Long Island Outage Update: Estimated Restoration Times Extended Again; Outreach Centers Open Long Island Outage Update: Estimated Restoration Times Extended Again; Outreach Centers Open
Long Island Outage Update: Estimated Restoration Times Extended Again; Outreach Centers Open PSEG Long Island said it has opened six customer outreach centers, starting Sunday, Aug. 9, and extended restoration times as thousands of Long Islanders remain without power five days after Tropical Storm Isaias barreled through the region. The centers are open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. (or while supplies last), providing people with free water and ice. "To ensure we maintain the physical distancing necessary for the safety of our employees and customers, the centers will offer drive-thru service," PSEG Long Island said. The Sunday locations are: Patchogue – 460 E Main St Brentwood – 16…
Man Killed, Two Women Injured In Head-On Long Island Crash Man Killed, Two Women Injured In Head-On Long Island Crash
Man Killed, Two Women Injured In Head-On Long Island Crash A man was killed and two women injured in a morning crash on Long Island. It happened at about 7:50 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4 in Greenlawn, Suffolk County Police said. Nicole Khouryawad,1 9, of Bellmore, was driving a 2018 Toyota Corolla on Broadway, near Depew Street, when her vehicle collided head-on with a southbound 2013 Toyota Corolla at approximately 7:50 a.m., according to police. The driver of the 2013 Toyota Corolla, Courtney Muller, 28, of Greenlawn, was transported to Southside Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.  Muller’s passenger, Rahman Thomas, 4…
Fire Causes Heavy Damage To Long Island Home Fire Causes Heavy Damage To Long Island Home
Fire Causes Heavy Damage To Long Island Home A Suffolk County home suffered extensive damage, and a Dix Hills group home had to be evacuated after a fire broke out and quickly spread, fire officials said. Dozens of firefighters from multiple agencies responded to a Wildwood Drive home shortly after 9:45 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15, officials said. The fire reportedly started in an attached garage before spreading to the main structure. Approximately 75 firefighters and first responders from Dix Hills, Deer Park, Melville, and Wyandanch helped battle the blaze, which was knocked down within an hour. The Greenlawn and Commack fire departmen…
Ex-Director From Long Island Charged With Embezzlement Schemes Totaling $500K Ex-Director From Long Island Charged With Embezzlement Schemes Totaling $500K
Ex-Director From Long Island Charged With Embezzlement Schemes Totaling $500K A Long Island man who was executive director of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese in America is facing charges for allegedly embezzling thousands of dollars. Jerome Dimitriou, 55, of Greenlawn, the former executive director, has been charged in two embezzlement schemes, one in which he allegedly embezzled more than $488,000 from one organization by directing subordinates to issue him unauthorized excess salary payments, United States Attorney for the Southern District Geoffrey Berman said.  "In the other, he allegedly charged hundreds of personal expenses to his organization’s credit card…
Eight Charged In Overnight Sobriety Checkpoint On Long Island Eight Charged In Overnight Sobriety Checkpoint On Long Island
Eight Charged In Overnight Sobriety Checkpoint On Long Island Eight people are facing charges after an overnight sobriety checkpoint on Long Island. Police officers from the Suffolk County Police Department Highway Patrol Bureau’s Selective Alcohol Fatality Enforcement Team (SAFE-T) and the 2nd Precinct, assisted by New York State Troopers, conducted the Sobriety Checkpoint at the corner of New York Avenue and Church Street in Huntington Station.  The checkpoint was part of the Columbus Day holiday weekend enforcement initiative targeting impaired driving due to alcohol and/or drugs. A total of 363 vehicles went through the checkpoint. The fol…
Man Indicted For Murder After Fatal Shooting During Old Bethpage Park Robbery Man Indicted For Murder After Fatal Shooting During Old Bethpage Park Robbery
Man Indicted For Murder After Fatal Shooting During Old Bethpage Park Robbery A man was indicted for murder in a July 6 fatal shooting during a robbery in an Old Bethpage park. Brandon Torres, 22, of Staten Island was arraigned Friday, Aug. 2 and charged with second-degree murder, first-degree robbery, two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, and second-degree robbery, according to Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas.  Torres was remanded and is due back in court on Friday, Sept. 6. If convicted of the top count, he faces 25 years to life in prison. Kion Carter, 25, of Middle Island was arraigned Monday, Aug. 6 and char…
Man Indicted For Murder After Fatal Shooting During Robbery in Old Bethpage Park Man Indicted For Murder After Fatal Shooting During Robbery in Old Bethpage Park
Man Indicted For Murder After Fatal Shooting During Robbery in Old Bethpage Park A 22-year-old man has been indicted on a murder charge after a botched armed robbery that left a 22-year-old man dead in Old Bethpage. Queens resident Stefan Pierre, of Staten Island, suffered a gunshot wound in the abdomen shortly before 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 6 in Old Bethpage. He was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced on Monday, Aug. 5 that Brandon Torres, 22, was arraigned on Friday, Aug. 2 and charged with second-degree murder, first-degree robbery, two counts of criminal possession of a weapon and second-degree ro…
Missing Greenlawn 19-Year-Old Marine Found In NYC Missing Greenlawn 19-Year-Old Marine Found In NYC
Missing Greenlawn 19-Year-Old Marine Found In NYC Update: The 19-year-old Marine from Greenlawn who went missing over the weekend has been found, Suffolk County Police confirmed. "Hannah Bombria has been located in New York City, unharmed," police said on Wednesday, July 31. The New York State Public Safety Department said in an earlier statement: "Hannah sought assistance from MTA Police at Penn Station in NYC and is safe." Original report: Police have issued an alert for a missing Long Island woman who is serving in the military. Hannah Bombria, 19, of Greenlawn, was reported missing by her parents on Sunday, July 28 at approximately…
New Northern Westchester Hospital Executive Director Named New Northern Westchester Hospital Executive Director Named
New Northern Westchester Hospital Executive Director Named A Long Island man who has been helping run Northwell Health’s North Shore University in Manhasset has been named as the new executive director of Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco. Greenlawn resident Derek Anderson was chosen as the successor to Northern Westchester Hospital’s President and CEO Joel Seligman, a Pound Ridge resident who will be retiring at the end of the year after nearly two decades at the helm. Anderson, 36, is scheduled to join the hospital after Labor Day, and Seligman is expected to help ease him into the job before his retirement takes effect. Before being …
Missing Greenlawn 19-Year-Old Marine Found In NYC Missing Greenlawn 19-Year-Old Marine Found In NYC
Missing Greenlawn 19-Year-Old Marine Found In NYC Update: The 19-year-old Marine from Greenlawn who went missing over the weekend has been found, Suffolk County Police said. "Hannah Bombria has been located in New York City, unharmed," police said on Wednesday, July 31. The New York State Public Safety Department said in an earlier statement: "Hannah sought assistance from MTA Police at Penn Station in NYC and is safe." Original report: Police have issued an alert for a missing Long Island woman who is serving in the military. Hannah Bombria, 19, of Greenlawn, was reported missing by her parents on Sunday, July 28 at approximately 2:30…
Woman, Three Men Are Latest Charged After 22-Year-Old Shot, Killed In Old Bethpage Woman, Three Men Are Latest Charged After 22-Year-Old Shot, Killed In Old Bethpage
Woman, Three Men Are Latest Charged After 22-Year-Old Shot, Killed In Old Bethpage Four more suspects were taken into police custody for their alleged roles in a botched armed robbery that left a 22-year-old man dead in Old Bethpage over the weekend. Queens resident Stefan Pierre, 22, suffered a gunshot wound in the abdomen shortly before 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 6 in Old Bethpage. He was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. Early on Tuesday, July 9, members of the Homicide Squad announced that they had arrested Staten Island resident Brandon Torres, 22, who was charged with second-degree murder, first-degree robbery and criminal possession of a weapon. The inv…
New Power Outage Update: Nearly 100 Percent Restored On Long Island New Power Outage Update: Nearly 100 Percent Restored On Long Island
New Power Outage Update: Nearly 100 Percent Restored On Long Island Nearly all customers should have power back as of noon Wednesday, July 3 after an army of tree trimmers and repair crews descended on the island following a series of weekend storms that left more than 95,000 homes and businesses without power. In fact, there was so much damage, especially in Suffolk County, that by the end of the storm restoration, crews removed a total of 850 trees associated with the storm on Sunday, June 30,  PSEG Long Island officials. In all more than 1,000 workers were deployed to the area after the storm, including 550 additional personnel from PSE&G in New…