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Vietnam Veteran Dies In Fire At Middle Island Home Vietnam Veteran Dies In Fire At Middle Island Home
Vietnam Veteran Dies In Fire At Middle Island Home A Long Island veteran died after he was seriously injured in a house fire. Emergency crews in Middle Island were called shortly after 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, when flames broke out at the Lake Pointe apartment complex on Middle Country Road. Inside, firefighters located 79-year-old Arthur Ziomek. He was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. On Tuesday, Nov. 26, Suffolk County Police confirmed that Ziomek had died. A preliminary investigation determined the cause of the fire was non-criminal in nature, police said. Ziomek was born in Brooklyn and se…
3 Pulled From Fiery Suffolk County Crash, Seriously Injured 3 Pulled From Fiery Suffolk County Crash, Seriously Injured
3 Pulled From Fiery Suffolk County Crash, Seriously Injured Three people were seriously injured in a fiery crash on Long Island. The crash occurred at about 10:20 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, when a 2017 Kia Sportage veered off Cliff Road in the village of Belle Terre, struck a tree, and caught fire, according to Suffolk County Police said. The vehicle was traveling northbound between Old Homestead Road and Bell Circle at the time. A Village of Belle Terre constable was the first to arrive at the scene and helped extricate the driver, a 19-year-old Rocky Point man, and two passengers, a 20-year-old Rocky Point man, and 20-year-old Farmingville r…
Best Catered Thanksgiving Dinners Found At These Suffolk County Restaurants, Foodies Say Best Catered Thanksgiving Dinners Found At These Suffolk County Restaurants, Foodies Say
Best Catered Thanksgiving Dinners Found At These Suffolk County Restaurants, Foodies Say Pie-ning to feast without the fuss? Thyme is running out to place your Thanksgiving order with these a-maize-ing Long Island restaurants. Entrepreneur Michael McCormick just isn’t in the cooking mood this year, but still yearns for a scrumptious holiday meal. So he turned to his fellow foodies to find Long Island’s best Thanksgiving caterers. “Concern is it’s going to be a bland, flavorless, low seasoning, small portion, overpriced disaster,” McCormick wrote on the Long Island Foodies Facebook group. “Just want the best meal I don’t have to cook on the table. Where can I get a bird and som…
New Details Released In Search For Rocky Point 23-Year-Old Accused Of Murdering His Father New Details Released In Search For Rocky Point 23-Year-Old Accused Of Murdering His Father
New Details Released In Search For Rocky Point 23-Year-Old Accused Of Murdering His Father Authorities released new details in the search for a man accused of stabbing his father to death on Long Island. The incident happened in Rocky Point, at a residence located on Quail Road, at around 1:25 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. Suffolk County Police arrived to find Joseph Zoll, age 61, suffering from multiple stab wounds. He was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Earlier Report: Seen Him? 23-Year-Old On Run After Murdering His Father At Suburban NY Home, Police Say On Sunday, Nov. 10, homicide detectives named Zoll’s son, Matthew Zoll, as the pri…
Seen Him? 23-Year-Old On Run After Murdering His Father At Suffolk County Home, Police Say Seen Him? 23-Year-Old On Run After Murdering His Father At Suffolk County Home, Police Say
Seen Him? 23-Year-Old On Run After Murdering His Father At Suffolk County Home, Police Say Police are seeking the public's help in locating a man accused of stabbing his father to death on Long Island. The incident happened in Rocky Point at 30 Quail Road on Saturday, Nov. 9, around 1:25 a.m.  Officers arrived to find Joseph Zoll, age 61, with stab wounds, according to Suffolk County Police.  Zoll was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. On Sunday afternoon, Nov. 10, Suffolk County Police said its Homicide Squad detectives are looking to locate Matthew Zoll, who is wanted for the murder of his father. Matthew Zoll, 2…
Man Fatally Stabbed At Suffolk County Home Man Fatally Stabbed At Suffolk County Home
Man Fatally Stabbed At Suffolk County Home A suspect is on the loose after an overnight homicide on Long Island. Click here for a new, updated story - Seen Him? 23-Year-Old On Run After Murdering His Father At Long Island Home, Police Say Police responded to a 911 call reporting a stabbing in Rocky Point at 30 Quail Road on Saturday, Nov. 9, around 1:25 a.m.  Officers arrived to find Joseph Zoll, age 61, with stab wounds, according to Suffolk County Police.  Zoll was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad is investigating the incident…
6-Year-Old Hospitalized After Drunk Driving Crash In Rocky Point, Police Say 6-Year-Old Hospitalized After Drunk Driving Crash In Rocky Point, Police Say
6-Year-Old Hospitalized After Drunk Driving Crash In Rocky Point, Police Say A man has been accused of driving drunk after an overnight Long Island crash hospitalized his young daughter. It happened around 9:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 in Rocky Point. Suffolk County Police say the man was driving a 2017 Jeep Cherokee eastbound on Lower Rocky Point Road, when the vehicle veered left at the intersection of Hagerman Landing Road, left the roadway, and crashed. When officers arrived, police say Edward Milano, age 36, of Rocky Point, displayed signs of impairment and was placed under arrest.  His 6-year-old daughter, who was the only pass…
'Delight From Start To Finish': New Long Island Restaurant Lauded As 'Different, Delicious' 'Delight From Start To Finish': New Long Island Restaurant Lauded As 'Different, Delicious'
Inca’s Peruvian Cuisine Opens In Sound Beach A new restaurant on Long Island promising “an unforgettable culinary journey” is already delighting diners days into business. Inca’s Peruvian Cuisine – located in the Brookhaven hamlet of Sound Beach at 157 Whitestone Road – held its soft opening in early July 2024. As the name implies, the eatery’s menu boasts a number of Peruvian-inspired dishes, like the bistec a lo pobre: grilled skirt steak marinated with chimichurri sauce, served with a fried egg, plantain, and fries. Facebook/Inca’s Peruvian Cuisine Diners can also opt for the beef or steak lomo saltado, a traditional Peruvian st…
Fatal Crash: 28-Year-Old Coram Woman ID'd As Victim In Rocky Point Fatal Crash: 28-Year-Old Coram Woman ID'd As Victim In Rocky Point
Fatal Crash: 28-Year-Old Coram Woman ID'd As Victim In Rocky Point Police are investigating an overnight crash that left a Long Island woman dead. It happened around 10:20 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3 in Rocky Point. A 28-year-old woman from Coram was driving a 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee southbound on Rocky Point Yaphank Road, between Route 25A and Whiskey Road, when the vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a wooded area, Suffolk County Police said. The woman, identified as Christina Yannotti, was pronounced dead at the scene.  Anyone with information on the crash is asked to contact the Seventh Squad at 631-852-8752. C…
Rental Scam: 22-Year-Old Steals Thousands From Long Island Woman, Police Say Rental Scam: 22-Year-Old Steals Thousands From Long Island Woman, Police Say
Rental Scam: 22-Year-Old Steals Thousands From Long Island Woman, Police Say A young Long Island man has been nabbed for scamming a woman out of thousands on what she thought was a rental home deposit, authorities said. Justin Campos, age 22 of Rocky Point, was taken into custody on Monday, Nov. 6 just before 10:45 p.m. for his alleged scam in Mastic, according to Suffolk County Police. Campos, who also uses the aliases Campos Bracato and Justin Campos-Brocato, posted a picture of a home on Applegate Drive to Facebook Marketplace, claiming that the property was for rent. When a woman messaged him through Facebook, wanting to rent out the home, Campos told her to…
Recognize Him? Thief Nabs Over $1K In Audio Equipment From Long Island Business, Police Say Recognize Him? Thief Nabs Over $1K In Audio Equipment From Long Island Business, Police Say
Recognize Him? Thief Nabs Over $1K In Audio Equipment From Long Island Business, Police Say If you recognize this sticky-fingered culprit, police want to hear from you. Detectives are asking for help in identifying a suspect who was caught on surveillance footage stealing property from a Long Island business. The theft occurred at around 10:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19, in Rocky Point, at the North Shore Beach Association clubhouse, according to Suffolk County Police. The man stole audio equipment, including speakers and a tablet, valued at over $1,100. Earlier report: Know Him? Alert Issued For Wanted Man After Rocky Point Burglary Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offer…
Know Him? Alert Issued For Wanted Man After Rocky Point Burglary Know Him? Alert Issued For Wanted Man After Rocky Point Burglary
Know Him? Alert Issued For Wanted Man After Rocky Point Burglary Authorities are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate a person who stole audio equipment from a Long Island business. The man stole speakers and a tablet from the North Shore Beach Association, located in Rocky Point at 55 Clubhouse Drive, at approximately 10:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19, Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Seventh Squad said in an advisory issued Tuesday, Oct.31. The property was valued at approximately $1,180.  Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. An…
$1M Lottery Winner: Long Island Man Says He's Now Looking For Perfect Meal To Celebrate $1M Lottery Winner: Long Island Man Says He's Now Looking For Perfect Meal To Celebrate
$1M Lottery Winner: Long Island Man Says He's Now Looking For Perfect Meal To Celebrate His gamble paid off big time and now Todd Greenstein is looking for the perfect meal to celebrate. Greenstein, a Long Island resident from Rocky Point, claimed a whopping $1 million prize after playing the VIP Millions scratch-off game, New York Lottery officials announced. He snagged the incredibly lucky ticket in Manorville, at the Prabhu Cards & Gifts located at 460 Country Road. After paying Uncle Sam his cut, he received a lump sum payment of $651,000. Greenstein apparently wasted no time celebrating his big win, if a recent social media post is any indication. Just days before …
New Principal Named At This Long Island School New Principal Named At This Long Island School
New Principal Named At This Long Island School A Long Island school has appointed its new principal, school officials announced. On Thursday, June 29, East Islip Middle School announced the appointment of Michael Hansen as its new principal in the wake of previous principal Bill Brennen’s retirement, officials at East Islip Union Free School District announced. Hansen previously was the district’s science and math director, and before that served as East Islip High School’s assistant principal. He spent the 22 years prior to his time at East Islip at the Connetquot School District, where he was a science teacher and then dean of stu…
Fatal Crash: Shirley 19-Year-Old ID'd As Victim After Vehicle Hits Tree In Rocky Point Fatal Crash: Shirley 19-Year-Old ID'd As Victim After Vehicle Hits Tree In Rocky Point
Fatal Crash: Shirley 19-Year-Old ID'd As Victim After Vehicle Hits Tree In Rocky Point Police are investigating an overnight crash that left a teenage Long Island resident dead. It happened just before 11 p.m. Thursday, May 25 in Rocky Point. A 19-year-old was operating a 2007 Honda motorcycle southbound on Rocky Point Yaphank Road, north of Whisky Road, when the motorcycle struck rumble strips on the edge of the roadway, Suffolk County Police said. The motorcyclist then lost control of the vehicle, which left the roadway and crashed into a tree, according to police. The victim, identified as Timothy Ross, of Shirley, was pronounced dead at the scene by …
'Regret Doing It In House': Gunman Gets Prison For Murdering Long Island 34-Year-Old 'Regret Doing It In House': Gunman Gets Prison For Murdering Long Island 34-Year-Old
'Regret Doing It In House': Gunman Gets Prison For Murdering Long Island 34-Year-Old A convicted murderer whose only regret was “doing it in the house” will spend decades in prison for gunning down a 34-year-old Long Island man. Glenn Seejattan, age 30, of Rocky Point, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, April 26. Earlier Report: Police Seek Public's Help Finding Missing Suffolk County Man It followed his March 2023 jury conviction for second-degree murder in the killing of Justin Lee, of Centereach, in January 2022. Lee's half-naked, frozen body was found on Jan. 28, 2022, 10 days after relatives reported him missing, in a wo…
Catalytic Converter Thief Pleads Guilty For Second Long Island Incident: DA Catalytic Converter Thief Pleads Guilty For Second Long Island Incident: DA
Catalytic Converter Thief Pleads Guilty For Second Long Island Incident: DA A Long Island man already serving time for stealing catalytic converters has pleaded guilty to doing it again, authorities said. Daniel Labbe’s Thursday, April 27 guilty plea could lead him to face two to four more years behind bars, on top of his current sentence, the Suffolk County District Attorney announced. Earlier Report: Trio Indicted In Rash Of Catalytic Converter Thefts In Suffolk County According to court documents and his plea, Labbe, 43, of Medford, removed two catalytic converters from a work truck parked in front of MJM Plumbing & Mechanical, Inc. in Rocky Point. The…
4 Vape Shop Employees Charged On Long Island For Selling To Minors, Police Say 4 Vape Shop Employees Charged On Long Island For Selling To Minors, Police Say
4 Vape Shop Employees Charged On Long Island For Selling To Minors, Police Say Four people have been charged with allegedly selling vape products to minors during a compliance check of numerous businesses on Long Island. The checks took place at 16 businesses in Suffolk County on Thursday, April 6. The checks were held in response to numerous community complaints, Second Precinct Crime Section officers said. During the investigation, four of the 16 businesses were found to be selling e-nicotine products and/or cannabis to minors, police said.  The following people were arrested and released with field appearance tickets to appear in court at a later date: …
21-Year-Old Hit, Killed Crossing Busy Long Island Street 21-Year-Old Hit, Killed Crossing Busy Long Island Street
21-Year-Old Hit, Killed Crossing Busy Long Island Street A 21-year-old man has died after being struck by a car while crossing a busy Long Island street. Emergency crews in Rocky Point were called at around 9:30 p.m. Monday night, Jan. 30, with reports that a car had struck a pedestrian on Route 25A east of Rocky Point Road, according to Suffolk County Police. Investigators said Sharif Murray, of Rocky Point, was struck by a Subaru Forester as he attempted to cross Route 25A. Murray was pronounced dead at the scene. The 75-year-old driver and his wife, both of Shoreham, were not injured, police said. Their vehicle was impounded to undergo safety…
Trio Indicted In Rash Of Catalytic Converter Thefts On Long Island Trio Indicted In Rash Of Catalytic Converter Thefts On Long Island
Trio Indicted In Rash Of Catalytic Converter Thefts On Long Island Three men have been formally charged in connection with a string of catalytic converter thefts on Long Island. The parts were stolen from trucks and vans in Rocky Point, Holbrook, and Bellport, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. Related Report: Long Beach Raids Net Thousands Of Stolen Catalytic Converters, $4 Million In Cash, Police Say Prosecutors identified the suspects as James O’Brien, age 45; Daniel Labbe, age 43; and Jason Labbe, age 45, all of Medford. O’Brien is accused of stealing a catalytic converter from a work van in Bellport in September 2022. …
'The Most Difficult Decision': Rocky Point Eatery Permanently Closes 'The Most Difficult Decision': Rocky Point Eatery Permanently Closes
'The Most Difficult Decision': Rocky Point Eatery Permanently Closes The owners of a Long Island restaurant have decided to close the eatery amid a recent set of challenges, including staffing issues and higher costs of goods. Broadway Market in Rocky Point is permanently closing, the owners announced on Friday, Jan. 6. "With heavy hearts we have made the most difficult decision to permanently close Broadway Market," the announcement reads. "There are multiple factors involved such as the astronomical costs of goods, staffing challenges and uncertain times." With heavy hearts we have made the most difficult decision to permanently close Broadway Market…
2 Killed In Crash Near Miller Place Intersection 2 Killed In Crash Near Miller Place Intersection
2 Killed In Crash Near Miller Place Intersection Police are investigating a crash that killed two people near a Long Island intersection. It happened around 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24 in Miller Place. A 35-year-old Shirley woman was driving a 2019 Kia Sedona eastbound on Route 25A, east of Park Avenue, when she attempted to make a U-turn in the vehicle and was struck by a westbound 2011 Audi convertible coupe, Suffolk County Police said. The driver of the Audi, Victor Lanzotti, age 32, of Rocky Point, and his passenger, Raymond Neff, age 37, of Mount Sinai were pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from…
'The Support Will Never Be Forgotten': Popular Pickle Shop In Rocky Point Prepares For Closure 'The Support Will Never Be Forgotten': Popular Pickle Shop In Rocky Point Prepares For Closure
'The Support Will Never Be Forgotten': Popular Pickle Shop In Rocky Point Prepares For Closure A popular Long Island store that specializes in pickles will close its doors in the coming months. Pickle Packin' Papa in Rocky Point will permanently close at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31, the owner announced in a message to customers on Monday, Oct. 10. "As of 12/31/22 at 5pm you will no longer see the green pickle blowing in the wind," the announcement reads. "The loyalty, love, laughter, friendships and most importantly the SUPPORT will never be forgotten. The years of conversations have kept me young, motivated and thankfully employed. If it weren’t for all of you I would have reti…
LI Man Seriously Injured When Vehicle Strikes Public Works Truck, Police Say LI Man Seriously Injured When Vehicle Strikes Public Works Truck, Police Say
LI Man Seriously Injured When Vehicle Strikes Public Works Truck, Police Say A Long Island man was seriously injured after his 2012 Subaru hit the back of a 2015 Ford pickup truck. The incident took place around 6 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 22 in Shoreham on the William Floyd Parkway. According to Suffolk County Police, Patrick D’Amico was driving a 2012 Subaru on southbound William Floyd Parkway when his vehicle struck the rear of a 2015 Ford pickup truck. The truck, which had hazard and flashing yellow lights activated, was traveling at a slow speed, partially in the left lane, as part of weed mitigation by Suffolk County Department of Public Works empl…
Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus In 10 Suffolk County Communities Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus In 10 Suffolk County Communities
Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus In 10 Suffolk County Communities Mosquito samples collected from 10 Long Island communities tested positive for West Nile virus, health officials announced. Eight of the 47 mosquito samples collected on Thursday, Sept. 8, and Friday, Sept. 9, tested positive for the virus, which brings the total for the season to 85, the Suffolk County Department of Health announced on Tuesday, Sept. 20. Health officials said the positive samples from Sept. 8 and Sept. 9 were collected in the following communities: West Babylon Copiague Rocky Point Aquebogue Shelter Island Islip Dix Hills  Huntington The health department also repor…
11 Suffolk County Beaches Closed To Bathing Due To Excess Bacteria 11 Suffolk County Beaches Closed To Bathing Due To Excess Bacteria
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. …
Man Killed After Vehicle Leaves Road, Crashes Into Tree In Rocky Point, Police Say Man Killed After Vehicle Leaves Road, Crashes Into Tree In Rocky Point, Police Say
Man Killed After Vehicle Leaves Road, Crashes Into Tree In Rocky Point, Police Say Police are investigating a fatal overnight crash on Long Island. It happened at 9:35 p.m. Monday, May 30 in Rocky Point. A man was operating a 2003 Suzuki motorcycle southbound on Rocky Point Yaphank Road, between Whiskey Road and Route 25A, when he lost control of the vehicle, left the roadway and struck a tree, Suffolk County Police said. The man, whose name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner, according to police. Detectives are asking anyone who may …
Intoxicated Rocky Point Driver Causes Two Wrong-Way Crashes In Suffolk County, Police Say Intoxicated Rocky Point Driver Causes Two Wrong-Way Crashes In Suffolk County, Police Say
Intoxicated Rocky Point Driver Causes Two Wrong-Way Crashes In Suffolk County, Police Say An allegedly drunk driver caused a pair of wrong-way crashes on Long Island that left one person hospitalized, police said. In Suffolk County, Seventh Precinct officers responded to a 911 call at approximately 8:40 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, where there was a report of a vehicle traveling the wrong way in the eastbound lanes of Route 25A in East Shoreham. It is alleged that Rocky Point resident John Madden, age 49, was driving his 2006 Jeep SUV the wrong way on the roadway when he struck a 2020 Subaru being driven by Sound Beach resident Olivia Demmer at 8:42 p.m. on Route 25A. After crash…
Long Island Woman Sentenced For Conspiring To Distribute Drugs, Firearm Possession Long Island Woman Sentenced For Conspiring To Distribute Drugs, Firearm Possession
Long Island Woman Sentenced For Conspiring To Distribute Drugs, Firearm Possession A Long Island woman was sentenced for conspiring to distribute drugs, including fentanyl, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. Amber Schatz, age 33, of Wading River, was sentenced on Thursday, Dec. 9, to 10 years in prison, according to Breon Peace, United States attorney for the Eastern District of New York. She pleaded guilty to the charges in May. In January of 2020, Schatz and her boyfriend Curtis Prussick conspired to distribute "large quantities of narcotics," the Attorney's Office reported. Investigators determined that Schatz and Prussick sold drugs…
Trio Nabbed In Connection With String Of Long Island Armed Robberies Trio Nabbed In Connection With String Of Long Island Armed Robberies
Trio Nabbed In Connection With String Of Long Island Armed Robberies Three suspects are facing charges for their roles in a string of armed robberies at Long Island businesses over the course of more than a week, police said. Suffolk County Police investigators announced the arrest of three people in connection to multiple armed robberies and an attempted robbery that took place in the department’s Third, Fifth, and Seventh Precincts. The alleged robberies and attempted robbery happened between Wednesday, Sept. 22, and Thursday, Sept. 30. It is alleged that Mastic residents Jack Hewitt, age 25, and Hailey Miller, age 19, entered 7-Eleven on Sunrise Highway …
Long Island Teen Critically Injured In Head-On Crash Long Island Teen Critically Injured In Head-On Crash
Long Island Teen Critically Injured In Head-On Crash A teenager suffered critical injuries in a head-on crash overnight on a busy Long Island roadway. It happened in Manorville at around 10:15 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25. Juan Carlos Osorio Tejada, age 34, of Rocky Point, was driving a 2016 BMW southbound on Moriches-Middle Island Road, just north of Sunrise Highway (Route 27), Suffolk County Police said.  The BMW then crossed into the northbound lane and crashed into a 2021 Honda Civic, according to police. The driver of the Civic, Jonathan Starrantino, age 19, of Shirley, was airlifted by Suffolk County Police Helicopter to S…