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Hampton Bays, NY
Southampton, NY
News
String Of Hamptons Arsons Land Ms. Burnside In Prison For 18 Years
A woman who tried burning down multiple occupied homes in the Hamptons will spend nearly two decades behind bars. Amanda Burnside, 42, of East Quogue, was sentenced to 18 years in prison in Suffolk County Court after a jury found her guilty of arson and related charges, the DA’s office announced Thursday, Feb. 27. Burnside attempted, but ultimately failed, to start fires at two occupied homes in Hampton Bays and succeeded in starting a fire at a third home that was occupied by four people in November 2023, as Daily Voice reported. At the third home, she ignited the fire by pouring gasoline…
Shoreham-Wading River, NY
News
Suffolk Co. Employee Took Bribes, Falsified License Applications, DA Says
A Suffolk County employee is facing felony charges after allegedly accepting bribes and falsifying government documents in exchange for cash, prosecutors said. Brianna Hassett, 33, of Wading River, was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 13, and charged with multiple felonies, including bribe receiving and falsifying business records, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney said. Hassett, who worked as an office assistant in the licensing unit of the Suffolk County Department of Labor, Licensing and Consumer Affairs, is accused of accepting bribes to help falsify home improvement license ap…
Hempstead, NY
Weather
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Accumulation Totals From Long Island
Here's a look at snowfall accumulation totals from throughout the region released by the National Weather Service for the storm that moved through Saturday night, Feb. 8 into Sunday, Feb. 9. Location Amount Time/Date Provider New York Westchester County 1 N Eastchester 4.8 inches 0810 AM 02/09 Public Mamaroneck 4.8 inches 0630 AM 02/09 Public 1 SSE Port Chester 4.6 inches 0715 AM 02/09 Public 1 ESE Hartsdale 4.5 inches 1000 AM 02/09 Trained Spotter 2 N Mamaroneck …
Southampton, NY
News
Woman Set Fire To Occupied Home In East Quogue, Tried Starting 2 Other Fires: Jury
A Long Island woman tried burning down multiple occupied homes in the Hamptons, a jury found. Amanda Burnside, 42, of East Quogue, was found guilty of arson and related charges by a Suffolk County jury on Monday, Jan. 27. Burnside attempted, but ultimately failed, to start fires at two occupied homes in Hampton Bays and succeeded in starting a fire at a third home that was occupied by four people in November 2023, according to the Suffolk County DA’s office. At the third home, she ignited the fire by pouring gasoline onto a wicker bench on the front porch and lighting papers on fire, pro…
Bedford, NY
News
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Westchester
A quick-moving Nor'easter brought accumulating snowfall throughout the region Sunday night, Jan. 19 into Monday morning, Jan 20. Here's a rundown of totals from the National Weather Service. New York Nassau County 2 ENE Roosevelt 4.1 inches 1018 PM 01/19 Public Syosset 4.0 inches 1000 PM 01/19 Trained Spotter East Williston 3.9 inches 1015 PM 01/19 Public 1 W Plainview 3.9 inches 1250 AM 01/20 Public 1 ESE East Meadow 3.8 inches 1117 PM 01/19 Trained Spotter 1 ENE Glen Cove 3.8 inches 0817 AM 01/20 Public Sea Cliff 3.6 inches 1042 PM 01/19 Public Plainview 3.2 inches 081…
Mineola, NY
Lifestyle
Delicious Year: These Restaurants Made Their Long Island Debut In 2024
Long Island’s dining scene sizzled in 2024 with a delicious mix of new openings, bringing fresh flavors and exciting experiences to foodies across the region. Here’s a look back at Daily Voice’s coverage of the restaurants that opened this year in Nassau and Suffolk counties: Yayoi Ramen In Carle Place Cited For 'Solid Lunch Specials' Yayoi Ramen – located in Carle Place at 19 Old Country Road – opened in late June 2024. Our lead: A new Long Island restaurant that invites diners to “experience the art of ramen” earned high praise weeks into business. Uno Mas Southampton Cited For 'Deligh…
Southampton, NY
Police & Fire
1,000-Plus Vehicles Screened, Trio Charged At Thanksgiving Eve Checkpoint In Hampton Bays
More than 1,000 vehicles were screen and three drivers were charged during a Thanksgiving Eve sobriety checkpoint on Long Island. The operation was held in Hampton Bays from 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27 to 12:30 a.m. Thanksgiving Day on Thursday,Nov. 28, on Flanders Road (Route 24), according to Southampton Town Police. The following individuals were charged: Oswald Espinoza-Mogrovejo, age 46, of Hampton Bays, charged with driving while intoxicated. Roberto Granados-Sanchez, age 38, of Flanders, charged with driving while intoxicated. Daniel R. McNamara, age 33, of Hampton Bays, charged w…
Southampton, NY
News
Man Indicted For Fatal Hit-Run, Accused of Leaving Scene After Striking Person In Suffolk
A 32-year-old has been indicted for allegedly fleeing the scene of a crash that killed a man on Long Island. Benjamin Sheen-Waltzer, of Southampton, was charged with leaving the scene of an incident without reporting and tampering with physical evidence after allegedly striking 67-year-old Angel Asitimbay with his GMC pickup truck on Wednesday, March 6 in Hampton Bays, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. as Asitimbay, of Hampton Bays, pushed a shopping cart filled with bottles and cans along Springville Road near Neptune Aven…
Hampton Bays, NY
Police & Fire
Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Suspect Nabbed In Hampton Bays
A Long Island man has been arrested following a months-long investigation into a fatal hit-and-run. Southampton Town Police said Benjamin J. SheenWaltzer, age 32, turned himself in on Friday, Nov. 15, after being linked to a crash on Springville Road in Hampton Bays. The crash on Wednesday, March 6 killed Angel Astimbay, age 67, a resident of Hampton Bays. SheenWaltzer, of Southampton, faces felony charges of: Leaving the scene of an accident with injuries resulting in death, Tampering with physical evidence. He was arraigned in Suffolk County Court and released on $50,000 bail. Inquiri…
Southampton, NY
News
Horrific New Details Released In 'Vicious, Senseless' Killing Of Man At East Quogue Home
A man accused of beating and torturing his longtime friend to death on Long Island was charged with first-degree murder. Jeremy Allen, age 43, of East Quogue, was indicted in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Oct. 10, in the death of 43-year-old Christopher Hahn. According to prosecutors, Allen and Hahn returned to Allen’s Oakville Avenue residence on the evening of Friday, Sept. 27, after spending hours at a bar. The two had been friends since high school. Earlier Report: Man Accused Of Killing Guest At His East Quogue Home Shortly after midnight, surveillance video captured the s…
Southampton, NY
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Killing Guest At His East Quogue Home
A house guest has been apprehended shortly after an overnight murder at a Long Island residence. Southampton Town Police responded to Oakville Avenue in East Quogue after a man called 911 to report a person was found dead in the rear yard of the residence at around 9:50 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. The victim, Christopher Hahn, age 43, of Hampton Bays, was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of death will be determined by an autopsy to be conducted by the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office. Following an investigation by Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives,…
Westhampton-Quogue, NY
News
26-Year-Old Fires Multiple Shots Into Occupied Hampton Bays House, DA Says
A 26-year-old man is accused of firing multiple shots into an occupied home located in an affluent Long Island neighborhood. Lawrence Brown Jr., of Riverhead, was formally charged with criminal possession of a weapon and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Monday, Sept. 9. According to prosecutors, Brown drove from Riverhead to Hampton Bays shortly before midnight on Saturday, July 7. He then fired five shots into the home of someone he’d been fighting with for days, investigators said. The residents were asleep when the shots rang out and told police they initially thought the soun…
Hampton Bays, NY
Police & Fire
33-Year-Old Accused Of Offering Meth To Bartender At Hampton Bays Nightclub
A man has been accused of offering methamphetamine to a bartender on Long Island. The alleged incident happened shortly after 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, in Hampton Bays. That's when police say a staff member at Beach Bar nightclub requested that a Southampton Town PD officer assist with a male patron who had reportedly offered “drugs” to a bartender. The ensuing investigation revealed that the suspect offered a quantity of meth to the bartender, which the defendant was still in possession of, according to Southampton Town Police Sgt. Sherekhan T. Parker. Consequentl…
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
New Italian Restaurant On Long Island Cited For 'Top-Notch Service'
Long Island has a new Italian restaurant, and it’s already delighting diners. Centro 336 – located in Hampton Bays at 336 West Montauk Highway – held its grand opening on Wednesday, June 24. The restaurant’s menu boasts a number of Italian staples like pizza, pasta, and chicken parmigiana. Everything is made in house using many of the East End’s local, in season produce. “Our menu centers around family recipes including fresh homemade pasta, individual pizzas from our wood burning oven and dishes with Mediterranean touches, such as clams oreganata, grilled octopus and zucchini chips,” read…
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Fatal Crash: 35-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Hampton Bays
A 35-year-old has been identified as the victim of a fatal single-vehicle Long Island crash. It happened just before 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, in Hampton Bays on North Road. The victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene, was operating a motorcycle and has been identified as Darwin E. Monsalve, a Hampton Bays resident. The cause of the crash is under investigation. North Road was shut down for approximately two hours to conduct the investigation. Southampton Town Police Department asks that anyone with information on the crash call the department 63…
Brentwood, NY
News
Swimmer Drowns At Long Island Beach
A 54-year-old man died after being pulled from the water at a Long Island beach. Emergency crews in Southampton were called shortly before 3 p.m. Monday, June 24, for a drowning victim at Altenkirch County Park, located in the hamlet of Hampton Bays near Dune Road and Road H. Another beachgoer removed the man from the water and performed CPR, but he was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Southampton Town Police identified the man as Peter Dzakonski, of Hampton Bays. A second man at the beach was also hospitalized after reporting chest pain and difficulty breathing.
Middletown, NJ
News
44-Foot Dead Whale Caught On Cruise Ship's Bow Towed To Jersey Shore: NOAA
A dead whale was towed to the Jersey Shore after it was caught on the bow of a cruise ship, officials said. The cruise ship in the Port of Brooklyn, New York, reported the sei whale was caught on the front of the vessel on the morning of Saturday, May 4. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries service for New England and the mid-Atlantic issued a news release about the incident on Wednesday, May 8. The roughly 44-foot-long whale was brought to shore in Sandy Hook to give better access to heavy equipment. A necropsy was performed on Tuesday, May 7 and t…
Brentwood, NY
News
'A Big Undertaking': Rescue Saves, Rehabilitates Animals From Long Island Hoarding Case
A volunteer animal rescue on Long Island, which recently took in animals from an apparent hoarding situation, has reached out to the community for aid so that they can properly care for their recent rescues. “These animals do not have a voice of their own.” Donna Amoscato was on the scene when 49 animals were taken from a Ronkonkoma home on Tuesday, April 2. Original Story: Over 40 Animals Kept In 'Noxious' Conditions In Ronkonkoma She described the grim circumstances as the animals were removed from the scene. “Most of the cages were filled with newspaper, feces, urine, and ha…
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Victim ID'd In Hit-Run Crash Killing Man On Long Island
Authorities have identified a man who was killed by a hit-and-run driver while walking in a Long Island neighborhood. The incident happened at around 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, in Hampton Bays, on Springville Road. Southampton Town Police said Angel Asimbay, age 67, of Hampton Bays, was struck near the intersection of Neptune Avenue. He was taken by ambulance to Peconic Bay Medical Center and died from his injuries. The driver who struck Asimbay fled the scene, police said. Southampton Town Police and New York State Police are investigating the crash. Anyone with information is asked to…
Brentwood, NY
News
Driver Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash On Sunrise Highway
A man was killed and another driver was hospitalized following a crash on Long Island. Emergency crews were called at around 12:40 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8, for a two-vehicle crash in Manorville on Sunrise Highway. Suffolk County Police said 63-year-old Michael Forman, of Hampton Bays, was driving a pickup truck westbound on Sunrise Highway near William Floyd Parkway when he sideswiped a sedan. The truck then crashed into a tree on the north side of the road. Forman was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The driver of the sedan, a 41-year-old East Patchogue woman, was taken to a hosp…
Brentwood, NY
News
Woman Hit, Killed Walking Near
Lirr
Station
A woman was struck and killed while walking near a Long Island Rail Road station. The incident happened shortly before 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 8, near the LIRR station in Hampton Bays. Suffolk County Police said Margaret Lucey, age 89, of Hampton Bays, was crossing Ponquogue Avenue westbound when she was hit by a car making a left turn from Good Ground Road. Lucey was taken to Southampton Hospital where she died from her injuries, according to police. The driver, identified as a Hampton Bays man, stayed at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. He is not expected to face charg…
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Friend Hits Woman In Head With Hammer, Pushes Victim's Child At Long Island Home, Police Say
Police are asking for help in locating a woman accused of attacking a Long Island mother with a hammer and pushing her child. The incident happened Monday, Oct. 30 in Riverside, according to Suffolk County Police. Detectives said Ligia Lopez-Menendez, age 37, went to a friend’s home and pushed the woman’s child before striking the woman in the head with a hammer. The victim was taken to a hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Her child was not injured. At the time, the victim had an order of protection against Lopez-Menendez. Police did not speculate on what may have le…
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Fatal Overnight House Fire: Long Island Man ID'd As Victim
A Long Island man has died from injuries suffered in a house fire. The blaze broke out around 9:55 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 10 in Hampton Bays. When police officers and firefighters arrived a woman who was able to escape the home, told officers that a man was still inside the Rolling Hill Road residence as heavy smoke and fire poured from the residence, said Sgt. Gina Laferrera, of the Southampton Police. Laferrera said firefighters were able to rescue the man, identified as Gregory Konesky, age 70, of Hampton Bays, and transported him to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. The wom…
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Long Island Convenience Store
A winning Powerball ticket worth tens of thousands of dollars was sold at a convenience store on Long Island. The third prize-winning ticket, worth $50,000, was sold in Hampton Bays at the 7-Eleven store located at 53 West Montauk Highway, New York Lottery announced. It was sold for the drawing held on Wednesday, Sept. 6. Powerball numbers are drawn from a field of one to 69. The red ball Power Ball is drawn from a separate field of one to 26. Wednesday’s winning numbers were 9-14-20-23-63 and the Power Ball is 1. Winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prize money. P…
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Underage Liquor Sales Check Leads To Pair Of Arrests On Long Island
Two people were arrested during an underage liquor sales check conducted on Long Island. The checks took place in the Southampton area on Saturday, Aug. 19 at numerous locations. The operation was carried out by the Southampton Police in conjunction with the State Liquor Authority. During the operation, Gustavo Garcia, age 18, of Riverhead was charged with unlawfully dealing with a child and prohibited sale of alcohol, said Sgt. Eric Sickles of the Southampton Police. Garcia is accused of selling alcohol to someone under the age of 21, at the Garden Deli in Flanders, …
Brentwood, NY
News
From One Island To Another: Long Island Residents Gather Support For Maui Fire Victims
Multiple fundraisers set up by Long Islanders are aiming to raise money for loved ones and general aid to the thousands affected by wildfires in Maui. Nearly a week after fires broke out on the island of Maui, and most notably in Lahaina, Long Island residents are doing what they can to help support the thousands of people affected by the tragedy. The death toll from the fires, which broke out on Tuesday, Aug. 8 and spread quickly via the wind and extremely dry conditions, has risen to 96, making it the deadliest US wildfire in over 100 years. Many more are still missing. Those who did…
Brentwood, NY
News
Child Porn, Public Lewdness: Long Island Man Nabbed Following 'Extensive' Probe, Police Say
A Long Island man is facing nearly a dozen charges following an investigation into child pornography. Paul Allen, age 66, of Hampton Bays, was arrested Monday, May 22, at his King Street home following an “extensive investigation” by the Suffolk County DA’s Office and the Southampton Town Police Department, according to police. Investigators said the probe centered around the possession of child pornography and acts of public lewdness. Allen was arrested on the following charges: Two counts of public lewdness (misdemeanor) Three counts of promoting a sexual performance by a child less th…
Brentwood, NY
News
White Shark Tracking East After Pinging Off Long Island Coast
A large white shark apparently loves Long Island and New England and has decided to stay awhile. For the second time in a one-week span, Frosty has pinged in the Atlantic, and it's apparently moving east. Measuring 9-feet, 2 inches, and weighing 393 pounds, Frosty pinged south of Hampton Bays at around 10:15 p.m. Saturday, May 13, according to the non-profit Ocearch group. A new ping was reported on Sunday, May 21 at about 4:30 a.m. in between Block Island and Martha's Vineyard. (See the first image above.) Frosty was first pinned off the coast of Georgia on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2022. …
Brentwood, NY
News
White Shark Making Splash Off Long Island Coast
Click here for a new, updated story: White Shark Tracking East After Pinging Off Long Island Coast A large white shark is making a splash near the Long Island coast. Frosty, which measures 9-feet, 2 inches and weighs 393 pounds, pinged south of Hampton Bays at around 10:15 p.m. Saturday, May 13, according to the non-profit Ocearch group. Frosty was first pinned off the coast of Georgia on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2022. It's a Carcharodon carcharias shark, a species that includes the white shark, white pointer, and great white sharks. Great whites measure around 15 to 16 feet on averag…
Gaithersburg, MD
Lifestyle
Soon-To-Be Mother Of Two From NY Wins Big Playing Maryland Lottery Scratcher
An expecting mother from New York was gifted with a little nest egg for her children by the Maryland Lottery. While heading south to celebrate the birthday of a family member in Maryland, a woman from Long Island found herself inside a 7-Eleven location in Silver Spring, where she made a pitstop to get a drink for her daughter. She came out of the convenience store with more than a carton of milk. The woman took a flier on a Maryland Lottery scratcher, which led to her claiming a jackpot-winning $50,000 reward in the “$50,000 Cash” game. “My mom came in the store with me,” the 26-year-o…
Brentwood, NY
News
Jealous Boyfriend’s Accomplice Sentenced For Helping Kill Long Island Man On His 34th Birthday
An accomplice who helped a jealous Long Island man murder a 34-year-old victim on his birthday will spend nearly two decades in prison for his role in the killing. Dennis Jonathan Hernandez Abanao, age 23, was sentenced to 18 years behind bars in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Feb. 28. It followed his guilty plea to second-degree attempted murder in the killing of Marco Grisales, of East Hampton, in Riverhead in November 2020. Earlier Report: Jealous Boyfriend Who Killed East Hampton Man On His 34th Birthday Sentenced Prosecutors said Hernandez Abanao was recruited by 42-year–old Al…
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