Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
Back-To-School Bonus: Here's When Kids Can Eat For Free At This Popular Suffolk County Eatery Back-To-School Bonus: Here's When Kids Can Eat For Free At This Popular Suffolk County Eatery
Back-To-School Bonus: Here's When Kids Can Eat For Free At This Popular Suffolk County Eatery Kids can eat for free on certain dates as a back-to-school treat at a popular Suffolk County restaurant. Children 12 and under will eat free Monday, Aug. 12 to Thursday, Aug. 15 at Texas de Brazil which has a location at Smithaven Mall in Lake Grove. The offer is for two children to dine complimentary with the purchase of one regular adult dinner during dinner hours on those dates, according to the company. It cannot be combined with gift cards or "VIP Dining Cards"; is not valid for "salad-area only dinner" and does not include beverages, desserts, tax or gratuity. It is a dine-in only of…

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by Donna Christopher
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Stealing Perfume From Smith Haven Mall, Police Say Man Wanted For Stealing Perfume From Smith Haven Mall, Police Say
Man Wanted For Stealing Perfume From Smith Haven Mall, Police Say A man is wanted for allegedly stealing perfume from a store at the Smith Haven Mall. The man caught on surveillance camera allegedly stole two bottles of perfume from Sephora at the Lake Grove mall on March 27 at approximately 5:30 p.m., according to Suffolk County Police. The items were worth approximately $170. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest.  Anyone with information should contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, texting “SCPD” and your message to “CRI…

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by Donna Christopher
Brentwood, NY
News
Missing 21-Year-Old From Centereach Found Missing 21-Year-Old From Centereach Found
Missing 21-Year-Old From Centereach Found Update: A 21-year-old who went missing on Long Island has been found. Liam Whitworth of Centereach, who had last been seen around 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, was located in Stony Brook, unharmed, Suffolk County Police announced early Saturday evening, Aug. 3. Original report: A 21-year-old has gone missing on Long Island and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. A Silver Alert has been issued for the missing man who has been diagnosed with depression, Suffolk County Police said. Liam Whitworth, of Centereach, went missing from his Centereach residence on Callan La…

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by Joe Lombardi
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Missing 21-Year-Old From Centereach Found Missing 21-Year-Old From Centereach Found
Missing 21-Year-Old From Centereach Found Update: A 21-year-old who went missing on Long Island has been found. Liam Whitworth of Centereach, who had last been seen around 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, was located in Stony Brook, unharmed, Suffolk County Police announced early Saturday evening, Aug. 3. Original report: A 21-year-old has gone missing on Long Island and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. A Silver Alert has been issued for the missing man who has been diagnosed with depression, Suffolk County Police said. Liam Whitworth, of Centereach, went missing from his Centereach residence on Callan La…

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by Joe Lombardi
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
Frankly Speaking: Here Are Five Places To Enjoy A Hot Dog In Suffolk County Frankly Speaking: Here Are Five Places To Enjoy A Hot Dog In Suffolk County
Frankly Speaking: Here Are Five Places To Enjoy A Hot Dog In Suffolk County To be frank, hot dogs are everywhere, from convenience stores to fine restaurants. Here are five places to enjoy them in Suffolk County.  Charlie's Legendary Hot Dogs & Onions, 16 Lowell Ave., Islip Terrace: A hot dog truck in Brentwood first opened in 1963 by Charlie and Rose Summa and after a hiatus are back in Islip.  In a Facebook review on the restaurant's page, Dannyboy Perkins posted recently that he is from Tennessee and had "'wonderful hot dogs" and "great service" at Charlie's. Chiddy's Cheesesteaks Inc., 1851 Sunrise Highway, Bay Shore: There are five various …

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by Donna Christopher
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Man Wanted For ID Theft After Incident At Smith Haven Mall Macy's Alert Issued For Man Wanted For ID Theft After Incident At Smith Haven Mall Macy's
Alert Issued For Man Wanted For ID Theft After Incident At Smith Haven Mall Macy's Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are on the lookout for a man suspected of using a stolen debit card at a Lake Grove retailer. Police say a man, pictured above, entered Macy’s at Smith Haven Mall and charged two purchases to a bank account that did not belong to him on Tuesday, May 14 around 1:15 p.m. The charges totaled approximately $200, 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 …

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by Valerie Musson
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
Hot Air Balloons Highlight Long Island Summer Festival In Lake Grove Hot Air Balloons Highlight Long Island Summer Festival In Lake Grove
Hot Air Balloons Highlight Long Island Summer Festival In Lake Grove Hot air balloon rides will bring high-flying excitement to the Long Island Summer Festival at Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove. The balloon rides are a highlight of this "one-of-a-kind" two-day event with more than 140 local artisans and food vendors in an outdoor marketplace, family amusements, and games, said the mall's director of Marketing and Business Development Ann Schultz. The festival runs Friday, July 12 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Saturday, July 13 from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. The mall partnered with Bold Media the Summer Festival, an event Co-owner Andrew Adams said will "become a…

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by Donna Christopher
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
Here Are Five Pizzerias You'll Want To Stop By On Long Island Here Are Five Pizzerias You'll Want To Stop By On Long Island
Here Are Five Pizzerias You'll Want To Stop By On Long Island Ask Long Islanders where to get a slice and they may debate why their pizza place serves the best pizza outside of Naples. Here are five places to try. Phil's Pizzeria & Restaurant: 820 Hicksville Rd., North Massapequa: Delicious Italian food and great pizza are often mentioned in user reviews. The owner was asked why Phil's is popular. "We're family owned and operated for over 30 years and used the best and most natural ingredients," Frank Maola said. Donna F. of Levittown in a Yelp review said, "The food is always delicious and fresh. There are many choices and the po…

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by Donna Christopher
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Murder-Suicide In Lake Grove: Man Fatally Shoots Wife, Then Self, Police Say Murder-Suicide In Lake Grove: Man Fatally Shoots Wife, Then Self, Police Say
Murder-Suicide In Lake Grove: Man Fatally Shoots Wife, Then Self, Police Say A man shot and killed his wife before turning the gun on himself in Lake Grove, according to Suffolk County Police Department. A 911 caller reported that while conducting a wellness check, the husband had been found dead at an apartment at 184 Hallock Road on Sunday afternoon, June 30, police said. Officers responded to the scene at approximately 1:20 p.m. and found Varujan Manougian dead from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. His wife, Barbara Manougian, was found in her vehicle that was parked directly outside of the apartment building with a …

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by Joe Lombardi
Brentwood, NY
Business
Bath & Body Works Opens New Store At Smith Haven Mall Bath & Body Works Opens New Store At Smith Haven Mall
Bath & Body Works Opens New Store At Smith Haven Mall Personal care and bath product retailer Bath & Body Works opened in the Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove. The 4,800 square foot store is located in the Macy's wing, next to H&M and includes a specialty White Barn shop. Bath & Body Works sells fragrant products for the body, hands, and home. White Barn sells candles, home fragrances, and other accessories. “We are constantly striving to offer the best shopping options for our customers and Bath & Body Works is the perfect addition to our already stellar lineup beauty and wellness options," said Ann Schultz, director of …

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by Donna Christopher
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
You'll Have A Ball At These Five Suffolk County Malls, Shopping Centers You'll Have A Ball At These Five Suffolk County Malls, Shopping Centers
You'll Have A Ball At These Five Suffolk County Malls, Shopping Centers Whether to shop, eat, walk or meet a friend North Shore residents have these great malls in Suffolk County.  Walt Whitman Shops, 160 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station: There are more than 80 stores with Bloomingdale's, Lord & Taylor, Macy's and Saks Fifth Avenue and plenty more added in a recent upgrade. A large Apple store is here. And  no food court but good dining options, from Brio Tuscan Grille, California Pizza Kitchen, The Cheesecake Factory, and P.F. Chang's ML of New York posted on Yelp, "I love Walt Whitman mall. They have some really nice shops, most of the…

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by Donna Christopher
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
Here Are Seven Places To Get A Perfect Steak On Long Island Here Are Seven Places To Get A Perfect Steak On Long Island
Here Are Seven Places To Get A Perfect Steak On Long Island Is it tender and juicy or smothered in a special sauce? What makes your favorite steak so good? Here are seven places where you can find the perfect steak on Long Island. Sunset Grille, 4068 Sunrise Highway, Seaford: This neighborhood bar is unpretentious with live entertainment and a neighborhood vibe locals say. What's more? There's a great steak on the menu.  Sunset Grille told Daily Voice that the restaurant's steak is "11-ounce Prime sirloin filled with flavor, topped with house-made ketchup and mustard blended sauce." Local bands play there on weekends and there is also liv…

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by Donna Christopher