5 Nabbed For Selling Vape, E-Cigarettes To Minors In Huntington, Copiague 5 Nabbed For Selling Vape, E-Cigarettes To Minors In Huntington, Copiague
5 Nabbed For Selling Vape, E-Cigarettes To Minors In Huntington, Copiague Five businesses were nabbed for allegedly selling vape and e-cigarettes to minors during a series of compliance checks on Long Island.  The checks took place in Huntington and Copiague on Monday, Nov. 7 at 13 businesses throughout the area. Suffolk County Police said the investigation was in response to receiving numerous community complaints about the sale of vapes and e-cigarettes to minors. In all, 13 businesses were checked, with five selling the items to minors, police said. The following five people were charged with unlawfully dealing with a child: Miles Lewis, age 22, of Hu…
48-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle West Hills Crash 48-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle West Hills Crash
48-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle West Hills Crash Police are investigating a midday crash that left a Long Island resident dead. It happened around 1:25 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6 in West Hills. The victim was operating a 2017 Harley-Davidson motorcycle southbound on Round Swamp Road when it crossed over the double-yellow lines into the northbound lanes and collided with 2016 Chevrolet Traverse being driven by a 67-year-old Huntington woman, Suffolk County Police said. Nassau County resident Michael Bonsera, 48, of East Norwich, was transported via ambulance to Northwell Health Plainview Hospital where he was pronounced dead.…
Company Owner From NY Admits To Fraudulent Billing Scheme With Brother Company Owner From NY Admits To Fraudulent Billing Scheme With Brother
Company Owner From NY Admits To Fraudulent Billing Scheme With Brother Authorities say that a New York man has admitted to a fraudulent and elaborate billing scheme involving a manufacturing company with facilities in Maryland with his brother. Long Island resident Robert DiNoto, 48, of Huntington, pleaded guilty this week to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection to a Harford County company with his brother, Eugene DiNoto, who submitted false invoices for undelivered commercial drum containers, according to federal officials. DiNoto was the owner and President of American Pride Distributors in Woodbury, in Nassau County, which sold commercial drum cont…
Commercial Drum Company Owner Admits To Fraudulent Billing Scheme With Brother In Maryland Commercial Drum Company Owner Admits To Fraudulent Billing Scheme With Brother In Maryland
Commercial Drum Company Owner Admits To Fraudulent Billing Scheme With Brother In Maryland Authorities say that a New Yorker has admitted to a fraudulent and elaborate billing scheme involving a manufacturing company with facilities in Maryland with his brother. Long Island resident Robert DiNoto, 48, of Huntington, pleaded guilty this week to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection to a Harford County company with his brother, Eugene DiNoto, who submitted false invoices for undelivered commercial drum containers, according to federal officials. DiNoto was the owner and President of American Pride Distributors in Woodbury, NY, which sold commercial drum containers used by m…
Here Are 5 Favorites For Bacon, Egg, Cheese Sandwiches On Long Island Here Are 5 Favorites For Bacon, Egg, Cheese Sandwiches On Long Island
Here Are 5 Favorites For Bacon, Egg, Cheese Sandwiches On Long Island Yelp has shared a list of several favorite spots to grab a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich on Long Island. The online review website listed a variety of businesses in the region that customers have praised highly for their breakfast offerings.  Hometown Bakeshop The owners of this Centerport eatery, located at 2 Little Neck Road, report on the restaurant's website that they use fresh ingredients for the bakeshop's sweet and savory creations. "I don't even know where to start but I'll try with breakfast," Amit R. said in a review. "They bake all their breads on site - focaccia, b…
NY Manager Who Forced Migrants To Work 16 Hour Days, Sleep On Bug-Infested Beds Sentenced NY Manager Who Forced Migrants To Work 16 Hour Days, Sleep On Bug-Infested Beds Sentenced
NY Manager Who Forced Migrants To Work 16 Hour Days, Sleep On Bug-Infested Beds Sentenced A former manager at a New York catering and wedding venue who admitted to forcing migrants to work grueling hours and sleep in unsanitary conditions is heading to federal prison. Long Island resident Roberto Villanueva, age 65, of Huntington, was sentenced to six years behind bars Wednesday, Oct. 19, in federal court in Central Islip.  It followed his February 2022 guilty plea to charges of forced labor. Earlier report: Ex-Manager Of Long Island Catering Hall Admits To Forced Labor Conspiracy Villanueva, who managed the now-defunct Thatched Cottage in Centerport, has been jailed…
Closures Of Long Island Expressway Stretch In Huntington Scheduled For Pavement Resurfacing Closures Of Long Island Expressway Stretch In Huntington Scheduled For Pavement Resurfacing
Closures Of Long Island Expressway Stretch In Huntington Scheduled For Pavement Resurfacing A stretch of the Long Island Expressway is set to close for pavement resurfacing. The westbound LIE (I-495) will be closed to traffic between Exit 51 (State Route 231) and Exit 48 (Round Swamp Road) in Huntington beginning Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 10 p.m. until 5:30 a.m., the New York State Department of Transportation said. The closures are expected to last for about three weeks. Traffic will be detoured onto North Service Road, officials said. State officials said one westbound lane will also be closed between 8:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. The department said the public outreach offi…
Ex-Legislator In NY Admits To Tampering With Public Records, Patronizing Prostitute Ex-Legislator In NY Admits To Tampering With Public Records, Patronizing Prostitute
Ex-Legislator In NY Admits To Tampering With Public Records, Patronizing Prostitute A New York doctor and former legislator has admitted to trading drugs for sex, and then lying about it in a sworn statement to police. Dr. William Spencer, a Centerport resident and former Long Island legislator for Suffolk County’s 18th District, pleaded guilty to patronizing a prostitute and tampering with public records Friday, Oct. 7, in Suffolk County Supreme Court. Earlier Report: Long Island Legislator Accused Of Trying To Trade Drugs For Sexual Favors, Report Says Spencer, a Democrat, was arrested in October 2020 in an Elwood parking lot for attempting to exchange oxycod…
Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus In 10 Suffolk County Communities Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus In 10 Suffolk County Communities
Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus In 10 Suffolk County Communities Mosquito samples collected from 10 Long Island communities tested positive for West Nile virus, health officials announced. Eight of the 47 mosquito samples collected on Thursday, Sept. 8, and Friday, Sept. 9, tested positive for the virus, which brings the total for the season to 85, the Suffolk County Department of Health announced on Tuesday, Sept. 20. Health officials said the positive samples from Sept. 8 and Sept. 9 were collected in the following communities: West Babylon Copiague Rocky Point Aquebogue Shelter Island Islip Dix Hills  Huntington The health department also repor…
Advisory Against Bathing Issued For 63 Suffolk County Beaches Advisory Against Bathing Issued For 63 Suffolk County Beaches
Advisory Against Bathing Issued For 63 Suffolk County Beaches Health officials have advised against bathing at 63 Long Island beaches due to possible excessive bacteria levels. The Suffolk County Department of Health Services announced that heavy rainfall on Tuesday, Sept. 6, could have increased bacteria levels at beaches in areas that are heavily influenced by stormwater runoff. "Health officials recommend that bathing and other water contact be suspended in affected areas until the waters have been flushed by two successive tidal cycles, at least a 24-hour period, after the rain has ended," the health department said. The advisory is set to be lif…
43 Violations Issued During SLA Inspection Of 3 Businesses In Suffolk 43 Violations Issued During SLA Inspection Of 3 Businesses In Suffolk
43 Violations Issued During SLA Inspection Of 3 Businesses In Suffolk A total of 43 violations were issued during an overnight New York State Liquor Authority inspection on Long Island. It was conducted from 10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1 until midnight Friday, Sept. 2 at three businesses in Huntington and Huntington Station. The State Liquor Authority issued 41 violations and the Town of Huntington Fire Marshal issued two violations. Suffolk County Police said that the following establishments were checked: Finley’s of Greene Street, located at 43 Green Street in Huntington: 20 SLA violations were issued. The Rust and Gold, located at 70 Gerard St.,…
Huntington Man Charged With DWI After Long Island Expressway Crash In Brentwood Huntington Man Charged With DWI After Long Island Expressway Crash In Brentwood
Huntington Man Charged With DWI After Long Island Expressway Crash In Brentwood A man has been charged with driving while intoxicated after a single-vehicle crash on the Long Island Expressway. It happened around 6:10 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17 in Brentwood. The man was driving a 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit westbound on the expressway near Exit 53 when he lost control of the vehicle, which struck the center median and overturned, Suffolk County Police said. Kenneth Honohan, age 53, of Huntington, was transported to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore for treatment of serious injuries, according to police.  He was charged with driving while…