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Hempstead Man Indicted For Dog Fighting, Weapons, Drug Possession

March 12, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Lindsay Press A Hempstead man has been indicted on several charges, including dog fighting, weapons and drug possession. In September 2024, the Nassau County Police Department and Drug Enforcement Agency Task Force were involved […]

Roosevelt Man Arrested at Traffic Stop for Gun Possession

March 12, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Roosevelt man arrested early this morning after a traffic stop led to the discovery of a loaded weapon. On March 12 at 1:03 a.m., a 2016 Dodge Charger traveling southbound on Babylon Turnpike was […]

Illegal Gambling Machines Seized at Two Brentwood Businesses; 3 Arrested

March 12, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County officers arrested three people at two Brentwood businesses with illegal gambling devices. On March 11 at about 7:25 p.m., Third Precinct Investigative Unit officers, with the help of Third Precinct Community Response Unit […]

$2000 Worth of Liquor Purchased With Stolen Credit Card at Kings Park Store

March 12, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County officers are asking for the public’s help in identifying and finding the man who allegedly stole items from a Kings Park business last month. On February 7 at approximately 8:20 p.m., the man […]

Cash Register Stolen From East Patchogue Restaurant

March 12, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County officers are asking for the public’s help in identifying and finding the man who allegedly burglarized a restaurant in East Patchogue in December. On December 30 at about 12:50 a.m., a man allegedly […]

Our First Responders Stepped Up. Now Our Government Must Do the Same

March 11, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Nick LaLota The extraordinary dedication of Long Island’s first responders was on full display during the recent brush fires that tore through parts of Brookhaven and Southampton Towns. Their swift and selfless response not […]

Smithtown Offers Online Building Applications

March 11, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

The Town of Smithtown Building Department has officially launched a new system for homeowners and contractors that will allow them to apply for building permits online for a variety of home repairs and improvements. This […]

Pols, DAs: Remove ‘Dangerous,’ ‘Outdated’ Drugged Driving Loopholes

March 11, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell For the second year in a row, local politicians, district attorneys, state organizations and victims’ families held a rally at the Million Dollar Staircase in Albany on March 11 to call for […]

Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine Provides Updates of County at LIMBA

March 11, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

On March 14, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine will be the guest speaker at LIMBA (Long Island Metro Business Action). This event will take place at the Candlelight Diner, located at 56 Veterans Memorial Highway […]

Riverhead Man Convicted after Fatal Drunk Driving Crash

March 11, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Seven Cars Involved in Collision By Lindsay Press A Riverhead man could face five to 15 years in jail after being convicted for a fatal DWI crash that involved seven vehicles. On August 7 at […]