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36-Year-Old Killed, Second Driver Seriously Injured In Crash On Long Island 36-Year-Old Killed, Second Driver Seriously Injured In Crash On Long Island
36-Year-Old Killed, Second Driver Seriously Injured In Crash On Long Island A 36-year-old man is dead and another driver is hospitalized with serious injuries following a car crash on Long Island. Emergency crews were called at around 9:30 p.m. Thursday, June 8, with reports of a two-car crash in Smithtown, on Middle Country Road near Highway Place. Suffolk County Police determined that Michael Bittleman, age 36, of East Northport, was driving a Nissan westbound on Middle Country Road when he crossed into oncoming traffic near Highway Place. He then struck an eastbound Mercedes Benz head-on. Bittleman was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he was p…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Long Island To Get $30.6M In State Funding For Pavement Restoration Projects Long Island To Get $30.6M In State Funding For Pavement Restoration Projects
Long Island To Get $30.6M In State Funding For Pavement Restoration Projects Millions of dollars are being invested for pavement restoration projects on major roadways on Long Island. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a $30.6 million investment in pavement restoration projects to repair portions of five state roads in both Nassau and Suffolk counties totaling approximately 20 miles. According to Cuomo, “the projects will improve driving conditions and enhance safety along key roadways for the flow of people and goods on Long Island.” 
“Safe and reliable roadways are the lifeblood of our communities and are critical for keeping us economically competitive," …

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Man Wanted For Stealing $270 Worth Of Lottery Tickets From Long Island Gas Station COVID-19: Man Wanted For Stealing $270 Worth Of Lottery Tickets From Long Island Gas Station
Covid-19: Man Wanted For Stealing $270 Worth Of Lottery Tickets From Long Island Gas Station An alert has been issued by police investigators on Long Island who are attempting to identify and locate a man who stole hundreds of dollars worth of lottery scratchers from a gas station. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers released a photo of a man who allegedly stole lottery tickets from Sunoco on Middle Country Road in Smithtown on Sunday, May 17. Police said that the tickets had an estimated value of approximately $270. Anyone with information regarding the suspect or his whereabouts has been asked to contact Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section investigators by calling 1-80…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Wanted For Smashing Window At Long Island Auto Shop Man Wanted For Smashing Window At Long Island Auto Shop
Man Wanted For Smashing Window At Long Island Auto Shop Know him? A man is wanted on Long Island after allegedly damaging a vehicle parked at an auto shop last month. Police said that during the overnight hours on Wednesday, April 29, a man used a brick to smash the passenger side window of a 2008 Ford Taurus that was parked at Agues Smithtown Transmissions on Middle Country Road in Smithtown. Investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in locating and identifying the man, who is wanted for criminal mischief. Anyone with information regarding the suspect or the incident has been asked to call Suffolk County Crime Stoppers by calling 1-8…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: LI Duo Nabbed For String Of Burglaries In Attempt To Exploit Pandemic, Police Say COVID-19: LI Duo Nabbed For String Of Burglaries In Attempt To Exploit Pandemic, Police Say
Covid-19: LI Duo Nabbed For String Of Burglaries In Attempt To Exploit Pandemic, Police Say A Long Island duo was arrested for allegedly burglarizing numerous businesses in March and April, thinking police were busy with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and would not catch them. Suffolk County Police arrested Joseph Porter and Rebecca Wood, on Tuesday, April 7, in Bay Shore for allegedly committing the burglaries at least 10 businesses throughout Suffolk County, police said. Porter, 31, of Mastic Beach, and Wood, 23, of Lake Ronkonkoma, were nabbed when a Third Precinct Patrol officer a Hyundai Santa Fe that fit the description of a vehicle used in previously reported bu…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Accused Of Running Illegal Long Island Health Clinic Man Accused Of Running Illegal Long Island Health Clinic
Man Accused Of Running Illegal Long Island Health Clinic A Long Island man is facing a host of charges for allegedly posing as a medical professional and running an illegal health clinic, where he treated patients. Brian Michael Kaufman, 45, of Smithtown, allegedly ran Men’s Health Solution of Smithtown on Middle Country Road, despite not having a medical license, Suffolk County DA Tim Sini announced.  He allegedly treated patients, including testosterone and steroid injections. The investigation into Kaufman’s practice determined that he allegedly has been operating the medical practice since at least August last year.  When he was a…

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by Zak Failla