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Riverhead man sentenced to 22 years for fatal stabbing
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced today that Gelber Lopez Perez, 20, of Riverhead, has been sentenced to 22 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision. The sentencing follows his guilty plea to Manslaughter in the First Degree for the fatal stabbing of Tony Fernando Alvarado Ajcuc, 26, also of Riverhead.
Brookhaven Animal Shelter to host Oktoberfest event on September 28
On September 28, the Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center will be featured during Oktoberfest at the Millhouse Inn, located at 284 Mill Road in Yaphank. Doors open at noon. Visitors can meet dogs available for adoption, obtain Matchmaker Forms, get volunteer information, and make donations to support the shelter's animals. Guests will enjoy food, drinks, music, and more.
Smithtown Promise Shared With Students
The Smithtown Central School District, under the direction of Superintendent Dr.Mark Secaur, is introducing, The Smithtown Promise.
Suffolk cardiologist sentenced for possessing child pornography
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that cardiologist Frank Pollaro, 55, of Deer Park, was sentenced to four to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child.
Kevin LaValle launches history video series featuring Davis Meeting House
Town Clerk Kevin LaValle has announced the launch of his “Talking History with the Town Clerk” video series, starting with a tour of the Davis Meeting House in Coram. The video features insights from Town Historian Barbara Russell, researcher Lynne Scofield, and Interim President Suzanne Johnson from the Town of Brookhaven Davis Town Meeting House Historical Society.
Residents Rally to Push for Nick's Law
They gathered around his truck—family, friends, elected officials—to remember him and advocate for a law, Nick's Law, that would have levied harsher penalties for the person who ran him over and fled the scene.
Babylon Beautification Society President on Annual Craft Fair: 'It's 50 Years So It's Special'
"It's 50 years so it's special," said Frank Petruzzo, president of the Babylon Beautification Society, which sponsors the event. "It's a big milestone for us. The fair back 50 years ago was very small as was the Beautification Society. But it's grown now into one of Long Island's largest craft fairs. We have tens of thousands of people come into our village every year."
This Week's Man on the Street Topic: The Chinese Spy
With China making moves across the globe to supplant the U.S. as the world's superpower, infiltration of the government by Communist spies is of growing concern. The South Shore Press Man on the Street asked residents what they thought about the Red China spy who was a high level aide in the administrations of Gov. Kathy Hochul and Andrew Cuomo.
Honor Those That Died on 9/11
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Greater Gordon Heights Chamber of Commerce
Greater Gordon Heights Chamber of Commerce Unveils Minority Business Growth Program
Register Now For ASFP's 7th Annual East End Long Island Walk
The Long Island Chapter of The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP LI), a leading suicide research and prevention organization in the US, invites you to join us for the annual East End Long Island Walk on Sunday, September 22nd at the Smith Point County Park in Shirley, NY. This is one of hundreds of events that AFSP sponsors each year. This is the 7th year that AFSP Long Island is holding its annual East End Long Island Walk to raise funds to support suicide awareness and prevention. The Community Walks, held in hundreds of communities across the country, are the core of the Out of the Darkness movement, which began in 2004. These events give people the courage to open up about their own connections to the cause, and a platform to create a culture that's smart about mental health. Friends, family members, neighbors and coworkers walk side-by-side, supporting each other and in memory of those we've lost.
Where Drivers Found Cheapest Diesel Across Suffolk County in Week Ending Aug. 31
There was a single gas station in cities across Suffolk County selling diesel at the lowest price of $2.89 per gallon in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The Plague of Drugs Flowing Freely Across a Wide Open Border
Nationwide deaths including those of the military and veterans that are related to the black market Fentanyl is rising. Many victims got hooked on pain pills following medical procedures. Since 2000 more than a million people in the United States have died from drug overdoses, the majority of which were opioids. The crisis has also become a major U.S. foreign policy issue, with most supply coming from China and Mexico.
Which Gas Stations in Suffolk County Had The Cheapest E85 Gas During Week Ending Aug. 31
There were two gas stations in cities across Suffolk County selling E85 gas at the lowest price of $2.29 per gallon in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Cheapest Midgrade Gas Found in Suffolk County During Week Ending Aug. 31
There was a single gas station in cities across Suffolk County selling midgrade gas at the lowest price of $3.07 per gallon in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Which Gas Stations in Suffolk County Had the Cheapest Regular Gas During Week Ending Aug. 31
There was a single gas station in cities across Suffolk County selling regular gas at the lowest price of $2.69 per gallon in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
St. James man indicted for murder of ex-wife and her boyfriend
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Daniel Coppola, 50, of St. James, has been indicted on four counts of Murder in the First Degree. Coppola is accused of fatally shooting his ex-wife, Kelly Coppola, 50, and her boyfriend, Kenneth Pohlman Jr., 53, at their home in St. James.
Former president pleads guilty to stealing $70k from Dix Hills Soccer Club
Matthew Dickson, 44, of Dix Hills and the former Vice President and President of the Dix Hills Soccer Club, pleaded guilty to Petit Larceny for embezzling over $70,000 from the club in 2022. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney made the announcement on September 6, 2024.
This Week's Man on the Street Topic: The Chinese Spy
With China making moves across the globe to supplant the U.S. as the world's superpower, infiltration of the government by Communist spies is of growing concern. The South Shore Press Man on the Street asked residents what they thought about the Red China spy who was a high level aide in the administrations of Gov. Kathy Hochul and Andrew Cuomo.
Bay Shore man sentenced for stabbing former girlfriend during argument
Jorge Guevara, 49, of Bay Shore, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision. This follows a jury's June conviction for Attempted Assault in the First Degree and other charges related to an incident where he stabbed his former girlfriend in the neck with scissors.
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Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk
Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.
NYC resident sues city, police officers over alleged excessive force during bike ride
A New York City man has filed a lawsuit accusing NYPD officers of excessive force and false arrest during what was supposed to be a routine bike ride.
GEICO sues medical supply firm, alleges $620K fraud scheme involving no-fault claims
Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO) and its subsidiaries have filed a lawsuit against a New York medical supply company and its owner, alleging a scheme to defraud the insurer of more than $620,000 through false no-fault insurance claims.