Long Island-Based Manufacturer Lays Off 340 Long Island-Based Manufacturer Lays Off 340
Long Island-Based Manufacturer Lays Off 340 More than 300 people, including 44 locally, were left jobless when Premier Fixtures LLC, a Hauppauge-based manufacturer of customized merchandising displays and fixtures, closed its door last week. The company, known for its custom architectural woodwork, filed a WARN notice with the state Labor Department saying the company would close on the same day it filed the notice on Wednesday, Sept. 11. In addition to the lay-offs at the plant located at 400 Oser Ave., a total of 296 employees have also lost  jobs at the company's Virginia and Washington locations. The company listed eco…
Man Wanted For Allegedly Stealing Wallet From Long Island Bank, Police Say Man Wanted For Allegedly Stealing Wallet From Long Island Bank, Police Say
Man Wanted For Allegedly Stealing Wallet From Long Island Bank, Police Say Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are on the lookout for a man suspected of stealing a wallet from a Hauppauge bank. Police say a man, pictured above, took a wallet from the ATM vestibule at Bank of America, (190 Motor Parkway) on Friday, Aug. 2 around 7:10 p.m. To submit an anonymous tip, call 1-800-220-TIPS, text “SCPD” and your message to “CRIMES” (274637) or submit an email at www.tipsubmit.com. All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.
Motorcyclist, Passenger Seriously Injured In Hauppauge Crash Motorcyclist, Passenger Seriously Injured In Hauppauge Crash
Motorcyclist, Passenger Seriously Injured In Hauppauge Crash A motorcyclist and his passenger were both seriously injured in a crash on Long Island. It happened just after 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31 in Hauppauge. Laura Ruggiero, 36, of Hauppauge was driving a 2016 Nissan northbound on Veterans Memorial Highway when the vehicle attempted to make a left turn onto MacArthur Boulevard and collided with a 2003 Harley Davidson traveling northbound on Veterans Memorial Highway, Suffolk County Police said. The motorcyclist, Joseph Waite, 60, of Shirley, was transported to Southside Hospital Medical Center in Bay Shore, with serious injuries. Waite…
Man Wanted For Stealing Cash At Hauppauge Gas Station, Police Say Man Wanted For Stealing Cash At Hauppauge Gas Station, Police Say
Man Wanted For Stealing Cash At Hauppauge Gas Station, Police Say Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are on the lookout for a man suspected of stealing cash at a Hauppauge gas station. Police say a man, pictured above, stole $120 from a victim’s pocket at BP Gas Station (204 Wheeler Road) on Thursday, July 18 around 1:20 p.m. The man fled in a small blue sedan, according to police. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for any information that leads to an arrest. To submit an anonymous tip, call 1-800-220-TIPS, text “SCPD” and your message to “CRIMES” (274637) or submit an email at…
Know Him? Man Accused Of Using Stolen Credit Cards At Seven Long Island Gas Stations Know Him? Man Accused Of Using Stolen Credit Cards At Seven Long Island Gas Stations
Know Him? Man Accused Of Using Stolen Credit Cards At Seven Long Island Gas Stations Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are on the lookout for a man suspected of using stolen credit cards at multiple area gas stations. Police say a man, pictured above, used stolen credit cards at a total of seven gas stations throughout Hauppauge, Smithtown and Wyandanch between Monday, June 17 and Tuesday, June 18. The credit cards were in a wallet that had been previously stolen from a 2001 Mercedes, according to police. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for any information that leads to an arrest. To submit an…
Man Found Dead After Overnight House Fire Breaks Out In Hauppauge Man Found Dead After Overnight House Fire Breaks Out In Hauppauge
Man Found Dead After Overnight House Fire Breaks Out In Hauppauge A 59-year-old man was found dead inside his Hauppauge home from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after setting the residence on fire, Suffolk County Police said. The fire was reported at the Colonial-style home around 10:49 p.m., Wednesday, June 26, at 108 Grissom Way, the Suffolk County Police said. The unidentified man was found inside the charred home after the fire was extinguished by firefighters from Hauppauge, Smithtown and Central Islip fire departments. Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad and Arson Section detectives are investigating the fire and what they believe is a s…
30-Year-Old Seriously Injured As Car Crashes Into Woods After Rolling Over On LIE 30-Year-Old Seriously Injured As Car Crashes Into Woods After Rolling Over On LIE
30-Year-Old Seriously Injured As Car Crashes Into Woods After Rolling Over On LIE A man is facing serious injuries after his involvement in a crash on the Long Island Expressway, police say. Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are currently investigating the crash that caused serious injuries to a man in Hauppauge on Monday, June 24 around 12:30 a.m. Police say Hugo A. Chavez, of Huntington Station, was driving a 2007 Honda sedan westbound on the Long Island Expressway when he lost control of the vehicle between exits 55 and 56. The vehicle rolled over multiple times, ejected Chavez into the right lane of the highway and crashed into the woods, according to pol…
Bay Shore Teen Charged With DWI Following Head-On Crash In Hauppauge Bay Shore Teen Charged With DWI Following Head-On Crash In Hauppauge
Bay Shore Teen Charged With DWI Following Head-On Crash In Hauppauge A teenager from Bay Shore allegedly driving drunk near a busy intersection in Hauppauge left another motorist hospitalized after being involved in a head-on crash, police said. Johnny Mendez, 18, was driving a Subaru Impreza northbound on Lincoln Boulevard, just north of Vets Highway at approximately 10:15 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, when he veered into the southbound lane and struck a Jeep Cherokee being driven by Francis Squillace, 61, head-on. According to police, Squillace, a Hicksville resident, was transported to Stony Brook Hospital with serious injuries. Mendez and his 17-year-old pas…
New Duck Donuts Will Open In Suffolk County New Duck Donuts Will Open In Suffolk County
New Duck Donuts Will Open In Suffolk County It's National Donut Day Friday, June 7 and Duck Donuts in Hauppauge is packed store manager Mary Ciolino told Daily Voice.  She also shared this news. The owners Veronica and Anthony Bencivenga are opening a location in Selden this fall in College Plaza on Middle Country Road. Duck Donuts, a chain with 79 locations in the United States, first opened in North Carolina in 2007.  The doughnuts include maple icing with chopped bacon, lemon icing with shredded coconut, vanilla icing with Oreo crumbles, strawberry icing with rainbow sprinkles and hot fudge drizzle. So Friday, if …
Long Island Will Have Big Presence When Defending Champ Yale Meets UVa For D-I Lacrosse Title Long Island Will Have Big Presence When Defending Champ Yale Meets UVa For D-I Lacrosse Title
Long Island Will Have Big Presence When Defending Champ Yale Meets UVa For D-I Lacrosse Title Long Island will be as well-represented as ever when the NCAA Division I men's lacrosse championship is decided on Memorial Day. Defending champion Yale (15-3), the No. 5 seed,  faces No. 3 Virginia (16-3) in the title game 1 p.m. Monday, May 27 (ESPN2) at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Sophomore attackman Ian Laviano, a five-year starter and four-time all-county selection at Cold Spring Harbor High School, scored 51 seconds into double overtime to give Virginia a 13-12 semifinal win over Duke on Saturday, May 25, securing the Cavaliers' first title-game appearance…
Deer Culled At William Floyd Estate Results In Donation Of 500 Pounds Of Venison To Food Bank Deer Culled At William Floyd Estate Results In Donation Of 500 Pounds Of Venison To Food Bank
Deer Culled At William Floyd Estate Results In Donation Of 500 Pounds Of Venison To Food Bank The National Park Service finished the initial phase of deer removal operations at the William Floyd Estate on Fire Island. A total of 25 deer were culled with more than 500 pounds of venison donated to Island Harvest, a food bank in Hauppauge. This partnership ensures this local protein source can go to those in need." said Alex Romero, superintendent of Fire Island National Seashore.  Island Harvest is the largest hunger relief organization on Long Island, delivering food to a network of 570 food pantries, soup kitchens, and non-profits across Long Island. The venison was harvested…
Land Auction Selling 230-Plus Parcels In Suffolk County Could Bring In Nearly $34M Land Auction Selling 230-Plus Parcels In Suffolk County Could Bring In Nearly $34M
Land Auction Selling 230-Plus Parcels In Suffolk County Could Bring In Nearly $34M More than 230 plots of mainly residential lands in Suffolk County will be sold at auction this month, Long Island Business News reported. Private landowner and developer Robert Toussie is selling some of his properties, said the article. The lands are not developed and are located in Babylon, Brookhaven, East Hampton, Huntington, Islip, and Southampton, according to LIBN. The land ranges from an Eastport woodland lot which is 5,000 square feet whose starting bid is $7,000 to 15 acres of property approved for subdivision in East Hampton whose starting bid is $4 million, said the article. T…