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Prolific Burglar Targets 7 Long Island Businesses, DA Says
A pizzeria, a laundromat, and a nail salon were among the seven businesses targeted in a Long Island man’s alleged burglary spree.
Kenneth Eckhoff, age 70, of Mastic Beach, was indicted on multiple felony counts of burglary in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, July 12.
According to prosecutors, Eckhoff burglarized the following Suffolk County businesses between May and June 2023:
Carpet Depot, located in Lake Grove at 2970 Middle Country Road
Villa Grazie Pizza, located in Centereach at 1665 Middle Country Road
Rainbow Shops, located in Centereach at 257 Middle Country Road
Carpet Depo…
21-Year-Old Killed In Long Island Crash By Man High On Drugs, Police Say
A Long Island man has been charged with driving while high on drugs after he was involved in a motor vehicle crash that killed a 21-year-old.
The incident took place in Centereach around 5 p.m., March 19 on Middle Country Road, near Wood Road.
Christopher Guzman, age 39, of Farmingville, was driving a 2022 Chevrolet pickup truck westbound on Middle Country Road, his truck struck the side of an eastbound 2011 Toyota Camry, driven by a 66-year-old Coram woman, said the Suffolk County Police.
Guzman continued driving westbound and, a short distance away, struck a westbound…
Man Seriously Injured In Stabbing Sparked By Incident Near Centereach Shell Station, Police Say
A Long Island man was stabbed 11 times after he confronted a jogger who yelled at him as he pulled into a gas station.
The incident occurred in Centereach at 8:10 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 1 near the Shell Gas located on Middle Country Road.
According to Suffolk County Police, the 49-year-old man was driving a vehicle, with three passengers, into the entrance of the gas station as Matthew Ulloa, age 18, of Ronkonkoma, was jogging westbound past the entrance.
Ulloa yelled at the driver and continued jogging westbound on Middle Country Road. The driver then drove into the gas station, pumpe…
Man Struck, Killed By Van Near Long Island Intersection
A man was killed after being struck by a van near a Long Island intersection.
It happened on Tuesday, Nov. 16 at approximately 10:10 p.m. in Centereach.
Christopher Wolowski, age 37, of Nesconset, was driving a 1998 Chevrolet G2500 Express Van eastbound on Middle Country Road, just east of Wood Road, when the vehicle struck the pedestrian in the roadway, Suffolk County Police said.
The pedestrian, Jose Palino Funez Ajuilar, age 43, of Centereach, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Wolowski was not injured.
The van was impounde…
Newly Opened Long Island Eatery Quickly Creating Buzz Among Pizza Lovers
A one-month-old pizzeria is quickly becoming a go-to spot for pizza-lovers on Long Island.
With multiple pizza styles on the menu - including New York, Roman, and Neapolitan - Mozzafiato opened in late December 2020 on Middle Country Road in Centereach.
In Italian, "mozzafiato" means breathtaking, awesome, or amazing.
Local foodies on Yelp, Instagram, and the Foodies of Long Island Facebook group, have praised Mozzafiato for its unique specialty pies - like pizza with Buratta, short rib, and truffle oil - as well as the restaurant’s use of fresh, quality ingredients.
And Mozzafiato is a…
Man Killed In Five-Vehicle, Chain-Reaction Crash At Busy Long Island Intersection
One person was killed in a multi-vehicle, chain-reaction crash at a busy Long Island intersection.
It happened around 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30 in Centereach.
Ant’Wan Pevy, age 25, of Ronkonkoma, was driving a 2011 Kia sedan northbound on Nicolls Road when he suffered a medical event that caused him to lose control of the vehicle, Suffolk County Police said.
The Kia struck a 2016 Nissan SUV being operated by Zachary Morrison, 29, of Holbrook, that was westbound at the traffic light at the intersection of Middle Country Road and Nicolls Road, according to police.
Pev…
Man Seriously Injured In Hit-Run Crash Outside Long Island Bar
A man was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash that happened outside a Long Island bar overnight.
It happened around 10 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11 in Centereach.
Gary Harnig, 48, was standing in the parking lot of Jack McCarthy’s Pub, located at 2582 Middle Country Road, when he was struck by the motor vehicle, Suffolk County Police said.
Harnig, of Centereach, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital in serious but stable condition. ‘
The motor vehicle, described as a white pickup truck, fled the scene southbound on Lake Grove Boulevard.
Detectives are…
Suspect Nabbed In Long Island St. Patrick's Day Bank Robbery
A suspect has been charged in connection with a St. Patrick's Day bank robbery on Long Island.
It happened Tuesday, March 17 at approximately 4 p.m. in Centereach, Suffolk County Police said.
The suspect, Chris Nilsen, 61, of Medford, entered People’s United Bank, located at 1919 Middle Country Road, and demanded cash, according to police.
The teller complied with the demand and gave Nilsen cash from the drawer, said police. Nilsen fled on foot northbound through the bank’s parking lot.
Nilsen was charged with third-degree robbery on Friday, April 17.
He will be held …
Here Are Five Spots For Sushi In Suffolk County
It's low in calories. Some say it's the texture and the seasonings. It's hard to understand why people love sushi but it tastes so good.
Here are five places to try it in Suffolk County.
Tang Dynasty, 846 Portion Road, Ronkonkoma: A Google poster, Alli Ruggi, calls it "my sushi obsession place. So good. Great price. Definitely worth the try."
"OMG you have to come here! So much yummy food, all you can eat! Order off a menu-sushi, traditional Chinese dishes, apps, seaweed salad, dessert. We pigged out for 20 bucks," says a recent review, also on Google.
Onsen Sushi, 597 Mon…
