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Suspects On Loose After Armed Robbery Of Long Island Pharmacy Suspects On Loose After Armed Robbery Of Long Island Pharmacy
Suspects On Loose After Armed Robbery Of Long Island Pharmacy Police are asking the public for help in identifying two men who robbed a pharmacy at gunpoint. Suffolk County Police Major Case Unit detectives are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a West Islip pharmacy around 4:10 a.m., Thursday, June 18. According to police, the two men entered CVS, located at 499 Montauk Highway, and as one man displayed a handgun stole prescription medication.  No one was injured.  The men were described as black, in their early 20s and were wearing face coverings and dark clothing. Detectives are asking anyone with information to call the M…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Woman Wanted For Stealing $300 Worth Of Items From Long Island CVS Woman Wanted For Stealing $300 Worth Of Items From Long Island CVS
Woman Wanted For Stealing $300 Worth Of Items From Long Island CVS A woman is wanted by police investigators on Long Island after allegedly stealing hundreds of dollars worth of medication from CVS. Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers released photos of a woman who allegedly stole allergy medication from CVS on Depot Road in Huntington Station. The woman reportedly walked into the DVS at approximately 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18 and walked out with approximately $300 worth of the allergy medication. Police described the woman as being Hispanic and wearing a black leather jacket at the time of the alleged shoplifting incident. Any…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Stealing $720 Worth Of Items From Long Island CVS Man Wanted For Stealing $720 Worth Of Items From Long Island CVS
Man Wanted For Stealing $720 Worth Of Items From Long Island CVS A man is wanted on Long Island after allegedly stealing hundreds of dollars worth of electric razors from CVS, police said. An alert was issued by Suffolk County Crime Stoppers as they attempt to identify and locate a man who allegedly shoplifted from CVS on Nesconset Highway in Port Jefferson earlier this month. According to police, a man walked into CVS shortly before 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, and walked out with electric razors that had a value of approximately $720 without paying. Anyone with information regarding the suspect’s identity has been asked to contact Suffolk County Police…

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by Zak Failla
News
COVID-19: NY Launches New Website Showing Nearest Testing Sites COVID-19: NY Launches New Website Showing Nearest Testing Sites
Covid-19: NY Launches New Website Showing Nearest Testing Sites On Day 78 of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, New York State has doubled its capacity to reach 40,000 diagnostic tests per day and has rolled out a new website to show New Yorkers where they can find the nearest testing site. That's twice the national average. During his daily news briefing on Sunday, May 17 in Albany, Gov. Andrew Cuomo not encouraged eligible New Yorkers to visit the new website, coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-testing (first image above),  to find a nearby testing site.  For a list of eligible New Yorkers, see the second ima…

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by Daily Voice
Lifestyle
COVID-19: CVS, Walgreens To Provide Expanded Testing COVID-19: CVS, Walgreens To Provide Expanded Testing
Covid-19: CVS, Walgreens To Provide Expanded Testing Two of the nation’s largest drug stores are expanding their free novel coronavirus (COVID-19) testing at locations nationwide. CVS is offering self-swab tests to individuals meeting Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) criteria. Walgreens will be establishing free drive-through nasal testing, which is expected to test more than 50,000 people per week when it fully ramps up. At CVS, patients can schedule tests online, which will be conducted in parking lots or drive-through windows. By the end of next month, it expects to be processing approximately 1.5 million tests monthly. …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
21-Year-Old Accused Of Committing Lewd Acts In Front Of Postal Carrier Outside Long Island CVS 21-Year-Old Accused Of Committing Lewd Acts In Front Of Postal Carrier Outside Long Island CVS
21-Year-Old Accused Of Committing Lewd Acts In Front Of Postal Carrier Outside Long Island CVS A 21-year-old man was arrested after allegedly committing lewd acts in front of a postal carrier outside a Long Island CVS, police said. Suffolk County Police investigators arrested Coram resident Jordan Thomas on Thursday, April 23, following an investigation into a person who made lewd acts outside CVS on Route 112 in Coram. Police said that a postal carrier was walking through the parking lot of the CVS on Tuesday, March 31, when Thomas allegedly made lewd acts in his car, prompting the postal worker to call 911 and report the incident. The investigation by Suffolk County Police detecti…

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by Zak Failla
Business
COVID-19: Grocery Workers On Front Lines In Battle: How You Can Shop Safely COVID-19: Grocery Workers On Front Lines In Battle: How You Can Shop Safely
Covid-19: Grocery Workers On Front Lines In Battle: How You Can Shop Safely While millions have self-isolated and have been telecommuting or not going into work at all amid fears of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, there’s a select group that doesn't have that option: grocery store employees. The world has slowed to a halt for much of the country, but things have only sped up at grocery stores, where shoppers have been flooding aisles and clearing out shelves as the virus continues to spread. While most across the country have taken to social distancing and staying six feet away from others, store clerks have no choice but to deal with a never-ending line…

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by Zak Failla
Business
COVID-19: These Businesses Are Hiring Workers COVID-19: These Businesses Are Hiring Workers
Covid-19: These Businesses Are Hiring Workers Although the novel coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) has forced employees at non-essential businesses to work from home, while thousands of others have been laid off, some companies are padding their workforce and hiring new employees. Nationwide, many bars, restaurants, and non-essential businesses voluntarily or were ordered to shutter their doors amid fears of the spread of COVID-19, though the grocery store business continues to boom as area residents stock up on items. According to multiple reports, ShopRite, Price Chopper, Tops, and Stop & Shop are all in the market for thousands of…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Stealing From Long Island CVS Man Wanted For Stealing From Long Island CVS
Man Wanted For Stealing From Long Island CVS Know him? Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in tracking down a suspect who allegedly stole hair products from a Long Island CVS. Surveillance photos have been released of a man who allegedly stole a variety of hair products from CVS on Hawkins Avenue in Lake Ronkonkoma at approximately 3:15 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13, Suffolk County Police said. The stolen items had a value of nearly $200. Anyone with information regarding the suspect or shoplifting incident has been asked to contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-220-TIPS or leaving an anonymous tip o…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Male, Female Suspects On Loose After Armed Robberies At Long Island CVS, 7-Eleven Male, Female Suspects On Loose After Armed Robberies At Long Island CVS, 7-Eleven
Male, Female Suspects On Loose After Armed Robberies At Long Island CVS, 7-Eleven Police on Long Island are investigating a series of robberies that took place within an hour of each other in Nassau County, police said. Two African-American suspects, each carrying backpacks, entered CVS on Franklin Avenue in Franklin Square at approximately 2:48 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6, police said. After being confronted by a store employee, one of the subjects displayed a silver handgun before both men left the store. Police said that the two suspects were then seen entering a white SUV that was waiting for them in the parking lot before fleeing the scene. The first male suspect wa…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Stealing From Long Island CVS Man Wanted For Stealing From Long Island CVS
Man Wanted For Stealing From Long Island CVS An alert has been issued by police on Long Island as they attempt to locate a man who allegedly shoplifted from CVS, police said. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers released a surveillance photo of a man who allegedly stole merchandise from CVS on Middle Country Road in Centereach on Wednesday, Dec. 19. In the photo, the suspect, who has a large build, can be seen wearing dark pants, a red and black jacket, and a hat. No other information was provided by investigators. Anyone with information regarding the shoplifting incident, or who recognizes the suspect has been asked to contact Crime Stopp…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Stealing $475 Worth Of Merchandise From Long Island CVS Man Wanted For Stealing $475 Worth Of Merchandise From Long Island CVS
Man Wanted For Stealing $475 Worth Of Merchandise From Long Island CVS An alert has been issued by police investigators on Long Island whoa re attempting to identify and locate a man who allegedly stole from CVS last month. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers has issued a cash reward for information that leads to the arrest of a man who was caught on camera allegedly shoplifting cold medicine from CVS on Middle Country Road in Centereach. According to police, the alleged theft took place at approximately 3:50 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22. The stolen items have a value of approximately $475. Anyone with information regarding the suspect in the released photos, or the shopli…

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by Zak Failla