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Suffolk Teen’s Sex Act With Dog Led To Arrest, More Charges Coming, SPCA Says
A Long Island teenager accused of sexual activity with a dog is expected to face additional criminal charges, officials announced Wednesday, Aug. 5.
Zachary Carlisle, 19, of Mastic Beach, was first arrested Thursday, June 4 and charged with sexual misconduct and sexual performance by a child offenses, according to the Suffolk County SPCA.
But a longer investigation has led to more charges against Carlisle, which will be revealed at a news conference on Thursday, Aug. 6, the SPCA said in a press announcement.
A complaint against Carlisle was first filed on Oct. 15, 2025, which accused him o…
Gas Pump Explosion Sends New York Firefighter To ICU, Cops And Family Say
A gas pump exploded at a public office in Albany on Tuesday, Aug. 4, sending two employees to the hospital, authorities said.
Wayne Brennan, a 62-year-old Albany firefighter, was airlifted to Westchester Medical Center for treatment of severe burn injuries, according to the Albany Police Department and his family.
He was treated at the hospital’s intensive care unit for second- and third-degree burns, according to his mother, Sharon Brennan.
The blast occurred around 3:15 p.m. at the Department of General Services headquarters at 1 Connors Boulevard, Albany police said. A 48-year-old DGS …
Harley Rider Killed In Early-Morning Suffolk Wreck, Driver Busted For DWI: Police
A deadly motorcycle crash on Long Island led to the arrest of a drunk driver early Wednesday, Aug. 5, police said.
Brieonna McGinn, 28, of Massapequa, was booked following the crash on Montauk Highway through Lindenhurst around 1:40 a.m., the Suffolk County Police Department said.
Carlos Henao, 33, also of Massapequa, was killed in the wreck, authorities said. Henao was riding a 2019 Harley Davidson motorcycle westbound when he attempted to pass two vehicles, cops said.
Henao struck the rear of a 2019 Dodge Ram and a 2023 Honda CRV, which had moved to the right lane before Henao was ejecte…
LI Dad Dies Suddenly Playing Hockey — Just After Wife’s Breast Cancer Battle, Fundraiser Set
A Long Island dad died suddenly Monday night, Aug. 3, and the community rallied around his wife and two children.
Scott Coppola was playing hockey, “one of many sports he loved,” when he died, according to an online fundraiser set up for his family.
“Scott was the guy who lit up every room he walked into: the life of the party, equally happy cracking jokes with the adults or playing catch with the kids,” organizer Alison Miller wrote in the GoFundMe. “He never missed a chance to end a family wedding with a heartfelt rendition of ‘American Pie.’”
Coppola’s wife, Tara, recently battled breas…
Child Found Inside Drunk Suffolk Woman’s Car That Smashed Into Pole: Police
A drunk woman crashed her car into a pole with a child inside on Long Island, police said.
Shannon Priest, 36, of Water Mill, collided with a pole at the intersection of Flying Point Road and Seven Ponds Road in Water Mill around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, the Southampton Town Police Department said.
Cops responded to the scene and located a child under age 16 in the vehicle, authorities said.
Priest was charged with felony DWI under Leandra’s Law, along with child endangerment, police said. The child was turned over to a family member, while Priest was held overnight for arraignment Wedne…
Drugged Tesla Driver Slams Motorcycle Rider In Suffolk Crash: Police
A Tesla driver was high when he seriously injured a motorcyclist in a crash on Long Island, police said.
Bertie Simeon, 37, was traveling southbound on Nicolls Road through Holbrook around 11:15 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, the Suffolk County Police Department said.
Simeon, of Huntington Station, struck the 24-year-old motorcycle rider between Greenbelt Parkway and Route 27, police said. Both drivers were traveling in the same direction, investigators said.
The 24-year-old motorcyclist, from Holtsville, was rushed to Stony Brook University Hospital with serious injuries, while Simeon was not inju…
Stormy Stretch To Bring Drenching Downpours, Flood Threat To Northeast: Timing
A mostly calm start will not last long, with a moisture-loaded pattern poised to turn the Northeast unsettled.
Wednesday, Aug. 5, will be partly sunny and mainly dry. Only isolated afternoon or evening storms are expected, with highs generally in the low to upper 80s.
Storm chances rise Thursday, Aug. 6, as warmer, more humid air spreads north along the East Coast. Highs will reach the mid- to upper 80s, with some interior locations nearing 90 degrees.
A strengthening area of high pressure near Bermuda will help draw moisture northward, according to AccuWeather.
A northward surge o…
Dave Portnoy Was Shocked He’d Never Tried This NY Pizza Joint — Here’s What He Thought
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy had some surprising praise for a Capital Region pizza joint in his latest “One Bite” review.
Portnoy, 49, found himself at Cusato’s Pizzeria in Ballston Spa, about 15 miles south of his home in Saratoga Springs. He cut the pizza review video despite the rain and shared it Thursday, July 30 on YouTube.
“Looks pretty good,” Portnoy says before taking a bite. “Good undercarriage…very good,” he says after taking his first bite. Then after a pause, “Eh, pretty good.”
“This is a basic, a little doughy, but good rainy Sunday football…” Portnoy continues before…
PTA Money Gone Missing: Suffolk Woman Admits $14K Theft From School Group, Authorities Say
A Long Island PTA leader admitted to stealing more than $14,000 from the organization, authorities said Tuesday, Aug. 4.
Hope Livingston, 50, of Sag Harbor, copped to swiping $14,487 from the Sag Harbor Elementary School PTA, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office said. She is expected to receive a sentence of five years on probation at her next court appearance on Oct. 6.
Livingston worked as co-treasurer and then vice president of the organization from July 2021 through June 2024, giving her access to a PTA bank account and debit card, investigators said.
But Livingston abused tha…
‘Jersey Store’ Star’s Suffolk Store Set To Close After Two Years
About 30 months after it first opened, The Snooki Shop is closing its Long Island location.
The company’s Huntington branch at 42 Gerard Street will close in October, the store announced Monday, Aug. 3 on Instagram.
“We’re celebrating with exclusive in-store sales over the next few weeks,” the store’s post read. “Stop by, shop your favorites, and help us make these final moments unforgettable.”
The deals will only be available at the Huntington store, not online or at The Snooki Shop’s three other locations in Madison, NJ; Seaside Heights, NJ; or Nashville, TN.
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi LaV…
