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Knife-Wielding Kidnapper Forces 3 Victims To Withdraw Cash From Long Island ATM, Police Say Knife-Wielding Kidnapper Forces 3 Victims To Withdraw Cash From Long Island ATM, Police Say
Knife-Wielding Kidnapper Forces 3 Victims To Withdraw Cash From Long Island ATM, Police Say A suspect is behind bars in connection with the knife-point kidnapping and robbery of three victims on Long Island. The incident began in East Hampton as the three male victims were parked in a car along Springs Fireplace Road near West Drive at around 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3. East Hampton Police said a man approached the vehicle and held a knife to the throat of one passenger and demanded money. He then ordered the men to drive to a nearby business where they made an unsuccessful attempt to withdraw cash from an ATM. Th group then drove to a Bank of America branch on Newtown Lane, wh…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
$2M Con Job: Freeport Contractor Admits Defrauding Victims Of Hurricane Sandy $2M Con Job: Freeport Contractor Admits Defrauding Victims Of Hurricane Sandy
$2M Con Job: Freeport Contractor Admits Defrauding Victims Of Hurricane Sandy A former New York contractor confessed to stealing millions of dollars from homeowners who were impacted by Hurricane Sandy to fund his lavish lifestyle. Alexander Almaraz, age 56, who formerly lived on Long Island in Freeport, pleaded guilty to wire fraud charges in Central Islip federal court on Thursday, Sept. 5. Prosecutors said Almaraz, who owned Design Concepts Group (DCG) in Freeport, targeted homeowners who suffered extensive damage during Hurricane Sandy in October 2012 and later received relief funds from the governor’s office. Earlier Report: Lamborghini, Porsche, Jaguar,…

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by Michael Mashburn
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ID Released For Woman Found Dead Inside Suitcase Behind Long Island Business ID Released For Woman Found Dead Inside Suitcase Behind Long Island Business
ID Released For Woman Found Dead Inside Suitcase Behind Long Island Business Authorities have identified a woman who was found dead in a suitcase behind a Long Island business. Click here for an updated story: Major Break: Suspect Nabbed In Death Of Woman Whose Body Was Found In Suitcase On Long Island Suffolk County Police were called about suspicious activity in a wooded area of Huntington, near the intersection of Nassau and Woodhull roads, shortly before noon Tuesday, Sept. 3. Hours later, the agency revealed that officers found a suitcase containing a dead body. Earlier Report: Body Found In Suitcase In Huntington On Thursday, Sept. 5, police ide…

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by Michael Mashburn
Obituaries
'Dawson's Creek' Actor With Ties To Region Dies At 51 'Dawson's Creek' Actor With Ties To Region Dies At 51
'Dawson's Creek' Actor With Ties To Region Dies At 51 An actor with ties to the region who was known for roles on several popular television shows such as "Dawson's Creek" is being remembered for his enduring positivity following a battle against an eating disorder.  Actor Obi Ndefo died on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at the age of 51 after a long illness, his sister Nkem Ndefo announced in a social media post on Monday, Sept. 2.  "Tragically, Obi’s heart gave out in his longstanding battle against the eating disorder orthorexia," Nkem Ndefo wrote in a post on X, adding, "As his family, we share this news to bring attention to …

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by Ben Crnic
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Long Island High School Student Makes Threat Of Mass Harm, Police Say Long Island High School Student Makes Threat Of Mass Harm, Police Say
Long Island High School Student Makes Threat Of Mass Harm, Police Say A Long Island high school student has been accused of making a threat of mass harm. The threat was reported by a 911 caller at 10:10 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4,  according to Suffolk County Police. A 15-year-old boy, who attends Brennan High School in West Babylon, threatened to shoot people at the school during an online chat with other students from the school, The threat was not made during school hours. After an investigation by officers from the Suffolk County PD Second Precinct Crime Section and Second Squad detectives, as well as First Precinct patrol officers, the boy, whose nam…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Person Who Consumed Recalled Boar’s Head Products May Have Permanent Injuries, Lawsuit Says Person Who Consumed Recalled Boar’s Head Products May Have Permanent Injuries, Lawsuit Says
Person Who Consumed Recalled Boar’s Head Products May Have Permanent Injuries, Lawsuit Says A person in the New York metropolitan area who purchased and consumed recalled Boar's Head products is believed to have permanent injuries, a new lawsuit alleges. Manhattan-based injury and food safety attorney John Beatty has been retained to file the suit against Boar’s Head Provisions Co., Inc. for a client who suffered severe health consequences due to Listeria contamination. The person, whose precise place of residence has not been released, contracted Listeria, leading to a near-fatal case of meningitis and an almost month-long hospital stay, according to Beatty. "The client is belie…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
New Lobster Tales: 2 More Rare Orange Crustaceans Found On Long Island New Lobster Tales: 2 More Rare Orange Crustaceans Found On Long Island
New Lobster Tales: 2 More Rare Orange Crustaceans Found On Long Island As families gathered over Labor Day weekend, these lucky crustaceans enjoyed a reunion of their own. Days after an ultra rare orange lobster was saved from a New York Stop & Shop, two of her siblings were rescued from businesses on Long Island. “Meet Tangerine and Navel, Clementine's sisters who were rescued and released this Labor Day following an influx of calls about orange lobsters turning up at the East Setauket Stop & Shop and Northport Fish & Lobster!” Humane Long Island announced on Facebook Tuesday, Sept. 3. Earlier Report: Ultra Rare Orange Lobster Rescued From…

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by Michael Mashburn
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LI Mom’s Meth-Fueled, Wrong-Way Southern State Crash Killing 9-Year-Old Son Was Murder: DA LI Mom’s Meth-Fueled, Wrong-Way Southern State Crash Killing 9-Year-Old Son Was Murder: DA
LI Mom’s Meth-Fueled, Wrong-Way Southern State Crash Killing 9-Year-Old Son Was Murder: DA A New York mother accused of causing a drug-fueled, wrong-way highway crash that killed her son has been charged with murder. On Long Island, a Suffolk County grand jury charged 32-year-old Kerri Bedrick, of Centerport, with second-degree murder and related charges on Wednesday, Sept. 4. Prosecutors said Bedrick was high on methamphetamine when a Suffolk County Sheriff’s deputy spotted her SUV speeding westbound in the eastbound lanes of the Southern State Parkway at around 2:15 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 22. Earlier Report: NY Mom Accused In Wrong-Way Crash Killing Son Had License Suspend…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Long Island Man Forged Doctor Notes To Avoid Commute To Manhattan, Police Say Long Island Man Forged Doctor Notes To Avoid Commute To Manhattan, Police Say
Long Island Man Forged Doctor Notes To Avoid Commute To Manhattan, Police Say A Long Island man is accused of forging numerous doctor notes in order to dodge his work commute to Manhattan. Alan Anderson, age 55, of Oakdale, was arrested on suspicion of falsifying business records and related charges by Suffolk County Police on Thursday, Aug. 29. Investigators said Anderson, an employee at the New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS), submitted 12 fraudulent doctor notes to his employer between February and May 2024. During that time, he was scheduled to work at his Manhattan office on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and work remotely on Tuesdays …

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $20K Sold At West Hempstead Convenience Store Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $20K Sold At West Hempstead Convenience Store
Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $20K Sold At West Hempstead Convenience Store Might this lucky ticket be yours? A winning TAKE 5 ticket worth $20,247 was sold at a Long Island convenience store, New York Lottery announced. The ticket was purchased in West Hempstead, at the Stop & Go store located at 485 Hempstead Turnpike, for the drawing held Saturday, Aug. 31.  TAKE 5 drawings are held twice daily, at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
1 Critically Injured In Chain-Reaction Long Island Crash 1 Critically Injured In Chain-Reaction Long Island Crash
1 Critically Injured In Chain-Reaction Long Island Crash This story has been updated. One person was severely injured in a chain-reach reaction crash near a Long Island intersection. It happened just before 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, in Ridge. A 22-year-old Coram man was driving a 2012 Ford E-350 minibus westbound on Middle Country Road, just east of Ridge Road, according to Suffolk County Police. The minibus rear-ended a 2010 Ford Escape, pushing it into a westbound 2023 Ford F-150 being driven by a 59-year-old Shirley man. The driver of the Escape, a 70-year-old Ridge man, was taken via Suffolk County Police helicopter to Stony Brook Univ…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Hicksville Woman Accused Of Stealing Nearly $340K From Her Employer In Plainview Hicksville Woman Accused Of Stealing Nearly $340K From Her Employer In Plainview
Hicksville Woman Accused Of Stealing Nearly $340K From Her Employer In Plainview A Long Island woman has been accused of stealing nearly $340,000 from her employee. An extensive investigation revealed that Elizabeth Stern, age 52, of Hicksville, was responsible for stealing from her former employer, Superior Air Condition & Heating Systems Inc., in Plainview. Detectives state that over 18 months, Stern paid off her personal credit cards with checks that were stolen from the victim, totaling approximately $301,958.  During that same period, she also cashed checks totaling approximately $38,000.  She was arrested at her residence without incident late Tue…

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by Joe Lombardi