Long Island School Board Trustee Resigns After Being Accused Of Verbally Abusing Student Long Island School Board Trustee Resigns After Being Accused Of Verbally Abusing Student
Long Island School Board Trustee Resigns After Being Accused Of Verbally Abusing Student A Long Island school board trustee resigned after allegedly being involved in an “incident” with a teenager where he verbally abused a student. James Mancaruso, a member of the Sachem School Board of Education, stepped down from his position after allegedly yelling and cursing at a female student on the Sachem East High School campus in Farmingville. According to News 12, Mancaruso received a pair of phone calls last week cautioning that his child was in danger and about to be attacked by other students, prompting him to head to the high school. It is alleged that a teenage girl was confro…
Long Island Man Admits Guilt In DWI Crash That Killed Woman, Hospitalized Children Long Island Man Admits Guilt In DWI Crash That Killed Woman, Hospitalized Children
Long Island Man Admits Guilt In DWI Crash That Killed Woman, Hospitalized Children A Long Island man has pleaded guilty to drinking and driving in a crash that killed a mother of three. Farmingville resident Erika Bautista, 31, was driving her three daughters in a Honda on Route 83 in September last year when it became disabled in the right lane, police said. While in the right lane with her hazard lights on, just north of South Bicycle Path in Farmingville, Bautista’s Honda was struck by Shirley resident Chris Montpetit, age 36, who was intoxicated at the time. Bautista and her three daughters were transported to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of “seriou…
Three Current, Former NYPD Officers From Long Island Charged In Bribery Scheme Three Current, Former NYPD Officers From Long Island Charged In Bribery Scheme
Three Current, Former Nypd Officers From Long Island Charged In Bribery Scheme Two NYPD officers and a retired officer from Long Island have been charged in federal court with running a bribery scheme that allegedly earned them thousands of dollars. The nine-count indictment was filed on Tuesday, May 11 charging Heather Busch, age 34, of Massapequa, Robert Hasset, age 36, of Farmingville, and Rober Smith, age 44, of Plainview, with five counts of using interstate facilities to commit bribery and two counts of conspiracy to violate the Travel Act, said the US Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York.  Smith is also charged with attempting to tra…
COVID-19: CVS Adds More Long Island Vaccination Sites COVID-19: CVS Adds More Long Island Vaccination Sites
Covid-19: CVS Adds More Long Island Vaccination Sites For those still searching out a COVID-19 vaccine, CVS Pharmacy has added five new sites on Long Island for state residents 50 and older or those with comorbidities. The addition brings the total number of CVS sites statewide to 185, up from 174 last week. Residents will need an appointment to receive a shot. To sign up, visit the pharmacy's website here.  The new sites are: Suffolk County Bohemia Kings Park Farmingville Kings Park Nassau County Mineola Statewide, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said on Tuesday, March 23, 137,814 doses have been given within the last 24 hours, and more than 1 m…
Child Killed, Four Injured After Massive Long Island House Fire Breaks Out Child Killed, Four Injured After Massive Long Island House Fire Breaks Out
Child Killed, Four Injured After Massive Long Island House Fire Breaks Out Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Child Killed In Long Island House Fire A 23-month-old girl was killed and four others were injured during an early morning house fire on Long Island. The blaze broke out around 3:08 a.m., Wednesday, March 10 at 69 Maple Lane, in the hamlet of Gordon Heights, said Suffolk County Police. Sixth Precinct officers responded to the home after a 911 caller reported a fire at the location. Nine members of an extended family were inside the residence at the time of the fire.  Gordon Heights, Yaphank, Selden, Farmingville, Middle Islan…
Man, Woman Wanted For Stealing $480 Worth Of Groceries From Long Island Stop & Shop Man, Woman Wanted For Stealing $480 Worth Of Groceries From Long Island Stop & Shop
Man, Woman Wanted For Stealing $480 Worth Of Groceries From Long Island Stop & Shop Police are searching for a man and woman who allegedly stole $480 in groceries from a Long Island Stop & Shop.  The incident reportedly took place on Thursday, Oct. 29 at approximately 3:50 p.m. at 2350 North Ocean Ave. in Farmingville.  Anyone who recognizes the couple or witnessed the incident is asked to contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers online, with the P3Tips mobile app or by calling 800-220-TIPS.
Suspect Nabbed For Stabbing Outside Long Island Restaurant Suspect Nabbed For Stabbing Outside Long Island Restaurant
Suspect Nabbed For Stabbing Outside Long Island Restaurant A suspect has been apprehended after a stabbing outside a Long Island restaurant. The incident happened Friday, Jan. 1 at approximately 5:40 p.m. in Farmingville. Following an alteration, Arlington Guzman-Mejia, age 38, of Port Jefferson Station, stabbed a man outside of Los Amigos Restaurant, located at 1075 Portion Road, Suffolk County Police said. Sixth precinct police officers responded and arrested Guzman-Mejia, 38, at the scene. The victim, 38, also of Port Jefferson, was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Guzman-Mejia was…
Missing Long Island Man Found Missing Long Island Man Found
Missing Long Island Man Found Update: A Long Island man who went missing has been found. Suffolk County Police have issued a Silver Alert for Howard Singer, who was last seen leaving his residence in Farmingville at approximately 12:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28. On Tuesday morning, Dec. 29, police announced he has been located. No further details were released. Original report: A Long Island man has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. Suffolk County Police have issued a Silver Alert for Howard Singer, who was last seen leaving his residence in Farmingville at approximately 12:30 p.m…
Missing Long Island Man Found Missing Long Island Man Found
Missing Long Island Man Found Update: A Long Island man who went missing has been found. Suffolk County Police have issued a Silver Alert for Howard Singer, who was last seen leaving his residence in Farmingville at approximately 12:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28. On Tuesday morning, Dec. 29, police announced he has been located. No further details were released. Original report: A Long Island man has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. Suffolk County Police have issued a Silver Alert for Howard Singer, who was last seen leaving his residence in Farmingville at approximately 12:30 p.m…
Six Charged  For Scheme In Which 117 Turkish Moms Gave Birth To 119 Children On Long Island Six Charged  For Scheme In Which 117 Turkish Moms Gave Birth To 119 Children On Long Island
Six Charged For Scheme In Which 117 Turkish Moms Gave Birth To 119 Children On Long Island Six Long Island residents have been indicted for allegedly operating a “birth tourism” fraud and money laundering scheme. The six were indicted on Wednesday, Dec. 2, at the federal courthouse in Central Islip, said the office of Seth D. DuCharme, Acting U.S. Attorney Eastern District of New York. The scheme, which took place in Suffolk County between approximately 2017 and 2020, involved pregnant Turkish women fraudulently entering the United States using tourist and business visas to give birth so that their children would obtain birthright citizenship and medical benef…
Man Wanted For Assaulting Victim At Long Island Party Man Wanted For Assaulting Victim At Long Island Party
Man Wanted For Assaulting Victim At Long Island Party Police are looking for a male between the ages of 15 and 25 who police said struck a 62-year-old man who was dispersing a party taking place in his home.  The incident took place at approximately 9:55 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24 at a home in Farmingville on Somers Court.  The victim, Suffolk County Police said, was treated for minor injuries at Stony Brook University Hospital.  Those with information pertaining to the incident are asked to contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers for a reward by calling 800-220-TIPS, using the P3Tips mobile app or online.
Police Asking For Help Identifying Suspects Involved In Long Island Pub Burglary Police Asking For Help Identifying Suspects Involved In Long Island Pub Burglary
Police Asking For Help Identifying Suspects Involved In Long Island Pub Burglary Police are asking the public’s help to identify and locate the people who burglarized a Long Island bar. The man and woman burglarized Village Pub, located in Farmingville at 830 Horseblock Road, during the overnight hours of Saturday, Sept. 26, said Detective Sgt. Ted Caputo of the Suffolk County Police. Police are asking the public for help identifying a man and woman allegedly involved in a burglary.Suffolk County Police Department  The suspects broke a window and stole cash. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.  Anyone wi…