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Human Remains Found In North Babylon Human Remains Found In North Babylon
Human Remains Found In North Babylon Police are seeking to public's help to identify human remains that were found on Long Island. A 911 caller reported finding the skeletal remains in a wooded area of Southards Pond Park in North Babylon, south of Sunrise Highway, on Feb.15, 2023, at approximately 1 p.m.  Following an investigation by Homicide Squad detectives, the cause of death was determined to be non-criminal in nature. The Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office believes the remains to be of a Black man between the ages of 25 and 40.  He is between 5-foot-11 inches and 6-foot-5  inches and had been dead…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Alert Issued For Missing Long Island 15-Year-Old Alert Issued For Missing Long Island 15-Year-Old
Alert Issued For Missing Long Island 15-Year-Old Authorities are asking for help in locating a 15-year-old Long Island boy who has been missing for over 24 hours. John Gray, of East Hampton, was last seen at around 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, on Three Mile Harbor Drive. East Hampton Town Police said Gray, who has autism, was wearing a dark gray beanie, black jacket or sweatshirt, black pants, and black Nike sneakers. He was possibly carrying two black backpacks. Investigators determined that the teen was in Manhattan at around 2:15 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, and may be using public transportation. Anyone with information in the case…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Traveler Nabbed With Loaded Gun In Sneakers At LaGuardia Airport Traveler Nabbed With Loaded Gun In Sneakers At LaGuardia Airport
Traveler Nabbed With Loaded Gun In Sneakers At LaGuardia Airport A traveler was arrested by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers spotted a handgun and loaded gun magazine concealed inside a pair of sneakers packed inside a checked bag. The incident took place at LaGuardia Airport on Wednesday, Nov. 1. When the checked bag passed through the TSA explosives detection unit, it triggered an alarm, alerting TSA officers to open the bag to get a look at what caused the alarm.  What the officers found inside the luggage was a pair of white Nike high-top sneakers with green trim and inside was a .45 caliber semi-automatic gun in …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Quartet Steals Lotto Tickets, Cash From Long Island Store Quartet Steals Lotto Tickets, Cash From Long Island Store
Quartet Steals Lotto Tickets, Cash From Long Island Store Police are on the lookout for four people who broke into a Long Island convenience store, taking off with hundreds of dollars and tons of lottery tickets. The burglary happened at 3:13 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 6 in Oceanside, according to Nassau County Police. The group broke into Ocean Cigar and Vape, located at 3015 Long Beach Road, by throwing a rock at the glass door. They then took $500 in cash, along with nearly 73 cases of New York Lottery scratch-off tickets. Once the looting was through, they got into a gray Kia and fled northbound on Long Beach Road. Police said the first susp…

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by Sophie Grieser
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New Update - ‘Help Us Find Him’: Long Island Family Pleads For Help Locating Missing Nephew New Update - ‘Help Us Find Him’: Long Island Family Pleads For Help Locating Missing Nephew
New Update - ‘Help Us Find Him’: Long Island Family Pleads For Help Locating Missing Nephew New Update: 20-Year-Old Missing Since April ID'd After Remains Found Off Southern State In Islip This story has been updated to include more information about the missing person case: Suffolk County Police have released more information about a missing 20-year-old last seen in Brentwood.  Isaiah Henriquez, of West Babylon, was last seen leaving a party on Brentwood Road at approximately 7:30 p.m. He is a Hispanic male, standing approximately six feet tall and weighing 140 pounds.  Police have added that Henriquez has a red tattoo with Arabic writing on the right side of his face. He also…

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
Update: Missing Long Island Teen Found Update: Missing Long Island Teen Found
Update: Missing Long Island Teen Found This story has been updated.  A teenager who was reported missing after not returning home has been found.  Benjamin Allen Jones, a 16-year-old Shirley resident, had last been seen leaving his house on Monday, April 3, according to Suffolk County Police.  On Friday of the same week, police say that Jones was found and is unharmed.  Original report:  Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing Long Island teenager. Benjamin Allen Jones, age 16, was last seen leaving his Shirley residence, located on Floyd Road, on Saturday, April 1, aut…

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by Sophie Grieser
Lifestyle
New Survey Reveals Gen Z’s Favorite Restaurant New Survey Reveals Gen Z’s Favorite Restaurant
New Survey Reveals Gen Z’s Favorite Restaurant When it comes to satisfying those hunger pangs, it turns out nothing does it for Zoomers quite like the delectably irresistible taste of America’s favorite chicken shack. A new survey by investment firm Piper Sandler found that Generation Z’s favorite restaurant is Chick-fil-A. Of those polled, 18 percent picked the Atlanta-based chicken chain as their favorite place to eat, followed by Starbucks (17 percent) and Chipotle (13 percent). The restaurant category was just one of several that was gauged as part of Piper Sandler’s 44th semi-annual “Taking Stock With Teens” survey, which includ…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Missing Long Island 12-Year-Old Found Missing Long Island 12-Year-Old Found
Missing Long Island 12-Year-Old Found Update: The missing 12-year-old has been found. Original report: Police on Long Island are asking the public for help locating a missing boy. Jamell Harris, age 12, of Hempstead, was reported missing to the Nassau County Police on Thursday, Dec. 16, around noon. According to detectives, Harris was last seen leaving his Terrace Avenue residence.  He is described as being 5-foot-6, and 190 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.  He was last seen wearing a black Nike hooded sweatshirt, black jeans, and black sneakers.  His possible destination is unknow…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Know Them? Man, Three Women Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Store, Police Say Know Them? Man, Three Women Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Store, Police Say
Know Them? Man, Three Women Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Store, Police Say Police investigators on Long Island are seeking the public’s assistance with identifying and locating a group of suspects who are at large after allegedly stealing hundreds of dollars worth of shoes. A man and three women entered Famous Footwear on Montauk Highway in Shirley at approximately 12:15 p.m. and allegedly stole Nike sneakers on Thursday, Aug. 26. The stolen sneakers had an estimated value of approximately $700, according to police. Anyone with information regarding the suspects (pictured above) has been asked to contact investigators at Suffolk County Crime Stoppers by calling 1…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Stealing $300 Worth Of Items From Long Island Store Man Wanted For Stealing $300 Worth Of Items From Long Island Store
Man Wanted For Stealing $300 Worth Of Items From Long Island Store New surveillance photos have been released of a wanted man who was caught on camera stealing hundreds of dollars worth of clothing from a Long Island Kohl’s location, police said. Suffolk County Police Seventh Precinct Crime Section detectives are attempting to track down a man who allegedly robbed Kohl’s on Montauk Highway in Shirley earlier this month. The man said that a suspect in an Air Jordan hat stole approximately $300 worth of Nike clothing from Kohl’s at approximately 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 15 before fleeing on a yellow dirt bike that was operated by a second man. Anyone with in…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Duo Wanted For Stealing $2,543 Worth Of Items From Long Island Store Duo Wanted For Stealing $2,543 Worth Of Items From Long Island Store
Duo Wanted For Stealing $2,543 Worth Of Items From Long Island Store Police are searching for two men who allegedly stole fragrances collectively valued at $2,543 from a Long Island Ulta Beauty location.  The incident took place at the Smith Haven Plaza in Lake Grove at approximately 2:35 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, according to Suffolk County Police.  One of the two parties is a white man in his early to mid 30's with a tattoo on his left hand, and was wearing all-black clothing and Nike slides at the time of the incident, police said. The other individual was allegedly a black man who was wearing black clothing and a black baseball hat at the ti…

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by Christina Coulter
Business
COVID-19: Layoffs Soar As Companies Brace For Years Of Disruption Due To Pandemic COVID-19: Layoffs Soar As Companies Brace For Years Of Disruption Due To Pandemic
Covid-19: Layoffs Soar As Companies Brace For Years Of Disruption Due To Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has forced tens of thousands out of work, some of whom will have no job to return to once the virus has run its course in this country. Numerous industries will be permanently changed by the virus after thousands were furloughed or laid off while companies made the necessary audibles to stay afloat during the pandemic. Some companies that vowed to return furloughed employees back to work have also announced that they will drastically be reducing their workforces in an effort to keep costs down to account for financial losses that were accrued due to the COVID-19 outbr…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Famous Footwear Man Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Famous Footwear
Man Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Famous Footwear Know him? Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a man who allegedly stole from a shoe store in Islandia last month. Investigators from the Suffolk County Fourth Precinct Crime Section released a surveillance photo of a man who allegedly walked into Famous Footwear on Vets Highway at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, and walked out with a pair of Nike sneakers without paying. The shoes had an estimated value of approximately $70, police said. Anyone with information regarding the stolen sneakers, or who has information regarding the suspect, ha…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Stealing $960 Worth Of Nike Clothing At Macy's On Long Island Man Wanted For Stealing $960 Worth Of Nike Clothing At Macy's On Long Island
Man Wanted For Stealing $960 Worth Of Nike Clothing At Macy's On Long Island A man has been accused of stealing clothing from a Long Island retailer, police say. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Seventh Precinct Crime Section officers are on the lookout for a man, pictured above, who is suspected of stealing Nike clothing from Macy’s in the Smith Haven Mall on Monday, Sept. 23 around 4 p.m. The merchandise was valued at approximately $960, according to police. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect is urged to contact Suffolk County Police. To submit an anonymous tip, call 1-800-220-TIPS, text “SCPD” and your message to “CR…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Stealing From Long Island Macy's Man Accused Of Stealing From Long Island Macy's
Man Accused Of Stealing From Long Island Macy's Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in tracking down a man who stole from the Walt Whitman Shops in Huntington Station earlier this month. Police said that the suspect, who was caught on camera, stole a variety of Nike sweaters from Macy’s at approximately 4:20 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8 and walked out of the store without paying. Anyone with information regarding the suspect’s whereabouts, or who recognizes him, has been asked to contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS or text…

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by Zak Failla
Sports
Here's How Many Volunteers Are Working This Week's PGA Championship At Bethpage Here's How Many Volunteers Are Working This Week's PGA Championship At Bethpage
Here's How Many Volunteers Are Working This Week's PGA Championship At Bethpage Thousands of men and women of all size, shapes and ages are busy this week working long hours as the championship rounds start at the PGA Championship at Bethpage Black. In total, approximately 3,600 volunteers will work various jobs at the course, while the likes of Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Phil Mickelson hit the links and vie for the second major of the season. Dozens more are on a waiting list. The volunteers each paid a $175 fee and will work a minimum of four shifts of four hours each. However, they gain unlimited access to the tournament, food vouchers, free parking and preferred…

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by Zak Failla
Sports
Huge PGA Championship Merchandise Tent Opening Early In Bethpage Huge PGA Championship Merchandise Tent Opening Early In Bethpage
Huge PGA Championship Merchandise Tent Opening Early In Bethpage Long Island is ready to welcome the world’s best golfers when it hosts the PGA Championship at Bethpage Black next week. Though the action won’t kick off until Monday, May 13, a 60,000-square-foot PGA Shops merchandising tent will be set up on the course, open to the public beginning on Friday, May 10, featuring anything a golf fan could hope for. The venue will be located near the Main Spectator Entrance, along the walkway. When it opens on Friday, potential customers will not require tickets or credentials to anted through Sunday, May 12 in advance of the tournament. During that time park…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Know Them? Duo Accused Of Stealing $3K In Merchandise From Smith Haven Mall JC Penney Know Them? Duo Accused Of Stealing $3K In Merchandise From Smith Haven Mall JC Penney
Know Them? Duo Accused Of Stealing $3K In Merchandise From Smith Haven Mall JC Penney Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are on the lookout for two men who allegedly stole clothing from a store in Lake Grove. Police say two men, pictured above, entered the JCPenney store in Smith Haven Mall on Saturday, March 30 at around 7:50 p.m. Police say the men filled black garbage bags with Nike clothing and left the store without paying for the merchandise, which was valued at approximately $3,000. 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, ca…

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by Valerie Musson