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Feeling Lucky? $34K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Southampton Convenience Store Feeling Lucky? $34K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Southampton Convenience Store
Feeling Lucky? $34K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Southampton Convenience Store Someone’s bank account is in for a hefty boost. A winning lottery ticket worth nearly $35,000 was sold at a Long Island convenience store, New York Lottery announced. The top prize-winning TAKE 5 ticket – worth $34,689 – was purchased in Southampton, at the Shell station located at 1630 North Highway. It was sold for the evening drawing held Saturday, Sept. 7. TAKE 5 drawings are televised twice daily, at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.
Ultra Rare Orange Lobster Rescued From Southampton Stop & Shop Ultra Rare Orange Lobster Rescued From Southampton Stop & Shop
Ultra Rare Orange Lobster Rescued From Southampton Stop & Shop This lucky crustacean is officially 86’d from the menu. An ultra rare orange lobster was saved from becoming someone’s dinner after being rescued from a New York Stop & Shop. “Clementine” – as she’s now affectionately known – arrived on Long Island at a Stop & Shop store in Southampton with a shipment of traditional brown lobsters sometime before Thursday, July 4. Her 1-in-30-million amber glow made her an instant celebrity at the store, where she was fed shrimp by management and given the name “Pinky” by the manager’s daughter, according to Humane Long Island. When the store’s o…
'A Must-Visit': New Southampton Restaurant Cited For 'Delightful Mix Of Textures, Tastes' 'A Must-Visit': New Southampton Restaurant Cited For 'Delightful Mix Of Textures, Tastes'
'A Must-Visit': New Southampton Restaurant Cited For 'Delightful Mix Of Textures, Tastes' Its name translates to “one more,” and that’s just what customers will be asking for at this new Long Island restaurant. Uno Mas Southampton – located in Southampton at 44 Hampton Road – opened in late June 2024, serving up a simple menu of “tacos” and “not tacos.” Inside the brick-wall and wood-beam-ceiling interior, patrons can chow down on an array of taco goodness, including carne asada (grilled steak), pollo (chicken), and adobada (marinated park). There are also shrimp, cod, and pulled mushroom varieties. Instagram/unomastacosytequila Adorning the “not tacos” portion of the menu …
$125M Equestrian Compound With Hand-Carved Bathtubs In Suffolk County Is LI's Priciest Listing $125M Equestrian Compound With Hand-Carved Bathtubs In Suffolk County Is LI's Priciest Listing
$125M Equestrian Compound With Hand-Carved Bathtubs In Suffolk County Is LI's Priciest Listing It’s a home fit for Seabiscuit. Located on Long Island in the Southampton hamlet of Water Mill, 165 Cooks Lane currently holds the distinction of being the most expensive residential listing in New York. Asking price? $125 million. Situated on a whopping 80 acres, this sprawling property is also the Hamptons’ largest equestrian compound, complete with its very own riding, jumping, and polo rings. “The property offering also includes a private farm with boarding stables and training facilities, making it a true sanctuary for equestrian enthusiasts,” reads the listing from Bespoke Real Estat…
Tragic Update: 2-Year-Old Dies After Being Pulled From Long Island Swimming Pool Tragic Update: 2-Year-Old Dies After Being Pulled From Long Island Swimming Pool
2-Year-Old Dies After Being Pulled From Southampton Pool A toddler has died days after being pulled unconscious from a residential swimming pool on Long Island. Emergency crews in Southampton were called to a North Haven residence on Sunset Beach Road for a 2-year-old boy who was found floating in a pool at around 12:30 p.m. Sunday, July 7. Southampton Town Police said medics performed CPR on the child as he was transported to Southampton Hospital. He was later transferred to Stony Brook University Hospital. On Friday, July 12, police announced that the boy died at the hospital on Wednesday, July 10. The incident is being investigated by Southa…
2-Year-Old Boy Found Unconscious In Swimming Pool On Long Island 2-Year-Old Boy Found Unconscious In Swimming Pool On Long Island
2-Year-Old Boy Found Unconscious In Swimming Pool On Long Island A toddler is hospitalized after being pulled unconscious from a swimming pool on Long Island. Emergency crews in Southampton were called to a North Haven residence on Sunset Beach Road for a 2-year-old boy found floating in a pool at around 12:30 p.m. Sunday, July 7. Southampton Town Police said medics performed CPR on the child as he was transported to Southampton Hospital. The child was later transferred to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he remained days later. The incident is being investigated by Southampton Town Police detectives and code enforcement personnel. 
2 Clerks Caught Selling Alcohol To Minors At Long Island Businesses, Police Say 2 Clerks Caught Selling Alcohol To Minors At Long Island Businesses, Police Say
2 Clerks Caught Selling Alcohol To Minors At Long Island Businesses, Police Say Two employees are accused of selling alcohol to underage customers at a pair of Long Island businesses. The busts came during compliance checks that were conducted by the Southampton Town Police Community Response Unit in partnership with the New York State Liquor Authority on Saturday, July 6. Of the 11 businesses that were inspected, employees at the following stores were charged with selling alcoholic beverages to customers under the age of 21: Speedway Gas of Southampton, located at 816 County Road; employee Charles Lenhart, age 65, was arrested Marta’s Deli, located at 300 Riverleigh…
Bomb Threat At Long Island Court Came From Outside US: Police Bomb Threat At Long Island Court Came From Outside US: Police
Bomb Threat At Southampton Court Came From Outside US Police are continuing to investigate a bomb threat sent to a Long Island courthouse. It happened at about 8 a.m. on Thursday, June 17 in Southampton. According to local police, the Southampton Town Justice Court received multiple emails regarding a bomb threat. The threats prompted officers, detectives, and K-9 units to check the court and surrounding areas, which determined the area to be clear. Investigators said the email may have originated from outside the United States and is not linked to the Southampton Court. However, police said the investigation will remain ongoing. 
Swimmer Drowns At Long Island Beach Swimmer Drowns At Long Island Beach
Swimmer Drowns At Altenkirch County Park A 54-year-old man died after being pulled from the water at a Long Island beach. Emergency crews in Southampton were called shortly before 3 p.m. Monday, June 24, for a drowning victim at Altenkirch County Park, located in the hamlet of Hampton Bays near Dune Road and Road H. Another beachgoer removed the man from the water and performed CPR, but he was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Southampton Town Police identified the man as Peter Dzakonski, of Hampton Bays. A second man at the beach was also hospitalized after reporting chest pain and difficulty breathing. 
Gilgo Beach Murders: Suspect Rex Heuermann Charged In Deaths Of 2 More Women Gilgo Beach Murders: Suspect Rex Heuermann Charged In Deaths Of 2 More Women
Gilgo Beach Murders: Suspect Rex Heuermann Charged In Deaths Of 2 More Women Suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann was formally charged with the murders of two additional women, bringing his alleged victim count to six and expanding the timeline of killings by two decades. Click here for a new, updated story - 'More Playtime': Rex Heuermann Used 'Planning Document' To Guide Gilgo Beach Murders, DA Says The 60-year-old Long Island resident, of Massapequa Park, was arraigned on two more charges of second-degree murder in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, June 6, in the killings of Jessica Taylor and Sandra Costilla. Taylor’s decapitated remains were dis…
Know Him? Police Ask For Public's Help Locating Wanted Southampton Suspect Know Him? Police Ask For Public's Help Locating Wanted Southampton Suspect
Know Him? Police Ask For Public's Help Locating Wanted Southampton Suspect Do you recognize him? New York State Police on Long Island are asking for the public’s help in identifying the man in the images above. At approximately 1:20 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5, troopers from the Riverside barracks responded to Shinnecock Hardware located in the town of Southampton for reports of a fraudulent purchase.  An unknown individual, described as a heavy-set Black man about 6-foot-2, entered the store and fraudulently purchased items totaling around $475. New York State Police Anyone who recognizes this individual is asked to contact state police at 631-756-3300. All…
Top 10 Long Island Pizzerias Revealed In These Rankings Top 10 Long Island Pizzerias Revealed In These Rankings
Top 10 Long Island Pizzerias Revealed In These Rankings Many of the selections in a popular website's rankings of the Top 10 pizzerias on Long Island are familiar places with well-earned reputations. But a few may come by surprise. The rankings, by Trip Advisor, are based on reviews. The No. 1-rated eatery, Branchinelli's Pizza & Restaurant in Hauppauge, says it makes its dough, sauces, and toppings at intervals throughout the day "to ensure freshness and flavor." Branchinelli's drew a 4.5 rating (out of 5) based on 286 reviews on the website. "Their pizza is truly a work of art!" one Trip Advisor poster stated. "They make an am…
Winning $50K Lottery Ticket Sold At Long Island Convenience Store Winning $50K Lottery Ticket Sold At Long Island Convenience Store
$50K Lottery Ticket Sold At Southampton Convenience Store Could it be yours? A winning lottery ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a convenience store on Long Island, according to New York Lottery. The third prize-winning Powerball ticket was purchased in Southampton, at the Speedway store located at 816 County Road 39, for the drawing held on Saturday, May 18. Saturday’s winning numbers are 19-36-37-42-59 and the Powerball is 19. Players can check their ticket status any time on the New York Lottery website.
NY Financial Advisor Stole Over $1M From Clients To Buy Car, High-End Clothing, Jury Finds NY Financial Advisor Stole Over $1M From Clients To Buy Car, High-End Clothing, Jury Finds
NY Financial Advisor Stole Over $1M From Clients To Buy Car, High-End Clothing, Jury Finds A former investment adviser and founder of a New York financial advisory firm could spend decades in federal prison for conning his clients out of more than $1 million. Long Island resident Jeffrey Slothower, age 46, of Southampton, was found guilty of wire fraud and related charges by a jury in Central Islip federal court on Thursday, May 16. According to prosecutors, in 2017 Slothower targeted a California couple whose money he had managed at another financial services firm, promising them he could beat any rate of return they were receiving at his own firm, Battery Private. He offered t…
Car Wash Crash: 29-Year-Old From Riverhead Accused Of Driving Drunk In Southampton Car Wash Crash: 29-Year-Old From Riverhead Accused Of Driving Drunk In Southampton
Car Wash Crash: 29-Year-Old From Riverhead Accused Of Driving Drunk In Southampton A man has been accused of driving drunk after a two-vehicle crash at a Long Island car wash. It happened just after 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4 in Southampton. Patrol officers responded to the Southampton Car Wash located at 404 County Road for a report of a two-car motor vehicle crash in the parking lot.  No injuries were reported in the accident, but an investigation by responding officers found that one of the drivers, Jonnathan Pena-Tacuri, age 29, of Riverhead, was operating in an intoxicated condition, Southampton Town Police said.  Pena-Tacuri was a…
'Rare' 13 Bed, 19 Bath Long Island Mansion Designed By Renowned Architect Lists For $52M 'Rare' 13 Bed, 19 Bath Long Island Mansion Designed By Renowned Architect Lists For $52M
'Rare' 13 Bed, 19 Bath Long Island Mansion Designed By Renowned Architect Lists For $52M This dazzling Long Island estate could grace the cover of Architectural Digest. Welcome to 71 Cobb Lane, located in the hamlet of Water Mill in Southampton. Asking price? $52.5 million. Designed by renowned architect Barnes Coy Architects, this 17,173-square-foot home, situated on nine acres on a private peninsula along Mecox Bay, boasts a whopping 13 bedrooms and 19 bathrooms. The interior of 71 Cobb Lane in Water Mill.  Hedgerow Exclusive Properties “The property presents the ultimate in setting and exclusivity,” reads the listing from Hedgerow Exclusive Properties. Spanning tw…
Stamford's Chuck Scarborough To Mark 50 Years With WNBC: 'Giant In American Journalism' Stamford's Chuck Scarborough To Mark 50 Years With WNBC: 'Giant In American Journalism'
Stamford's Chuck Scarborough To Mark 50 Years With Wnbc: 'Giant In American Journalism' To celebrate journalism legend and localresident Chuck Scarborough's 50th year with NBC 4 New York, the network will hold a week of tributes that will look back at memorable moments throughout his career.  To commemorate  the 80-year-old Scarborough's lengthy career, NBC 4 New York will hold a ceremony on Monday, March 25 at 10 a.m. during which the Empire State Building will be illuminated in the journalist's honor. Those who want to watch this special event can stream it live on the station's "NBC New York News" channel.  Additionally, at 4 p.m. on Monday, the network …
'King Of East-Coast Chic' Rents Out Long Island Home For Summer 'King Of East-Coast Chic' Rents Out Long Island Home For Summer
'King Of East-Coast Chic' Rents Out Long Island Home For Summer Looking to summer just minutes away from the water in a stylish abode? Look no further than this celebrity interior designer’s listing. Anthony Baratta, an interior designer nicknamed the “king of East-Coast chic,” has listed his Southampton home for rent for the summer, according to its listing. The home — located at 707 Pleasure Drive in Flanders — will be available from Memorial Day to Labor Day 2024 for a cool $55,000. With all the stylings expected by a professional designer, the two-bed, two-bath house has a modern, angular dark-gray exterior with a pop of color in the bright red …
George Santos Announces Comeback Bid For NY Congressional Seat: 'Off To The Races' George Santos Announces Comeback Bid For NY Congressional Seat: 'Off To The Races'
George Santos Announces Comeback Bid For NY Congressional Seat: 'Off To The Races' Disgraced former New York Rep. George Santos is mounting a comeback campaign. The Republican ex-lawmaker from Long Island – who was ousted from his 3rd District seat representing parts of Nassau County and Queens – announced a primary challenge against Rep. Nick LaLota for his 1st District seat. In a statement on X shared during President Biden’s State of the Union address Thursday night, March 7, Santos said New York hasn’t had “a real conservative represent them” since he left office “thanks to RINO, empty suits like Nick LaLota.” Earlier Report: Exiled Congressman Turned Reality …
Hiltons Selling NY Estate With 8 Bathrooms, 3 Fireplaces For $15M Hiltons Selling NY Estate With 8 Bathrooms, 3 Fireplaces For $15M
Hiltons Selling NY Estate With 8 Bathrooms, 3 Fireplaces For $15M This impressive Long Island estate could be a hotel of its own. Rick and Kathy Hilton have listed their Southampton mansion – located in the hamlet of Water Mill at 9 Fordune Drive – for $15 million. The Hilton Hotels heir and former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star purchased the 10,500-square-foot residence, complete with six bedrooms and eight bathrooms, in 1999 for nearly $2.4 million, The Wall Street Journal reports.  The entryway at 9 Fordune Drive in Water Mill. The Corcoran Group Situated on 2.7 acres, the home is billed as “quintessential Hamptons grandeur,” acc…
$45M Long Island Estate With Library, Gym Is 'For Those Who Appreciate Only The Finest' $45M Long Island Estate With Library, Gym Is 'For Those Who Appreciate Only The Finest'
$45M Long Island Estate With Library, Gym Is 'For Those Who Appreciate Only The Finest' This dreamy Long Island estate is a secluded paradise. Welcome to 1730 Meadow Lane in Southampton. Asking price? $44.9 million. Situated on 3.4 acres of eye-popping oceanfront property, this “unparalleled” beach-casual home boasts 8,600-square-feet of living space, including seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms. “As you enter the very private property through the gates, a winding drive through lush landscaping reveals a true gem,” reads the listing from Modlin Group Hamptons. The interior of 1730 Meadow Lane in Southampton. Modlin Group Hamptons Inside, buyers will find plenty of i…
Have You Seen Him? Alert Issued For Long Island Man Missing For 2 Days Have You Seen Him? Alert Issued For Long Island Man Missing For 2 Days
Have You Seen Him? Alert Issued For Long Island Man Missing For 2 Days Police are asking for help in locating a Long Island man who has been missing for two days. James Thomas Lee, age 82, of North Sea, was last seen on North Sea Road Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 25, according to Southampton Town Police. Lee has Alzheimer’s and may be in need of medical attention, police said. He is described as 5-foot-9 and 180 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.  He has a beard, wears glasses, and is known to wear a black baseball hat that says, “Native.” Anyone with information is asked to contact the Southampton Town Police Department at 631-728-3400 or call 911. S…
Bowling Alley, Shark Tank Among Bountiful Amenities At This 'Resort-Like' Long Island Estate Bowling Alley, Shark Tank Among Bountiful Amenities At This 'Resort-Like' Long Island Estate
Bowling Alley, Shark Tank Among Bountiful Amenities At This 'Resort-Like' Long Island Estate House hunters looking for the ultimate entertainment destination – and a place for their pet shark – need look no further than this jaw-dropping Long Island estate. Welcome to 70 Cobb Lane, located in the hamlet of Water Mill in the town of Southampton. Asking price? $59.5 million. Situated on more than 12 acres on a private peninsula along Mecox Bay, this 28,000-square-foot home boasts 11 bedrooms and 19 bathrooms. The kitchen at 70 Cobb Lane in Water Mill. Hedgerow Exclusive Properties The massive residence comes with all the amenities one would expect from such a high price tag…
Fatal Crash: 39-Year-Old From Flanders ID'd As Victim On Montauk Highway In Bridgehampton Fatal Crash: 39-Year-Old From Flanders ID'd As Victim On Montauk Highway In Bridgehampton
Fatal Crash: 39-Year-Old From Flanders ID'd As Victim On Montauk Highway In Bridgehampton One person was killed in a two-vehicle overnight crash on Long Island. It happened just before 11:10 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4 in Bridgehampton, in front of 2033 Montauk Highway (Route 27). When officers arrived on the scene, they found two occupants of the one vehicle injured, with one of them entrapped in the vehicle, according to Southampton Town Police. Bridgehampton Volunteer Fire Department responded and extricated the occupant. The Southampton Volunteer Fire Department was activated to assist.  The two were subsequently transported to Southampton Hos…
Fatal Crash: 48-Year-Old ID'd As Victim After Being Struck By Vehicle In Southampton Fatal Crash: 48-Year-Old ID'd As Victim After Being Struck By Vehicle In Southampton
Fatal Crash: 48-Year-Old ID'd As Victim After Being Struck By Vehicle In Southampton A man was killed after being struck by a vehicle on a Long Island roadway. The incident happened around 6:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30 in Southampton. Southampton Town Police Officers and New York State Police responded to the scene after a 911 caller reported the incident. Officers performed CPR on the pedestrian who was transported by Southampton Ambulance to Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.   The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene.  The pedestrian involved in this crash has been identified as Julio Victor Teo-Gomez, age 48…
‘Battling Day In, Day Out’: Support Swells After Crash Leaves Long Island Father In Coma ‘Battling Day In, Day Out’: Support Swells After Crash Leaves Long Island Father In Coma
‘Battling Day In, Day Out’: Support Swells After Crash Leaves Long Island Father In Coma Jeffrey Yusko is in the fight of his life. The Long Island husband and father was left in a coma after being struck by a van while bicycling near his Wainscott home in May 2023. “We received a knock on our front door from the police that turned our lives upside down,” his son Tyler said on a GoFundMe to help the family with medical expenses. Yusko, a “top salesman” at P.C. Richard & Son appliance store in Southampton, suffered devastating injuries in the crash, including swelling and bleeding in his brain, leaving him unconscious. Earlier Report: 'Turned Our Lives Upside Down': Wai…
Duo Nabbed In Armed Robbery At Long Island Convenience Store Duo Nabbed In Armed Robbery At Long Island Convenience Store
Duo Nabbed In Armed Robbery At Long Island Convenience Store Two suspects have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a Long Island convenience store. Antonio Wilson, age 48, and Donna Miller, age 47, both of Southampton, were taken into custody early Monday, Oct 9, following a search at a home on North Magee Street, according to Southampton Town Police. Officers initially went to the property with reports that two people were squatting in the home illegally and had sold the homeowners’ belongings. During their investigation, police determined that Wilson and Miller were behind an armed robbery that occurred at a Speedway Gas station i…
Man Found Dead In Wooded Area Near Long Island Jail Man Found Dead In Wooded Area Near Long Island Jail
Man Found Dead In Wooded Area Near Long Island Jail Police are investigating after a man’s body was found in a wooded area near a Long Island jail. The discovery was made at around 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1, in Riverhead near Center Drive, located just yards from the Suffolk County government campus. According to Southampton Town Police, a passerby spotted the man while walking in the woods and called 911. Multiple agencies responded, including Suffolk County homicide detectives. The Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office will conduct an autopsy to determine an official cause of death. Police said no foul play is suspected. So far, the m…
Woman Drove Drunk With Kids, Ages 2, 8 On Long Island: Police Woman Drove Drunk With Kids, Ages 2, 8 On Long Island: Police
Woman Drove Drunk With Kids, Ages 2, 8 On Long Island: Police A Long Island woman was nabbed after she allegedly drove drunk with two children under 10 in her car, according to police. It happened on Friday, Aug. 25 at approximately 10:30 p.m. in Southampton, according to the New York State Police. Jenna Chase, age 28 of Sag Harbor, was driving on Flanders Road when she was pulled over by police. Officers reportedly determined that Chase was intoxicated and that she was driving with a two- and eight-year-old in the car. Chase was charged with: Aggravated DWI - Leandra Law; and Endangering the welfare of a child. She is scheduled to be arraign…
New Details: Drew Barrymore's Alleged Stalker Charged After Appearing At Her Long Island Home New Details: Drew Barrymore's Alleged Stalker Charged After Appearing At Her Long Island Home
New Details: Drew Barrymore's Alleged Stalker Charged After Appearing At Her Long Island Home Brand-new details have just been released after a man who rushed Drew Barrymore onstage at an interview earlier in the week has been arrested and charged with stalking after he was found searching for her Long Island home, police said. Chad Michael Busto, age 43, was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 24 at 11:59 p.m., Southampton Town Police announced. Read the original story: Drew Barrymore's Alleged Stalker Spotted, Detained Near Her Southampton Home: Police Busto, who is originally from Washington DC, was first questioned by the department when, the afternoon before, he was reportedly rid…
Underage Liquor Sales Check Leads To Pair Of Arrests On Long Island Underage Liquor Sales Check Leads To Pair Of Arrests On Long Island
Underage Liquor Sales Check Leads To Pair Of Arrests On Long Island Two people were arrested during an underage liquor sales check conducted on Long Island. The checks took place in the Southampton area on Saturday, Aug. 19 at numerous locations. The operation was carried out by the Southampton Police in conjunction with the State Liquor Authority. During the operation, Gustavo Garcia, age 18, of Riverhead was charged with unlawfully dealing with a child and prohibited sale of alcohol,  said Sgt. Eric Sickles of the Southampton Police. Garcia is accused of selling alcohol to someone under the age of 21, at the Garden Deli in Flanders, …