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New contamination found at Sag Harbor Bridge Street site, review continues
Government

New contamination found at Sag Harbor Bridge Street site, review continues

DEC found VOCs, PAHs and PFAS in soil, groundwater and air at 7 and 11 Bridge Street, and the cleanup review now moves to a new work plan.

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ICE arrests convicted child sex offender in Suffolk County, officials say
Government

ICE arrests convicted child sex offender in Suffolk County, officials say

ICE arrested Jose Fuentes-Saravia, a Salvadoran national convicted in Suffolk County of child sexual abuse, after a final removal order.

Marcus Williams1m read
Passenger killed in North Patchogue crash, police say
Community

Passenger killed in North Patchogue crash, police say

A left turn at Waverly Avenue and Buckley Road turned deadly when a Kia Forte collided with a Dodge Ram, killing East Patchogue passenger Hilton Spokony.

Marcus Williams2m read
MTA drops Port Jefferson Station site purchase, slowing electrification plan
Government

MTA drops Port Jefferson Station site purchase, slowing electrification plan

The MTA has walked away from the former Lawrence Aviation site, stalling a Port Jefferson Branch electrification plan tied to a rail yard on 40 acres. Suffolk riders now face more delay, and no clear replacement for the land.

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Suffolk Legislature schedules June committee week, invites public testimony
Government

Suffolk Legislature schedules June committee week, invites public testimony

Budget, public safety and housing items head to Hauppauge before Suffolk lawmakers vote on the county college budget on June 23.

Marcus Williams2m read
Amityville extends apartment moratorium, seeks resident feedback on impact
Government

Amityville extends apartment moratorium, seeks resident feedback on impact

Amityville kept its apartment freeze in place and is now asking residents whether it protected the village or limited housing options for renters, seniors and young adults.

Marcus Williams2m read
Qdoba plans North Lindenhurst, Riverhead openings in Suffolk expansion
Business

Qdoba plans North Lindenhurst, Riverhead openings in Suffolk expansion

Qdoba is lining up drive-thru sites in North Lindenhurst and Riverhead as Burger Brothers targets 20 Long Island restaurants.

Sarah Chen2m read
Lindenhurst man charged in thefts from Manorville shrine donation box
Community

Lindenhurst man charged in thefts from Manorville shrine donation box

Police say a Lindenhurst man cut locks on outdoor donation boxes at a Manorville shrine and stole cash in a string of nighttime thefts over three weeks.

Sarah Chen2m read
Tierney details Gilgo Beach case in exclusive pre-sentencing interview
Government

Tierney details Gilgo Beach case in exclusive pre-sentencing interview

Tierney sat down one week before Rex Heuermann’s sentencing as the Gilgo case stays open to more charges and unanswered questions.

Marcus Williams2m read
PopUp Bagels opens first permanent Suffolk County shop in Westhampton
Business

PopUp Bagels opens first permanent Suffolk County shop in Westhampton

A line formed by 6:30 a.m. as PopUp Bagels opened its first permanent Suffolk shop on Westhampton’s Main Street, backed by a Tate’s cookie schmear.

Sarah Chen1m read
Huntington Station residents oppose proposed McDonald’s at busy intersection
Government

Huntington Station residents oppose proposed McDonald’s at busy intersection

A packed Huntington zoning hearing over a McDonald’s at East Pulaski Road and Park Avenue centered on traffic, emergency access and a right-turn-only plan.

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West Islip driver arrested after striking bicycling boy and fleeing scene
Government

West Islip driver arrested after striking bicycling boy and fleeing scene

A 13-year-old bicyclist was struck on a West Islip road and left behind, then police say detectives traced the driver to Deer Park.

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Postal worker in Moriches indicted in rape case involving teens
Community

Postal worker in Moriches indicted in rape case involving teens

A Moriches postal worker was indicted in a case involving two 15-year-old girls, including one alleged assault inside a USPS vehicle, jolting East Hampton families.

Lisa Park2m read
Ocean Beach voters keep incumbents in village leadership sweep
Government

Ocean Beach voters keep incumbents in village leadership sweep

Ocean Beach kept every incumbent, with James Mallott beating Ian Levine 408-239 as 647 voters backed continuity.

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Hauppauge man pleads guilty in fatal crash that killed Nassau officer
Community

Hauppauge man pleads guilty in fatal crash that killed Nassau officer

A Hauppauge man admitted he was drunk and ran a red light before a January crash that killed Nassau officer Patricia Espinosa. He faces up to 22 years when he is sentenced July 20.

Marcus Williams2m read
Holbrook man killed in Broadway Avenue hit-and-run, police say
Community

Holbrook man killed in Broadway Avenue hit-and-run, police say

Mario Corvasce, 66, was killed outside 780 Broadway Avenue after a southbound driver fled, adding another fatal hit-and-run to Suffolk County’s traffic toll.

Marcus Williams2m read
Silver Alert issued for Centereach man missing on morning walk
Community

Silver Alert issued for Centereach man missing on morning walk

A Centereach man with Parkinson’s has been missing since June 3 after leaving for his usual walk, and police say he may be on Portion Road or Middle Country Road.

Sarah Chen2m read
Better Burger opens first permanent restaurant in Selden
Business

Better Burger opens first permanent restaurant in Selden

Better Burger turned years of truck service and a seasonal Manorville stop into its first permanent Selden restaurant, betting that loyal customers will follow to 1070 Middle Country Road.

Sarah Chen2m read
Former Suffolk County employee sentenced in bribery, license fraud case
Government

Former Suffolk County employee sentenced in bribery, license fraud case

A Wading River woman used her county licensing post to sell access, then got 1 1/2 to 3 years in prison. The case traces back to her June 2021 hire.

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Early voting opens for June primaries in Suffolk County
Government

Early voting opens for June primaries in Suffolk County

Suffolk County’s nine-day early-voting window runs June 13-21, and June 13 is also the registration and mail-ballot deadline. Voters can use 28 sites across the county.

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Station Yards opens Phase 2B, adding 175 homes in Ronkonkoma
Business

Station Yards opens Phase 2B, adding 175 homes in Ronkonkoma

Phase 2B adds 175 market-rate homes in Ronkonkoma, with rents starting around $2,105 and climbing above $5,000 as Station Yards keeps growing.

Sarah Chen2m read
Bay Shore motorcyclist seriously injured in Islip crash, police say
Community

Bay Shore motorcyclist seriously injured in Islip crash, police say

A Bay Shore rider was thrown onto a lawn after his motorcycle hit a Tahoe at Raymond Street and South Bay Avenue, sending him to South Shore University Hospital.

Marcus Williams1m read
New Suffolk mosque to break ground, serving growing Muslim community
Community

New Suffolk mosque to break ground, serving growing Muslim community

Suffolk’s new 34,000-square-foot mosque broke ground in Shirley, reflecting a Long Island Muslim community now about 100,000 strong.

Sarah Chen2m read
Former Brentwood pastor sentenced to more than 17 years for abuse
Community

Former Brentwood pastor sentenced to more than 17 years for abuse

A former Brentwood pastor got 17 1/2 years after using his church role to abuse minors online and in person, including a rape at Heritage Park in Mount Sinai.

Marcus Williams2m read
Smithtown man charged with attempted murder after St. James attack
Community

Smithtown man charged with attempted murder after St. James attack

A Smithtown man was indicted after prosecutors say he stabbed a relative in St. James, strangled them unconscious and threatened a child hiding in a closet.

Marcus Williams2m read
The Pizzeria opens eighth Long Island location in Yaphank's The Boulevard
Business

The Pizzeria opens eighth Long Island location in Yaphank's The Boulevard

The Pizzeria opened its eighth Long Island restaurant in Yaphank with 55 workers, betting The Boulevard’s growth will keep the dining room busy.

Sarah Chen2m read
Suffolk County woman pleads guilty in bank fraud, identity theft scheme
Business

Suffolk County woman pleads guilty in bank fraud, identity theft scheme

A Medford woman admitted using stolen online identities and fake military and passport cards to pull money from a Fredonia bank account.

Sarah Chen2m read
Housing lottery opens at Greybarn Patchogue, rents start at $1,655
Business

Housing lottery opens at Greybarn Patchogue, rents start at $1,655

Greybarn Patchogue has opened a lottery for 14 affordable rentals starting at $1,655, plus one veterans unit. Applications run through June 22 at 5 p.m.

Sarah Chen2m read
Suffolk honors East Islip student Stephen Foray for academic dedication
Education

Suffolk honors East Islip student Stephen Foray for academic dedication

Suffolk County honored East Islip senior Stephen Foray, whose cafeteria forecasts and social media weather reports grew into a clear path toward meteorology.

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