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Horseblock Road, Farmingville, NY
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 …
News
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…
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…
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…
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Medford 20-Year-Old Sentenced For Hate Crimes Targeting Day Laborers, Including Strangulation
A Long Island man who admitted to targeting Hispanic men before bringing them to remote locations and violently attacking them is heading to prison. Christopher Cella, age 20, of Medford, was sentenced to 3 ½ years behind bars Wednesday, Oct. 26, in Suffolk County Court after pleading guilty to multiple hate crimes, including strangulation and assault. Earlier Report: Selden Man Admits To Targeting, Attacking Hispanic Men Cella, who was 19 at the time, was arrested in September 2021 after Suffolk County Police said he lured day laborers into his vehicle on three separate occasions bef…
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Long Island Man Admits To Targeting, Attacking Hispanic Men
A Long Island man has admitted to targeting Hispanic men, bringing them to remote locations, and then violently attacking them. Christopher Cella, of Selden, pleaded guilty to multiple hate crimes in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Aug. 18, including strangulation and assault. Original Report: Long Island Teen Accused Of Targeting, Attacking Hispanic Men Cella, who was 19 at the time, was arrested in September 2021 after Suffolk County Police said he lured Hispanic day laborers into his vehicle on three separate occasions before assaulting them. First Attack The first incident occurred…
Police & Fire
Woman Shot In Broad Daylight At Busy Long Island Intersection
Police detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred in broad daylight at a busy Long Island intersection. A woman, who was a passenger in a vehicle, was shot once in Farmingville at the intersection of Granny Road and Horseblock Road at approximately 2:10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8, Suffolk County Police said. The woman, age 24, was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Detectives are asking anyone with information on the shooting to contact the Sixth Squad at 631-854-8652 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. All calls will remain confidential. Check …
Police & Fire
Woman Seriously Injured After Being Hit By Compact SUV On Long Island Roadway
A pedestrian was hospitalized in serious condition after being struck by an SUV while crossing a road on Long Island. Suffolk County Police investigators said that a woman was walking across Horseblock Road at the intersection of Granny Road in Farmingville at approximately 10:55 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 23 when she was struck by a 2021 Nissan Rogue. Police said that the driver, Santos Umanzor-Velasquez, age 29, of Bellport, was uninjured, but the pedestrian - whose name has not been released - was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The crash r…
Police & Fire
Know Them? Four Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Target, Police Say
Police are asking the public for help locating and identifying four people accused of stealing merchandise from a Long Island Target. Suffolk County Police said the incident happened at about 9:35 p.m. on Sunday, July 4, at the Target located at 2975 Horseblock Road in Farmingville. Police said the suspects fled the scene with assorted merchandise in a white Range Rover. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information on this incident can submit a tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.
Police & Fire
Police Asking For Help Identifying Suspects Involved In Long Island Pub Burglary
Police are asking the public’s help to identify and locate the people who burglarized a Long Island bar. The man and woman burglarized Village Pub, located in Farmingville at 830 Horseblock Road, during the overnight hours of Saturday, Sept. 26, said Detective Sgt. Ted Caputo of the Suffolk County Police. Police are asking the public for help identifying a man and woman allegedly involved in a burglary.Suffolk County Police Department The suspects broke a window and stole cash. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone wi…
Police & Fire
Man Charged In Bank Robberies On Back-To-Back Days In Hamlet On Long Island
A suspect has been charged for allegedly committing a pair of bank robberies in as many days in a hamlet on Long Island. Ismael Colon, 41, of Holtsville is the suspect in robberies early this month in Farmingville. The first bank robbery in Farmingville happened on Sunday, Feb. 2 just after 11:30 a.m. That's when Colon allegedly entered People’s United Bank, inside Stop & Shop, located at 2350 North Ocean Ave. and handed the teller a note demanding cash, Suffolk County Police said. The teller complied and gave him cash from the drawer, according to police. Colon allegedly fl…
Police & Fire
Bank Robbed For Second Time In Two Days At This Long Island Hamlet
A suspect is on the loose for the second time in as many days following a bank robbery in a Long Island hamlet. The latest bank to be robbed in Farmingville was the Sterling National Bank. It happened on Monday, Feb. 3 at about 10:10 a.m., Suffolk County Police said. A man entered the bank, located at 696 Horseblock Road, and handed the teller a note demanding cash, Suffolk County Police said. The teller complied with the man’s demand and gave him cash from the drawer. The man fled the bank on foot. The suspect is described as being a light-skinned-Hispanic man, approximately …
Police & Fire
Suspect At Large After Bank Robbery Inside Long Island Stop & Shop
A suspect is at large after a bank robbery inside a Long Island supermarket. It happened on Sunday, Feb. 2 just after 11:30 a.m. in Farmingville. A man entered People’s United Bank, inside Stop & Shop, located at 2350 North Ocean Ave., at 11:36 a.m. and handed the teller a note demanding cash, Suffolk County Police said. The teller complied with the man’s demand and gave him cash from the drawer, according to police. The man fled the store on foot toward Horseblock Road. The suspect is described as Hispanic, approximately 40 years old, and about 5-foot-8 inches tall with a stocky buil…
Police & Fire
Long Island Man, 22, Struck, Killed By Car
A 22-year-old Long Island man was killed when he was struck by a vehicle overnight. It happened on Saturday, Nov. 2 at approximately 10:20 p.m. in Farmingville. Robert Milano, 47, of Selden, was driving a 2017 Toyota Prius eastbound on Horseblock Road, near Waverly Avenue, when his vehicle struck a pedestrian who was walking in the road, Suffolk County Police said. The victim, Daniel Fehringer, of Farmingville, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. Milano was not injured. The Toyota was impounded for a s…
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