Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
$1.1M, Three-Year Project Will Repair Montauk Lighthouse $1.1M, Three-Year Project Will Repair Montauk Lighthouse
$1.1M, Three-Year Project Will Repair Montauk Lighthouse The Montauk Lighthouse is getting a $1.1 million makeover. The three-year restoration of the National Historic Landmark began in May and involves repairing cracks and bulges on the 111-foot lighthouse tower. The work calls for making repairs to the metal and glass at the top of the tower, and stripping the paint off the limestone exterior of the tower, then allowing it to dry out," said Nick Racanelli, who serves on the Montauk Historical Society's Montauk Lighthouse Committee. The lighthouse is privately owned by the nonprofit historical society. "We have cracking and bulging and at…

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by Donna Christopher
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
Mysterious Restaurateur On Way To Owning Montauk's Most Valuable Waterfront Property Mysterious Restaurateur On Way To Owning Montauk's Most Valuable Waterfront Property
Mysterious Restaurateur On Way To Owning Montauk's Most Valuable Waterfront Property A mysterious restaurateur appears to be buying Montauk's most valuable waterfront property. Merkourious Angeliades who owns a Long Island City-based construction firm and restaurant in Roslyn is reportedly the behind-the-scenes buyer of Montauk Harbor properties owned by the Gosman's family, according to several media outlets. The various properties that include Gosman's Seafood Restaurant are for sale for $52.5 million when first put on the market in 2016, according to reports. Merkourios "Mike" Angeliades, 77, is a Greek businessman.  He came to the United States from Symi, Greece,…

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by Donna Christopher
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
Bostwick's Launches Second Eatery, This One On Harbor Bostwick's Launches Second Eatery, This One On Harbor
Bostwick's Launches Second Eatery, This One On Harbor Long Island staple Bostwick's has launched a second eatery, Bostwicks on the Harbor in East Hampton. Bostwick’s on the Harbor serving locally sourced cuisine in a waterfront setting opened at 38 Gann Road. It is the second location for owners Chris Eggert and Kevin Boles, now open six days a week (closed Tuesday) serving dinner.  The roadside spot, Bostwick’s Chowder House, is a seasonal fish house in casual beachy digs with wainscoting and in and outdoor tables. That location at 277 Pantigo Rd. in East Hampton serves lunch and dinner seven days a week. A sampling of the varied seafo…

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by Donna Christopher
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
Shark Week Fast Fact: Did You Know Long Island Fisherman Inspired 'Jaws'? Shark Week Fast Fact: Did You Know Long Island Fisherman Inspired 'Jaws'?
Shark Week Fast Fact: Did You Know Long Island Fisherman Inspired 'Jaws'? It's Shark Week, and if you're a Long Islander, there's something you should know -- if you don't already. Frank Mundus, a Montauk fisherman, inspired the character of Quint in Peter Benchley’s 1974 novel "Jaws," which was made into a summer movie blockbuster by Steven Speilberg.  Benchley developed the idea from reading a news report of a Long Island fisherman catching a 4,550-pound great white shark off the coast of Long Island in 1964.  Frank Mundus was a sports fisherman in Montauk who chartered out his boat Cricket II for big game fishing thrill-seekers. Mundus was bor…

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by Donna Christopher
Brentwood, NY
News
LI Mom Accused Of Killing Twin Daughters Now Faces Two Counts Of First-Degree Murder LI Mom Accused Of Killing Twin Daughters Now Faces Two Counts Of First-Degree Murder
LI Mom Accused Of Killing Twin Daughters Now Faces Two Counts Of First-Degree Murder Charges against a Medford woman accused of killing her twin 2-year-old daughters by allegedly covering their mouths and noses with her hands have been upgraded to two counts of first-degree murder, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney. The upgraded charges were unveiled Wednesday, July 10, when Tenia Campbell, 24, appeared in a Riverhead courtroom. In addition to the two counts of first-degree murder, she was also charged with two counts of murder in the second degree, the DA's Office said. “This is an extremely tragic case,” District Attorney Timothy Sini said. “Especially as …

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by Kathy Reakes
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Cell Phone Ping Leads Cops To Long Island Mom Charged In Murder Of Twins Cell Phone Ping Leads Cops To Long Island Mom Charged In Murder Of Twins
Cell Phone Ping Leads Cops To Long Island Mom Charged In Murder Of Twins A suicidal and homicidal mother of murdered twin girls was found in Montauk after a massive two-hour search by pinging her cell phone and following the GPS. Tenia Campbell, 24, of Medford, was charged with murdering the two girls, Jasmine and Jaida, after the children were found Thursday afternoon, June 27 in the family minivan at the entrance to Montauk County Park Third House Nature Center by East Hampton Town Police officers using her phone's GPS. Campbell was located standing on Montauk Highway screaming for the police to shoot her, said the Suffolk County Police during a press con…

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by Kathy Reakes
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Medford Woman, 24, Charged With Killing Twin Daughters In Montauk Medford Woman, 24, Charged With Killing Twin Daughters In Montauk
Medford Woman, 24, Charged With Killing Twin Daughters In Montauk Click here for an updated story: Cell Phone Ping Leads Cops To Long Island Mom Charged In Murder Of Twins The 24-year-old mother of 2-year-old twin daughters who died after being found in cardiac arrest inside a minivan in Montauk has been charged with murder. Police say they received a 911 call at approximately 2:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon, June 27 from a woman who told the operator her daughter, Tenia Campbell, was threatening to kill herself and her infant daughters. Suffolk County Police Department, assisted by the New York State Police, Suffolk County Park Rangers, Sout…

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by Joe Lombardi
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Mother In Custody After 2-Year-Old Twin Daughters Die After Being Found Inside Car In Montauk Mother In Custody After 2-Year-Old Twin Daughters Die After Being Found Inside Car In Montauk
Mother In Custody After 2-Year-Old Twin Daughters Die After Being Found Inside Car In Montauk Cell Phone Ping Leads Cops To Long Island Mom Charged In Murder Of Twins The 24-year-old mother of 2-year-old twin daughters who died after being found in cardiac arrest inside a minivan in Montauk has been charged with murder, Police say they received a 911 call at approximately 2:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon, June 27 from a woman who told the operator her daughter, Tenia Campbell, was threatening to kill herself and her infant daughters. Suffolk County Police Department, assisted by the New York State Police, Suffolk County Park Rangers, Southampton Town Police and the East Hampton Tow…

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by Joe Lombardi
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Man Charged In Murder Of 38-Year-Old In Montauk Park Man Charged In Murder Of 38-Year-Old In Montauk Park
Man Charged In Murder Of 38-Year-Old In Montauk Park A Montauk man has been arrested and charged with the murder of another local man found dead in a park with numerous head injuries. Joseph Grippo, 47, was arrested at 3:47 p.m., Thursday, June 20, for killing Robert Casado earlier this month, said the Suffolk County Police. Casado, 38, was found around 7:30 a.m., Thursday, June 6, by a person who then called police reporting an unconscious man in Kirk Park, police said. East Hampton Town Police responded, and found Casado who had suffered head injuries and was transported to Stony Brook Southampton Hospital where he was pronounced dead, pol…

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by Kathy Reakes
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
Christie Brinkley's Son Launches Luxury Van Service To Hamptons Christie Brinkley's Son Launches Luxury Van Service To Hamptons
Christie Brinkley's Son Launches Luxury Van Service To Hamptons Jack Brinkley-Cook, the son of American actress, model and businesswoman Christie Brinkley, has embarked on a new business venture that aims to “change the way millennials and others travel to Montauk and points east.” The 23-year-old is partnering with his childhood friend, 26-year-old Jake Sosne, to create a five-star transportation service between lower Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Hamptons. “We both grew up at the Hamptons. We actually went to high school together, and our families are very close,” Jake told Forbes. “Jack and I have always toyed with a bunch of different ideas most…

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by Valerie Musson
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
ID Released For Man Found Dead In Montauk Park ID Released For Man Found Dead In Montauk Park
ID Released For Man Found Dead In Montauk Park A man found dead in Montauk by a person taking a walk in Kirk Park has been identified by Suffolk County Police  Robert Casado, 38, of Montauk, was found around 7:30 a.m., Thursday, June 6, by the person who then called police reporting an unconscious man in the park, said the Suffolk County Police. East Hampton Town Police responded, and found Casado who had suffered head injuries and was transported to Stony Brook Southampton Hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said. Officials from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner will determine a cause of death. Detectiv…

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by Kathy Reakes
Brentwood, NY
News
Person Taking A Walk Discovers Dead Man In Montauk Park Person Taking A Walk Discovers Dead Man In Montauk Park
Person Taking A Walk Discovers Dead Man In Montauk Park A man was found dead in Montauk by a person taking a walk in Kirk Park. The unidentified man was found around 7:30 a.m., Thursday, June 6, by the person who then called police reporting an unconscious man in the park, said the Suffolk County Police. East Hampton Town Police responded, and found the man who had suffered head injuries and was transported to Stony Brook Southampton Hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said. Officials from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner will determine the man’s cause of death, which detectives believe to be criminal in nature. Dete…

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by Kathy Reakes