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Newly-Minted Millionaire! NJ Man Claims $1 Million Lotto Ticket Sold On Long Island Newly-Minted Millionaire! NJ Man Claims $1 Million Lotto Ticket Sold On Long Island
Newly-Minted Millionaire! NJ Man Claims $1 Million Lotto Ticket Sold On Long Island A Bergen County resident is celebrating a life-changing windfall after claiming a $1 million prize from the New York Lottery sold over the summer. Paul Seo, Little Ferry, matched the first five numbers — 34, 55, 59, 65, and 70 — missing only the Mega Ball, which was 12. Seo opted for a lump sum payment, taking home $651,000 after required withholdings. Seo purchased the winning ticket from the Aug. 13 drawing at 741 Montauk Inc., a BP gas station located at 741 Montauk Highway in Shirley, NY. The New York Lottery reported that Mega Millions generated $441,182,494 in sales during the 2023-2…

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by Cecilia Levine
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26-Year-Old Nabbed For Reckless Driving After Doing Donuts In Dodge Charger On LI: Police 26-Year-Old Nabbed For Reckless Driving After Doing Donuts In Dodge Charger On LI: Police
26-Year-Old Nabbed For Reckless Driving After Doing Donuts In Dodge Charger On LI: Police A Hudson Valley man has been accused of driving recklessly on Long Island. Suffolk County Police say they observed a purple 2023 Dodge Charger doing donuts in the hamlet of Shirley at around 1:40 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 at the intersection of Montauk Highway and William Floyd Parkway. The vehicle stalled and the man left the vehicle and fled on foot. Following an investigation, officers determined the vehicle was a rental. Putnam County resident Anthony Bartoszewicz, age 26, of Mahopac, was located at 1491 William Floyd Parkway, at approximately 5:30 p.m. Monday,…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Jackpot! $1M Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Long Island Convenience Store Jackpot! $1M Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Long Island Convenience Store
Jackpot! $1M Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Long Island Convenience Store Feeling lucky? A winning Mega Millions ticket worth $1 million was sold at a Long Island convenience store. The second prize-winning ticket was purchased in Shirley, at the BP station located at 741 Montauk Highway, for the drawing held on Tuesday, Aug. 13, New York Lottery said. Tuesday’s winning Mega Millions numbers were 34-55-59-65-70 and the Mega Ball was 12. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.

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by Michael Mashburn
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Motel Stabbing: Victim Dies After Fight In Shirley Motel Stabbing: Victim Dies After Fight In Shirley
Motel Stabbing: Victim Dies After Fight In Shirley Updated story - ID Released For Mastic Man Fatally Stabbed During Fight At Shirley Motel A suspect is at large after a man was fatally stabbed at a Long Island motel. Suffolk County Police responded to the Shirley Motel, located at 681 Montauk Highway in Shirley after a 911 caller reported a man was stabbed during a fight in his motel room at approximately 5 p.m.  Friday, June 30. There was a group of people inside the room when the altercation occurred, Suffolk County Police said. The man was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue where he was…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Suffolk Man Caught Driving With Fake License Plate, Police Say Suffolk Man Caught Driving With Fake License Plate, Police Say
Suffolk Man Caught Driving With Fake License Plate, Police Say Police on Long Island busted a man driving with phony license plates, authorities announced. Suffolk County Police investigators said that Brentwood resident Darcy Brewster, age 37, was driving a gray 2002 Land Rover Discovery eastbound Montauk Highway and Barnes Road in Shirley when a Seventh Precinct Patrol officer noticed a paper Texas license plate on the vehicle at approximately noon. The officer checked with the Department of Motor Vehicles and the vehicle was not properly registered in New York State, police said, prompting a traffic stop that led to the apprehension of Brewster. B…

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by Zak Failla
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Three Suffolk County Store Workers Accused Of Selling Alcohol To Minor In SLA Sting Three Suffolk County Store Workers Accused Of Selling Alcohol To Minor In SLA Sting
Three Suffolk County Store Workers Accused Of Selling Alcohol To Minor In SLA Sting Three store employees were busted by police investigators selling booze to minors on Long Island during an underage drinking sting. The Suffolk County Police Department announced that three employees were arrested between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 15 in Shirley as they conducted a New York State Liquor Authority sting operation. According to police, the operation came following multiple community complaints about area stores selling alcohol to minors. The sting led to the arrests of: Cedric Lee Myles, age 57, of Coram, an employee of Star Deli, located at 131 Lynbrook Drive; J…

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by Zak Failla
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Trio Nabbed In Connection With String Of Long Island Armed Robberies Trio Nabbed In Connection With String Of Long Island Armed Robberies
Trio Nabbed In Connection With String Of Long Island Armed Robberies Three suspects are facing charges for their roles in a string of armed robberies at Long Island businesses over the course of more than a week, police said. Suffolk County Police investigators announced the arrest of three people in connection to multiple armed robberies and an attempted robbery that took place in the department’s Third, Fifth, and Seventh Precincts. The alleged robberies and attempted robbery happened between Wednesday, Sept. 22, and Thursday, Sept. 30. It is alleged that Mastic residents Jack Hewitt, age 25, and Hailey Miller, age 19, entered 7-Eleven on Sunrise Highway …

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by Zak Failla
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Know Them? Man, Three Women Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Store, Police Say Know Them? Man, Three Women Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Store, Police Say
Know Them? Man, Three Women Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Store, Police Say Police investigators on Long Island are seeking the public’s assistance with identifying and locating a group of suspects who are at large after allegedly stealing hundreds of dollars worth of shoes. A man and three women entered Famous Footwear on Montauk Highway in Shirley at approximately 12:15 p.m. and allegedly stole Nike sneakers on Thursday, Aug. 26. The stolen sneakers had an estimated value of approximately $700, according to police. Anyone with information regarding the suspects (pictured above) has been asked to contact investigators at Suffolk County Crime Stoppers by calling 1…

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by Zak Failla
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Two Arrests Made In One Of Long Island's Mainly Peaceful Protests Two Arrests Made In One Of Long Island's Mainly Peaceful Protests
Two Arrests Made In One Of Long Island's Mainly Peaceful Protests A mainly peaceful protest that shut down major roadways on Long Island led to at least two people being taken away in handcuffs as the acrimony over the police-related death of George Floyd in Minneapolis grows. More than 100 protesters flooded the streets in Shirley, marching on Montauk Highway and William Floyd Parkway chanting, holding signs, and at one point jumping on a police vehicle. The protests reportedly led to the arrests of two unnamed protesters, who were charged with obstructing governmental administration. Similar protests were also held throughout Long Island, including in…

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by Zak Failla
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Woman Wanted For Stealing $500 Worth Of Items From Long Island Stop & Shop Woman Wanted For Stealing $500 Worth Of Items From Long Island Stop & Shop
Woman Wanted For Stealing $500 Worth Of Items From Long Island Stop & Shop A woman was caught on camera allegedly stealing hundreds of dollars worth of groceries from a Long Island Stop & Shop location, police said. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers released a surveillance photo of a woman who allegedly stole merchandise from Stop & Shop on Montauk Highway in Shirley last December. Police said that on Friday, Dec. 27, the woman walked into Stop & Shop, and walked out with approximately $500 worth of groceries without paying. Anyone who recognizes the woman or who has information regarding the shoplifting incident has been asked to contact Suffolk County P…

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by Zak Failla
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Woman Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Store Woman Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Store
Woman Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Store A woman and her daughters are wanted after allegedly stealing shoes from a Long Island store, police said. Suffolk County Police investigators released photos of a woman who allegedly stole a pair of shoes from Famous Footwear in a shopping center on Montauk Highway in Shirley last month. Police said that the woman entered the store at approximately 6:45 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 6 with what appeared to be her two daughters and stole two pairs of shoes. Anyone with information regarding the shoplifting incident or who recognizes the suspect has been asked to submit an anonymous tip online or co…

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by Zak Failla
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Woman Wanted For Stealing $600 Worth Of Items From Long Island Supermarket Woman Wanted For Stealing $600 Worth Of Items From Long Island Supermarket
Woman Wanted For Stealing $600 Worth Of Items From Long Island Supermarket An alert has been issued by police investigators on Long Island as they attempt to locate a woman who allegedly stole hundreds of dollars from an area grocery store. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers released a surveillance photo of a woman who allegedly stole approximately $600 from Stop & Shop on Montauk Highway in Shirley in November. Police said that the alleged theft happened at approximately 5:35 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27. Anyone with information regarding the shoplifting incident, or who recognizes the woman has been asked to contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-2…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Liquor Store Man Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Liquor Store
Man Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Liquor Store Suffolk County Crime Stoppers has released photos of a pair of suspects who allegedly robbed a Long Island liquor store over the summer. An alert has been issued by Suffolk County Police Seventh Precinct Crime Section investigators as they seek the public’s assistance in tracking down a man who allegedly stole a bottle of whiskey with a co-conspirator from a Shirley liquor store in August. It is alleged that at approximately 4:40 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22, a man and woman stole a bottle of Jack Daniels Single Barrel liquor from Ace Wine & Liquors on Montauk Highway. The woman who accomp…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Stealing $160 Worth Of Merchandise From Long Island Store Man Accused Of Stealing $160 Worth Of Merchandise From Long Island Store
Man Accused Of Stealing $160 Worth Of Merchandise From Long Island Store A man has been accused of petit larceny after police say he stole merchandise from a Long Island retailer, police say. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are on the lookout for a man, pictured above, who is suspected of stealing packages of meat from Best Yet in Shirley (800 Montauk Highway) on Tuesday, Aug. 27 around 4:10 p.m. The meat was valued at more than $160, according to police. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect is asked to contact Suffolk County Police. To submit an anonymous tip, call 1-800-220-TI…

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by Valerie Musson
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Man Wanted For Stealing $800 Worth Of Sudafed From Long Island Rite Aid, Police Say Man Wanted For Stealing $800 Worth Of Sudafed From Long Island Rite Aid, Police Say
Man Wanted For Stealing $800 Worth Of Sudafed From Long Island Rite Aid, Police Say A man has been accused of petit larceny after stealing over-the-counter medication from a pharmacy on Long Island, police say. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Seventh Precinct Crime Section officers are on the lookout for a man, pictured above, who is suspected of stealing $800 worth of Sudafed from Rite Aid in Shirley (809 Montauk Highway) on Friday, Aug. 9 around 3 p.m. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect is urged to contact Suffolk County Police. To submit an anonymous tip, call 1-800-220-TIPS, text “SCPD” and your message to “CRIMES” (274637…

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by Valerie Musson
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Duo Accused Of Stealing From Long Island Kohl's Duo Accused Of Stealing From Long Island Kohl's
Duo Accused Of Stealing From Long Island Kohl's A man and woman are on the run after allegedly stealing from a Long Island Kohl’s store in August, police said. Surveillance photos of two suspects who allegedly stole $150 worth of clothes from Kohl’s on Montauk Highway in Shirley last month have been released by Suffolk County Police investigators. The alleged theft happened at approximately 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21. Anyone with information regarding the pair’s whereabouts, or who recognizes them, has been asked to contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS or texting “SCPD” and the…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Know Them Or This Car? Duo Accused Of Stealing $100 Worth Of Merchandise From LI Market Know Them Or This Car? Duo Accused Of Stealing $100 Worth Of Merchandise From LI Market
Know Them Or This Car? Duo Accused Of Stealing $100 Worth Of Merchandise From LI Market Two women have been accused of stealing $100 worth of merchandise from a market in Long Island, police say. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Seventh Precinct Crime Section officers are on the lookout for two women, pictured above, who are suspected of stealing approximately $100 worth of merchandise from Best Yet Market in Shirley (800 Montauk Highway) on Thursday, July 11 around 3 p.m. Police say the women fled the parking lot in a 2015 red Nissan Altima with New York license plates reading HPL 9908. One of the suspects was described as black and heavy-set with a bl…

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by Valerie Musson
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Man Charged With DWAI After Fleeing From Officer On Long Island, Police Say Man Charged With DWAI After Fleeing From Officer On Long Island, Police Say
Man Charged With Dwai After Fleeing From Officer On Long Island, Police Say A man was charged with driving while ability impaired by drugs after he fled from a police officer in a motor vehicle, leading to a chase overnight on Long Island. This incident occurred Saturday, Sept. 14 in Shirley, Suffolk County Police said. A Seventh Precinct patrol officer observed Thomas Celeste, 50, of Mastic, driving a 2002 Ford van erratically on Montauk Highway, west of William Floyd Parkway, at approximately 12:15 a.m., police said. When the officer initiated a traffic stop, Celeste fled, according to police.  Police then say the van was tracked with aviation. A patrol o…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Allegedly Stealing From Modell's In Shirley Man Wanted For Allegedly Stealing From Modell's In Shirley
Man Wanted For Allegedly Stealing From Modell's In Shirley Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Seventh Precinct Crime Section officers are on the lookout for a man suspected of stealing merchandise from a store in Shirley. Police say a man, pictured above, stole Varsity Trainer Competes Sneakers from Modell’s (1019 Montauk Highway) on Sunday, May 5 at approximately 5 p.m. The man fled in an older model blue Jeep Cherokee, according to police. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for any information that leads to an arrest. To submit an anonymous tip, call 1-800-220-TIPS, text “SCPD” and your messag…

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by Valerie Musson
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Know Him Or This Minivan? Man Accused Of Stealing From Montauk Highway Store Know Him Or This Minivan? Man Accused Of Stealing From Montauk Highway Store
Know Him Or This Minivan? Man Accused Of Stealing From Montauk Highway Store A reward has been offered for information that leads to the arrest of a man caught on camera stealing sneakers from a Suffolk County shoe store earlier this year. The Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in tracking down a man who allegedly stole two pairs of sneakers from Famous Footwear on Montauk Highway on March 29 in Shirley. Police said that the man stole the sneakers, then fled in a black or dark gray Dodge minivan that was missing rear hubcaps. In surveillance videos, the bald man was seen wearing a dark colored sw…

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by Zak Failla