Clerk Steals $125K Worth Of Jewelry From Customers Of Long Island Business, Police Say Clerk Steals $125K Worth Of Jewelry From Customers Of Long Island Business, Police Say
Clerk Steals $125K Worth Of Jewelry From Customers Of Long Island Business, Police Say An employee at a Long Island jewelry store is accused of stealing over $100,000 worth of jewelry from customers over a three-year period. Laura Bee, age 59, of Lake Grove, was arrested Tuesday, July 25, for allegedly stealing from clients of Ever Love Jewelers, located in Huntington on New York Avenue. According to Suffolk County Police, between September 2019 and December 2022 Bee stole over $125,000 in jewelry from seven clients. In some cases, she issued bad checks to cover the transactions and then kept the jewelry, police said. Other times, she allegedly swapped out real diamonds for …
Suspect Nabbed In Robbery Of Bank On Long Island Suspect Nabbed In Robbery Of Bank On Long Island
Suspect Nabbed In Robbery Of Bank On Long Island A suspect has been apprehended about a week after a bank robbery on Long Island. The robbery happened Thursday, July 13 at about 2:30 p.m. in Huntington Station. That's when the suspect entered New York Community Bank/Roslyn Bank, located at 693 E. Jericho Turnpike, and passed a note threatening violence and demanding money.  The teller complied and the suspect fled on foot with proceeds. Early in the afternoon on Friday, July 21, following an investigation by Major Case Unit detectives, Steven J. Reyes, age 35, of Huntington, was arrested and charg…
8 Charged In Mail Order Cocaine Trafficking Ring On Long Island 8 Charged In Mail Order Cocaine Trafficking Ring On Long Island
8 Charged In Mail Order Cocaine Trafficking Ring On Long Island Eight people have been arrested in connection with a massive cocaine trafficking ring on Long Island. The defendants, all from Nassau and Suffolk counties, are named in an indictment that was unsealed by the Suffolk County DA’s Office on Tuesday, July 18. According to investigators, the group shipped numerous kilogram weight packages of cocaine from Puerto Rico to Long Island between March 2022 and June 2023. The drugs were then sold on the streets of Nassau and Suffolk counties. In June 2023, police executed search warrants at several of the defendants’ homes, where they allegedly found b…
Feeling Lucky? Winning $50,000 Powerball Ticket Sold At Long Island Store Feeling Lucky? Winning $50,000 Powerball Ticket Sold At Long Island Store
Feeling Lucky? Winning $50,000 Powerball Ticket Sold At Long Island Store A winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a Long Island convenience store, New York Lottery officials announced. The third-prize winning ticket for the Wednesday, June 28, drawing was purchased in Huntington, at the 7-Eleven located at 126 New York Avenue. It has four matching numbers plus the Powerball. The winning numbers for Wednesday’s drawing are: 19-25-34-57-68 and the Powerball is 4. Nobody won the big jackpot, which sits at a whopping $493 million. Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 11 p.m.
Deadly Race: Duo Charged With Manslaughter In High-Speed Crash That Killed Long Island Father Deadly Race: Duo Charged With Manslaughter In High-Speed Crash That Killed Long Island Father
Deadly Race: Duo Charged With Manslaughter In High-Speed Crash That Killed Long Island Father Two men are facing charges in connection with an alleged street racing crash on Long Island that killed a husband and father.  Jared Cooper, age 19, and Jesus Bonilla, age 20, both of Commack, were arraigned on second-degree manslaughter and other charges in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, June 21, in the death of James Beck. According to the Suffolk County DA’s Office, the two men were racing each other on the Jericho Turnpike in Huntington on Nov. 19, 2022. Witnesses told investigators they saw Cooper’s Saab SUV and Bonilla’s Honda sedan driving side by side at a high rate of spe…
Closures Scheduled On Northern State Parkway Closures Scheduled On Northern State Parkway
Closures Scheduled On Northern State Parkway Transportation officials have announced a new planned closure on the Northern State Parkway. Starting Monday, June 19, and lasting approximately four weeks, the eastbound Northern State Parkway will be closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. between Exit 40 (State Route 110) and Exit 42 (State Route 231 or Deer Park Road) in Huntington, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. The closures are weather dependent and will facilitate a pavement resurfacing project. In the meantime, to regain access to the Northern Parkway, drivers will be detoured onto southbound Route 110 the e…
Woman Arrested For Prostitution During Long Island Massage Parlor Raid Woman Arrested For Prostitution During Long Island Massage Parlor Raid
Woman Arrested For Prostitution During Long Island Massage Parlor Raid A woman was arrested for prostitution during a raid at a Long Island massage parlor. In response to uniform patrol and community quality of life complaints, authorities conducted an investigation into Red Door Spa in Huntington, located at 454 New York Ave., at approximately 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 13. Following an investigation by Suffolk County Police, Lijiao Chen, age 46, of Flushing, Queens, was arrested and charged with: Two counts of prostitution, Unauthorized practice of a profession.  Chen was released on a desk appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear at…
6 Employees Busted Selling Restricted Products To Minors At Long Island Businesses, Police Say 6 Employees Busted Selling Restricted Products To Minors At Long Island Businesses, Police Say
6 Employees Busted Selling Restricted Products To Minors At Long Island Businesses, Police Say Six employees are facing charges after allegedly selling restricted products to minors at Long Island businesses. All six workers were arrested during compliance checks that were conducted at several Suffolk County businesses on Tuesday, May 30, according to Suffolk County Police. Of the 11 businesses checked, investigators said employees at the following stores were busted selling e-cigarettes, cannabis products, or alcohol to underage customers: Smoke & Beer Convenience Store, located in East Northport on Laurel Road Mayank Kumar Patel, age 35, of East Northport, charged with first…
Closures Scheduled On Northern State Parkway In Oyster Bay Closures Scheduled On Northern State Parkway In Oyster Bay
Closures Scheduled On Northern State Parkway In Oyster Bay Authorities have announced new planned overnight closures on the Northern State Parkway in both Nassau and Suffolk counties. Beginning on Monday, June 12, and lasting through Friday, June 16, all eastbound traffic between Exit 36B (State Route 135/Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway) in Oyster Bay and Exit 42 (State Route 231/Deer Park Avenue) in Huntington will be closed from 10 p.m. to 5 p.m., according to the New York State Department of Transportation. All westbound traffic will also be closed between Exit 37A (Interstate 495/Long Island Expressway) and State Route 135 in Oyster Bay for the…
Give 'Em A Brake: Closure Scheduled For Portion Of Northern State Parkway Give 'Em A Brake: Closure Scheduled For Portion Of Northern State Parkway
Give 'Em A Brake: Closure Scheduled For Portion Of Northern State Parkway Scheduled roadwork could spell delays for drivers on Long Island. The eastbound lanes of the Northern State Parkway in Huntington will close nightly between Exit 40 (State Route 110) and Exit 41 (Wolf Hill Road) from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m., starting Wednesday, May 31, through Friday, June 2. During the closure, drivers can follow a signed detour to the Long Island Expressway (I-495) via Route 110, according to the Department of Transportation. The closure will allow crews to continue work on a drainage rehabilitation project. Transportation officials encouraged drivers to exercise caution t…
Expect Delays: Closure Scheduled For Portion Of Northern State Parkway Expect Delays: Closure Scheduled For Portion Of Northern State Parkway
Expect Delays: Closure Scheduled For Portion Of Northern State Parkway Drivers on Long Island are being warned about potential delays due to scheduled roadwork on the Northern State Parkway. On Wednesday night, May 24, the eastbound lanes of the parkway will close between Exit 40 (State Route 110) and Exit 41 (Wolf Hill Road) in the town of Huntington from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m., according to the Department of Transportation. The same stretch will close again from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Thursday, May 25. Transportation officials said the closures will allow crews to work on a drainage rehabilitation project. During the closure, drivers can follow a signed detour…
Bon Appetit: New Long Island Eatery Introduces Bold Twists On This Classic Dish Bon Appetit: New Long Island Eatery Introduces Bold Twists On This Classic Dish
Bon Appetit: New Long Island Eatery Introduces Bold Twists On This Classic Dish Long Islanders may have never had crepes like these ones. Those looking for a savory or sweet snack need to look no further than the new G Taste Crepe Cafe in Huntington, located at 308 New York Avenue. Tucked away with a brick facade, the charming, French-inspired storefront opened its doors in March of 2023.  In the eight weeks since, it already seems well on its way to being a success. G Taste’s menu offers six sweet crepe and five savory crepe options, which the owners describe as “made with the freshest ingredients and cooked to perfection.” Based on the only five-star revie…