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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.
District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announces hiring of twenty assistant district attorneys for 2024
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the appointment of 20 new Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs). This class of ADAs will first undergo an intensive multi-week training program taught by members of the Appeals and Training Bureau before they begin their tenure in Suffolk County First District Court, where they will prosecute misdemeanor crimes, gaining investigative and trial experience.
Visually-Impaired Plaintiff Sues Hospitality Company Over Website Accessibility Issues
A visually-impaired man has filed a class-action lawsuit against a prominent hospitality company, alleging that its website is inaccessible to blind and visually-impaired users. Victor Andrews filed the complaint in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York on August 16, 2024, against Grupo Gitano, LLC.
Healthier U Offers Virtual Session for 'Couch to 5K' Program
Healthier U's 2024 "Couch to 5K" program is offering an information session for those interested in beginning a running routine. The virtual session will be held on Zoom on Friday, September 6, from 12 pm to 1 pm. Registration is required, and a Zoom link will be provided upon registration.
NYC employee arrested for submitting forged doctor notes
Alan Anderson, 55, of Oakdale, an employee of the New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS), was arrested for allegedly possessing and submitting 12 forged doctor notes to his employer in an effort to avoid appearing for work. This arrest is the result of a joint investigation by the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office and the New York City Department of Investigation.
Mother indicted for murder after wrong-way crash kills her nine-year-old child
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced today that Kerri Bedrick, 32, of Centerport, has been indicted for Murder in the Second Degree and other related charges. The indictment follows a multi-vehicle crash allegedly caused by Bedrick while impaired by methamphetamine, resulting in the death of her nine-year-old son.
Brentwood man indicted for fleeing fatal crash involving motorcyclist
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced today that Manuel Gomez, 46, of Brentwood, has been indicted for Leaving the Scene of an Incident Without Reporting and other related charges. Gomez is accused of operating a motor vehicle while his driving privileges in New York State were suspended and subsequently leaving the scene of a crash that resulted in the death of Andres Eloy Khammach La Cruz, 31, also from Brentwood.
Huntington man pleads guilty to grand larceny involving mother's pension
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney and New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced that Moses K. Johnson, 63, of Huntington, pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree for stealing more than $56,000 of his mother’s public pension payments following her death in April 2021.
Former facility manager sentenced for stealing from autistic residents
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Desiree Etheridge, 50, the former facility manager at Eden II in Saint James, has been sentenced to one to three years in prison. Etheridge pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree for stealing funds from the ATM cards of six residents with autism spectrum disorder.
William Floyd High School resumes classes after addressing gas leak
On Monday, September 2, at 4:54 pm, officials announced that the full network, including internet and phones, is back online. Consequently, school will resume as normal on Tuesday morning.
Daily Feed
Bo Knows Fantasy
This week, the New York Mets lost out on Kyle Tucker and quickly pivoted to Bo Bichette, and for fantasy purposes, this is an absolute win for Bichette managers and those targeting the star. You will hear talk that Bichette is switching positions, and long term that is why some teams were hesitant to commit to lengthy contracts, but for fantasy players, that should not matter at all.
Ex-Giants and Jets Wife Runs for Congress
The wife of former New York Giants and New York Jets wide receiver Plaxico Burress has announced her run for New Jersey’s 9th Congressional District. Attorney and former Penn State athlete Tiffany Burress is seeking the seat currently held by Rep. Nellie Pou.
Desai is Now #1 in the Country
Smithtown East High School junior Trishna Desai delivered a historic performance recently, bowling an impressive 804 series. The milestone marked the first 800 series recorded in Suffolk County girls bowling in more than six years, a rare achievement that immediately turned heads across the county. Desai’s remarkable series featured game scores of 268, 279, and 257, showcasing consistency, power, and precision throughout the set.