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Mysterious Drones Spotted Over Long Island Amid Growing Local, State Monitoring Efforts
Mysterious drones that have sparked concerns across New Jersey and New York in recent weeks have now been spotted over Long Island. Local town Facebook and Nextdoor groups were inundated with reported sightings of the so far unexplained aircraft over the weekend, including in Oyster Bay, Huntington Station, Seaford, Northport, West Babylon, and Smithtown. The drones, first reported in mid-November over New Jersey, have caused disruptions and rampant speculation across the region. Notably, operations at Stewart International Airport in New Windsor were halted for nearly an hour on Friday, De…
Weather
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Totals From Suffolk County
Here's a look at snowfall totals reported by the National Weathe Service from throughout the region from the storm system that swept through Thursday, Nov. 21 into Friday, Nov. 22. New York New York City Central Park 1.86 in 0940 AM 11/22 AWS Nassau County Oyster Bay 2.25 in 0930 AM 11/22 CWOP Locust Valley 0.3 E 2.21 in 0910 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Albertson 0.2 SSE 2.09 in 0730 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Syosset 2.08 in 0800 AM 11/22 COOP Herricks 1.92 in 0830 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Port Washington 0.8 N 1.84 in 0719 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Massapequa 1.1 SE 1.80 in 0700 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Malverne 0.5 SE…
Lifestyle
These Suffolk County Bagel Shops Among Top 100 In NY, New Ranking Says
Whether for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, these bagels are the cream (cheese?) of the crop. Nearly three dozen businesses outside of New York City made the “Top 100 Bagel Shops in New York 2024” ranking by Yelp. To come up with its list, the restaurant review site identified businesses in the bagel category, then ranked those spots using a number of factors, including the total volume and ratings of reviews. Yelp’s ranking includes a mix of decades-old storefronts and newcomers making names for themselves post-COVID-19 pandemic. Menus boast everything from the classics (plain, sesame…
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West Nile Virus Found In Mosquitoes On Long Island; Here's How To Protect Yourself
Health officials on Long Island are urging people to take precautions after testing of mosquitoes confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus. Twelve mosquito samples were positive for the virus following testing done at locations around Suffolk County, according to county Health Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott. The samples were collected on Sunday, July 2, and Monday, July 3, in Northport, Melville, West Babylon, Lindenhurst, Holbrook, Holtsville, North Patchogue, Farmingville, and Manorville. It brings the total number of positive mosquito samples this year to 16. “The confirmation of Wes…
Police & Fire
Duo Saved From Sinking Boat Off Northport Coast
Disaster was averted when police rescued two Long Islanders from their sinking boat. It happened off the coast of Northport on Thursday, June 27, Suffolk County Police said. Just before 2 p.m. that day, Marine Bureau officers received a report that a boat, sitting about one mile north of Eatons Neck Lighthouse, was in distress. When officers arrived to aid, they found that the boat — a 1997 Bayliner Trophy — with its cabin and stern partially submerged. With the help of the Town of Huntington’s Harbor Master, authorities removed the water from the boat as it was being towed back to t…
Police & Fire
Woman Rescued From Burning Vehicle In Fort Salonga
A woman was rescued from a burning vehicle after a crash overnight on Long Island. The incident happened around 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, in Fort Salonga. Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct officers responded to a motor vehicle crash after three good Samaritans pulled the woman from the vehicle. Suffolk County Police said the 33-year-old woman, a resident of Northport, was driving a 2021 Hyundai Elantra northbound on Bread and Cheese Hollow Road when she swerved to avoid an animal in the street just north of Pulaski Street. The Hyundai struck a utility pole, and b…
Lifestyle
This 'Tremendous' Spot Voted Long Island's Best Burrito
Diners say this Long Island eatery, with its huge portions and tasty ingredients, has the best burrito around. Fat Boy’s Burrito Company, located at 2496 Merrick Road in Bellmore, is Long Island’s favorite burrito spot, according to the 2024 Bethpage Best of Long Island awards. The eatery, which also has locations in Plainview and Northport, offers over 25 different styles of their famous “fat” burritos — which live up to their name, being stuffed to the brim with flavors both classic and inventive. “These burritos are seriously fat,” wrote Jennie S. of Norwalk, CT on the eatery’s Yelp …
Lifestyle
'Best Foodie Spot' Found At This Long Island Restaurant, Online Reviewers Say
If you’re looking for a meal to remember, don’t miss this Long Island hotspot. Maroni Cuisine, located in Northport at 18 Woodbine Avenue, garnered the most recommendations in a post on the Long Island Restaurant Group Facebook page asking where to find the “best foodie spot on Long Island.” “I’m thinking tasting menu or unique experience,” Patty Ann, of Babylon, said in her post Saturday, Dec. 16. Nearly 150 of her fellow foodies came to Ann’s aid, offering up their favorite Long Island dining spots serving up that something extra. Of course, there were a few wisecrackers in the comment…
Lifestyle
These Long Island Eateries Make Top 100 Best Restaurants
According to a new report by restaurant app OpenTable, these two Long Island restaurants are among the best in the nation. “The diners have spoken!” Restaurant reservation app Open Table released its Top 100 Restaurants List 2023 on Tuesday, Nov. 14. Using a combination of verified diner reviews, ratings, percentage of reservations made in advance, and five-star reviews, the list delegates the 100 restaurants most favored by diners nationwide in 2023 — and two of Suffolk County’s own have made the cut. Out of the five New York restaurants on the list, Huntington’s The Farm Italy Rest…
Police & Fire
Family Of 4 Rescued Off Capsized Boat In Long Island Sound
A family of four was rescued from a capsized boat on the Long Island Sound within just minutes of their call for help. The incident took place in Northport around 8:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 28. Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau officers rescued the Brentwood family after receiving a 911 call from a 17-year-old saying he and his family were on a boat taking on water in the Long Island Sound. The 14-foot skiff fully capsized prior to police arrival and the family was in the water. The 17-year-old, Oscar Martinez, used the flashlight on his cell phone to signal to Marine Bureau …
Lifestyle
'Excellent Food, Drinks': New Restaurant Deemed 'Welcome Addition' To Long Island
A new restaurant and cocktail bar on Long Island is making a splash weeks after opening. Birdie Bar, located in Northport at 688 Fort Salonga Road, held its grand opening on Monday, April 24, in the space formerly occupied by Seven Quarts Tavern. Under the direction of Chef Antonio Guillen, the eatery serves up an array of tantalizing entrees and cocktails “crafted with purpose,” according to its Facebook page. Among the menu options is the French dip sandwich, made with prime rib, caramelized onion, gruyere, pickled jalapeno, au jus, and fries. Diners can also opt for the 28-ounce bone…
Police & Fire
Sobriety Checkpoint: 7 Charged During Overnight Detail In Patchogue
Seven people are facing charges after an overnight sobriety checkpoint at the start of the Memorial Day weekend on Long Island. Authorities conducted the operation in Patchogue at the intersection of Waverly Avenue and North Service Road from around 11:10 p.m. Friday, May 26, until 2:30 a.m. Saturday, May 27. A total of 523 vehicles went through the checkpoint, Suffolk Couty Police said. One of the motorists, Robert Jimenez, age 43, of Ronkonkoma, was charged with Leandra’s Law, aggravated driving while intoxicated, a felony offense, for having a 13-year-old…
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Hairbrush Implicates Duo In Stabbing, Robbery Of Long Island Man, DA Says
A hairbrush left at the crime scene helped police tie two suspects to the brutal stabbing and robbery of a Long Island man, authorities said. Jordan Dekie, age 21, of Huntington, and Emily Tague, age 19, of Northport, are each charged with attempted murder in connection with what investigators describe as a failed plot to rob and murder a Huntington Station man. According to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, the victim called 911 on the evening of Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, saying he had been stabbed inside his car after giving Dekie and Tague a ride to Dekie’s home in Huntington. …
Police & Fire
57-Year-Old From Northport Killed After Crashing Into Pole In Fort Salonga
Police on Long Island are investigating after a man was killed in a single-vehicle crash after being ejected and landing in a nearby creek. John Burke, age 57, was killed in Fort Salonga around 2:30 a.m., Monday, Sept. 12. According to the Suffolk County Police, Burke, of Northport, was driving a 2019 Nissan Rogue westbound on Route 25A when he lost control of the vehicle, which struck a pole at Sunken Meadow Road. The vehicle came to a rest on its side, off the roadway, and Burke was ejected from the vehicle into a nearby creek, police said. Burke was pronounced dead…
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11 Suffolk County Beaches Closed To Bathing Due To Excess Bacteria
Nearly a dozen Long Island beaches are closed to bathing due to excess bacteria. The 11 beaches are all on the north shore of Suffolk County. They are: Terraces on the Sound and Beech Road Beach in Rocky Point; Sound Beach Property Owners’ Association Beach; Knollwood Beach, Fleets Cove Beach, and Huntington Beach Community Association Beach in Huntington; Steers Beach and Asharoken Beach in Northport; Hobart Beach, Prices Bend Beach and Valley Grove Beach in Eatons Neck. Benjamin Beach in Bay Shore and the Town of Islip Ronkonkoma Beach remain closed. …
Police & Fire
24-Year-Old From Northport Critically Injured In Head-On Fort Salonga Crash
Police are investigating a head-on crash that has left a Long Island man with serious injuries. It happened around 4:40 p.m. Thursday, July 28 in Fort Salonga. Kenneth Gallagher, age 24, of Northport, was driving a Dodge Ram pickup truck westbound on Fort Salonga Road when the vehicle collided head-on with a box truck that was traveling eastbound, Suffolk County Police said. Gallagher was transported by Suffolk County Police helicopter to Stony Brook University Hospital in critical condition, according to police. The driver of the box truck, a 25-year-old Hauppauge m…
Police & Fire
55-Year-Old Hospitalized In Critical Condition After Struck By SUV In Commack
A 55-year-old man was hospitalized with critical injuries after he was struck by an SUV while crossing a Long Island road. The crash happened in front of 6079 Jericho Turnpike in Commack at about 11:15 p.m. on Monday, July 11, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. Police said Dennis Mahoney, of Commack, was walking north across the road when he was struck by a westbound 2015 Subaru Crosstrek driven by a 61-year-old Northport woman. Mahoney was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital, SCPD reported. Police said the driver of the Subaru was not injured. Autho…
Police & Fire
Four Nabbed For Selling E-Liquid Nicotine To Minors On Long Island
Four adults on Long Island are accused of selling liquid nicotine to minors at businesses around Suffolk County. Police began investigating after receiving multiple complaints from the community, according to Suffolk County Police. Investigators subsequently checked numerous businesses in the area for compliance and determined that four individuals had sold E-liquid nicotine to people under the age of 21, police said. The four suspects were identified as: Zubair Mahamud, age 25, of Ronkonkoma, employed at Barcode Hookah & Smoke Shop on Ocean Avenue in Ronkonkoma David Pagan, age 22, …
Weather
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region
Much of the region saw the first significant snowfall of the season from a fast-moving winter storm that swept through the region overnight Thursday, Jan. 6 into Friday, Jan. 7. Here are some totals from the National Weather Service and other reports. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 5.5 inches Nassau County East Williston, 8 inches Elmont, 6.6 inches Jericho, 7.1 inches Massapequa, 7 inches Syosset, 8.3 inches Suffolk County Islip Airport, 5.6 inches Manorville, 6 i…
Police & Fire
Police Investigating Alleged Racist Comments Made To Cast Member At Long Island Theater
A cast member at a popular Long Island theater was allegedly the target of racially charged comments, police said. The Northport Police Department received a report of an incident on Sunday, Oct. 10 involving a cast member at the Engeman Theater involving racist comments. According to police, the cast member reported to theater staff that they were subjected to the comments, which were relayed to the Northport Police Department. Police said that upon being notified of the alleged incident, officials reached out to the theater for further information as they investigated. The cast member r…
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Long Island Locale Nominated For National Register Of Historic Places
A Long Island church has been nominated for state and national registers of historic places by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. Hochul announced that the state Board for Historic Preservation has recommended adding 19 properties to the State and National Registers of Historic Places, including St. Paul’s Methodist Episcopal Church in Suffolk County. Completed in 1873 in the village of Northport, St. Paul's “features its original striking Classical Revival design with Romanesque and Italianate elements. Still in use today, the church represents the long presence and influence of the Methodis…
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Here's How Many Are Still Without Power On Long Island
Utility crews on Long Island have been working around the clock to make repairs following Tropical Depression Ida, though thousands remain without power more than 24 hours after it hit the region. More than 900 line workers, tree trimmers, surveyors, and other utility personnel worked through the night and morning, though they were still repairing 226 active outages, which were impacting 3,504 of PSEG's near 1.1 million customers on Long Island. According to PSEG, the hardest-hit areas include Northport, Ridge, Lloyd Harbor, and Huntington. In Suffolk, 2,592 of PSEG Long Island’s cus…
Weather
Henri: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Long Island
Fears of dangerous winds from Henri never materialized for most of this region after the storm weakened significantly before making landfall, which wound up being about 50 miles farther east than earlier projections. But the storm, though disorganized, did manage to cause dangerous flooding in many areas, with drenching downpours at times over the course of nearly 48 hours. A total of just over 8 inches of rainfall were recorded in New York City (in Central Park). Here's a rundown of totals early Monday evening, Aug. 23 on Long Island from reports by the National Weather Service and other …
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Ex-Suffolk DA Spota, Aide Sentenced For Corruption
Two former high-ranking Suffolk County government officials have been sentenced to jail following a six-week federal jury trial. Former Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas J. Spota and Christopher McPartland, his former anti-corruption aide were each sentenced Tuesday, Aug. 10, by US District Judge Joan M. Azrack, to five years in prison. Additionally, Spota, age 79, of Mount Sinai, was ordered to pay a $100,000 fine. The sentences stem from the defendants’ December 17, 2019 convictions for trying to cover up a prisoner’s beating at a Hauppauge …
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Seven Mosquito Samples Found On Long Island Test Positive For West Nile Virus
Health officials reported that seven mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile Virus on Long Island. The samples were collected from Wednesday, July 28 through Friday, July 30, according to Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott. The samples were collected from the following locations: Brentwood (1) Bay Shore (1) Greenlawn (1) Northport (2) Rocky Point (2) The virus can be transmitted to humans if they are bitten by an infected mosquito. While most people develop mild symptoms or don't experience any at all, in some cases symptoms can be severe and could last for …
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Five Indicted In Major Narcotics Trafficking Operation On Long Island, DA Says
Five people have been indicted for their alleged involvement in a major narcotics trafficking operation in Suffolk and Nassau counties. Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini reported on Thursday, Aug. 5, that an investigation found that the five individuals were involved in a large-scale narcotics distribution network. Suffolk County Police reportedly seized a large quantity of fentanyl, heroin and crystal meth during the investigation. Robert Johnson, age 26, of Melville has been charged with the following: Operating as a major trafficker Four counts of first-degree crimina…
Lifestyle
Long Island Ice Cream Tour Includes Only 'Homemade' Shops
Ice cream enthusiasts rejoice! The 11th annual Long Island Ice Cream Tour is back to bring some sweetness to your summer. Organizers said the tour focuses entirely on locally-owned shops that create homemade ice cream. The tour is split into two parts, the first of which took place on June 19 and focused on the western part of the island in Nassau County. The upcoming eastern tour will take place on Sunday, July 18, from approximately 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Organizers said this tour will focus primarily on Suffolk County. Planned stops include: Snowflake Ice Cream Shopp…
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Two Long Island Mosquito Samples Test Positive For West Nile Virus
Two mosquito samples have tested positive for the West Nile virus on Long Island. The samples, both Culex pipiens-restuans, were collected on Tuesday, July 6 from Nesconset and Thursday, July 8 from Northport, Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott announced on Thursday afternoon, July 15. These are the first mosquito samples to test positive for West Nile virus this year on Long Island. West Nile virus, first detected in birds and mosquito samples in Suffolk County in 1999 and again each year thereafter, is transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected mosquit…
Police & Fire
Two Long Island Store Workers Nabbed For Selling Alcohol, E-Cigarettes To Minors, Police Say
Two men are facing charges on Long Island for selling alcohol and e-cigarettes to minors during a police investigation, officials announced. Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section and Comment Support Unit officers conducted an investigation between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Thursday, June 10 into the alleged sales of alcohol and nicotine to underage buyers following multiple complaints from the community. The investigation led to the arrests of Bayside resident Shivant Kumar, age 28, who works at Smokeez Smoke Shop, and Smithtown resident Daniel Conroy, age 20, an employee of Legac…
Police & Fire
Police In Suffolk County Nab Man On Run For 14 Years After Assaulting Police Officer
After more than a decade, a man wanted for allegedly assaulting a police officer has been apprehended by police investigators on Long Island. Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon, Jr. announced on Wednesday, April 21, that William Segar, who has been a fugitive on the run for 14 years from Monroe County, Florida, has been apprehended following a lengthy search. According to Toulon, while reviewing outstanding warrants from other Sheriff’s Offices around the country, investigators came across a warrant regarding the assault of a police officer in which the wanted person’s last known address w…
Police & Fire
Covid-
19: Popular Long Island Restaurant Loses Liquor License For Violating Regulations
A popular Long Island bar and restaurant has had its liquor license suspended for COVID-19 violations. Robke's of Northport, known as a favorite hangout for sports stars and other glitterati has lost its liquor license on Sunday, Jan. 24, after investigators found the business was in violation of COVID-related regulations, the New York Liquor Authority report said. The suspension came after an incident on Saturday, Jan. 23, when investigators with the state’s multi-agency task force conducted an inspection and found some 70 patrons dining inside a tent adjacent to the premises. Twenty-eigh…
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