Long Island Duo Nabbed With Multiple Weapons After Parking In Front Of Fire Hydrant, Police Say Long Island Duo Nabbed With Multiple Weapons After Parking In Front Of Fire Hydrant, Police Say
Long Island Duo Nabbed With Multiple Weapons After Parking In Front Of Fire Hydrant, Police Say A Long Island duo was arrested for alleged possession of multiple weapons and drugs after being stopped for parking in front of a fire hydrant. Nassau County Police said the man and a woman were arrested around 10:45 p.m., Wednesday, June 23, when officers from the Criminal Intelligence Rapid Response Team spotted a 2020 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck parked illegally in front of a fire hydrant on Franklin Street in Franklin Square.  Officers stopped the vehicle on the Hempstead Turnpike and while speaking with the couple noticed what appeared to be a firearm on the driver's side floo…
Long Island Man Suffers Critical Injuries After SUV Crashes Off Roadway Long Island Man Suffers Critical Injuries After SUV Crashes Off Roadway
Long Island Man Suffers Critical Injuries After SUV Crashes Off Roadway A Long Island man was critically injured in a single-vehicle late-morning crash. It happened on Saturday, May 8 at approximately 10:20 a.m. in Miller Place. Stephen Laudani, age 75, of Miller Place, was traveling in his 2021 Dodge Durango south on Radio Avenue when the SUV veered off the roadway and crashed into shrubbery, Suffolk County Police said.  Laudani was not conscious and officers and EMTs performed CPR on him, according to police.  Detectives believe Laudani may have suffered a medical incident prior to the crash, police said. Laudani was transported to John T. …
Raging House Fire Causes Extensive Damage To Long Island Home Raging House Fire Causes Extensive Damage To Long Island Home
Raging House Fire Causes Extensive Damage To Long Island Home A fully involved Long Island house fire took seven fire departments to extinguish. The blaze began around 6:45 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 4 in Miller Place, on Henearly Drive. The first units arriving on the scene found the two-story residential building in blaze, said the Miller Fire Department. Under the joint direction of Ex-Chief Kyle Markott and Engine Company Captain Joe Italiano, members worked to bring the fire under control using handlines and the department's tower ladder.  A home received extensive damage from a fire.Provided By Lynne Coleman There were no injuries, and a family…
Long Island Man Turning Into Parking Lot Killed In Crash Long Island Man Turning Into Parking Lot Killed In Crash
Long Island Man Turning Into Parking Lot Killed In Crash A Long Island man was killed in a head-on crash. It happened on Monday, Sept. 14 at about 2:45 p.m. in Port Jefferson. Kenneth Regan, 63, of Mount Sinai, was driving a 2005 Buick westbound on North Country Road when he attempted to make a left turn into a parking lot, located at 70 North Country Road, and collided with a 2013 Toyota being driven eastbound by Leanne Schreiber, 37, of Miller Place, Suffolk County Police said. Regan was transported to John T. Mather Memorial Hospital in Port Jefferson where he was pronounced dead.  Schreiber was taken to the sam…
Six Food Delivery Vehicles Stolen After Bogus Orders Placed On Long Island, Police Say Six Food Delivery Vehicles Stolen After Bogus Orders Placed On Long Island, Police Say
Six Food Delivery Vehicles Stolen After Bogus Orders Placed On Long Island, Police Say Police are investigating a rash of food delivery vehicles stolen on Long Island after fake delivery orders were placed. The incidents happened in Suffolk County when the drivers exited their vehicles to deliver food, police say.  No resident at the delivery address had placed a food order, according to police. Suffolk County Police detectives are asking all delivery drivers to take precautions and keep their vehicle keys with them at all times.  The incidents occurred at the following locations: A 2015 Toyota Camry was stolen on Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station, on Tuesda…
Alert Issued For Missing 17-Year-Old Long Island Boy Alert Issued For Missing 17-Year-Old Long Island Boy
Alert Issued For Missing 17-Year-Old Long Island Boy An alert has been issued for a 17-year-old Long Island boy who has gone missing. Michael Benson of Riverhead was last seen wearing black pants, a blue Adidas shirt and gray sneakers, according to authorities.  He is 5-foot-6, 130 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Michael is believed to be with two male companions and may be in the local area or may travel to Nassau County, Riverhead Town Police Department said. He also may be in Miller Place. He has a smiley face tattoo on his left hand, a broken heart tattoo on his left arm and a scar on his right hip. Anyone with in…
Man Wanted For Stealing Merchandise From Long Island Store Man Wanted For Stealing Merchandise From Long Island Store
Man Wanted For Stealing Merchandise From Long Island Store Police investigators on Long Island are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to locate a suspect who allegedly stole chainsaws from an area hardware store. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers has offered a reward as they attempt to identify a man who stole two Stihl chainsaws from Brinkmann’s on Route 25 A in Miller Place at approximately 7:35 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18. After allegedly stealing the chainsaws, the man then took off in a grey vehicle. No other information has been provided by police investigators. Anyone with information regarding the suspect, his vehicle or the shopli…
Long Island Woman, 27, Seriously Injured After Car Slams Into Tree Long Island Woman, 27, Seriously Injured After Car Slams Into Tree
Long Island Woman, 27, Seriously Injured After Car Slams Into Tree A 27-year-old Long Island woman was seriously injured after her car overturned after crashing into a tree, police say. The incident happened around 7:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4 in Ridge, Suffolk County Police said. The woman, Leeann Stadier, of Miller Place, was driving a 2016 Toyota sedan northbound on Smith Road, near Medford Road, when the vehicle veered off the roadway, struck a tree and overturned, police said. Members of Ridge Heavy Rescue along with Suffolk County Police Emergency Service Section officers worked to extricate Stadier from the vehicle. Stadier was transported to S…
Miller Place's Orto Encourages Customers To Bring Their Own Vino Miller Place's Orto Encourages Customers To Bring Their Own Vino
Miller Place's Orto Encourages Customers To Bring Their Own Vino Orto Restaurant in Miller Place offers authentic Italian specialties and a generous BYOB policy. Located at 90 North Country Road, Orto was opened in November 2011. Known for its gourmet Italian offerings and its rustic atmosphere, Orto sits within an older renovated home with red brick walls and a large dining area in the back. On the menu, you’ll find a wide range of classic Italian fare such as house-made pasta, chicken, veal and eggplant parmigiana, slow-cooked pork braciola and many more. Menu items also change daily and weekly based on seasonal ingredients. Orto is also unique from o…
Woman Seriously Injured In Three-Vehicle Crash At Busy Long Island  Intersection Woman Seriously Injured In Three-Vehicle Crash At Busy Long Island  Intersection
Woman Seriously Injured In Three-Vehicle Crash At Busy Long Island Intersection A 26-year-old woman was seriously injured in a three-vehicle crash. It happened on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at approximately 1:30 p.m. in  Stony Brook. The woman, Mariana Debbe, of Miller Place, was driving a 2003 Honda Civic westbound on Route 347 when she attempted to make a left-hand turn onto southbound Nicolls Road, Suffolk County Police said.  The Honda was struck by a 2005 Mercury Mountaineer being driven northbound on Nicolls Road by Deanna Lee Hermida, 23, of Ridge.  The Honda then struck a 2015 Toyota being driven by Jose Salas, 63, of Brentwood, that was he…
LI Ponzi Scheme Victims Getting $5 Million Back LI Ponzi Scheme Victims Getting $5 Million Back
LI Ponzi Scheme Victims Getting $5 Million Back The investors in a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme run in part by a Long Island scammer have received millions in restitution. Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that 48 victims of Pennsylvania’s Kevin Brody and Syosset resident Matthew Eckstein - who were arrested last year for their role in the scheme - received restitution checks that totaled approximately $4.6 million. Last year, it was determined that Eckstein and Brody scammed a total of $12 million from 50 people - many of whom were senior citizens - while acting as financial advisers. In reality, the money t…
Two Long Island Friendly's Restaurants In Business For Decades Close Up Shop Two Long Island Friendly's Restaurants In Business For Decades Close Up Shop
Two Long Island Friendly's Restaurants In Business For Decades Close Up Shop More Friendly’s locations on Long Island have closed their doors after decades in business. Restaurants in Levittown and Franklin Square have served their last meals after 25 years and 40 years, respectively. The company said that it closed the latest two locations as it “evaluates the restaurant’s footprint.” "As shifting consumer demographics and market dynamics present challenges across the industry, it is incumbent on us to regularly evaluate our restaurant footprint with a focus on long-term viability and strategic resource investment as we work to reinvigorate the beloved Friendly’s …