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19-Year-Old Who Fatally Shot Man Outside Long Island Nightclub Gets Decades In Prison
A 19-year-old gang member who confessed to fatally shooting a man and injuring two others outside a Long Island nightclub will spend decades behind bars. David Trent, of Mastic Beach, was sentenced to 28 years in prison in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, Oct. 30. It followed his guilty plea to manslaughter and related charges in the death of Jorge Mauricio Sevilla Berrera. Earlier Report: 19-Year-Old Admits Fatally Shooting Man Outside Farmingville Nightclub Prosecutors said Trent – a member of the criminal street organization, “No Fake Love,” or “NFL” – was with several other g…
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LI Teacher May Never Walk Again Following Alleged Road Rage Attack
A beloved teacher and coach on Long Island is facing a tough road to recovery after suffering a spinal cord injury during an alleged road rage fight. The incident happened in West Babylon, shortly after 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. Suffolk County Police said two men drove their cars into a shopping center parking lot located at 90 Route 109, exited their vehicles, and got into an altercation. Earlier Report: New Update - Road Rage: Suspect Nabbed After Victim Run Over In West Babylon One of the men got back into his vehicle, rammed the other man's vehicle three times, and then ran ov…
Business
Chick-fil-A Opens New Restaurant On Long Island: Here's Where
It’s a great day for lovers of Chick-fil-A. The chicken sandwich chain celebrated the grand opening of its newest restaurant, located in Farmingville’s Expressway Plaza at 2280 North Ocean Avenue, on Thursday, Oct. 17. It marks Chick-fil-A’s ninth location on Long Island. The new restaurant is expected to bring approximately 115 full- and part-time jobs and will be locally owned and operated through a franchise model, the company said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chick-fil-A, Inc. (@chickfila) It will be open for dine-in …
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19-Year-Old Admits Fatally Shooting Man Outside Long Island Nightclub
A 19-year-old gang member confessed to fatally shooting a man outside a Long Island nightclub and injuring two others. David Trent, of Mastic Beach, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Monday, Sept. 30, in the death of Jorge Mauricio Sevilla Barrera. Prosecutors said Trent – a member of the criminal street organization, “No Fake Love,” or “NFL” – was with several other gang members outside the now-closed Minx nightclub in Farmingville on Dec. 5, 2021, when they got into a confrontation with Barrera and his friends. The argument turned physical and …
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Burglarizing 11 Long Island Businesses
A local man has been accused of burglarizing nearly a dozen Long Island businesses this month. The suspect broke into Deli Pupuseria Salvadoreña, located at 16 Dawn Drive in Centereach, stole at around 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, stole a cash register and fled, according to Suffolk County Police. Officers apprehended him a short time later. Following an investigation by Sixth Squad detectives, it was determined Michael Mancuso, age 44, of Ronkonkoma, burglarized 10 other businesses during which he stole a cash register or cash from the following businesses: Aladdin I…
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West Nile Virus Found In Mosquitoes On Long Island; Here's How To Protect Yourself
Health officials on Long Island are urging people to take precautions after testing of mosquitoes confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus. Twelve mosquito samples were positive for the virus following testing done at locations around Suffolk County, according to county Health Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott. The samples were collected on Sunday, July 2, and Monday, July 3, in Northport, Melville, West Babylon, Lindenhurst, Holbrook, Holtsville, North Patchogue, Farmingville, and Manorville. It brings the total number of positive mosquito samples this year to 16. “The confirmation of Wes…
Police & Fire
Fatal Crash: 38-Year-Old From Farmingville ID'd As Victim In Shirley
A man was killed in a single-vehicle crash overnight on Long Island. It happened around 10:15 p.m. Sunday, May 26, in Shirley. Suffolk County Police said the man was driving a 2015 Infiniti Q50 southbound on William Floyd Parkway, just north of Robinwood Drive, when he lost control of the car. The vehicle struck a metal guardrail and overturned multiple times. The victim, Iran Palmer, age 38, of Farmingville, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. He was the vehicle's sole occupant at th…
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Long Island Daughter Blew $440K Of Parents' Money On Gambling, DA Says
A Long Island woman is accused of stealing nearly a half million dollars from her elderly parents to blow on gambling. Elizabeth Motti, age 55, of Farmingville, was arraigned on a charge of grand larceny in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, March 13. Prosecutors allege that Motti stole a total of $440,000 from her parents’ bank accounts between April 2017 and November 2018. The bulk of the money – $355,046 – was obtained through ATM withdrawals at Jake’s 58 Casino in Islandia, investigators said. Another $85,000 was stolen via cash withdrawals from their accounts. At the time of the al…
Lifestyle
This Spot (Still) Has Long Island's Best Burger, Voters Say
What restaurant offers Long Islanders’ favorite burgers? The results are in, and they look familiar. Burgery City, located at 1900 Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow, was chosen as the “Best Burger” in the 2024 Bethpage’s “Best Of LI” competition. The spot, which offers a classic, diner-like atmosphere, shares the spotlight with Chubs Burgers, Burritos, and Heroes, an all-around sandwich spot at 625 Horseblock Road in Farmingville. Founded in 2015, Burger City has made a commitment to customers that it only uses fresh beef, never frozen — which is exactly why the company believes it has …
Police & Fire
Know Him? Man Wanted For Setting Fire To Long Island Business, Police Say
Police are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly set fire to a Long Island restaurant. The incident occurred in Farmingville around 4:50 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 26 at Chubs Burgers, Burritos and Heroes, at 625 Horseblock Road. According to Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Arson Section detectives, the man set fire to the restaurant and then left the scene in a dark-colored Ram pickup truck. Another view of the truck. Suffolk County Police Department Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arr…
Police & Fire
New Update: This Car Sought In Hit-Run That Killed Man Near Long Island Intersection
It’s not much, but it’s all police have to go on. Detectives are hoping that newly released surveillance footage will help identify a driver suspected in a deadly hit-and-run crash on Long Island. The incident happened around 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11 in Farmingville. Earlier Report - Fatal Hit-Run Crash: ID Released For Victim Near Farmingville Intersection Suffolk County Police said 56-year-old Alberto Perea-Vazquez, of Farmingville, was crossing northbound on Horseblock Road near Raymond Avenue when he was struck by an unknown vehicle traveling westbound. As he was lying in the roadway…
Police & Fire
Fatal Hit-Run Crash: ID Released For Victim Near Farmingville Intersection
The identity has been released of a man who was killed after being struck by two vehicles, one of which fled the scene, near a Long Island intersection. See new story: New Update: This Car Sought In Hit-Run That Killed Man Near Farmingville Intersection The incident happened around 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11 in Farmingville. The victim was crossing northbound on Horseblock Road, near Raymond Avenue when he was struck by an unknown vehicle traveling westbound, Suffolk County Police said. As he was lying in the roadway, a Subaru Impreza struck the victim, then spun and crashed …
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New Update: ID Released For Man Killed In Hit-Run Crash Near Long Island Intersection
Authorities have identified a man who was killed after being struck by two vehicles, one of which fled the scene, near a Long Island intersection. The incident happened around 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11 in Farmingville. Suffolk County Police said the man was crossing northbound on Horseblock Road near Raymond Avenue when he was struck by an unknown vehicle traveling westbound. Earlier Report: Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Man Struck By 2 Vehicles Near Farmingville Intersection As he was lying in the roadway, a Subaru Impreza struck the victim, then spun and crashed into a fire hydrant, a tree, …
Police & Fire
Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Man Struck By 2 Vehicles Near Farmingville Intersection
A man was killed after being struck by two vehicles, one of which fled the scene, near a Long Island intersection overnight. New Update: ID Released For Man Killed In Hit-Run Crash Near Farmingville Intersection The incident happened around 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11 in Farmingville. The victim was crossing northbound on Horseblock Road, near Raymond Avenue when he was struck by an unknown vehicle traveling westbound, Suffolk County Police said. As he was lying in the roadway, a Subaru Impreza struck the victim, then spun and crashed into a fire hydrant, a tree, and a parked Hyund…
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'Do You Know Who I Am?' Ex-Long Island Police Chief Busted Selling Sex At Park, Cops Say
Former Suffolk County Police Chief James Burke, who has been widely criticized for mishandling the Gilgo Beach serial murders investigation and who spent years in federal prison for beating a suspect, is now accused of selling sex at a park. Burke, age 59, was arrested Tuesday morning, Aug. 22, following an undercover probe into prostitution at the Suffolk County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park in Farmingville, according to Suffolk County Police. Park rangers wearing plainclothes busted Burke at around 10:15 a.m. Tuesday for “soliciting for sexual engagement,” Police Commissioner Rodney Harr…
Police & Fire
Fatal Sunrise Highway Crash: 20-Year-Old Farmingville Woman ID'd As Victim In East Moriches
A young woman was killed in a single-vehicle overnight crash on Long Island. The incident happened in East Moriches at about 10:50 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19. The woman was driving a 2016 Dodge Ram onto westbound Sunrise Highway (Route 27) from the Exit 61 ramp, Suffolk County Police said. The vehicle then left the roadway and overturned, ejecting her from the vehicle. The victim, identified as Olivia Montgomery, age 20, of Farmingville, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. Detec…
Police & Fire
Double-Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Victims Struck By SUV In Front Of Long Island Shopping Center
Two men were killed in an overnight crash in front of a Long Island shopping center. It happened around 11:20 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4 in Farmingville. The victims were crossing the roadway in front of 755 Horseblock Road, when they were struck by a vehicle that fled the scene northwest on Horseblock Road, Suffolk County Police said. Ekrem Sahinbey Polat, age 27, of Middle Island, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. Battal Koc, age 38, Bay Shore, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital…
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Fatal Hit-Run Crash: 19-Year-Old Leaves Victim To Die On Long Island Street, DA Says
A teenage driver accused of fleeing the scene following a fatal crash on Long Island is facing a felony charge. Elian Jurado Zavala, age 19, of Bay Shore, was indicted on one count of leaving the scene of an incident without reporting in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, July 5, in the death of Nicholas Puzio. The crash happened around 4 a.m. Sunday, March 12 in Patchogue. Earlier Report: Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Suspect Nabbed After 25-Year-Old Struck At Patchogue Intersection According to the Suffolk County DA’s office, Zavala was driving a Honda Civic southbound on Route 112 near Oak…
Police & Fire
Fiery Crash: Good Samaritans, Off-Duty Cop Save Victims From Burning Vehicle On Long Island
An off-duty police officer and two Good Samaritans saved two people from their burning car after a Long Island car crash, authorities announced. The incident occurred on Saturday, June 24 in Farmingville. Maribel Ramirez, aged 45, of Coram, was driving a 2014 Honda northbound on Country Road 83, near South Bicycle Path. At approximately 5:20 a.m., Ramirez’s car hit a guard rail and overturned. Officer Kevin Farina was on his way to work when he saw the flipped car and jumped into action. With the assistance of two Good Samaritans, the trio was able to save Ramirez and her passenger,…
Police & Fire
Cooking Oil Thieves Nabbed On Long Island, Police Say
Two Long Island men have been charged with stealing cooking oil from several restaurants. The three thefts took place in Suffolk County in May and June in Medford and Patchogue, said the Suffolk County Police. According to Suffolk County Police Gregory Smith, age 39, and Andrew DeMarco, age 38, both of Farmingville, were arrested on Monday, June 5, for stealing cooking oil from three different restaurants on five occasions. Smith drove a rented box truck and siphoned the oil into a 500-gallon container while DeMarco drove a 2023 Honda Accord to act as a lookout, police said. The…
Lifestyle
Million-Dollar Winner: Long Island Man Claims Top Lottery Prize
One Long Island man’s had a lucky day when he claimed a million-dollar lottery ticket prize. Farmingville resident Daniel Bovich claimed his $1 million Millionaire Maker scratch-off game prize, New York Lottery officials announced on Wednesday, May 31. Bovich chose to receive his prize as a lump sum and after required withholdings, took home $651,000. He purchased the winning ticket at Gary’s Gulf, located at 5556 Express Drive South in Holtsville. According to lottery officials, there are 15 top prizes remaining for the Millionaire Maker ticket game as of May 31. Players can downlo…
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Driver Charged With Vehicular Homicide In LI Crash That Killed Student With 'Heart Of Gold'
A Long Island man who was allegedly high on fentanyl when he caused a car crash that claimed the life of a 22-year-old college student was formally charged with aggravated vehicular homicide. Christopher Guzman, age 40, of Farmingville, appeared in a Suffolk County courtroom on Monday, May 8, where he was also arraigned on manslaughter and vehicular assault charges in the death of Timothy Carpenter. Earlier Report: Farmingville Man Charged With DWI/Drugs After Fatal Centereach Crash, Police Say According to the Suffolk County DA’s Office, it was around 5 p.m. on March 19, 2023 when Gu…
Lifestyle
Twice Is Nice: Take 5 Top-Prize Tickets Sold In Farmingville, Freeport
Two lottery tickets worth tens of thousands of dollars were sold at stores on Long Island. A top-prize winning Take 5 ticket worth $38,815 was purchased in Farmingville, at the 7-Eleven located at 3000 North Ocean Avenue, for the Thursday, May 4 evening drawing, New York Lottery announced. Another top-prize winning Take 5 ticket worth $20,658 was sold in Freeport, at the Rag Time Discount located at 80 South Main Street, for the Thursday midday drawing. Take 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39. The drawing is televised twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Winners have o…
Business
This Farmingville Eatery Serves Up Long Island's Best Bagels, Voters Say
Bagel lovers have spoken and the new king of bagels on Long Island is the Hilltop Bagel Café. Located in Farmingville, the café offers what all Long Islanders desire, wonderful doughy bagels in a range of flavors that make you smile as you wipe the cream cheese from your face. Winning the coveted Bethpage Best Of Long Island is no easy feat but Hilltop seemed to breeze past the hundreds of favorites across the island with ease. Voters pointed to not only the café's bagels, think chocolate chunks and luscious blueberries, as wonderful as they are, but also to the restaurant's special c…
Police & Fire
21-Year-Old Killed In Long Island Crash By Man High On Drugs, Police Say
A Long Island man has been charged with driving while high on drugs after he was involved in a motor vehicle crash that killed a 21-year-old. The incident took place in Centereach around 5 p.m., March 19 on Middle Country Road, near Wood Road. Christopher Guzman, age 39, of Farmingville, was driving a 2022 Chevrolet pickup truck westbound on Middle Country Road, his truck struck the side of an eastbound 2011 Toyota Camry, driven by a 66-year-old Coram woman, said the Suffolk County Police. Guzman continued driving westbound and, a short distance away, struck a westbound…
News
Update: Missing 12-Year-Old From Long Island Found Safe In NYC
Update: A 12-year-old boy from Long Island who was reported missing has been found. Mertcan Cakmak left his Farmingville home, located on Waverly Avenue, on a bicycle sometime overnight Sunday, March 12, according to Suffolk County Police. In an update on Thursday, March 16, police said Cakmak had been located in the Bronx and was unharmed. Original story: Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 12-year-old boy from Long Island. Mertcan Cakmak left his Farmingville home, located on Waverly Avenue, on a bicycle sometime overnight Sunday, March 12, according to…
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Driver Seriously Injured In 2-Car Crash On Long Island
A 61-year-old man is recovering from serious injuries following a two-car crash on Long Island. The incident happened at around 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 in Farmingville, on Nicolls Road north of Horseblock Place, according to Suffolk County Police. A preliminary investigation found that Patrick McCrum, of Ridge, rear-ended a pickup truck that was stopped in the left lane of northbound Nicolls Road. Members of the Farmingville Fire Department had to extricate McCrum from his vehicle before he was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries, according to pol…
Police & Fire
Port Jefferson Station Man Killed After Being Hit By Separate Vehicles In Farmingville
Police are investigating after a person was killed in an overnight crash at a Long Island intersection. It happened around 7:40 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5 in Farmingville. A 41-year-old Mount Sinai man was driving a 2022 Mercedes-Benz northbound on North Ocean Avenue at Granny Road when he swerved to avoid hitting a pedestrian, who was running east across the roadway at the intersection against the direction of traffic control devices, Suffolk County Police said. The Mercedes struck the pedestrian, who was then hit by a 2021 Hyundai Sonata being operated by a 44-year-old Coram man The pede…
Police & Fire
Trio Apprehended In String Of Dunkin' Burglaries In Suffolk County
An investigation into a string of burglaries of Dunkin' locations on Long Island led to charges for three people. Two people broke into Dunkin', located at 1105 Horseblock Road in Farmingville, at about 3:40 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 20, the Suffolk County Police Department reported. They stole cash and left the scene in a waiting vehicle, which detectives pulled over a short time later, SCPD said. Police arrested the driver, identified as 54-year-old Michael Gruber, and the passengers, 51-year-old Kristen Osmolia and 44-year-old Christopher Volpe, authorities reported. SCP…
Police & Fire
LI Expressway Closure Details: Farmingville Woman Critically Injured In Fiery Holtsville Crash
A woman was critically Injured in a fiery crash that caused the hours-long closure of a stretch of the Long Island Expressway on Monday, Jan. 16. It happened one the westbound side in Holtsville at approximately 12:05 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16. The was driving a 2002 Jeep Liberty approximately a half-mile from Exit 62 when the vehicle struck the center median, flipped on its side, and caught fire, Suffolk County Police said. Multiple good Samaritans flipped the car right side up and extracted the woman, who was getting burned, from the vehicle and over …
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Long Island Expressway Stretch Reopens After Crash In Suffolk County
New update: LI Expressway Closure Details: Farmingville Woman Critically Injured In Fiery Holtsville Crash This story has been updated. A stretch of the Long Island Expressway has reopened after a serious crash. The closure, reported early Monday afternoon, Jan. 16, was on the westbound side in Suffolk County at Exit 62. The lanes remained closed for more than two hours during an accident investigation. At around 3:30 p.m., Suffolk County Police announced three lanes had reopened. The HOV lane remains closed. The crash reportedly involved an overturned car, which then caught on fir…
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