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Mar 18, 2025

And Another One: Suffolk County Sheriff's Deputies Make a Street-Racing Arrest

Nicholas Mulligan, 20, of Farmingdale was arrested for partaking in illegal speed contest.

Mar 6, 2025

The Unlucky Thirteen: Suffolk DA Tierney Dismantles Gang-Related Car Theft Ring

The defendants are charged with breaking into 52 vehicles, stealing 15, and swiping 75 credit cards—through which they raked up $40,000 in fraudulent purchases—since February of 2023.

Mar 5, 2025

Tough to Burn After Viewing: Netflix’s “American Murder” Recalls Late Blue Point Native Gabby Petito

Van Life couple Petito and her boyfriend turned eventual murderer, Brian Laundrie, were Long Island born and raised.

Feb 28, 2025

South Shore Rotten Apple of the Week: Crack Cocaine, Battered Dogs Recovered in Brentwood Home

Stacy Zimmer, 48, of Brentwood was arrested on Feb. 19th and charged with animal cruelty and drug possession.

Feb 21, 2025

A Pair of Suffolk Men Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Tires and Rims from 100-Plus Cars

Dwayne Jones, 46, of Central Islip, and co-defendant Randy Woods, 38, of Wyandanch, previously pled guilty to stealing tires and rims from 114 vehicles from July 1, 2022, to October 20, 2023. Woods will spend 5 to 10 years behind bars, while Jones is due for 4 to 8 himself.

Feb 18, 2025

Suffolk County Employee Charged with Accepting Bribes, Falsifying Documents

Suffolk County District Attorney's Office: Brianna Hassett, 33, of Wading River faces 3 1/2 to 7 years in prison.

Jan 29, 2025

Suffolk County Cops Make Fast and Furious Bust on Road Warriors

According to police, law enforcement on patrol spotted a 2018 Audi racing a 2011 Infiniti at speeds of more than 90 miles per hour on Sills Road, near Woodside Avenue, in Medford.

Dec 18, 2024

New Charges for Accused Murder Monster

Another victim of accused murder monster Rex A. Heuermann has been announced by District Attorney Raymond Tierney, bringing the total of women he allegedly killed to seven.

Dec 11, 2024

Daniel Penny – NOT GUILTY

Daniel Penny is found NOT GUILTY of criminally negligent homicide in a unanimous jury verdict.

Dec 11, 2024

Farmingville Man Convicted Of Felony Environmental Crimes

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Giampiero Cali, 48, of Farmingville, pleaded guilty to Endangering the Public Health, Safety or the Environment in the First Degree, a class C felony, and other related charges.

Sep 10, 2024

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.

Sep 9, 2024

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.

Sep 9, 2024

Riverhead man indicted for shooting into Hampton Bays residence

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the indictment of Lawrence Brown Jr., 26, of Riverhead, on charges including Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree. The indictment follows a shooting incident in Hampton Bays.

Sep 6, 2024

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.

Sep 6, 2024

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.

Sep 5, 2024

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.

Sep 5, 2024

Consumer Sues Pixi, Inc. Cosmetics for Deceptive Claims Regarding Collagen

A recent class action lawsuit has been filed against a prominent cosmetics company, alleging deceptive marketing practices regarding its "Collagen" product line. The complaint, filed by Brian Kelly in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York on August 12, 2024, accuses Pixi, Inc. of misleading consumers by falsely advertising that their products contain collagen.

Sep 5, 2024

Uniondale Union Free School District Accused of Racial Discrimination

A middle school student's mother has filed a lawsuit against a school district, alleging racial discrimination and harassment by a teacher. The complaint was filed by Krystal Moses on behalf of her daughter J.M., in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York on August 26, 2024, naming the Uniondale Union Free School District and several individuals as defendants.

Sep 4, 2024

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.

Sep 4, 2024

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.

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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.


Sports

The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Impact Jays Are Returning

As the fantasy season starts to dwindle down it gets harder and harder to find gems off of the waiver wire. Sure, you will be able to grab the next hot thing from AAA when the rosters expand in a few weeks, but they are unproven talent. In order to get proven MLB talent off of waivers, or in a trade that doesn't give them their value back, you have to be very shrewd.


Sports

The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Who's Losing Playing Time?

Hi, I'm Jack Thaler and I hoped you enjoyed last week's edition of My Fantasy Baseball Experience. This week I will be talking about playing time.Believe it or not, playing time affects fantasy baseball more than you probably think so today I will be talking about two emerging conflicts that involve playing time as the MLB season gets closer to the final stretch.