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Suspected Long Island Bank Robber Sought By Police Suspected Long Island Bank Robber Sought By Police
Suspected Long Island Bank Robber Sought By Police A man who attempted to rob a bank, and later that day successfully robbed another, is being searched for by police, according to authorities. Both incidents occurred on Friday, May 12. Suffolk County police reported that at 9:42 a.m., a man between the ages of 25 and 30 attempted to rob the East Farmingdale Bethpage Federal Credit Union, located at 1033 Route 109. The would-be robber allegedly passed a note to a bank teller demanding money, but the teller did not comply and the man fled on foot. However, about 20 minutes later, the man entered a Melville Bethpage Federal Credit Union, …

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
Prostitution Busts: 2 Women Charged After Separate Raids At Suffolk County Massage Parlors Prostitution Busts: 2 Women Charged After Separate Raids At Suffolk County Massage Parlors
Prostitution Busts: 2 Women Charged After Separate Raids At Suffolk County Massage Parlors Two women have been charged with prostitution after separate raids at a pair of Long Island massage parlors. The first raid happened around 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 in Port Jefferson Station In response to community complaints, authorities conducted an investigation into an unnamed spa located at 10 Medical Drive, Suite D. Following an investigation, Shidi Zhang, age 37, of Flushing, Queens, was arrested and charged with unauthorized practice of a profession, a felony.  Zhang was released on a desk appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear at First District …

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by Joe Lombardi
News
6 Employees Busted Selling Vapes To Minors At Long Island Businesses, Police Say 6 Employees Busted Selling Vapes To Minors At Long Island Businesses, Police Say
6 Employees Busted Selling Vapes To Minors At Long Island Businesses, Police Say Six employees are facing charges after they were allegedly busted selling vape products to minors at Long Island businesses. A total of 24 businesses in Suffolk County were checked for compliance on Thursday, Feb. 23 after investigators received numerous complaints from the community, according to Suffolk County Police. Employees at the following shops were arrested and charged with second-degree unlawfully dealing with a child: Green Leaf Smoke Shop, located at 247 Broadway in Greenlawn Cloud Empire Smoke Shop, located at 108 Broadway in Greenlawn East Northport Smoke Shop, located a…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
8 Suffolk Businesses Accused Of Selling Marijuana Products, Vapes, E-Cigarettes To Minors 8 Suffolk Businesses Accused Of Selling Marijuana Products, Vapes, E-Cigarettes To Minors
8 Suffolk Businesses Accused Of Selling Marijuana Products, Vapes, E-Cigarettes To Minors Eight Long Island businesses have been accused of selling marijuana products, vapes, and e-cigarettes to minors. In response to numerous community complaints, Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers, along with Community Support Unit officers, conducted an investigation during which 20 businesses were checked for compliance with the law. During the investigation, eight businesses were found to be selling marijuana products, vapes, or e-cigarettes to minors.  Two of the businesses -- Smoke Bazaar Smoke Shop N’ Vape, located at 526 Walt Whit…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Seen Them? Duo Wanted For Stealing Credit Cards In Melville, Making $6K In Purchases Seen Them? Duo Wanted For Stealing Credit Cards In Melville, Making $6K In Purchases
Seen Them? Duo Wanted For Stealing Credit Cards In Melville, Making $6K In Purchases Authorities are searching for two women who are wanted for stealing credit cards from a customer at a Long Island restaurant and making thousands of dollars worth of purchases. Two women stole credit cards from a purse hanging on a chair at TOA Asian Fusion, located on Walt Whitman Road in Melville, at about 2 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 22, Suffolk County Crime Stoppers reported on Tuesday, Nov. 29. The women then used the credit cards to make about $6,000 worth of purchases at Apple and Bloomingdale’s in Huntington Station, Crime Stoppers said. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offerin…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Police Search For Duo Accused Of Stealing $2K In Clothing From Melville Store Police Search For Duo Accused Of Stealing $2K In Clothing From Melville Store
Police Search For Duo Accused Of Stealing $2K In Clothing From Melville Store Police have asked the public for help locating two men who are accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of clothing from a Long Island store. The men stole about $2,820 worth of men’s clothing from Dick's Sporting Goods, located at 870 Walt Whitman Road in Melville, at about 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 16, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. SCPD said videos of the incident can be found here and here. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.  Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
New Ruth's Chris Steakhouse Location At Smith Haven Mall Now Open For Business New Ruth's Chris Steakhouse Location At Smith Haven Mall Now Open For Business
New Ruth's Chris Steakhouse Location At Smith Haven Mall Now Open For Business Ruth’s Chris has brought its famous steaks, fine wine, and signature decor to the Smith Haven Mall on Long Island. The steakhouse giant - which has more than 150 locations around the world - opened its latest restaurant at the Suffolk County mall in Lake Grove. Ruth's Hospitality Group, which oversees the franchise, said that the latest location is at the site of the former Bonefish Grill at the Smith Haven Mall. Ruth's Chris Steakhouse is now open at the Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove.Ruth's Chris The near 7,000-square-foot Lake Grove restaurant is the second on Long Island, joining …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Stealing $630 Worth Of Items From Macy's Outlet Store In Suffolk Man Accused Of Stealing $630 Worth Of Items From Macy's Outlet Store In Suffolk
Man Accused Of Stealing $630 Worth Of Items From Macy's Outlet Store In Suffolk Police have asked the public for help locating a man accused of stealing coats valued at about $630 from a Long Island store. A man stole the merchandise from Macy's Backstage in Melville at about noon on Saturday, Dec. 4, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. The store is located at 834 Walt Whitman Road. The man reportedly fled the scene in a blue 2015 Mazda.  Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Popular Steakhouse Adding Two Long Island Locations Popular Steakhouse Adding Two Long Island Locations
Popular Steakhouse Adding Two Long Island Locations The Ruth’s Chris Steak House chain is expanding its footprint on Long Island with a pair of new restaurants. Ruth’s Hospitality Group, which oversees the restaurant giant, said that it will be opening the locations at: Walt Whitman Road in Melville at the former site of Bertucci’s, which has been closed for more than two years; Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove at the site of the former Bonefish Grill space. Currently, the only existing Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse on Long Island is on Old Country Road in Garden City near the Roosevelt Field Mall, which has been a fixture in Nassau County for more…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Popular Restaurant Preparing To Open New Location On Long Island Popular Restaurant Preparing To Open New Location On Long Island
Popular Restaurant Preparing To Open New Location On Long Island A popular restaurant known for its tacos, burritos and margaritas is preparing to open a new location in Suffolk County. Lucharitos announced that it will open a restaurant in Melville. The new restaurant will be located at 834 Walt Whitman Road. Michael Czartosieski will be the assistant general manager of the Melville location and is the current general manager of the Greenport location. He said construction is underway for the Melville restaurant, and it is expected to open sometime in mid-September. “We’re trying to bring that fun, Greenport atmosphere to Melville," Czartosie…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Scooter Driver Killed In Crash With Jeep On Long Island Roadway Scooter Driver Killed In Crash With Jeep On Long Island Roadway
Scooter Driver Killed In Crash With Jeep On Long Island Roadway The driver of a scooter was killed after crashing with a Jeep overnight on Long Island. The incident happened at about 6:50 p.m. Wednesday, June 30 in Melville. Steven Spector, age 63, of Dix Hills, was driving a 2017 Jeep Compass northbound on Walt Whitman Road, 200 feet south of Express Drive South, and attempted to make a right-hand turn into a driveway when the vehicle was struck by a 2021 Vespa Scooter that was attempting to pass on the right side, Suffolk County Police said. The driver of the Vespa was transported to Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow whe…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Plan To Convert Long Island White Castle Location To Taco Bell Gets Approval Plan To Convert Long Island White Castle Location To Taco Bell Gets Approval
Plan To Convert Long Island White Castle Location To Taco Bell Gets Approval A former fast-food joint is going from burgers to tacos. The Town of Huntington Planning Board has approved plans to convert a White Castle restaurant on Walt Whitman Road in Melville into a new Taco Bell location. Officials said the plan is to demolish the White Castle restaurant to rebuild a new Taco Bell with a drive-through window. Moving forward, developers will have to put out building permits for the project. According to Loopnet, the White Castle location was built in 1999. The property features more than 200 feet of frontage on Route 110, and has parking for approximately 5…

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by Zak Failla
News
$42M Long Island Bridge Construction Projects Completed, State Says $42M Long Island Bridge Construction Projects Completed, State Says
$42M Long Island Bridge Construction Projects Completed, State Says More than $42 million in bridge construction projects have been completed on Long Island, state officials announced. The completed construction work includes a new, wider overpass carrying Walt Whitman Road over the Long Island Expressway in Melville, and the early completion of repairs to four highway bridges. The repairs on the highway bridges will “ease travel and enhance safety along key routes for the flow of people and commerce on Long Island," Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. “New York State continues to build back better with projects of all sizes that enhance safety and facilitate commerce…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Woman Wanted For Stealing $340 Worth Of Items From Long Island Store Woman Wanted For Stealing $340 Worth Of Items From Long Island Store
Woman Wanted For Stealing $340 Worth Of Items From Long Island Store Police are searching for an unidentified woman who stole approximately $340 worth of merchandise from a Long Island DICK's Sporting Goods location.  The incident took place in Melville at the DICK's Sporting Goods on Walt Whitman Road on Wednesday, Sept. 16, according to Suffolk County Police.  Suffolk County Crime Stoppers will extend a cash reward to anyone with information leading to the woman's identification and arrest. T he group can be reached online, via the P3Tips mobile app or by calling 800-220-TIPS. 

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by Christina Coulter
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Assaulting Victim In Parking Lot Of Long Island Supermarket Man Wanted For Assaulting Victim In Parking Lot Of Long Island Supermarket
Man Wanted For Assaulting Victim In Parking Lot Of Long Island Supermarket An unknown man is wanted after confronting a customer in the parking lot of a Long Island grocery store, assaulting and hospitalizing him. Suffolk County Police investigators said a man was attempting to back out of his parking spot in the parking lot of Uncle Giuseppe’s on Walt Whitman Road in Melville earlier this year when a second man blocked him with car his shopping cart. When the victim got out of his vehicle the suspect allegedly punched the victim several times, causing injuries to his face. The victim was able to drive himself to a local hospital, where he was treated and release…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Man Wanted For Assault Outside Long Island Supermarket Alert Issued For Man Wanted For Assault Outside Long Island Supermarket
Alert Issued For Man Wanted For Assault Outside Long Island Supermarket Know him? Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to identify and locate a suspect who assaulted another man in a parking lot outside a Long Island supermarket last month. Suffolk County Police said that on Saturday, April 11, the suspect was attempting to back out of his parking spot at Uncle Giuseppe’s on Walt Whitman Road in Melville when another shopper blocked his SUV with a shopping cart. When the suspect got out of his truck to approach the person blocking him, the suspect punched the victim several times in the face, causing injuries, police said. …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Woman Wanted For Stealing $240 Worth Of Steak, Shrimp From Long Island Supermarket Woman Wanted For Stealing $240 Worth Of Steak, Shrimp From Long Island Supermarket
Woman Wanted For Stealing $240 Worth Of Steak, Shrimp From Long Island Supermarket A woman has been accused of petit larceny after stealing merchandise from a Long Island retailer, police say. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are on the lookout for a woman, pictured above, who is suspected of stealing steak and shrimp at Uncle Giuseppe’s in Melville (890 Walt Whitman Road) on Saturday, Oct. 13. The merchandise had a value of $240, 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…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Gas Station Man Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Gas Station
Man Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Gas Station Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a man who allegedly stole from a gas station and employee during an incident in Melville earlier this month. An African American suspect allegedly stole headphones that belonged to an employee and cigarettes from Conoco on Walt Whitman Road at approximately 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15, Police Sgt. Henry Arnold said. The man then fled in a grey Nissan. In a surveillance photo released by investigators, the suspect can be seen wearing a hooded sweatshirt with a beard and fla…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Seen Him Or This SUV? Man Steals Purse At Melville Market, Flees In Lexus, Police Say Seen Him Or This SUV? Man Steals Purse At Melville Market, Flees In Lexus, Police Say
Seen Him Or This SUV? Man Steals Purse At Melville Market, Flees In Lexus, Police Say Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are on the lookout for a man suspected of stealing a woman’s purse in Melville. Police say a man, pictured above, stole a woman’s purse out of a shopping cart at Uncle Giuseppe’s (890 Walt Whitman Road) on Wednesday, July 10 around 4:50 p.m. The man fled the parking lot in a white Lexus SUV, according to police. 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, call 1-800-220-TIPS, text “SCPD” and your message to “CRIMES” …

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by Valerie Musson