How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region The most potent winter storm of the season has resulted in scores of school closures and slippery travel conditions. Here's a look at some snowfall totals reported to the National Weather Service and other sources on Tuesday morning, Feb. 28. If you don't see your town listed, post the total in a comment. New York Manhattan Central Park, 1.8  inches Nassau County Manhasset Hills, 3.5 inches Herricks, 3.5 inches Suffolk County Commack, 5 inches Centereach, 4.5 inches Mattituck, 4.5 inches Mount Sina, 4.5 inches Bridgehampton, 4.4 inches Rockland County Stony Point, 6.1 inc…
Teens Doing 'Kool-Aid Man Challenge' For TikTok Smashed Fences At LI Homes, Police Say Teens Doing 'Kool-Aid Man Challenge' For TikTok Smashed Fences At LI Homes, Police Say
Teens Doing 'Kool-Aid Man Challenge' For TikTok Smashed Fences At LI Homes, Police Say Several teenagers are facing charges after allegedly damaging property at Long Island homes as part of a TikTok challenge, authorities said. A homeowner in Centereach called 911 shortly after 4 a.m. Monday, Feb. 20, to report that six people had been caught on surveillance video kicking portions of his fence down on Cobblestone Court, according to Suffolk County Police. The homeowner told police the incident had happened at around 1 a.m., but the suspects returned several hours later and ran through the fence. When officers arrived a short time later, they found all six suspects, who rang…
Know Them? Duo Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards On Long Island Know Them? Duo Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards On Long Island
Know Them? Duo Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards On Long Island Police on Long Island are seeking the public's assistance in identifying two men who allegedly used stolen credit cards. The incident took place in Centereach on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, at a Walmart. The two men purchased items from Walmart, located at 161 Centereach Mall, using credit cards that were stolen earlier that day, said the Suffolk County Police.  Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.  Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous …
Man Who 'Nearly Killed' Police Officer In Stabbing On Long Island Pleads Guilty Man Who 'Nearly Killed' Police Officer In Stabbing On Long Island Pleads Guilty
Man Who 'Nearly Killed' Police Officer In Stabbing On Long Island Pleads Guilty A man accused of stabbing a Long Island police officer during an attempted arrest, nearly killing him, is facing more than a decade behind bars after confessing to the attack. Jonathan Nunez, age 27, of Centereach, pleaded guilty to nearly a dozen charges in Suffolk County Court on Monday, Feb. 6, including aggravated assault on a police officer. Prosecutors said Suffolk County Police Officer Christopher Racioppo attempted to stop Nunez at around 10:30 p.m. on April 10, 2021 after observing him driving in an erratic manner with his lights off in Patchogue, on South Ocean Boulevard. When R…
Know Him? Centereach Stolen Truck Thief On Loose Know Him? Centereach Stolen Truck Thief On Loose
Know Him? Centereach Stolen Truck Thief On Loose Police in Suffolk County are seeking the public's help to identify and locate a man who allegedly stole a truck from a Centereach parking lot last year. The man allegedly a 2017 Dodge Ram truck from the parking lot of 7-Eleven, located at 1740 Route 25, at midnight on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. The keys to the truck were left inside the vehicle, the Suffolk County Police said. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an an…
Vehicle Crashes Into Pole In Centereach Vehicle Crashes Into Pole In Centereach
Vehicle Crashes Into Pole In Centereach Officers responded to a single-vehicle crash that happened on Long Island in the early morning hours. A vehicle crashed into a pole in Centereach on Holbrook Road at about 2 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19, the Suffolk County Police Department reported. Authorities did not have information about whether anyone was injured in the crash but said there were no serious injuries reported. SCPD did not share the make and model of the vehicle involved in the crash.
Centereach Man Indicted For Murder Of 33-Year-Old Woman In Parking Lot Of Coram Strip Mall Centereach Man Indicted For Murder Of 33-Year-Old Woman In Parking Lot Of Coram Strip Mall
Centereach Man Indicted For Murder Of 33-Year-Old Woman In Parking Lot Of Coram Strip Mall A 30-year-old man was indicted on a murder charge in the fatal shooting of a 33-year-old woman in a Long Island parking lot. Anthony Santiesteban, of Centereach, was charged with second-degree murder and two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon in the death of Martina Thompson, of East Patchogue, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced on Wednesday, Nov. 9. Investigators found that on Saturday, Oct. 29, Santiesteban engaged in a lengthy conversation with Thompson, which was captured on surveillance video, and then followed her into a deso…
Restaurant Chain Known For Southern-Style Comfort Food Coming To Levittown Restaurant Chain Known For Southern-Style Comfort Food Coming To Levittown
Restaurant Chain Known For Southern-Style Comfort Food Coming To Levittown A fast-casual restaurant chain known for serving up Southern-style comfort food is set to open a new location on Long Island. Texas Chicken & Burgers signed a long-term lease for a 1,500 square-foot location at Levittown Mews Shopping Center, located on Hempstead Turnpike, Breslin Realty announced on Monday, Nov. 7. Representatives did not announce when the new Levittown eatery is scheduled to open. Texas Chicken & Burgers operates numerous locations across New York State, including locations in Hicksville, Elmont, and Centereach. Learn more about the restaurant chain here.
Centereach Man Charged After East Patchogue Woman Shot, Killed In Coram Centereach Man Charged After East Patchogue Woman Shot, Killed In Coram
Centereach Man Charged After East Patchogue Woman Shot, Killed In Coram A suspect is now in custody after the fatal shooting of a young woman on Long Island. The shooting happened around 1:25 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 in Coram. Suffolk County Police responded to a 911 call reporting shots fired in the rear parking lot of 24 Middle Country Road. When officers arrived, they located the woman suffering from a gunshot wound, police said. The woman, Martina Thompson, age 33, of East Patchogue, was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue where she was pronounced dead. On Tuesday, Nov. 1, police arrested Anthony Santiesteban, age 30, …
Police Search For Trio Accused Of Using Stolen Credit Cards At Lake Grove, Centereach Stores Police Search For Trio Accused Of Using Stolen Credit Cards At Lake Grove, Centereach Stores
Police Search For Trio Accused Of Using Stolen Credit Cards At Lake Grove, Centereach Stores Authorities are searching for three men who are accused of using stolen credit cards at two businesses on Long Island. Three men used a stolen credit card at Walmart, located at 161 Centereach Mall in Centereach, on Monday, Sept. 5, Suffolk County Crime Stoppers reported on Monday, Oct. 17. They also used a stolen credit card at Speedway, located at 2825 Middle Country Road in Lake Grove, that same day, authorities said. The credit cards were stolen from a pocketbook that was in a vehicle on Talisam Drive in Dix Hills on either Sunday, Sept. 4, or Sept. 5, authorities report…
Police Seek Info After Driver Shoots At Car Driven By South Setauket Man In Centereach Police Seek Info After Driver Shoots At Car Driven By South Setauket Man In Centereach
Police Seek Info After Driver Shoots At Car Driven By South Setauket Man In Centereach Police are investigating after a driver fired a shot at a car that was stopped at a stop sign on Long Island. The incident happened in Centereach at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16, on North Washington Avenue near Oxhead Road, the Suffolk County Police Department said. Police said a 42-year-old South Setauket man was driving a 2019 Chrysler 300 south on North Washington Avenue. The Chrysler stopped at a stop sign when a dark gray or black Jeep SUV approached the Chrysler from behind and crossed into the northbound lane to pass the Chrysler, police said. While passing the Chrysler, the dri…
New York Man Claims '$1,000 A Week For Life' CASH4LIFE Prize New York Man Claims '$1,000 A Week For Life' CASH4LIFE Prize
New York Man Claims '$1,000 A Week For Life' Cash4Life Prize A Long Island man won a "$1,000 A Week For Life" lottery prize. Edward Prush, of Centereach, claimed the prize from the CASH4LIFE drawing on Monday, Aug. 1, New York Lottery announced on Thursday, Oct. 6.  The winning numbers from the drawing were: 11 20 36 40 46 Cash Ball 02, NY Lottery said. Prush chose to receive his prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $651,000 after required withholdings, the lottery said.  The winning lottery ticket was purchased at the Club House Café, which is located at 1937 Middle County Road in Centereach, NY Lottery reported.