Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Duo Wanted For Stealing Clothes From Long Island Store Duo Wanted For Stealing Clothes From Long Island Store
Duo Wanted For Stealing Clothes From Long Island Store Know them? An alert has been issued by Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police investigators to help identify and locate two women suspected of stealing children’s clothes from a store in Islandia last month. Police said the two women stole children’s clothing from Carters on Vets Highway at approximately 6:40 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17, walking out of the store without paying for the merchandise. Anyone who recognizes the suspects, or who has information regarding their whereabouts has been asked to contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-220-TIPS or textin…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Know Them? Duo Accused Of Stealing 55-Inch Samsung TV From Long Island BJ’s Know Them? Duo Accused Of Stealing 55-Inch Samsung TV From Long Island BJ’s
Know Them? Duo Accused Of Stealing 55-Inch Samsung TV From Long Island BJ’s Two men have been accused of stealing items from a Long Island retailer, police say. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Seventh Precinct Crime Section officers are on the lookout for two men, pictured above, who are suspected of stealing a 55-inch Samsung television from BJ’s Wholesale Club in Islandia (1000 Old Nichols Road) on Wednesday, Sept. 4 around 7:40 p.m. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect is urged to contact Suffolk County Police. To submit an anonymous tip, call 1-800-220-TIPS, text “SCPD” and your message to “CRIMES” (274637) or submit…

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by Valerie Musson
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
These Are Most Financially Stressed Municipalities On Long Island These Are Most Financially Stressed Municipalities On Long Island
These Are Most Financially Stressed Municipalities On Long Island Some Long Island municipalities are among the most financially stressed in the state, according to a new report. New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli released a report highlighting the communities and school districts that are financially stressed, including several on Long Island. DiNapoli said that he “created an early warning system for communities and school districts with fiscal problems. Alerting everyone to potential problems gives local officials and taxpayers the opportunity to be more proactive.” The system analyzed financial indicators, which “measure key drivers of fiscal…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Know Him? Man Accused Of Stealing $425 Worth Of Merchandise At Long Island Stop & Shop Know Him? Man Accused Of Stealing $425 Worth Of Merchandise At Long Island Stop & Shop
Know Him? Man Accused Of Stealing $425 Worth Of Merchandise At Long Island Stop & Shop Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are on the lookout for a man suspected of stealing merchandise from a Long Island grocery store. Police say a man, pictured above, stole various merchandise from Stop & Shop in Islandia (1730 Veterans Memorial Highway) on Saturday, July 27 around 9:10 p.m. The merchandise was valued at more than $425, according to police. 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 emai…

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by Valerie Musson
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Allegedly Stealing From Long Island Store Man Wanted For Allegedly Stealing From Long Island Store
Man Wanted For Allegedly Stealing From Long Island Store An advisory has been issued by Suffolk County Police investigators as they seek to track down a man wanted for petit larceny after stealing two pairs of shoes from an Islandia store. Investigators have released a surveillance photo of a man caught red-handed stealing two pair of Nikes from Famous Footwear on Vets Highway at approximately 2:50 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25. In the photo, the African American suspect is sporting glasses, a striped long-sleeved shirt and a hat with the Chevrolet logo. No other information has been released by police. A reward of up to $5,000 for information leading…

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by Zak Failla
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Women Wanted For Stealing Merchandise From Islandia Store, Police Say Women Wanted For Stealing Merchandise From Islandia Store, Police Say
Women Wanted For Stealing Merchandise From Islandia Store, Police Say Police are looking to ID a woman caught on camera allegedly stealing from an Islandia supermarket earlier this month. Suffolk County Police are asking the public's help to identify the woman who they say stole assorted groceries from Stop and Shop at 1730 Veterans Memorial Highway, on Thursday, July 4 at around 7:25 p.m.  Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest.  Submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, texting “SCPD” and your message to “CRIMES” (274637) or this email. All calls, text messages and…

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by Donna Christopher
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Islandia Man Nabbed For Central Islip 7-Eleven Robbery Islandia Man Nabbed For Central Islip 7-Eleven Robbery
Islandia Man Nabbed For Central Islip 7-Eleven Robbery An Islandia man has been arrested in connection to a robbery at a Central Islip 7-Eleven, according to Suffolk County police. Malcolm Crews allegedly entered 7-Eleven at 166 East Suffolk Ave. Wednesday, July 17 and told the clerk he had a gun and demanded cash at 12:27 a.m., said police. When the clerk did not comply, Crews allegedly reached over the counter, stole cash from the drawer, and then fled on foot, according to police Following an investigation, Third Squad detectives located Crews on East Cherry Street in Central Islip, where he was arrested at 12:57 a.m., said police. Crews, …

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by Donna Christopher
Massapequa, NY
Business
These Long Island Companies Rank Among Largest In New York These Long Island Companies Rank Among Largest In New York
These Long Island Companies Rank Among Largest In New York New York is home to some of the largest and most high-profile companies in the nation, but which on Long Island rank among the largest? Using a Zippier database, a newly released report from NewYorkUpstate.com determined the 99 largest businesses in the Empire State, based on the employee count at each location. Among the Long Island companies to make the cut include: Northwell Health in New Hyde Park (13th overall): Employees: 60,000; Education Services; Organization type: Education. Henry Schein in Melville (49th): Employees: 21,000; Pharmaceuticals; Organization type: Public. JetBl…

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by Zak Failla
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Know Them? Trio Accused Of Using Stolen Credit Cards In Islandia, Smithtown Know Them? Trio Accused Of Using Stolen Credit Cards In Islandia, Smithtown
Know Them? Trio Accused Of Using Stolen Credit Cards In Islandia, Smithtown Seen them? Police investigators in Suffolk County are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to track down a trio of suspects accused of using stolen credit cards in Smithtown and Islandia last month. A purse with credit cards inside was stolen at approximately 3 p.m. from a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer that was parked at Kart Indoor Raceway on Union Parkway in Ronkonkoma on May 12. Shortly after the purse was stolen, a woman used one of the stolen credit cards at Walgreens on Smithtown Bypass in Smithtown, police said. Later, a man used one of the stolen cards at Walgreens on Vet…

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by Zak Failla
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Stealing $380 Worth Of Merchandise From Stop & Shop In Islandia Man Accused Of Stealing $380 Worth Of Merchandise From Stop & Shop In Islandia
Man Accused Of Stealing $380 Worth Of Merchandise From Stop & Shop In Islandia Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are on the lookout for a man suspected of stealing merchandise from an Islandia retailer. Police say a man, pictured above, stole approximately $380 of laundry detergent from Stop and Shop (1730 Veterans Memorial Highway) on Saturday, March 23 around 7:25 p.m. 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 www.tips…

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by Valerie Musson
Brentwood, NY
News
Business Owner From Stony Brook Admits Role In Scheme To Defraud Company Of Millions Business Owner From Stony Brook Admits Role In Scheme To Defraud Company Of Millions
Business Owner From Stony Brook Admits Role In Scheme To Defraud Company Of Millions A Long Island business owner has admitted to his role in a scheme to defraud an out-of-state company out of millions of dollars. Stony Brook resident Kenneth Pedroli, 60, pleaded guilty in New Haven district court to one count of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud related to defrauding an Illinois-based company, U.S. Attorney John Durham announced this week. Durham said that between February 2015 and December last year, Pedroli conspired with an employee of the Illinois-based company to defraud it through a scheme involving purchases of electronic components that Pedroli made for a b…

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by Zak Failla
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Know Him? Man Accused Of Stealing Merchandise From Walmart In Islandia Know Him? Man Accused Of Stealing Merchandise From Walmart In Islandia
Know Him? Man Accused Of Stealing Merchandise From Walmart In Islandia Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are on the lookout for a man who allegedly stole merchandise from a store in Islandia. Police say a man stole numerous items from Walmart, located at 1850 Veterans Memorial Highway, on Thursday, March 7 around 1 p.m. The merchandise is valued at approximately $40. 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 www.…

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by Valerie Musson