Henri: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Long Island Henri: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Long Island
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 …
New Restaurant Opens On Long Island New Restaurant Opens On Long Island
New Restaurant Opens On Long Island Craving noodles? A new city-style restaurant has opened its doors on Long Island. Suffolk County-based eShin Noodle Bar had its soft opening earlier this month. The eatery is run by two chefs who previously worked at ramen restaurants in New York City, before making the move to Long Island, according to the restaurant's website.  The restaurant is located at 1113 North Country Road in Stony Brook.  Chef Kai Wang, who co-owns the restaurant with chef Will Cheng, said he previously worked at Momofuku Noodle Bar in New York City. Wang said Cheng previously worked at Eleven Madison P…
Long Island Man Indicted For String Of Burglaries, ATM Theft, DA Says Long Island Man Indicted For String Of Burglaries, ATM Theft, DA Says
Long Island Man Indicted For String Of Burglaries, ATM Theft, DA Says A Long Island man faces up to 15 in prison for a string of alleged commercial burglaries in November 2020. Kieran Fichtner, age 27, of St. James, was arraigned last week on charges associated with the burglaries, as well as for the alleged theft of an ATM machine along with an accomplice, an accomplice, Michael Parise, 46, of Stony Brook, said Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy D. Sini. “These two individuals are alleged serial burglars who were targeting businesses and driving crime in our community,” Sini said.  Fichtner was charged multiple misdemeanors, as well as several fe…
Deep Dish Pie Stands Out As Signature Item At Popular Long Island Pizzeria Deep Dish Pie Stands Out As Signature Item At Popular Long Island Pizzeria
Deep Dish Pie Stands Out As Signature Item At Popular Long Island Pizzeria One of the most consistently top-rated pizzerias in New York has added a little bit of Chicago to its menu. Pazzo Ristorante and Wood-Fired Pizzeria in Wading River recently added deep dish pizza to its long list of available pie-styles. So far, online critics have been enjoying the thick pizza piled high with sauce and cheese surrounded by crispy dough. Word to the wise: Deep dish pizzas take an extra-long time to cook. Give Pazzo’s at least 2 hours to bake one. Launched in 2017, Pazzo (which means “crazy” in Italian) now serves Chicago, Brooklyn, Sicilian, and wood-fired pies as well a…
Long Island Italian Eatery Gets Rave Reviews For Fresh Ingredients, 'Crunchy' Pizza, Service Long Island Italian Eatery Gets Rave Reviews For Fresh Ingredients, 'Crunchy' Pizza, Service
Long Island Italian Eatery Gets Rave Reviews For Fresh Ingredients, 'Crunchy' Pizza, Service Fratelli’s serves some unique pizza pies - even by Long Island standards - that have attracted a loyal fan base. Located on Main Street in Stony Brook, Fratelli’s is a deli and pizzeria that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The menu is extensive and features items such as pizzas topped with Chicken Marsala or Eggplant Rollatini. The Brooklyn pizza is a double-baked Sicilian pie with garlic crust, three kinds of cheese, fresh herbs, oil, and tomato sauce. Claude Cardin and Eddie Grimm opened Fratelli’s in 2013 with the goal of “satisfying guests with delicious Italian food,” according…
Long Island Eatery Stands Out For Friendly Service, Popular Dishes Long Island Eatery Stands Out For Friendly Service, Popular Dishes
Long Island Eatery Stands Out For Friendly Service, Popular Dishes One of the first things people say they notice about North Tavern is the warm-welcome and attentive staff that greet diners as they arrive. The new American restaurant on North Country Road in Wading River has been described by Yelp reviewers as a hidden gem with an attentive and courteous staff that goes above and beyond for customers. The restaurant opened in 2018 and is run by the Wendelken family - Drew, the chef, and his wife Carol, as well as brother Brian and his wife Denise. North Tavern provides a kind of rustic-meets-industrial style that you can see reflected in the wooden glo…
Suspect Nabbed For 10 Long Island Business Burglaries Suspect Nabbed For 10 Long Island Business Burglaries
Suspect Nabbed For 10 Long Island Business Burglaries A suspect has been accused of burglarizing 10 Long Island businesses. Canine Section Officer Sean Clarke and his partner Brock were on patrol in Stony Brook in response to recent overnight burglaries when Clarke observed the suspect break the glass door of Subway, located in Stony Brook at 2350 Route 347, at approximately 1:25 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, Suffolk County Police said. Clarke and the canine chased the man who, after a physical struggle, was taken into custody. Following an investigation by Sixth Squad detectives, Michael Parise, age 45, of Stony Brook, was charged with 10 coun…
COVID-19: State-Run Vaccination Sites On Long Island Will Be Closed Due To Nor'easter COVID-19: State-Run Vaccination Sites On Long Island Will Be Closed Due To Nor'easter
Covid-19: State-Run Vaccination Sites On Long Island Will Be Closed Due To Nor'easter Vaccine appointments scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 7 at state-run sites on Long Island at Stony Brook and Jones Beach will be postponed due to winter weather affecting the area.  The appointments will be rescheduled for over the following seven days, officials announced Saturday, Feb. 6.  Related story - Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Super Bowl Sunday Nor'easter New Yorkers with appointments scheduled for Sunday at the Long Island sites will receive an email or text message rescheduling their vaccination. Those with appointments scheduled for tomorrow will not be a…
Police Seek Suspect In Crash That Killed Beloved 54-Year-Old Long Island Man Police Seek Suspect In Crash That Killed Beloved 54-Year-Old Long Island Man
Police Seek Suspect In Crash That Killed Beloved 54-Year-Old Long Island Man A reward has been offered for information that leads to the arrest of a hit-and-run driver who killed a beloved Long Island man last month. Suffolk County Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the driver who killed Lake Grove resident Ronald Destefano in Stony Brook on Dec. 20, 2020. Police said that Destefano was crossing Route 347 on his way to work at approximately 6:45 a.m. on the day of the crash when he was struck by a car traveling west near Hallock Road. After striking Destefano, police said the driver of a silver vehicle, which sustain…
Long Island Man Shoots Housemate With Crossbow, Police Say Long Island Man Shoots Housemate With Crossbow, Police Say
Long Island Man Shoots Housemate With Crossbow, Police Say A Long Island man was arrested after allegedly shooting his housemate with a crossbow. James Nicosia was involved in a discussion with his landlord at his home, located at 269 Hallock Road, in Stony Brook, when Xiaonan Sun, who is the landlord’s son and one of Nicosia’s housemates, shot him with a crossbow around 6:55 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 29, said the Suffolk County Police. Nicosia, 41, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital in serious, but stable condition. Sixth Squad detectives charged Sun, 36, with assault.  He will be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip…
Man Crossing Busy Long Island Street Struck, Killed By Vehicle Man Crossing Busy Long Island Street Struck, Killed By Vehicle
Man Crossing Busy Long Island Street Struck, Killed By Vehicle A man was killed after being struck by a vehicle as he was crossing a busy street on Long Island. The incident happened Tuesday, Dec. 29 at approximately 6:45 p.m. in Stony Brook. Kimani R. Porter, age 31, of Brooklyn, was driving a 2017 Dodge truck southbound on Nicolls Road, at the intersection of Shirley Kenny Drive, when the vehicle struck the 60-year-old man who was crossing the street, Suffolk County Police said.  The victim, Kenneth Rott, 60, of Kings Park, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police. Porter was not injured. The Dodge was impounded for…
ID Released For Man Killed In Hit-Run Long Island Crash ID Released For Man Killed In Hit-Run Long Island Crash
ID Released For Man Killed In Hit-Run Long Island Crash The identity has been released for a man killed in a hit-and-run Long Island crash. The incident happened around 7 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 20 in Stony Brook. The man, now identified as Ronald Destefano, age 54, of Lake Grove, was crossing Route 347 from south to north at Hallock Road when he was struck by a westbound vehicle that fled the scene, Suffolk County Police said.  A passing motorist called 911 at approximately 7:05 a.m. to report a body in the roadway.  Destefano was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives believe a silver vehicle, which sustained front and/or p…