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Mystery Assailant Punches Uber Customer Outside Uniondale Walgreens, Police Say Mystery Assailant Punches Uber Customer Outside Uniondale Walgreens, Police Say
Mystery Assailant Punches Uber Customer Outside Uniondale Walgreens, Police Say If you recognize this woman, police want to hear from you. Authorities are seeking tips after a woman was assaulted by an unknown assailant outside a Long Island Walgreens. The incident happened in Uniondale, outside the Walgreens at 603 Uniondale Avenue, at around 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 20, 2024. A 22-year-old woman had just exited the store and was heading for an Uber car when another woman approached and shoved her to the ground, causing cuts to the victim’s hand, Nassau County Police said. The assailant then punched the victim in the face, causing substantial pain. Following an argume…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Walgreens Knowingly Filled Millions Of Prescriptions Lacking Legit Medical Purpose, DOJ Says Walgreens Knowingly Filled Millions Of Prescriptions Lacking Legit Medical Purpose, DOJ Says
Walgreens Knowingly Filled Millions Of Prescriptions Lacking Legit Medical Purpose, DOJ Says The Justice Department has filed a nationwide lawsuit against Walgreens, alleging the pharmacy chain filled millions of prescriptions without legitimate medical purposes, particularly involving dangerous opioid combinations, over more than a decade. Filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, the civil complaint contends Walgreens violated the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and False Claims Act (FCA) by dispensing prescriptions despite clear red flags and seeking federal reimbursements for these drugs. “This lawsuit seeks to hold Walgreens accountable for the many…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Michaels Opens New Store In Hicksville: Here's Where Michaels Opens New Store In Hicksville: Here's Where
Michaels Opens New Store In Hicksville: Here's Where Crafters, rejoice! Michaels celebrated the grand opening of its newest location on Long Island Wednesday, Oct. 30. The company opened its 20,000-square-foot store in Hicksville's Woodbury Shopping Center, located at 410 South Oyster Bay Road, at the former location of TJ Maxx. A popular destination for crafters and hobbyists alike, Michaels sells a wide range of arts and crafts supplies, as well as framing, floral items and candles, and home and holiday décor. The retailer operates over 1,200 stores throughout the United States and Canada. Visitors to the Woodbury Shopping Center will fi…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Walgreens To Close 1,200 Stores Walgreens To Close 1,200 Stores
Walgreens To Close 1,200 Stores Walgreens plans to close about 1,200 stores over three years amid a decline in prescription drug payments and a rise in online competition. About 500 closures will come in 2025, the company announced in a statement released Tuesday morning, Oct. 15. Specific sites for store closures were not announced. Walgreens said its operating loss in fiscal 2024 was $14.1 billion, an increase of 104.5 percent compared to the year-ago period. Retail sales decreased 3.5 percent compared with the year-ago quarter, "reflecting a challenging retail environment and continued channel shift," Walgreens s…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
COVID-19: Hochul Urges NYers To Receive New Vaccines Ahead Of Flu Season COVID-19: Hochul Urges NYers To Receive New Vaccines Ahead Of Flu Season
Covid-19: Hochul Urges NYers To Receive New Vaccines Ahead Of Flu Season Now that the new COVID-19 vaccine is available in New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul is urging residents to get their updated shots ahead of this year's respiratory virus illness season. Related story - COVID-19: New XEC Strain 'Just Getting Started' Sparks Concern Amid Summer Wave Of US Cases In an announcement this week, Hochul encouraged eligible New Yorkers to get the new Food and Drug Administration-approved vaccine for the 2024-2025 season, offered by Pfizer, Moderna, and Novavax.  According to Hochul, receiving the new vaccine is more pressing as students return to school and …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Serial Drug Store Burglars Nabbed On Long Island: Police Serial Drug Store Burglars Nabbed On Long Island: Police
Serial Drug Store Burglars Nabbed On Long Island: Police A pair of men from New York City were arrested in connection to a slew of drug store burglaries across Long Island, police said. Nassau County Police officers said that the two men — 22-year-old Kyle Morgan and 19-year-old Tyrone Owens, Jr — were arrested during a traffic stop in Freeport on the night of Thursday, March 28. At about 9 p.m. that night, the two had previously been spotted at the Walgreens in North Bellmore, located at 703 Newbridge Road. After going inside the store, Morgan (who is from the Bronx) allegedly walked into an “Employees Only” section, where he grabbed various…

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by Sophie Grieser
Business
'Pharmageddon': CVS, Walgreens Protests Spread As Workers Seek Better Conditions 'Pharmageddon': CVS, Walgreens Protests Spread As Workers Seek Better Conditions
'Pharmageddon': CVS, Walgreens Protests Spread As Workers Seek Better Conditions Around a thousand pharmacy workers across the country have walked off the job as part of a strike to protest conditions. The so-called "Pharmageddon" series of walkouts at pharmacy chains including CVS and Walgreens stores started Monday, Oct. 30, and is expected to continue at least through the middle of the week. Around 900 people from about 10 states could participate, organizers of the ongoing protest told NBC News. A growing workload and understaffing are the main reasons for the protest, organizers say, noting that the pharmacy workers are not unionized. In a statement to KDKA in Pi…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Fatal Hit-Run Crash: 48-Year-Old Struck By SUV, Sedan Near Walgreens In Shirley Fatal Hit-Run Crash: 48-Year-Old Struck By SUV, Sedan Near Walgreens In Shirley
Fatal Hit-Run Crash: 48-Year-Old Struck By SUV, Sedan Near Walgreens In Shirley Police are searching for separate suspects after an overnight hit-and-run crash on Long Island in which the victim was struck by two vehicles. It happened around 11:40 p.m. Tuesday, July 11 in Shirley. That's when a man was crossing the roadway northbound, in front of Walgreens at 863 Montauk Highway, when he was struck by an SUV heading westbound that fled the scene, Suffolk County Police said. The victim was then run over by a westbound sedan, which fled northbound on William Floyd Parkway. The victim, identified as 48-year-old David Arnold, was transported by&n…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Police Search For Man Accused Of Forcibly Touching Woman In Islandia Walgreens Police Search For Man Accused Of Forcibly Touching Woman In Islandia Walgreens
Police Search For Man Accused Of Forcibly Touching Woman In Islandia Walgreens Police asked the public for help locating a man who is accused of forcibly touching a woman in a Long Island store.  The incident happened in Walgreens, located at 1860 Veterans Memorial Highway in Islandia, at 3:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 30, Suffolk County Crime Stoppers reported on Tuesday, Oct. 18. Authorities said a man approached a woman while she was shopping, and when the woman rejected his advances, he slapped her on the buttocks and left the store on foot. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.  Authorities asked…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Walgreens Recalls Pain-Relieving Product Due To Packaging Issue Walgreens Recalls Pain-Relieving Product Due To Packaging Issue
Walgreens Recalls Pain-Relieving Product Due To Packaging Issue Walgreens is recalling some bottles of its Acetaminophen pain reliever for not being child-proof, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said on Thursday, June 16.  The over-the-counter, 150-count bottles failed to meet the packaging, required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA), and means young children could be poised if they swallow the pills.  The bottles are identified by their red continuous threat gear closure and by the drug facts panel printed on the back of the bottle. They have the UPC number 311917218090 and Lot numbers P2100627, P2100671,…

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by David Cifarelli
News
Peanut Butter Snack Sold At Walgreens Recalled Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination Peanut Butter Snack Sold At Walgreens Recalled Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination
Peanut Butter Snack Sold At Walgreens Recalled Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination A peanut butter snack product sold in Walgreens stores is being recalled because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.  F&S Produce Co. is recalling a limited quantity of its Protein Power Snack because it contains a cup of 0.75oz JIF peanut butter which could be contaminated with Salmonella, the company announced on Tuesday, June 7. The recalled products were distributed in Walgreens stores in New York and New Jersey, according to the announcement.  The product is currently past its expiration date, and the last lot of recalled products have a Best By date of 05/28/22, whi…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Concerns Increase As US Baby Formula Shortage Worsens Concerns Increase As US Baby Formula Shortage Worsens
Concerns Increase As US Baby Formula Shortage Worsens The months-long baby formula shortage that has plagued parents and retailers across the country is getting worse, according to reports. In the first half of 2021, the out-of-stock baby formula hovered below 10 percent in the first half of 2021, according to Datasembly, though that number has jumped above 30 percent between November 2021 and April 2022. According to reports, that rate has increased above 40 percent in certain states, with some completely selling out of formula during the week of Sunday, April 24. Original story - Parents, Retailers Deal With National Baby Formula Shortag…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Parents, Retailers Deal With National Baby Formula Shortage Parents, Retailers Deal With National Baby Formula Shortage
Parents, Retailers Deal With National Baby Formula Shortage Some families are feeling the heat as the country contends with a national shortage of baby formula that has left some store shelves bare. Across the country, families have been sent scrambling, and some major retailers have been forced to ration supplies as the US contends with a shortage of infant formula. Stores have been dealing with supply chain issues since the beginning of the pandemic, with baby formula becoming the latest commodity to disappear from store shelves, though the Infant Nutrition Council of America said that manufacturers’ have been ramping up production to meet famil…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Massive Recall Issued For Gummies Sold At Amazon, Target, Walgreens, CVS, Other Major Retailers Massive Recall Issued For Gummies Sold At Amazon, Target, Walgreens, CVS, Other Major Retailers
Massive Recall Issued For Gummies Sold At Amazon, Target, Walgreens, CVS, Other Major Retailers A company is recalling millions of units of fruit gummies that were sold in stores nationwide after receiving reports of the cap popping off with force, causing injuries. On Wednesday, March 16, Reckitt recalled 63 and 75 count bottles of Airborne Gummies, which were sold in blueberry pomegranate, orange, and assorted fruit flavors, according to an announcement on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission's website. Find the full list of UPC numbers and lot codes that are included in the recall here. Reckitt said it has received 70 reports of the cap or seal popping off the…

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by Nicole Valinote
News
COVID-19: Walgreens Opens Vaccine Appointments For Children Ages 5 To 11 COVID-19: Walgreens Opens Vaccine Appointments For Children Ages 5 To 11
Covid-19: Walgreens Opens Vaccine Appointments For Children Ages 5 To 11 Walgreens has opened up appointments at thousands of locations across the United States for children ages 5 to 11 to receive the newly-authorized Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. The company announced on Wednesday, Nov. 3, that the lower dose vaccine would be available at certain locations beginning Saturday, Nov. 6.  Walgreens said parents or guardians can schedule appointments on the Walgreens website, on the app or by calling 1-800-Walgreens. More appointments will be made available as stores receive additional vaccine shipments, the company said. “Walgreens pharmacy team members have sig…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Walgreens Plans To Close More Stores Due To Rising Cost Of 'Organized Retail Crime' Walgreens Plans To Close More Stores Due To Rising Cost Of 'Organized Retail Crime'
Walgreens Plans To Close More Stores Due To Rising Cost Of 'Organized Retail Crime' Walgreens is set to close five of its locations due to a rise in "organized retail crime," which has impacted a number of retailers across the country. A Walgreens spokesperson announced the closure of the five San Francisco locations, noting that retailers across the city have been impacted by the increase in retail crime, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. This issue is not unique to San Francisco, as other drug stores have reported an uptick in thefts in recent months. CBS New York reported that drug stores across New York City have seen similar issues, with the increase in shopl…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Stealing $4,670 Worth Of Items From Long Island Walgreens, Police Say Man Wanted For Stealing $4,670 Worth Of Items From Long Island Walgreens, Police Say
Man Wanted For Stealing $4,670 Worth Of Items From Long Island Walgreens, Police Say Recognize him? An alert has been issued by police investigators on Long Island who are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a wanted suspect who allegedly stole thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from an area Walgreens. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers released new surveillance photos of a suspect who allegedly stole $4,670 worth of skincare products from Walgreens on Fort Salonga Road on Monday, July 5 in East Northport. Anyone with information regarding the suspect or the shoplifting incident has been asked to contact Suffolk County Police Second Squad detecti…

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by Zak Failla
Business
COVID-19: Walgreens Adds Instacart Delivery Service Nationwide COVID-19: Walgreens Adds Instacart Delivery Service Nationwide
Covid-19: Walgreens Adds Instacart Delivery Service Nationwide With the face of retail shopping forever changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Walgreens announced it will be expanding its same-day Instacart delivery service. Tens of thousands of items are now available through the Instacart service, Walgreens announced, including over-the-counter medications, household, personal care, beauty, and convenience products. The Instacart service was piloted in Illinois, but it has now spread to most major cities along the East Coast. As part of the service, customers can place their orders online and have them picked and delivered by Instacart personal sho…

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by Zak Failla
News
COVID-19: Vaccine Appointment Cancellations At NY CVS, Walgreens Locations Spark Concern COVID-19: Vaccine Appointment Cancellations At NY CVS, Walgreens Locations Spark Concern
Covid-19: Vaccine Appointment Cancellations At NY CVS, Walgreens Locations Spark Concern Some New Yorkers under the age of 65 with underlying medical conditions eager to receive the COVID-19 vaccine had their appointments canceled by CVS and Walgreens pharmacies, despite being eligible under the state laws. Complaints are piling up from New Yorkers after the pharmacies failed to honor previously made appointments, citing their age, although New York made those under the age limit with comorbidities eligible for the vaccination earlier this month. Among those who had appointments scheduled was longtime Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner, who took to the town’s website to air…

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by Zak Failla
News
COVID-19: CVS, Walgreens Start Vaccine Rollout In New York COVID-19: CVS, Walgreens Start Vaccine Rollout In New York
Covid-19: CVS, Walgreens Start Vaccine Rollout In New York Two of New York’s largest pharmacy chains will begin offering COVID-19 vaccines. Officials said that beginning this week, both CVS and Walgreens locations in New York have been allocated a limited amount of COVID-19 vaccines to be administered to those eligible. Select stores that receive doses of the vaccine are expected to begin administering them to those eligible and with appointments beginning on Friday, Feb. 11. There will be no walk-in appointments, and anyone eligible will have to register and search websites to determine which locations have been allocated vaccines. If someone is …

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by Zak Failla
News
COVID-19: Distribution At Nursing Homes First Step To Getting Vaccines To Pharmacies, CVS Says COVID-19: Distribution At Nursing Homes First Step To Getting Vaccines To Pharmacies, CVS Says
Covid-19: Distribution At Nursing Homes First Step To Getting Vaccines To Pharmacies, CVS Says CVS and other major pharmacies have launched the company’s COVID-19 vaccination program, which will begin at long-term health care facilities where the population is at the highest risk to contract the virus and potentially die. The company announced that its teams will begin administering the first dose of COVID-19 vaccines produced by Pfizer across 40,000 facilities in 12 states as soon as this week. Walgreens and other pharmacies are also involved in the federal nursing home vaccination program. Related story - COVID-19: Cuomo Calls On Airlines To Do Pre-Flight Testing From UK Due…

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by Zak Failla
Business
COVID-19: CVS To Hire Thousands To Distribute Vaccine COVID-19: CVS To Hire Thousands To Distribute Vaccine
Covid-19: CVS To Hire Thousands To Distribute Vaccine With the first COVID-19 vaccine expected to be approved by federal health officials this week, CVS is calling in the cavalry to speed up the administration of the cure. CVS Pharmacy is expected to hire thousands of nurses, pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians across the country to help expedite the administration of the vaccine, as the nation sees a spike in new COVID-19 cases. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will meet on Thursday, Dec. 10 to determine if the new vaccines produced by Pfizer and other companies are safe and effective, at which point it is expected to be distributed to…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Using Credit Card Stolen From Vehicle At Long Island High School Man Wanted For Using Credit Card Stolen From Vehicle At Long Island High School
Man Wanted For Using Credit Card Stolen From Vehicle At Long Island High School Police are searching for a man who used credit cards at a Long Island Walgreens location that had been stolen from an unlocked vehicle in a high school parking lot. The credit card was reported stolen from the parking lot of Half Hallow Hills West High School in Huntington Station, and the illicit purchase was made at a Walgreens location at 325 Walt Whitman Road at approximately 9 a.m. on Nov. 21 before fleeing the scene in a large SUV, according to Suffolk County Police.  Anyone with information pertaining to the incident is asked to contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers at 800-220-T…

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by Christina Coulter
Business
Parent Company Of Balducci’s, Kings Food Markets Files For Bankruptcy Parent Company Of Balducci’s, Kings Food Markets Files For Bankruptcy
Parent Company Of Balducci’s, Kings Food Markets Files For Bankruptcy KB US Holdings, the parent company of Kings Food Markets and Balducci’s Food Lover’s Market, which has locations throughout the region, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The company announced this week that “it has accepted a stalking horse bid from TLI Bedrock to purchase the company for $75 million.” To facilitate the sale, KB and its subsidiaries have commenced voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. Kings currently operates 25 specialty supermarkets, including 23 in New Jerse…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man, Woman Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Card At Long Island Stores Man, Woman Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Card At Long Island Stores
Man, Woman Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Card At Long Island Stores A man and woman are wanted on Long Island after allegedly using a stolen credit card at several stores last month. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers released surveillance photos of a man, woman, and their vehicle after they were caught on camera allegedly using the stolen credit card at Costco, Home Depot, and Walgreens in May. Police said the pair first used the allegedly stolen credit card at Costco on Garet Place in Commack, before moving on to Walgreens on Wicks Road in Brentwood, and Home Depot on Commack Road in Deer Park in May. No other descriptive information was provided, and it is u…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Stealing From Long Island Walgreens Man Accused Of Stealing From Long Island Walgreens
Man Accused Of Stealing From Long Island Walgreens Know him? An alert has been issued by Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police investigators as they attempt to locate a suspect who was caught on camera stealing merchandise from a Long Island Walgreens. Police released photos of a man who allegedly entered Walgreens on New York Avenue in Huntington Station at approximately 1:35 p.m. on Monday, June 1 and walked out with approximately $50 worth of body wash items without paying. No additional information has been released about the suspect or shoplifting incident. Anyone with information regarding the suspect’s whereabouts…

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by Zak Failla
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
Man Wanted For Stealing $630 Worth Of Merchandise From Long Island Walgreens Man Wanted For Stealing $630 Worth Of Merchandise From Long Island Walgreens
Man Wanted For Stealing $630 Worth Of Merchandise From Long Island Walgreens Know him? An alert has been issued by Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police investigators as they attempt to locate a suspect who stole hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise from a Long Island Walgreens. Police released photos of a man who allegedly entered Walgreens on New York Avenue in Huntington Station at approximately 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 28 and walked out with approximately $630 worth of items without paying. No additional information has been released about the suspect or shoplifting incident. Anyone with information regarding the suspect’s whereabouts …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Know Her? Woman Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards At Long Island Walgreens, CVS Stores Know Her? Woman Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards At Long Island Walgreens, CVS Stores
Know Her? Woman Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards At Long Island Walgreens, CVS Stores A woman has been accused of grand larceny after police say she used stolen credit cards at multiple Long Island pharmacies. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are on the lookout for a woman, pictured above, who is accused of using stolen credit cards at Walgreens and CVS in Centereach on Sunday, Nov. 17 around 9 p.m. The credit cards were stolen from a pocketbook inside a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta parked at Carrabba’s Italian Grill in Smithtown (730 Nesconset Highway) at approximately 11:30 a.m. the same day, according to police. Anyo…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Woman Wanted For Stealing Items From Long Island Walgreens Woman Wanted For Stealing Items From Long Island Walgreens
Woman Wanted For Stealing Items From Long Island Walgreens Police have issued an alert regarding a woman who allegedly stole from Walgreens in September. Investigators released photos of a suspect who allegedly walked into Walgreens on New York Avenue in Huntington Station and walked out with approximately $70 worth of feminine hygiene products without paying. Police said that the alleged shoplifting incident took place at approximately 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18. Anyone with information regarding the theft, or who recognizes the woman, has been asked to contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-220-TIPS or texting “SCPD” along w…

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by Zak Failla
News
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…

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by Zak Failla