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Chiddy's Cheesesteaks, With New Long Island Locale, Gets Praise For 'Perfect-Sized Sandwiches' Chiddy's Cheesesteaks, With New Long Island Locale, Gets Praise For 'Perfect-Sized Sandwiches'
Chiddy's Cheesesteaks, With New Long Island Locale, Gets Praise For 'Perfect-Sized Sandwiches' Chiddy’s Cheesesteaks, known for its “perfect-sized” authentic Philly-style cheesesteak sandwiches, has opened a new location on Long Island -- in Commack. Located at 2187 Jericho Turnpike, the Commack location was officially opened at the end of June. While cheesesteaks are clearly the star of the show, Chiddy’s also offers a wide variety of wraps, salads, fries, hot dogs and even Mexican fare like tacos and empanadas. Breakfast options like bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches are also available all day long. Chiddy’s, which opened in 2014, also has locations in Farmingdale and Bay Shore. In…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Five-Car Commack Crash Sends Two People To Hospital Five-Car Commack Crash Sends Two People To Hospital
Five-Car Commack Crash Sends Two People To Hospital A five-vehicle crash sent two people to the hospital on Long Island. The crash took place around 9:30 p.m., Thursday, July 18, at the intersection of Larkfield Road and the Jericho Turnpike in Commack, said the Commack Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Multiple patients were assessed for possible injury, but it determined that only two people had injuries, the department said.  Both patients were transported to Huntington Hospital with minor injuries. The Commack Fire Department and Suffolk County Police Department are handling the investigation.

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Accused of Stealing From Commack Store Man Accused of Stealing From Commack Store
Man Accused of Stealing From Commack Store Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Second Precinct Crime Section officers are on the lookout for a man suspected of stealing merchandise from a Commack retailer. Police say a man, pictured above, stole a Champion car battery from Pep Boys (6350 Jericho Turnpike) on Thursday, June 13 at approximately 7:45 p.m. The battery was valued at approximately $130, according to police. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for any information that leads to an arrest. To submit an anonymous tip, call 1-800-220-TIPS, text “SCPD” and your message to “CRIMES” (2…

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by Valerie Musson
News
Nine Long Island Gas Stations Cited For Environmental Violations Nine Long Island Gas Stations Cited For Environmental Violations
Nine Long Island Gas Stations Cited For Environmental Violations Nine Long Island gas stations were cited for repeated environmental violations that could have put groundwater at risk of contamination. U.S. Attorney Richard Donoghue announced this week that the United States has filed a civil lawsuit against Genesis Petroleum, Inc., and 20 of its associated companies for violating the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). According to the complaint, the violations allege that each of the gas stations improperly managed 38 underground storage tanks at the gas stations. Donoghue said the tanks typically contain gasoline or diesel fuel and can caus…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Stealing From 7-Eleven In Commack Man Accused Of Stealing From 7-Eleven In Commack
Man Accused Of Stealing From 7-Eleven In Commack Seen him? Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the man who stole is accused of stealing merchandise from a Commack store this month. Police said that the man, who can be seen on camera in dark glasses, a black and white shirt and dark pants, stole two bottles of baby oil at approximately 6 a.m. on Saturday, May 18 from the 7-11 location on Jericho Turnpike in Commack. Investigators have released surveillance photos and Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a rewar…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Opening Credit Card Using Another Person’s Info In Commack Man Wanted For Opening Credit Card Using Another Person’s Info In Commack
Man Wanted For Opening Credit Card Using Another Person’s Info In Commack Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Financial Crimes Unit detectives are on the lookout for a man suspected of opening a credit card using another person’s information in Commack. Police say a man, pictured above, utilized another person’s identifying information to open and use a store credit card at Home Depot (5025 Jericho Turnpike) on Thursday, Dec. 13 around 11:30 a.m. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for any information that leads to an arrest. To submit an anonymous tip, call 1-800-220-TIPS, text “SCPD” and your message to “CRIMES…

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by Valerie Musson