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Panera Marks Opening Of New Suffolk County Restaurant With Ceremonial Bread-Breaking Panera Marks Opening Of New Suffolk County Restaurant With Ceremonial Bread-Breaking
Panera Marks Opening Of New Suffolk County Restaurant With Ceremonial Bread-Breaking The irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread is now filling the air of Islandia. Panera Bread marked the grand opening of its newest restaurant – located at 1900 Veterans Memorial Highway – with a customary bread-breaking ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 11. The bakery-cafe chain is popular for its soups, salads, sandwiches, and freshly baked goods. Customer faves include the mac and cheese, and the sourdough bread. Doherty Enterprises “We’re thrilled to open our newest Panera Bread location in Islandia and bring our fresh, wholesome menu to this vibrant community,” said Tim Doherty, preside…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Pizzeria Stabbing: Father, Grandfather 'Happy To Be Alive' After Attack In Suffolk County Pizzeria Stabbing: Father, Grandfather 'Happy To Be Alive' After Attack In Suffolk County
Pizzeria Stabbing: Father, Grandfather 'Happy To Be Alive' After Attack In Suffolk County A beloved pizzeria employee is facing a long road to recovery after he was allegedly stabbed by a co-worker while on the job on Long Island. Sal Polizzi suffered repeated stab wounds to his side at the hands of 34-year-old Paul Albinagorta as the two worked the kitchen at Gino’s of Nesconset on Sunday morning, Nov. 24, according to the Suffolk County DA’s office. Polizzi fled the shop along with several other employees as Albinagorta allegedly chased them, threatening further violence, police said. He was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery. …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Pizza Shop Worker Stabbed With Hunting Knife While Making Pie In Long Island: DA Pizza Shop Worker Stabbed With Hunting Knife While Making Pie In Long Island: DA
Pizza Shop Worker Stabbed With Hunting Knife While Making Pie In Long Island: DA A Central Islip man has been indicted for attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a co-worker with a hunting knife while the victim was preparing a pizza at Gino’s of Nesconset, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced Friday, Dec. 6. Paul Albinagorta, 34, was charged with Attempted Murder in the Second Degree for the alleged attack that occurred at Gino’s of Nesconset on Sunday, Nov. 24, at approximately 11 a.m., authorities said. Albinagorta is accused of approaching his co-worker, Sal Polizzzi, from behind while the victim was preparing a pizza and stabbing him multip…

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by Jillian Pikora
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ID Released For 20-Year-Old Killed In LIE Crash Involving Alleged Impaired Driver In Islandia ID Released For 20-Year-Old Killed In LIE Crash Involving Alleged Impaired Driver In Islandia
ID Released For 20-Year-Old Killed In LIE Crash Involving Alleged Impaired Driver In Islandia The identity has been released of a person killed in an overnight crash on the  Long Island Expressway involved an allegedly impaired driver. It happened around 1:15 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21, in Islandia Medford resident Alan Mercado, age 67, was driving a 2010 Honda on the westbound side near Exit 57, when he attempted to move from the center to the right lane and was struck from behind by a 2017 Yamaha motorcycle. The motorcycle operator, now ID'd as Idris Shehu, age 20, of Hicksville, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Medford Man Accused Of Impaired Driving After Fatal Long Island Expressway Crash In Islandia Medford Man Accused Of Impaired Driving After Fatal Long Island Expressway Crash In Islandia
Medford Man Accused Of Impaired Driving After Fatal Long Island Expressway Crash In Islandia A local man has been accused of impaired driving after a fatal overnight crash on the  Long Island Expressway. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For 20-Year-Old Killed In LIE Crash Involving Alleged Impaired Driver In Islandia It happened around 1:15 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21, in Islandia He was driving a 2010 Honda on the westbound side near Exit 57, when he attempted to move from the center to the right lane and was struck from behind by a 2017 Yamaha motorcycle. The motorcycle operator, who is not being identified pending notification of next of kin…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Islip Man Caught Performing 'Lewd Act' Inside Islandia Walmart: Police Islip Man Caught Performing 'Lewd Act' Inside Islandia Walmart: Police
Islip Man Caught Performing 'Lewd Act' Inside Islandia Walmart: Police A 20-year-old Long Island man was caught performing a "lewd act" while walking down the aisles in the middle of the afternoon at a local Walmart, police said.  Security at the store in Islandia, 1850 Veterans Memorial Highway, held the suspect until police arrived just after 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5. Daniel Peralta, 20, of Islip, was arrested and charged with public lewdness, the Suffolk County Police Department said.  Peralta was taken to lock-up, where he had to wait overnight for his arraignment Friday morning.  Investigators ask anyone who believes they were a v…

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by Josh Lanier
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Wyandanch Man Faces Attempted Murder Charge After Shooting Outside Islandia Casino Wyandanch Man Faces Attempted Murder Charge After Shooting Outside Islandia Casino
Wyandanch Man Faces Attempted Murder Charge After Shooting Outside Islandia Casino A local man has been indicted for shooting a victim twice at close range in the parking lot of a Long Island casino. The incident happened  on Friday, May 31, at approximately 10:15 p.m. in Islandia. Nashawn Legros, age 24, of Wyandanch, was indicted for attempted murder, assault, and other related charges, for the incident at Jake’s 58 Casino, causing the victim serious physical injuries. According to court filings, Legros was in a parked vehicle when he observed the victim walking toward the casino entrance.  Legros allegedly exited the vehicle, quickly approach…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Chipotle Opening New Long Island Restaurant Chipotle Opening New Long Island Restaurant
Chipotle Opening New Long Island Restaurant Long Islanders will soon have a new spot to grab their burritos, bowls, and tacos. Chipotle Mexican Grill is set to open its newest location in Islandia, in the new retail development planned west of Veterans Memorial Highway near Sycamore Lane. The new restaurant will occupy nearly 2,500 square feet and will feature a drive-through, according to Breslin Realty. An expected opening date was not given. Named after the Nahuatl name for a smoked and dried jalapeno chili pepper, the Newport Beach, California-based Chipotle operates 3,200 locations around the world, including more than 200 in…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Toddler Dies After Being Pulled From Long Island Swimming Pool Toddler Dies After Being Pulled From Long Island Swimming Pool
Toddler Dies After Being Pulled From Long Island Swimming Pool A toddler has died after being pulled from a swimming pool on Long Island. Emergency crews in Islandia were called to a home on Sunflower Lane at around 12:40 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, after a 2-year-old boy was found unresponsive in a pool. Suffolk County Police said a family member pulled the child out of the water and performed CPR until medics arrived, but the boy was pronounced dead at South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore. No other details were given.  Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the Suffolk County Police Department at 631-852-6392.

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by Michael Mashburn