s “Best of LI” awards. Founded in 1954, the spot touts its restaurant quality food at diner prices – and diners near and far agree that it really is the best of the best. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Lindenhurst Diner (@lindenhurstdiner) “Everything was…

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
Seen Her? Missing Teen Last Seen On Long Island Seen Her? Missing Teen Last Seen On Long Island
Seen Her? Missing Teen Last Seen On Long Island Police have issued an alert for a missing teenager who they say may be in need of medical attention. Kathia Pleitez Mendez, age 16, was last seen on the morning of Wednesday, March 13 in Huntington Station, according to the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse. Mendez was seen at 6:30 a.m. that morning on East 12th Street. She is believed to be suicidal and in need of medical attention. Mendez is 5-foot-5 and weighs approximately 130 pounds. She has brown eyes and brown curly hair with red highlights. When she was last seen, Mendez wore a blue shirt, black pants, a black jac…

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
2 Women Charged With Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Foot Spa 2 Women Charged With Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Foot Spa
2 Women Charged With Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Foot Spa Three women face charges, two for prostitution, after a raid at a Long Island foot spa. In response to community complaints, Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers led an investigation at Cleopatra Foot Spa in Huntington Station, located at 1783 New York Ave., at approximately 3 p.m. Monday, March 11. The manager, Xiu Rong Lin, age 61, of Flushing, Queens, was charged with criminal nuisance, a misdemeanor. Employees Xi Urong Lin, age 32, and Xin Peng, age 23, were charged with unauthorized practice of a profession, a felony, and prostitution, a misdemeanor. …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Woman Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Massage Parlor Woman Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Massage Parlor
Woman Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Massage Parlor A woman has been charged with prostitution after a raid at a Long Island massage parlor. In response to numerous community complaints, Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers conducted an investigation into Body Works Spa in Huntington Station at 918 E. Jericho Turnpike on Monday, March 4 at 3 p.m. As a result, Guimin Zhang, age 57, of Flushing, Queens, was charged with: Two counts of Prostitution; Two counts of unauthorized practice of a profession, a misdemeanor; Criminal nuisance. Zhang was released on a Desk Appearance Ticket and is schedu…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Long Island Man Missing Several Days Alert Issued For Long Island Man Missing Several Days
Alert Issued For Long Island Man Missing Several Days Police are asking for help in locating a Long Island man who has been missing for several days. Harry Zenonos, age 64, of Huntington Station, was last seen at his Columbia Street residence at around 6 a.m. Friday, March 1. Suffolk County Police said Zenonos suffers from dementia and may be in need of medical attention. He is described as 5-foot-7 and 170 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a brown jacket and gray pants. Police said Zenonos may have traveled to New York City. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Suffolk Count…

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by Michael Mashburn