Missing Suffolk County Man Found Safe, Police Say
Update:
A 33-year-old Long Island man who was reported missing on Saturday, Feb. 12, has been found safe.
Williams Contreras, of East Northport, has been located, the Suffolk County Police Department reported on Wednesday, Feb. 16.
Original report:
Police have asked the public for help locating a missing 33-year-old Long Island man.
Williams Contreras, of East Northport, was last seen at a family member's home on Grange Street in Huntington at about 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 11, according to the Suffolk County Police Department.
Contreras was reported missing by a family member at about…
Duo Nabbed For Attempting To Rob Suffolk County Bank, Police Say
A serial bank robber was among two who were busted attempting to rob a Long Island branch, police announced.
According to the Suffolk County Police Department, Mastic resident Dominic Scotto, age 31, entered Chase Bank on Grand Boulevard in Deer Park at approximately 4:50 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 13, handing a teller a note demanding cash.
When the teller declined, police said that Scotto left the bank empty-handed, and he and his driver, West Islip resident Adam Postiglione, age 32, were arrested outside the bank after authorities were notified.
Both were taken into custody without incident…
Long Island Resident Claims NY Lottery Prize With Guaranteed $7 Million Payout
A Long Island man has claimed a $1,000 A Day top prize from the New York Lottery CASH4LIFE drawing.
The man, an unidentified resident of Huntington, claimed the For Life prize, worth a guaranteed minimum payout of $7,000,000, on behalf of the One Lucky Day LLC, the New York Lottery announced on Friday, July 16.
The winner opted to receive his prize in a single lump-sum payment totaling $4,081,768 after required withholdings.
The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased at Cards n Things located at 301 Clay Pitts Rd. in East Northport.
The New York Lottery contributed $294,054,815 in L…
